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abstract: 'Chapter One outlined the notion of transitions - the social
transformations that young people make on their journey to independence
and `adult'' responsibilities. There has always been some variation, but
transitions today are even less likely to take a straightforward and
linear course. Young people''s plans and aspirations are shaped by the
labour market and, specifically in the UK, the move from manufacturing
and industry to more flexible employment, for example, in the service
and retail sectors. So there are now more choices, but involving greater
insecurity and risks.
Tony Blair described his early priorities as Prime Minster as
`education, education, education''. In this he signalled the primacy of
education and training under New Labour as a means of tackling social
marginalisation and exclusion. Their initial focus was on young adults
through the New Deal for Young People (NDYP) and, related to this, the
New Deal for Lone Parents. However, the younger age group quickly came
under the spotlight with initiatives on truancy, school exclusions and
training provision for 16- and 17-year-olds, as well as a reshaping of
the 14-19 Curriculum. At the same time, new forms of guidance and
support - both targeted and universal - became available through the
Connexions Service.
New Labour policy had two main facets: it concentrated on increasing
employability rather than job creation itself and it worked to provide
equality of opportunity rather than reducing social inequalities. In
this respect, responsibility was again placed on the individual to
actively make choices, to pursue opportunities and so to reap the
benefits, particularly the benefits that were seen to accrue in terms of
social inclusion. But inclusion is not inevitable: for some young people
the available employment excludes even further when it is insecure,
exploitative or isolating due to long or unsocial hours. The coalition
government is following in much the same vein but is working in worse
economic circumstances and in a climate of increased animosity towards
benefit claimants, heightening geographical and social disparities.
This chapter explores aspects of the school to work transition in the
present social and economic context, evaluating the impact of the New
Labour and now the coalition government''s responses to the changing
world of work and the extension of periods in training and education.'
affiliation: 'Robinson, A (Corresponding Author), Sheffield Hallam Univ, Sheffield,
S Yorkshire, England.
Robinson, Anne, Sheffield Hallam Univ, Sheffield, S Yorkshire, England.'
author: Robinson, Anne
author_list:
- family: Robinson
given: Anne
book-author: Robinson, A
booktitle: 'FOUNDATIONS FOR YOUTH JUSTICE: POSITIVE APPROACHES TO PRACTICE'
da: '2023-09-28'
files: []
isbn: 978-1-4473-0698-6; 978-1-4473-1928-3; 978-1-4473-0699-3
language: English
number-of-cited-references: '3'
pages: 69-84
papis_id: c325f132a55182540f0812088aa78746
ref: Robinson2014transitionschool
times-cited: '0'
title: The transition from school to work
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type: article
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unique-id: WOS:000425153900006
usage-count-last-180-days: '0'
usage-count-since-2013: '0'
web-of-science-categories: Law
year: '2014'