A commission into youth work in schools has found strong evidence to support the expansion of youth services in education settings. But in the rush to find a home for youth work in the face of cuts to council-commissioned services, there have been warnings for the profession not to lose its identity or values.
The commission, hosted by the National Youth Agency (NYA), gathered evidence from 67 teachers, governors and other education and youth work practitioners, and found that good youth work practice in schools impacts positively on pupils' attainment and behaviour.
The commission's evidence forms the basis of a report, published last month, that highlights the positive impact that youth work has on social mobility, wellbeing and employment prospects, as well as educational achievement.
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