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The scheme aims to provide young people with a six-month paid work placement. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 February 2022

‘Chaotic’ Kickstart scheme failing to support enough young people, report finds

Building relationships with trusted adults may reduce involvement in youth violence, experts say. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 February 2022

Youth work central to reducing knife crime, says former government adviser

Jamal Edwards was an ambassador for the Prince's Trust. Picture: Prince's Trust

News 21 February 2022

Jamal Edwards: Youth work organisations pay tribute to ‘young people’s champion’

Esther Horner founded Kinetic Youth in 2012.

News 17 February 2022

NYA appoints Kinetic Youth boss as deputy director of youth work

Sadiq Khan: I’m determined to ensure that every young Londoner in need of support has positive opportunities. Picture: Office of the Mayor of London

News 10 February 2022

Disadvantaged young Londoners to have access to mentors by 2024

Just 15 per cent of women and girls feel safe on social media, research shows. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 February 2022

More than one in five girls experience ‘cyberflashing’

Moussin Ismail is principal of Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre in London. Picture: Parliament TV

News 9 February 2022

Schools must link with youth services to boost pupil wellbeing, MPs told

Porn sites will be subject to stricter age verification rules, MPs have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 February 2022

Online Safety Bill: MPs call for age-verification on porn sites

Halton Council has launched a number of youth initiatives with provider Vibe. Picture: Vibe

News 6 February 2022

Councils launch targeted schemes to deliver extra support for youth services

The NCS will offer residential stays alongside community volunteering and online training. Picture: NCS

News 4 February 2022

NCS reveals details of new year-round offer

A CGI image showing what Grimsby Youth Zone will look like. Picture: National Lottery Heritage Fund

News 3 February 2022

Historic warehouses to be turned into youth club following £2.7m grant

Young people could be left worse off in the long run, Centrepoint has warned. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 February 2022

Energy bills: Government measures ‘not enough’ to support vulnerable young people through price hike

A raft of measures have been introduced to support young people in disadvantaged areas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up White Paper: Key points for the children's sector

The white paper fails to tackle youth homelessness, Centrepoint says. Picture: Centrepoint

News 2 February 2022

Levelling Up white paper a ‘missed opportunity’ to support young people

The chaperone scheme is being trialled at Erdington Academy in Birmingham

Analysis 1 February 2022

Debate: School-run chaperones