How is a Connexions Personal Adviser allocated?
The PA for the Looked After young person will be the PA from the school that they attend. If the young person does not have a school placement then their PA will be the named PA for their local learning centre. If a Looked After young person changes schools then their PA will change to the PA from their new school. If a Young Person is over 16 and still in care then their PA will be one who covers the geographical area where they live, unless they choose to register in an alternative centre. For example, a young person living in Underwood comes under the geographical area of the Eastwood Connexions Centre, but if it is easier for that young person to access the Connexions Centre in the city then they can register there instead and a city PA will become their first contact within the company. In line with the Connexions Promise a young person can choose to change their personal adviser if they have good reason.