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Youth Work News

Some youth bodies used the call for evidence as a chance to express frustrations about existing guidance. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 day ago

Warning over voluntary youth providers' low funding reserves

A 12-year-old boy has been sentenced at Liverpool Youth Court following riots in August

News 2 days ago

Boy, 12, youngest person to be sentenced over riot offences

Russell: ‘I’m absolutely passionate about the cause’

News 11 September

Leadership team to leave Redthread amid Catch22 merger

Sir Keir Starmer, Idris Elba and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper meet with coalition members

News 10 September

Government launches anti-knife crime coalition to tackle youth violence

News 6 September

APPG on Youth Affairs meets for first time since election

The wraparound offer will run for three weeks as pupils return to school

News 5 September

London council launches wraparound youth work support as schools return

Redthread says it has been experiencing 'major financial difficulties'

News 4 September

Catch22 confirms Redthread merger

Digitally excluded young people are more at risk of fake news, a report finds. Picture: AdobeStock

News 22 August

Digitally excluded children at greater risk of fake news, researchers warn

The research finds young people who attend cadets gain skills and experience that can be useful in the future

News 14 August

Research reveals lack of youth cadet force opportunities in Wales

The UN urged young people to submit their own digital initiatives. Picture: Adobe Stock/ Flamingo Images

News 12 August

International Youth Day 2024: celebration of youth-led digital solutions

The winners of the CYP Now Awards 2024 will be unveiled on 28 November

News 12 August

CYP Now Awards 2024: Shortlisted entries announced

Youth Work Opinion

Fiona Simpson: 'Tying youth services to violence prevention so closely risks increasing stigma around access to support'

Open-access youth services key to community support

Fiona Simpson

Paul Oginsky is chief executive of youth work charity Vibe

Riots reaction: how Vibe youth workers have supported the Southport community

Paul Oginsky

Junior Smart, founder of SOS Project St Giles and director, Smart Training and Consultancy

Six reasons to support, not condemn, young people

Junior Smart

Fiona Simpson: 'Tying youth services to violence prevention so closely risks increasing stigma around access to support'

Minsters must work with sector to save residentials

Fiona Simpson

Youth Work Best Practice

Volunteering boosts confidence and leadership skills for girls and young women

Hospital youth workers tackle risk factors

Young people developed their skills by taking ownership of the project and promoting equality in the centre. Picture: Ourside

Young people co-produce inclusive toilets at youth centre to better meet their needs

More Best Practice

Youth Work Features

Youth workers have played a central role supporting young people in the communities affected by the violent disorder in recent weeks

Riot response: youth workers will be crucial for healing communities

NYA to offer bursaries to encourage young people to train as youth workers. Picture: Micromonkey/Adobe Stock

Guide to Qualifications and Training 2024/25: Youth Work

New Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson will spearhead efforts to improve children’s wellbeing. Picture: Bridget Phillipson/X

New government puts children’s wellbeing at heart of its agenda

Youth Work Research

Evidence of outcomes would often be recorded anecdotally with no scientific data. Picture: Gorynvd/Adobe Stock

Using young people's stories to gather evidence and show impact

Physical activity impacts on children’s mood, concentration and helps with learning. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

Youth work and sport: Research evidence

Grants are designed to improve youth facilities, DCMS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

Hundreds of youth groups receive first YIF grants

Increasing confidence and wellbeing are cited among the benefits of residential trips. Picture: Kingswood

Teachers’ views on the value of outdoor residential trips