The need for a licence has long been the subject of debate in the sector. But in a consultation on the future of skills policy, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills said it will not be introducing occupational licences.
Nevertheless, a National Youth Agency (NYA) spokeswoman told CYP Now the agency intends to continue developing a voluntary registration scheme for professional youth workers. "This is a much-needed and greatly desired development for the field," she said.
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