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Youth workers have reported less contact with young people during lockdown. Picture: Alex Deverill

News 15 May 2020

National data standard for youth work launches

Oxfordshire's youth justice service has been rated 'good' by inspectors. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 15 May 2020

Oxfordshire youth justice service praised over work to tackle child criminal exploitation

The NCS Trust says it has adapted the autumn programme. Picture: NCS Trust

News 13 May 2020

NCS removes residential stays from autumn programme

A quarter of parents said their child is struggling to access mental health support. Picture: Young Minds

News 13 May 2020

Covid-19 could cause long-term damage to young people’s mental health, warns charity

Young people and professionals have been asked to submit their views. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 May 2020

Youth sector asked to take part in online harms survey

Grants will fund projects that provide online support for young people at risk of youth violence. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 May 2020

£6.5m fund launches to boost support for those at risk of youth violence

Blogs 6 May 2020

Youth voice on Covid – “Talk with us not about us”

NYA chief executive Leigh Middleton says the long-term damage caused to young people could be "unimaginable". Picture: NYA

News 29 April 2020

Youth services must be part of lockdown exit strategy, urges NYA

Some of the projects support children at risk of online abuse. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 April 2020

DfE names projects to get emergency funding for vulnerable young people

Blogs 28 April 2020

Voluntary sector organisations are rising to the challenges of coronavirus - they need government support

Parents are advise to research new apps used by children. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 27 April 2020

How to protect children from online abuse during lockdown

The project teaches children to spot the signs of grooming. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 23 April 2020

Online support services 'less effective' than face-to-face sessions

A third of those employed by sectors shut down due to lockdown measures are aged 16 to 24. Picture: Timothy/Adobe Stock

News 22 April 2020

Youth employment to be 'hardest hit' by coronavirus crisis

Young people are recording their experiences of lockdown. Picture: Company Three/YouTube

Best Practice 22 April 2020

Youth theatre group create coronavirus time capsule project

Youth workers are using online programmes to continue vital services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 April 2020

Youth work services move online to protect vulnerable children