PM in MK for school and club activities reveal.
Sir Keir Starmer was in Milton Keynes today and visited the city’s central library as his Government announced a major new expansion of youth services and activities outside of school.
The PM announced an £88 million package of support to transform opportunities for young people across the country, and said the government is picking up the challenge to deliver real-life solutions for the long-term, investing in opportunities for young people.
Far from the default being outdoor activities, says the Government, young people today are spending more of their time detached from the real world, in their bedrooms or behind a screen, throwing up huge challenges for them and their families.
The PM said the government is investing in children’s futures with new climbing walls and outdoor adventures, music lessons and volunteering. The new package means that youth clubs and schools will now be able to offer more opportunities for young people to get active and connect with others, while building their confidence and broadening their horizons.
“Growing up today is hard for young people,” said Sir Keir. “As they navigate their way through the online world, too often they find themselves isolated at home and disconnected from their communities.
“As a government, we have a duty to act on this worrying trend. Today’s investment is about offering a better alternative: transformative, real-world opportunities that will have an impact in communities across the country, so young people can discover something new, find their spark and develop the confidence and life skills that no algorithm can teach.
“Through our Plan for Change, we’re backing parents by not only protecting our young people online but giving them the support and opportunities they deserve so no child falls through the cracks.”
