Youth Matters outlines the Government's plans to place a duty on local authorities to secure a wide range of positive activities. But the paperwork involved in ensuring that activities such as outdoor adventure pursuits are organised safely can be an "absolute nightmare", according to Sunderland Youth Development Group's award and accreditation officer, Bob Hoy. Five years ago, youth workers in Sunderland realised the need for a form of guidance on organising trips that was specifically built around their needs.
THE SOLUTION
The home-grown solution came in the form of Mark Charlton, a student of IT consultancy, who was also doing his gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award at the Sunderland Award Centre. While attending a residential to help young people get more involved in centre activities, he came away with the idea for a secure online system to help youth workers organise trips.
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