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Youth Work

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

The film highlights the importance of the role of youth workers. Picture: National Youth Agency

News 6 November 2023

Youth Work Week 2023: NYA film highlights positive impact of services

The initiative is aimed at supporting young people who are unlikely to report crimes against them. Picture: C Fizkes/Adobe Stock

News 2 November 2023

Youth workers to be trained to support young victims of unreported crime

NCS's Gifford: 'We know schools would like to up their enrichment offer'. Picture: NCS Trust

News 1 November 2023

National Citizen Service partners with DoE for school activities pilot

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited Our GreenHut in Brixton which provides meals to children outside of school hours. Picture: Greater London Authority

News 30 October 2023

Mayor of London calls for action over child food poverty

Cardiff has been part of Unicef UK's child rights initiative since 2017. Picture: AdobeStock/ brickisred.

News 26 October 2023

Cardiff announced as UK’s first 'child friendly' city

Lucy Frazer visits Lift Youth Hub in North London to launch new funding. Picture: Lift Youth Hub/DCMS

Analysis 24 October 2023

Sector hopes updated sufficiency rules will boost access to youth services

Simpson helps young people find positive pathways

Features 24 October 2023

Interview: Amani Simpson, filmmaker and youth crime campaigner

The roadmap aims to improve access to youth services for all young people. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Other 24 October 2023

Access to Youth Work: Key policy developments