It was with real interest that I read the article in Young People Now entitled "More Fun Please" (YPN, 16-22 May, pp14-15). As a youth worker I have noticed the increased requirement to provide structured activities, which are driven by targets.
In particular, working for a small, voluntary organisation that provides services to LGBT young people (Gay And Lesbian Youth In Calderdale), often the only way to obtain funding is through specific programmes.
One of the core principles of youth work is a commitment to supporting young people to learn from their experiences and to make sense of their lives.
For LGBT young people this is important, as accessing an LGBT youth group is often the only place they have to talk about their experiences away from homophobia as well as an opportunity to increase social and support networks.
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