CYP Now - Academics urge institute to refine purpose and broaden horizons

The Institute for Youth Work was meant to become a focal point for the youth sector, but has attracted only 700 members in its first year, with some blaming a lack of clarity over its role and what the benefits of joining are.

When the Institute for Youth Work (IYW) was launched in September last year, it was done so with the aim of supporting quality youth work.

But a year on, the sector appears to be divided on whether the Institute – an online hub containing practice information, training tools and a forum – has proved to be a valuable resource at a time when youth services are being blighted by local authority budget cuts.

For an annual fee of between £10 and £40 depending on the type of membership required, the IYW enables members to network, access continued professional development (CPD) resources and keep abreast of policy developments.

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