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 and Youth Work Now, and links to external quizzes, games, worksheets and other activities. Our youth club sessions offer ideas on how to engage young people in a range of key topics.
Youth Work Resource packs
Diversity and stereotypes youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on stereotypes and diversity.
Anger management and conflict resolution youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on anger management and conflict resolution.
Peer pressure youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers looking for ideas to get young people talking about peer pressure.
Youth organisations urged to overcome fears of working with businesses
Scepticism over companies' motives for working with youth groups must be overcome to successfully deliver improved services, a charity central to the government's youth policy has warned.
Councils begin to develop youth innovation zones
Devolving power to frontline staff and placing young people at the centre of decision-making will be central to delivering youth services in the newly announced "youth innovation zones".
Government's youth policy 'lacks bite', claims Catch22
Leaders of youth services are being urged to drive improvements for young people after accusations that the government's youth policy lacks bite.
Local authorities urged to draw up youth action plans
All local authorities and government departments must publish their own youth action plan if the government's vision for youth services is to make a difference, the head of The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS) has said.
National youth scrutiny group to advise ministers as Positive for Youth policy is unveiled
A national scrutiny group of young people will advise ministers on how government policies affect them and their families, as part of the government's youth policy.
Bereavement youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on bereavement.
Personal relationships youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on personal relationships.
Politics and democracy youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers looking for ideas to get young people talking about politics and democracy.
Summer games youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers looking for ideas for activities during the holidays.
Youth work resources for boys-only sessions
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions with boys and young men.
Bullying youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on bullying.
Self-esteem and confidence-building youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on self-esteem and confidence-building.
Employability skills and careers youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on employability skills and careers.
Media and popular culture youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running sessions on media and popular culture.
Girls-only youth work resources
A round-up of resources for youth workers running girls-only sessions.
Mental health and wellbeing youth work resources
A round-up of resources designed to promote mental health and wellbeing to use with young people during youth work sessions.
Healthy eating youth work resources
A round-up of healthy eating resources to use with young people during youth work sessions. Covers topics such as obesity, eating disorders and healthy diets.
Financial literacy youth work resources
A round-up of financial education resources to use with young people during youth work sessions. Covers topics such as money management, budgeting, credit and debt.
Alcohol youth work resources
A round-up of alcohol resources to use with young people during youth work sessions. Covers topics such as binge drinking, calculating units and facts about alcohol.
Sexual health youth work resources
A round-up of sexual health resources to use with young people during youth work sessions. Topics include STIs, contraception, teenage pregnancy and sex education.
Youth club sessions
Youth Work Sessions: Personal development
These activities encourage young people to identify their existing skills and qualities and set personal goals to develop new ones. This can be a useful process for young people entering the workplace or for those who would like to change some of the...
Youth Work Sessions: Group work
The ability to work together effectively involves important skills essential for nearly all parts of daily life, from problem solving to relationships through to the workplace. These group work activitieshelp young people to reflect on group membersh...
Youth Work Sessions: Setting Achievable Goals
New Year is the time for reflection, making resolutions and setting personal goals. This selection of activities encourages young people to set themselves targets that are achievable and relevant. Included are ideas for setting goals, identifying pot...
Youth Work Sessions: Peer Pressure
Young people encounter different sorts of peer pressure across a range of settings, so it is important they are equipped to cope, says Vanessa Rogers
Youth Club Sessions: Relationship break-ups
Romantic relationships can be a powerful part of adolescence, but it is important young people have the skills to cope with break-ups, says Vanessa Rogers.
Youth Club Sessions: Young people, law and order
Vanessa Rogers shares her ideas on how practitioners can explore principles of justice, law and order with young people.
Youth Club Sessions: Young people and politics
How does politics impact on daily life and how does voting make a difference? Vanessa Rogers on how to raise these issues.
Youth Club Sessions: Exploring Charity
Get young people thinking about how to make a better world. Vanessa Rogers shares her ideas on encouraging charity.
Youth Club Sessions: Developing leadership skills
Young people should understand the nature of good leadership. Vanessa Rogers shares ideas on how to highlight these qualities.
Youth Club Sessions: Ageism and stereotypes
Ageism remains an issue for young and old alike. Vanessa Rogers shares her ideas on how to raise awareness with youth groups.
Youth Club Sessions: Culture and Identity
The UK is home to many faiths and cultures. Vanessa Rogers shares ideas to help young people explore their roots.
Youth Club Sessions: Exploring friendships
Making friends is an important part of life. Vanessa Rogers encourages young people to think about friendships.
Youth Club Sessions: Young men and relationships
Many young men say sex education lessons leave them bored. Vanessa Rogers suggests how to raise the subject.
Youth Club Sessions: How to encourage new volunteers
Youth work trainer Vanessa Rogers shares her ideas on how to promote volunteering to young people and adults.
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