Government Social Research
The Beattie Committee report, Implementing Inclusiveness Realising Potential (1999), recommended that vulnerable young people in Scotland should have access to educational psychological services where these would support the transitions process to post-school.
In April 2004 PSPS pathfinders were established for a 2-year period in 12 local authorities. The aim of the PSPS is to promote better outcomes for young people and to contribute to the reduction of the proportion not in employment, education or training (NEET).
The key findings from the evaluation show that PSPS is achieving its key aims and objectives in developing effective services and in promoting enhanced outcomes for young people by:
The full report can be viewed on the Scottish
Executive website