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<p>The department offers a whole range of support of employment provision, of which
contracted provision is one element. There is insufficient evidence from previous
programmes, to show young people furthest from the labour market are adversely affected
by payment by results requirements of employment programmes. For example, the extensive
independently run Work Programme evaluation (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/425081/rr892.pdf)
suggested that there was not a significant amount of variation in the level of support
received and in general most participants were happy with the support they received.
Published statistics suggest that job outcome rates were similar by age, indicating
diverse groups of people can benefit from this provision.</p><p>Helping young people
who are furthest from the labour market is a priority and the department has a variety
of support to which we refer young people. 18 to 21 year olds who are in the all work
requirements group take part in the Youth Obligation Support Programme which is now
in every Jobcentre in Great Britain. Working with young people the Jobcentre can assess
the particular need of the young person and then refer them to the most appropriate
place. For example, sector-based work academies last for up to 6 weeks and have elements
of work experience, short training and a guaranteed interview for a real apprenticeship
or other job. Those further from the labour market may benefit from a traineeship
which can last for up to 6 months and includes a focus on helping the young person
reach level 2 in English and Maths.</p><p> </p><p>The department continues to gain
learning from previous programmes and evaluations to ensure it designs tailored provision,
such as the new Work and Health Programme, that has minimum support levels for all
customers and deliver improved outcomes to the customer and the department.</p>
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