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Youth Work

The toolkit was launched alongside students at Rokeby secondary school, Newham. Picture: Emily Harle/CYP Now

News 14 November 2022

Teacher training empowers students to challenge sexist behaviour

Youth services could reduce spending on mental health support and crime prevention, according to researchers. Picture: AdobeStock/Jacob Lund

News 11 November 2022

Youth work investment could save public services £3.2bn per year, economists say

Stuart Andrew has an extensive portfolio. Picture: Parliament UK

News 9 November 2022

Stuart Andrew takes on youth minister role

Sadiq Khan visted Rokeby secondary school in Newham to launch the toolkit. Picture: Emily Harle/CYP Now

News 9 November 2022

Mayor of London launches £1m toolkit to prevent violence against women and girls

Young people held lively debates on various health-related issues in the House of Commons. Picture: Sir Lindsay Hoyle/Twitter

News 9 November 2022

UK Youth Parliament votes to campaign on cost of living and health

Longfield: "There are parts of the country where the state is failing in its duty to protect vulnerable children." Photo: Alex Deverill

News 4 November 2022

Longfield commission sets out ‘Sure Start for teenagers’ plans

Nearly four out of five young women said they see or experience sexism in public spaces. Picture: AdobeStock

News 1 November 2022

Girls report high levels of discrimination and harassment

Katharine Sacks-Jones said it was "disappointing" to see only one care-experienced board member on the National Implementation Board. Picture: Become

News 1 November 2022

Sector leaders criticise lack of care experience on finalised Care Review Implementation Board

Middleton: Demand for youth services has risen 'dramatically' since the pandemic. Picture: NYA

News 31 October 2022

Councils turn to charities to deliver open access youth work

Manchester City Council is the latest to pass a motion recognising care experience as a protected characteristic. Picture: AdobeStock

News 27 October 2022

Manchester launches legacy fund for youth services

The grant will go towards supporting employment opportunities for young people from the GRT communities. Picture: Youth Futures Foundation

News 27 October 2022

Funding to improve employment support for GRT young people

NYA’s course aims to help youth workers improve services for GRT young people. Picture: NYA

Analysis 25 October 2022

Support for GRT young people

Incorporating town planning decisions that consider the needs and wishes of children can benefit their physical and mental health while encouraging independence. Picture: Lightfield Studios/Adobe Stock

Features 25 October 2022

Making towns child friendly

Career Connect held focus groups with a diverse range of young people to help develop its new youth agreement. Picture: Rawpixel.com/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 October 2022

Careers charity gives young people a voice to shape more accessible services

Emma Egging and members of the Trust sign the Armed Forces Covenant. Picture: Jon Egging Trust

News 20 October 2022

Youth charity formally links up with RAF