North East

The Regional Strategic Analysis highlights issues in 16–19 participation and attainment at the regional level while identifying significant variations across the region and particular ‘hotspots’. The analysis is set in the context of 14–19 Reform, with a particular focus on Raising the Participation Age, the 14–19 entitlement and ‘narrowing the gap’. It also considers the regional economic context and how this needs to play into planning for young people’s education and training.

The regional analysis, together with 12 Local Area Statements of Need, will help to shape a Regional Commissioning Statement for young people for 2010/11 and will inform dialogue with providers on the mix and balance of provision in each local authority area.