An Update on Routes into Youth Work
In today’s labour market, Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC) validated youth work qualifications are being applied across a large number of sectors. Youth work predominates but we see youth workers in housing associations, emergency services, health organisations, the secure estate, schools, welfare services, and many more. Youth workers are working on local to international projects and … Continued
Government Announces Youth Work Funding
The National Youth Agency (NYA) secured additional funding for youth work this week. This was announced at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons government-led debate on the role and sufficiency of youth work. The new funding includes provision for the renewal of the youth work curriculum and qualifications, to be carried out by … Continued
Research Hub Officially Formed
The NYA is delighted to announce confirmation of the members who will make up the Steering Group for our Research Hub. The Hub aims to bring together all those involved in the youth work sector to ensure that practice, research, policy and funding share a common dialogue. Too often excellent work is going on in … Continued
National Debate: Youth Services
The Government has tabled a debate in the House of Commons for Wednesday 24 July on ‘The role and sufficiency of youth services’. Led on the Floor of the House it is a landmark debate for access to quality youth work and services for young people. It follows a year-long, cross-party inquiry led by the … Continued
NYA and LGA to lead on the statutory review of youth work and services for young people
The NYA is delighted to join forces with the Local Government Association (LGA) to support the Government’s review of statutory guidance on youth work and services. NYA Chief Executive Leigh Middleton said: “As the national body for youth work we will look to build on cross-party consensus from the recent NYA sponsored APPG Youth Affairs … Continued