Project notes: Magic Matrix, north Norfolk

Goals: To bring together looked-after young people from rural or isolated communities

Funding: Finance is provided by Norfolk Children's Services. The young people are considering applying for a YouthBank grant

As Norfolk moves towards the development of integrated children's services, the youth sector will have to work more closely with other professionals, such as social workers. And the Magic Matrix youth group in north Norfolk is a good example of this kind of joined-up working, in this case to tackle the social isolation of young people living in care.

Magic Matrix, which was named by the young people themselves, is for 13- to 17-year-old looked-after young people. The club offers access to youth workers who provide activities for young people, as well as social workers who understand the care system.