Enrichment Entitlement and Benchmarks: New Opportunities for the Youth Sector

The Department for Education’s new Enrichment Benchmarks, published in Mehefin 2026, mark a significant shift in how schools and colleges will approach enrichment from Medi 2026 onwards.

For youth sector organisations, this presents a major opportunity. As education settings look to expand and strengthen their enrichment offer, youth organisations are well placed to bring expertise, trusted relationships, and high-quality opportunities that help young people thrive.

Join this webinar to explore what the Enrichment Entitlement and Benchmarks mean in practice, how they may influence local priorities and partnerships, and where the youth sector can play a leading role.

You’ll hear from organisations already working successfully with schools and colleges, gain insights into how strong partnerships have been developed, and have the opportunity to discuss the opportunities and challenges emerging in your own area. Together, we’ll explore how the youth sector can help shape local enrichment ecosystems and ensure more young people benefit from meaningful enrichment opportunities.

In this session, we’ll cover:

• A practical overview of the Enrichment Entitlement and Benchmarks, and why they matter for youth sector organisations.
• Case studies showcasing successful partnerships between schools, colleges and youth organisations, including how these relationships were established and sustained.
• Facilitated discussions on the opportunities, challenges and gaps participants are seeing in their local communities.
• Time to reflect on your organisation’s potential role in local enrichment provision and identify priorities and next steps for the next 12–18 months.