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Young people support each other on and off the pitch

Best Practice 29 March 2022

Care-experienced young people gain life skills and confidence through football

The pandemic has highlighted the importance of children being able to access the natural environment. Picture: Kidz Konnekt

Features 29 March 2022

Outdoor Learning Special Report

Lib Peck is director of London's VRU. Picture: London VRU

News 25 March 2022

Youth workers feel ‘professionally abandoned’, says director of London’s VRU

Denise Hatton, chief executive, YMCA England & Wales

Opinion 24 March 2022

Help young people through the cost-of-living crisis

Hundreds of campaigners joined a rally in Hackney. Picture: Diane Abbott MP/Twitter

News 21 March 2022

Child Q: Calls for more youth workers in schools after girl strip-searched by police

The scheme will provide young offenders with digital devices. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2022

Mentoring scheme aims to reduce digital poverty among young offenders

The Bill aims to protect children from harmful content. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2022

Online Safety Bill: Five key measures aimed at protecting children

Research by the NYA shows that 76 per cent of youth work students are female while just a quarter are male. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 16 March 2022

Youth work training levels show signs of recovery after hitting record low

School counselling reaches young people not able to receive support from CAMHS. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 15 March 2022

£10m programme to deliver therapeutic support for 2,500 young people at greatest risk of violence

The bursaries will be offered to 547 people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 March 2022

NYA launches new round of training bursaries

Less young people are NEET than before the pandemic, figures show. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2022

Proportion of NEET young people falls below pre-pandemic levels

Youth services are working to provide support to aid charities working in Ukraine. Picture: Save the Children

Features 3 March 2022

Ukraine: Resources for youth workers to help children understand crisis

Sector leaders are cautiously optimistic for the future of youth work. Picture: Chriatian Schwier/Adobe Stock

Analysis 1 March 2022

Youth policy review sets priorities but falls short on funding

Illustration: James Thew/Adobe Stock

Funding 1 March 2022

Youth Investment Fund

The fund is aimed at supporting young people with their mental health through youth work. Picture: UK Youth

News 28 February 2022

UK Youth launches £10m mental health fund