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  1. NYA Young Associate Receives MBE

    03 Jan 12

    Robyn Keeble, an NYA young associate, is to receive an MBE for services to Community Activism and Youth.


  2. Call for expressions of interest: Analysis to inform investment in youth work

    01 Dec 11

    The NYA and the Young Foundation, in partnership with the LGA, seek expressions of interest from councils to work with them on an exciting new project supporting investment in youth work.


  3. Funding innovation in services for young people

    01 Dec 11

    The NYA, LGA and DfE are developing a project to find examples where non statutory resources have been used to maximise the impact of direct funding and achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.


  4. NYA comment on the Government's youth unemployment measures

    29 Nov 11

    The Government has announced a £1billion investment to reduce youth unemployment. Read NYA's thoughts on its content:


  5. Recognition for First Hear by Right Award Winners

    05 Sep 11

    Eight organisations are celebrating after being the first in the country to achieve the National Youth Agency’s Hear by Right Award in recognition of their commitment to young people’s participation in decision making processes.


  6. Youth Work Week 2011 to Highlight Contribution of Youth Work to Strong Communities

    19 Aug 11

    The National Youth Agency has announced the theme for Youth Work Week 2011 as “Youth Work - Bringing Communities Together”.


  7. Free Consultancy To Help Authorities Find The Route to Success

    17 May 11

    The NYA is offering a free Tailored Support programme to work with a limited number of councils on specific issues.


  8. NYA Supports New Youth Inspiration Initiative

    12 May 11

    The National Youth Agency is supporting a new initiative to make it easier to find and access the many organisations that aim to inspire young people.


  9. Future Strategies for Youth Work

    15 Apr 11

    The NYA and the Young Foundation, held an expert seminar this week to discuss future strategies for informing investment in youth work.


  10. NYA Support Package to Help Local Authorities Reshape Youth Services

    08 Mar 11

    The National Youth Agency is developing a free offer to support local authorities in re-shaping services for young people following budget reductions.


  11. Tools Launched to Help Young Researchers

    02 Feb 11

    The National Youth Agency’s Young Researcher Network (YRN) has launched two toolkits to help young people undertake youth-led research and promote their findings


  12. National Youth Agency and Local Government Association to Host Transforming Services for Young People Event

    01 Dec 10

    ‘Hard Times: Great Expectations – Transforming Services for Young People’ - 20 January 2011


  13. NYA responds to the Spending Review

    25 Oct 10

    Read NYA's Briefing on the Spending Review -
    October 2010


  14. Report Identifies Benefits of Youth Participation and Engagement

    21 Oct 10

    New report
    launched that details the benefits youth engagement brings to the lives of young people, communities and councils.


  15. Showcase Your Achievements for Youth Work Week

    05 Oct 10

    Do you do fantastic youth work? Are you proud of the programmes you run and would like to show the sector how you are transforming young people’s lives?


  16. National Youth Agency Faces Challenging Financial Environment Head On

    23 Sep 10

    NYA's Board of Trustees met on 16th September to consider how best to secure the organisation’s future.


  17. NYA publishes response to Comprehensive Spending Review

    20 Sep 10

    NYA's paper examines the role of youth work against the nine CSR criteria


  18. Young Journalists Urged to Enter North West Media Awards

    20 Sep 10

    Young people in the North West are being urged to enter a new award category in the O2 Media Awards.


  19. NYA Join Young People to Celebrate Getting Fit for Employment

    15 Sep 10

    NYA celebrates getting young people “fit” for employment.


  20. National Youth Agency Launch E-Learning Tools

    14 Sep 10

    The National Youth Agency is launching an online resource for youth practitioners to help them to inform, support and advise young people effectively on health matters.


  21. Lifetime Honour for National Youth Agency Young Intern

    13 Sep 10

    NYA young intern Belinda Fumai has been honoured with a prestigious Diana Award for being an inspirational role model.


  22. National Youth Agency Launch Youth Work Week Materials

    06 Sep 10

    NYA has produced a series of new materials to help youth workers showcase the difference they make to young people’s lives for use during Youth Work Week.


  23. NYA Creates New “Insight” into Youth Sector

    25 Aug 10

    The National Youth Agency has launched a new policy bulletin to help youth work professionals to stay fully informed on hot topics within the sector.


  24. National Citizen Service pilots for young people

    26 Jul 10

    On 22 July 2010, The Prime Minister announced plans for National Citizen Service (NCS) pilots in summer 2011.


  25. Welcome back for Youth Work Week

    16 Jul 10

    The National Youth Agency has relaunched Youth Work Week this year to celebrate good youth work and generate positive publicity for young people locally.


  26. Statement re Simon Beard

    09 Jul 10

    Since the arrest of Simon Beard on the 4th May the National Youth Agency has worked closely with the Metropolitan Police to support their investigation.


  27. National Youth Agency Trainee to Help Others by Sharing Experiences

    16 Jun 10

    NYA trainee Jodie McNamara has been invited to share her story at a celebratory evening dedicated to community achievement this month.


  28. NYA Workforce Expert to Help Youth Workers Progress Careers

    15 Jun 10

    National Youth Agency national programme Manager Diane Evans is to take part in an online question and answer session to help youth workers progress their careers.


  29. Chairman of Children, Schools and Families Select Committee named

    11 Jun 10

    Graham Stuart, the Conservative MP, has been elected as the chairman of the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee.


  30. O2 Media Awards reward young communicators in Yorkshire and Humber

    19 May 10

    The National Youth Agency is urging young communicators in the Yorkshire and Humber regions to put themselves forward for a new award.