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Youth Work

The scheme offers careers guidance for care leavers. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 September 2021

Youth charity receives £1.6m boost to support unemployed care leavers

Other 1 September 2021

Youth work – Children's Workforce Guide to Qualifications and Training

Spending time on Jamie’s Farm helps young people boost their self-confidence. Picture: Lydia Booth Photography/Jamie's Farm

Analysis 31 August 2021

Report reveals rural youth work cuts and how to boost provision

Sir Jack Petchey: ‘It’s your attitude that matters’

Features 31 August 2021

Interview: Sir Jack Petchey

Derren Hayes is editor of Children & Young People Now

Opinion 31 August 2021

Youth work is integral to rural communities

Anisa Morridadi speaks at Beatfreeks’ Brum Youth Trends event which is supported by the Act for Change Fund. Picture: Curious Rose Photography

Best Practice 31 August 2021

Online festival brings together young social action leaders to shape change

Jack Parsons: “I realised that too many young people are held back and not judged on their ability”

Best Practice 31 August 2021

How I Got Here: Jack Parsons, founder of the Youth Group

A lack of provision could lead to poor mental health and reduced employment opportunities, research says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 26 August 2021

Rural areas hardest hit by youth work cuts, NYA warns

Thousands of incidents of online grooming were reported to police last year. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 August 2021

NSPCC: Record numbers of children groomed online amid pandemic

Groundwork helped Jake, 17, onto a music production course. Picture: Groundwork

News 23 August 2021

#Chances4Children: Youth employment scheme receives funding boost

Keir Starmer meets young people in Wolverhampton. Picture: Keir Starmer/Twitter

News 19 August 2021

Labour: Decade of youth work cuts to blame for increase in violent crime

The youth zone will offer activities including music, sport and crafts. Picture: OnSide

News 18 August 2021

Barnsley gives go-ahead to Yorkshire’s first Onside youth zone

Businesses have been urged to employ young people. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 13 August 2021

#Chances4Children: Charity launches bid to create one million employment opportunities for young people

Baroness Barran visits Urban Foxes in Leicester. Picture: DCMS

News 12 August 2021

#iWill Fund to receive £4m investment to support social action projects

Peer mentoring is a focus of the strategy. Picture: The Diana Award

News 12 August 2021

The Diana Award unveils Covid-19 recovery plan for young people