National listening exercise to ‘give young people a say’ in funding

Ahead of the National Youth Strategy, those aged 10 to 21, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), will be asked to take part in a survey about the support services, facilities, and opportunities they need outside school.

The survey will help shape the National Youth Strategy, which aims to improve youth services and policies at all levels.

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “We are handing…