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Youth Work

Entry to employment and confidence of young people have been cited by researchers as key successes of the scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2022

Research reveals success for interventions to help young people into work

A welcome celebration held in Islington was attended by local MP Jeremy Corbyn

Analysis 21 June 2022

Initiatives to aid Ukraine arrivals

Mobile provision, like the Hackney Playbus, can bring much-needed facilities and expertise directly to children and families who might not otherwise access services

Features 21 June 2022

Mobile provision: Children’s services on the road

Illustration: Valenty/Adobe Stock

Funding 21 June 2022

Blagrave Trust regional grants

Hannah Jenkins: 'I felt like I was making a positive difference during an incredibly difficult time for our young people'

Best Practice 21 June 2022

How I Got Here: Hannah Jenkins, youth worker, Wigan Youth Zone

Campaigners are calling for more investment in support for residents from government. Picture: John Lyon's Charity

News 14 June 2022

Grenfell: Charity urges government to ‘step up’ support five years on from tragedy

Blackpool is among the most densely populated areas in the North West of England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2022

Review urges Blackpool to create youth work strategy with young people

Funding has been granted to organisations supporting young people into work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2022

£1.35m grant for projects to improve job prospects of marginalised young people

Jill Colbert has been awarded an OBE for services to children's social care. Picture: Jill Colbert/Twitter

News 6 June 2022

OBE for Sunderland DCS in Queen’s birthday honours

Studies show a strong correlation between participation in sport and improved education and life outcomes. Picture: Rido/Adobe Stock

Features 1 June 2022

Youth work and sport: Special report

Youth workers can use sport sessions to address some of the contemporary concerns that young people face. Picture: StreetGames

Other 1 June 2022

Youth work and sport – Policy context

Sport can be an accessible experience that allows young people to develop friendships as well as new skills. Picture: StreetGames

Other 1 June 2022

Strike the right balance to enhance the youth work offer through sport

Physical activity impacts on children’s mood, concentration and helps with learning. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Research 1 June 2022

Youth work and sport: Research evidence

Brothers Through Boxing was developed to help combat loneliness and isolation. Picture: Brothers Through Boxing

Best Practice 1 June 2022

Project tackling social isolation is a knockout success

Doorstep Sport sessions are designed to be delivered in a fun and informal way. Picture: StreetGames

Best Practice 1 June 2022

StreetGames boosts access to sport and helps tackle young people’s problems