Our services have found that whilst it is possible for almost all our young people to access the NEC, it has been almost impossible for them to do so without at the very least guidance from us, and in some occasions a considerable amount of support. Between getting the form, understanding it, finding out what types of proofs they can provide, getting passport photos, getting someone to act as a Photo referee, and knowing where to take all their documents, there are barriers to doing this independently.