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Is new youth legislation needed?

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

| CYP Now

The IYW plans to get youth work on to a "statutory footing" to create a more "equitable" relationship with the government, but is that necessary when legislation already requires councils to secure provision?

The benefits of mutual status

Analysis

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

| CYP Now

Expert on the mutuals programme advises on how youth services can gain independence from councils.

How councils are working with NCS to boost prospects for young people

Analysis

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

| CYP Now

The Department for Education's "Opportunity Areas" - 12 places in the UK in need of extra support and funding to help boost social mobility for its citizens - were launched in 2016.

Making volunteering a habit

Analysis

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

| CYP Now

Research has identified the key factors that influence long-term social action among young people.

UK Youth and Ambition finally tie the knot after decades of courtship

Analysis

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

| CYP Now

The merger of UK Youth and Ambition brings together two of the most influential youth charities. Although the shape of the organisation is still to be decided, leaders believe the move will boost the voice of youth work.

Youth groups outline their plans to boost open-access working

Analysis

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

| CYP Now

Open-access youth work has suffered greatly in recent years as councils have been forced to target young people most in need, but now the £40m Youth Investment Fund is giving organisations a chance to reach many more.

Overhaul in youth work careers

Analysis

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

| CYP Now

Latest data underlines changes in the type of settings where youth workers are delivering support.

Responding to Grenfell disaster

Analysis

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

| CYP Now

The community response to the Grenfell Tower disaster demonstrates the value of local organisations

How youth work can play a pivotal role in combating radicalisation

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

| CYP Now

In the wake of the London and Manchester terror attacks, experts are calling on the government to involve young people and community groups in creating effective ways to address marginalisation and extremist views.

New parliament: what issues lie ahead for the children's sector?

Analysis

Thursday, June 29, 2017

| CYP Now

The loss of its overall majority has been politically costly for the government, but it has also caused policy upheaval and ministerial changes affecting children's services. Sector leaders consider the implications.

NCS Act shifts scheme up a gear

Analysis

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

| CYP Now

Royal Charter puts the youth initiative on a statutory footing, increasing scrutiny and expectations.

Evolution of youth work courses

Analysis

Thursday, May 4, 2017

| CYP Now

Amid closures of some youth work degrees, universities are adapting how they train future practitioners

Election 2017: a battle to ensure children's policies gain attention

Analysis

Thursday, May 4, 2017

| CYP Now

Following Prime Minister Theresa May's election call, children's leaders are drawing up key policies. They say issues like school funding, free childcare and recruiting health visitors must not be drowned out by Brexit.