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Inclusion 2024 drives an increase in daily exercise levels of children with SEND. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 23 May 2023

Inclusive sports programme boosts daily exercise for children with SEND

Five Girlguiding activity centres are set to close after more than 100 years of service, the organisation has announced. Picture: Angelov/Adobe Stock

News 22 May 2023

Girlguiding to close five 'financially unsustainable' activity centres

Children with SEN are more likely to be excluded from school, says London's VRU. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 May 2023

London mayor pledges £4m to improve speech and language support

Centrepoint offers holistic support for young people. Picture: Centrepoint

News 17 May 2023

Government must focus on holistic housing support for young people, expert urges

The Princess of Wales, Zara McDermott and Kelly Holmes met with young people supported by the Kelly Holmes Trust. Picture: Kelly Holmes Trust

News 17 May 2023

Princess of Wales promotes mental health awareness at youth centre visit

Ben Bailey-Smith is a former youth worker. Picture: UK Youth

News 11 May 2023

Actor highlights ‘devastating’ impact of youth services cuts

The scheme involves elements of volunteering and outdoor activities. Picture: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

News 10 May 2023

Record number of young people taking part in Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Enid Waterfall, county commissioner for Clwyd County, was one of nine Girlguiding volunteers praised. Picture: Girlguiding

News 9 May 2023

Girlguiding volunteers recognised in Coronation Champion Awards

The lack of funding may leave young people unable to access career-enhancing opportunities, leaders argue. Picture: Eléonore H/Adobe Stock

News 4 May 2023

Business leaders challenge government over London youth services 'funding snub'

A charity working with school pupils at risk of exclusion has closed. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 2 May 2023

Exclusion prevention organisation announces closure

Safe and trauma-informed youth spaces are key to preventing youth violence, report finds. Picture: Daniel Ernst/Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2023

Trauma-informed youth work key to tackling violence, report finds

Young people will be involved in the regeneration project and will be able to have their say in shaping the Observer Building redevelopment

Analysis 25 April 2023

Youth Investment Fund to boost vital support for young people

Young inspectors can be more attuned to any gaps in service quality that adult inspectors might not pick up on. Picture: Miljan ŽivkoviC/Adobe Stock

Features 25 April 2023

Inspections Clinic: Young inspection volunteers

Young assessors receive a wide range of personal and professional development training to hone their skills. Picture: NYA

Best Practice 25 April 2023

NYA young assessors ensure youth voice is at the heart of grant-making process

The Youth Investment Fund aims to improve youth services for young people aged 11 to 18. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 25 April 2023

Youth Investment Fund applications to close