NYA consultant Sunita Grigg, said: "Feedback has been considered by all the awarding bodies working on the qualifications, and will be used to ensure that the new qualifications are fit for purpose and shaped by the field."
It is now intended to submit the qualifications to Ofqual for accreditation by mid-November 2010. This will still allow for a 1 January 2011 start date, as previously identified.
The NYA has been happy to co-ordinate this piece of work thus far, working closely with the awarding bodies to seek to ensure that youth work is not disadvantaged by changes to the qualification framework and landscape. With Lifelong Learning UK now in a position and eager to re-engage to understand the views and requirements of the sector, the NYA will be working with them with a view to transferring this work back into their work plan.
The National Youth Agency is encouraging employers to take part in the Lifelong Learning UK 2010 Sector Skills Assessment consultation. The findings will identify the current gaps, shortages and skills priorities, and will be used to influence government policies. Anyone working within youth work can take part in the short online survey at www.lluk.org/ssa.htm. The consultation runs until 21 September.
