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Youth Work

The programme helps young people struggling to attend school and develop relationships with their peers. Picture: Barnardo's

News 2 April 2024

Charity uses nature to reduce persistent absenteeism

Members held protests against the closures last year. Picture: Lawrence Weetman

News 28 March 2024

Girlguiding rows back on plans to scrap overseas operations

Sports-based youth work like that delivered by Football Beyond Borders is championed in the report. Picture: FBB

News 28 March 2024

MPs' review backs national workforce strategy for youth work

Members of the Youth Select Committee present the report in parliament. Picture: Ryan Kearney MYP/Twitter

News 27 March 2024

BYC planned drastic restructure to save costs ahead of closure

The British Youth Council will close after more than 75 years. Picture: BYC

News 26 March 2024

Sector pays tribute to work of British Youth Council after closure

Football Beyond Borders delivers a long-term, targeted social and emotional learning intervention for vulnerable 16- to 18-year-olds.

Analysis 26 March 2024

Review highlights best practice to shape the future of youth work

Members of youth parliament have asked the DCMS what support they have for those affected. Picture: BYC

News 26 March 2024

BYC closure highlights 'threat to youth representation', members warn

The survey comes with 33 ambitions to improve the lives of young people. Picture: Surasaki/Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2024

Just one in five children feel politicians are listening to them, England's Children’s Commissioner reveals

Members of the Youth Select Committee present the report in parliament. Picture: Ryan Kearney MYP/Twitter

News 22 March 2024

British Youth Council annouces closure

News 21 March 2024

Youth Services Act needed to boost access for young people, NYA says

Work should be done to 'develop and further professionalise the work of youth practitioners in London', experts say. Picture: Seventyfour/Adobe Stock

News 21 March 2024

Youth workers step in amid lack of family help to protect children from crime

The cost-of-living crisis has exacerbated the risk of exploitation for vulnerable children, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 21 March 2024

Lack of strategy to tackle child criminal exploitation ‘harming young people’

The North East Youth Alliance will aim to provide high quality and low cost enrichment activities. Picture: NEYA

News 12 March 2024

North East youth organisations receive grant to pilot enrichment scheme

Bradford councillors have agreed to sell-off Ingleborough Hall Outdoor Centre. Picture: Bradford City Council

News 11 March 2024

Bradford: Outdoor centre to close as part of budget cuts

Members of the Youth Select Committee present the report in parliament. Picture: Ryan Kearney MYP/Twitter

News 8 March 2024

Blanket approach to cost-of-living support 'impacting youth mental health'