A "postcode lottery" of advice and guidance services risks being created as Connexions moves to local authority control, according to research. Tony Watts and Allister McGowan, from the National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling, have carried out the study, New arrangements for Connexions, for CfBT Education Trust. They found a number of new arrangements being implemented in the 47 Connexions areas, which they fear could result in varying levels of service. Nine areas that have operated contracted out services will continue to do so; 16 areas will continue to operate under Connexions; nine areas that have been run by...


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