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Leigh Middleton, NYA chief executive, says the guidance is 'vital'. Picture: NYA

News 18 June 2020

NYA launches coronavirus guidance for youth work organisations

There is to be a review of national standards for advocacy services. Picture: AdobeStock

News 18 June 2020

Children’s advocacy standards set to be revised under public consultation

Youth organisations supporting young people most at risk from Covid-19 face the biggest concerns of their future. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 17 June 2020

300,000 young people missing out on youth work services, analysis finds

Families with children that have complex needs and disabilities can apply for grants of around £500 for vital equipment through the Family Fund

Funding 15 June 2020

Guide to government coronavirus funding

Sport will be vital in helping children recover from lockdown, the Youth Sports Trust said. Picture: Youth Sports Trust

News 12 June 2020

Government urged to clarify future of PE and sport funding for primary schools

Some face-to-face services are no longer able to run, Young Minds said. Picture: Young Minds

News 11 June 2020

YoungMinds staff at risk of redundancy amid Covid-19 restructure

Rosemary Watt-Wyness, chief executive of London Youth, said the programme would be seeking practitioners with untapped potential. Image: London Youth

News 8 June 2020

Youth workers to be trained to lead violence response in London

The partnership will work to support young people across the North East. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2020

North East youth groups unite to form coalition

Cat Smith has called on the government to listen to the youth sector. Picture: Parliament UK

News 5 June 2020

Let young people question Prime Minister on Covid-19 response, says Labour

Drugs gangs are increasingly using social media platforms to target young people, the NYA warns. Picture Adobe Stock

News 3 June 2020

County lines gangs 'adapting' to Covid-19 lockdown, new report warns

More young people say they are suffering with anxiety during lockdown. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2020

Mental health charities join forces to tackle surge in demand for services

Young people will benefit from funding to provide more training and employment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 29 May 2020

Youth organisations call for 'civic army' to boost unemployment

Almost of half of clubs are uncertain whether they will reopen in September. Picture: Out of School Alliance

News 29 May 2020

Out of school clubs 'on brink of collapse'

Young people are matched with mentors, learn about the care sector and take part in activities designed to boost employability

Other 28 May 2020

Case Study | London, Birmingham and Manchester | Youth work - Young people get equipped for brighter futures

Other 28 May 2020

Participation in Action - Youth theatre group documents young people’s lives in coronavirus time capsule