There is a seed of a good policy in the Youth Guarantee. We welcome many of the policies announced under the umbrella of the Youth Guarantee, including the localised funding of the Trailblazers and the expansion of the youth hubs. However, the government must go further to make a success of it. Other countries have shown that Youth Guarantees require a long-term commitment and to be part of wider support systems. In particular, they have shown the value of intervening as early as possible to support young people at risk of becoming NEET, and of long-term policy commitments. This requires a framework for the early identification of those at risk. The UK has a long history of short-term youth programmes, which can discourage young people, employers and other stakeholders from getting involved. It must do better this time. (Conclusion, Paragraph 81) 45 Apprenticeships