This document outlines how the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work are applicable in England, specifically within the context of English Youth Work policy, training and professional standards, and practice.
It is a useful overview for youth workers and organisations within England to understand youth services within the English policy context, including in relation to other primary legislation. It also sets out how the NOS underpin practice, training and standards in England.
It will therefore help those who wish to develop services or set a strategic direction. For those who wish to better understand what skill sets or knowledge might be considered for particular services or delivery roles, there is included a summary functional map that is shared across all of the UK Nations that outline the different standards within the suite.
There is no expectation that an individual job role would encompass all of the standards across the suite or a defined combination of standards or functions. Rather, Individual roles will often be determined by the different contexts within which youth work is undertaken including, for example, the needs of the young person, and specific regional and local contexts.
