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The Care2Listen group sees care-experienced children meet once a month to share their views and drive change. Picture: Prostock-Studio/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 3 January 2024

Care-experienced children in Reading share their views to break down barriers

Victoria Phair: 'I encouraged my students to think about what success looked like when they made a genuine effort to achieve'

Best Practice 3 January 2024

How I Got Here: Victoria Phair, therapeutic training and support lead

CGI images show what Padnell Hall Youth Centre could look like. Picture: Be First

News 21 December 2023

Plans to convert derelict London community hall into new youth centre

The Twinkle for Heather challenge pack has garnered support from across the country. Picture: Sarah Milligan

News 20 December 2023

Twinkle for Heather: Cumbria girl guides promote mental wellbeing in honour of young leader

Colwick Park Adventure Centre opened in 2005. Picture: Nottingham City Council/Facebook

News 15 December 2023

Youth centre at risk of closure amid council's bid to tackle £50m budget gap

Lord Jim Knight is a member of the Lords' Education for 11-16 Year Olds Committee. Picture: Lord Jim Knight

News 12 December 2023

Youth workers have key role in reforming secondary education, peer says

More young people are taking part in the activities that NCS has to offer. Picture: NCS Trust

News 11 December 2023

Increasing participation for NCS as year-round offer continues

Young people will use social media to share their views. Picture: Kerkezz/Adobe Stock

News 6 December 2023

Young people take over charity’s social media to mark milestone celebration

The competition allows young people to explore their creativity in literature and drama. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Jasmin

News 1 December 2023

Children’s creativity celebrated in Shakespeare competition

Wigan Youth Zone is among the winners. Picture: Wigan Youth Zone

News 1 December 2023

Youth sector recognised in first King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Girls reported greater benefits from participation in sports, researchers say. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2023

Sports participation boosts wellbeing in young teenagers, research finds

Charity Redthread provides support to young people at a 'reachable moment'. Picture: Redthread

Analysis 28 November 2023

Tackling rising youth violence threat

Workshops offer a variety of creative activities, including printmaking, sculpture, sewing, filmmaking and creative writing

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Arts projects bring young people wellbeing boost

Youth Voice Network members create articles, videos and podcasts while campaigning for epilepsy services

Best Practice 28 November 2023

Youth ambassadors make case for better epilepsy healthcare and education services

Youth workers were found to play a key role in reducing the number of young people in the justice system. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Monkey Business

News 6 November 2023

Youth centre closures linked to increased risk of youth crime, NYA warns