Social Value Clauses
Southwark Council is addressing youth employment, a social benefit that Social Value Clauses aim to deliver through contractual requirements.
In October 2026, Southwark Council's Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission received calls to enhance support for young people seeking employment and work experience. Young individuals, including representatives from the Southwark Youth Parliament, articulated difficulties in accessing opportunities and raised concerns about inconsistent provision by schools.
The council is urged to address these issues, which relate to employment opportunities for specific groups – a key social benefit that Social Value Clauses are contractual requirements designed to deliver from companies in addition to their primary services. No further discussions on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- In October 2026, Southwark Council's Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission heard calls to enhance support for young people seeking employment. Source
- Young individuals highlighted difficulties in accessing work experience, internships, and apprenticeships. Source
- Concerns were raised about inconsistent work experience provision by schools. Source
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