“Youth workers currently holding or actively training for National Youth Agency (JNC)-recognised qualifications are classified as key/critical workers in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic,” a letter from the NYA and Department for Culture, Media and Sport states.
This means youth workers are now listed under the "key public services" and "local government" categories as either charity workers/volunteers or local authority staff/volunteers delivering key frontline services.
This will enable workers to travel to and from work and deliver services for vulnerable young people despite tightened restrictions due to a spike in coronavirus cases across the UK.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
