For those of us who have experience of trying to run a table-tennis tournament in a drafty wooden hut during the winter months, this is clearly good news.
However, I can't help wondering whether this investment in buildings is simply a case of throwing money at the sector while ignoring our most vital resource: the workers.
A key characteristic of informal education is that it can take place anywhere and is not limited to a particular space. While buildings are important, youth workers operate in a wide range of settings. We all know of creative educators who use whatever environment they are in to support and benefit young people - be that a local park or the open countryside. Yet there's no doubt that youth clubs and other facilities are important assets and have played a pivotal role in the development of many young people. In fact, the history of our vocation is based on pioneers such as the YMCA providing safe places for young people to attend.
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