Youth Work News

3 September 2010

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Latest news, analysis and opinion from the youth work field, including youth service developments, outdoor activities, participation, and targeted support.

Unison to rally against cuts to Connexions services

Unison is stepping up its efforts to save careers and Connexions services around the country with a campaign against 25 per cent cuts to the Surrey service and a rally...

Newcastle council defies objectors with MyPlace plans for listed venue development

Newcastle City Council is continuing with plans for a £5m MyPlace centre in the city's listed 1920s baths, despite opposition from swimmers.

Kirklees Youth Council activity leads to withdrawal of Mosquito sonic device

Kirklees Youth Council has been instrumental in persuading the main council to stop using the Mosquito device on its premises.

NCS funding sparks youth concerns

Young people are worried that the government is funding its National Citizen Service (NCS) at the expense of existing programmes for young people.

Sport stars Dame Kelly Holmes and Amir Khan back For Youth's Sake

Sport stars Dame Kelly Holmes and Amir Khan back For Youth's Sake

Two of the biggest names in British sport have signed up to CYP Now's For Youth's Sake campaign.

 
 

In Depth

V Talent volunteers

News Insight: Sector gains from young volunteers

Young people have gained qualifications and found employment through V's full-time volunteering scheme. Ross Watson reports.

Ian Joseph with group of young men

Youth Work: Black boys mentored

Can an innovative mentoring scheme that offers a "tough-love" approach prevent London's black young men from becoming involved in crime? Tom de Castella went to find out.

Youth work resources

Youth work resources

CYP Now has brought together virtual youth work activity resource packs under different topics, such as sexual health and alcohol. Each pack contains activities from the pages of CYP Now...

 
Positive Images Awards

Positive Images Awards

CYP Now's annual Positive Images Awards recognise work that combats the negative portrayal of young people in the media. For an entry form for this year's awards click here...

 
 
 

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Opinion

Ravi Chandiramani

RAVI CHANDIRAMANI

A robust case for early intervention

 

Among the flurry of government announcements to come out in...

 

SIR PAUL ENNALS

Why we need children's trusts

 

In the heat of an election campaign, it is right that key elements of recent government policy should be up for review.

 

Youth Work Events

Setting up a mentoring or befriending programme: Part A

7 September 2010, Birmingham, Mentoring and Befriending Foundation

Training your volunteer mentors

9 September 2010, London, Mentoring and Befriending Foundation

Solutions to the Competing Complexities Facing Children's Services

10 September 2010, Novotel St Pancras, London, VT Group