A data collection and analysis process was included as a target in the Operational Plan of the Wales Youth Agency on the understanding that it would only be funded by WAG if the Principal Youth Officers group supported this process and fully participated. The PYO group acknowledged the importance of youth service data on an all-Wales basis resulting in a 100% return rate. 

This document summarises the key findings from the information supplied by the local authorities under the following headings:

1. Youth Service details – location within LA / job titles / salary scales

2. Finance – income and spending 

3. Youth population – spending per head

4. Staffing levels

5. Types of youth provision

6. Staff development and training

7. Summary / conclusion