‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ – A Youth Work Response to Gangs and Exploitation during COVID-19
Headline statistics show a fall in gang-activity and exploitation. However a new report from the National Youth Agency (NYA) shows that gangs have adapted to COVID-19, changing locations and grooming new recruits – hidden in plain sight of those in authority. “More young people are in potentially unsafe environment with little or no contact and … Continued
National Occupational Standards and English Youth Work Policy – New Document Published
NYA has just published a new document outlining 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. You can read the document for free by clicking the relevant thumbnails below:
Media Release – Out of Sight?
Call to mobilise youth workers with a clear exit strategy for young people from lockdown A major new report was launched today by the National Youth Agency calling for a clear exit strategy for young people who are likely to be included in the early stages of release from lockdown measures. Please click the cover … Continued
Harnessing the Power of the Youth Sector in the COVID-19 Crisis – An Open Letter to Government
Harnessing the Power of the Youth Sector in the COVID-19 Crisis – An Open Letter to Government The Back Youth Alliance have today published an open letter government regarding the COVID-19 crisis. Please click below to download the letter: Notes to the Editor Back Youth Alliance is a CEO level group comprising of: UK Youth, … Continued
National Youth Agency to visit Jersey
Representatives from the National Youth Agency (NYA) are visiting Jersey this week to join in workshops and discussions on current developments in youth service work across the UK. The Chief Executive Officer of the NYA, Leigh Middleton and the Director of Youth Work, Abbee McLatchie will be in Jersey on Wednesday and Thursday this week … Continued
Research roundup – Career aspirations for young people
Our Research and Learning Manager responds to the latest report on young people’s career aspirations from Education and Employers A lack of jobs is one of the biggest challenges young people face today, [1] yet by historic standards, youth unemployment is low after peaking at 1 million NEET in 2011, and a large proportion of … Continued
NYA to Launch New Bursary Fund
Major Boost to Recruit a New Cohort of Youth Workers A major new Youth Worker Bursary Fund has been announced by NYA as part of a national initiative to open up career pathways in youth work. In its first year the fund will widen access and secure youth work training with up to 450 bursaries … Continued
Five organisations recognised with new Hear by Right award
Five organisations awarded for encouraging youth voice Five organisations were today awarded the National Youth Agency’s Hear by Right at either Flagship or Active level. Hear by Right assesses and recognises organisation’s commitment to youth participation and promoting youth voice. After attending an insight session with NYA, the organisations reflected on their practice and implemented a … Continued
Young people and Gambling – A piece by Gamcare
Gifty Oduro-Anyan, Youth Outreach Coordinator at GamCare, aims to highlight why youth workers are crucial in raising awareness and tackling gambling problems for young people. “Miss, I can make like, £17 a week when I play ‘Money Up’”. This was a statement from a young man in year 10, who recently attended a free GamCare … Continued
High-5 Manifesto: Investing in Youth Work
A five-point plan was launched today calling for a national census to secure investment in youth services and a youth work guarantee to help transform the lives of millions of young people across the country. The NYA’s High-5 Manifesto sets out the priorities from early help for families to more choice for young people of places … Continued
