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Youth sector ‘hurt' by government plans for statutory NCS

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  • Friday, June 3, 2016
  • | CYP Now
The youth sector has been "hurt" by the government's decision to place the National Citizen Service (NCS) on a statutory footing while ignoring calls to give universal youth work the same status, the chair of the Institute of Youth Work (IYW) has said.

Leadership: Involving young service users

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  • Tuesday, May 24, 2016
  • | CYP Now
Involving young people in shaping services can transform their lives and those of others. However, participation must be meaningful, fun, interactive and may generate outcomes you are not expecting.

My Life: Leon Cheung, 20, London

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  • Tuesday, May 10, 2016
  • | CYP Now
The thought of applying to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) came about when I was filling out my school personal statement. I realised that my extra curriculum page was completely blank. Luckily it was not too late to join the DofE.

My Life: Matilda McEwan, 10, Peterborough

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  • Tuesday, March 1, 2016
  • | CYP Now
I did not like school very much. For some reason, I had to work harder than everyone in my class. I had some tests and I found out that I am dyslexic. I did not really understand what that meant.

My Life: Blaze Lambert, 16, North Antrim

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  • Tuesday, February 16, 2016
  • | CYP Now
I've always been passionate about helping others and making a difference in my community. I volunteer as a young leader at my local Girlguiding group, the St Patrick's Broughshane Guides, organising activities and adventures for girls aged 10 to 14.

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