Every day, youth workers across the country transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people.

The National Youth Agency is the Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England.

We are committed to enabling high quality youth work across a range of settings to benefit the health and outcomes of young people and strengthen local communities.

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Discover the impact of youth work

Youth work in every place and space.

Discover the power of youth work

Inspiring stories

Youth work supports young people to stay well, discover their talents, make informed decisions about their lives and actively participate in their communities.

Youth work is a rewarding career providing opportunities to work in a range of settings and with young people facing a variety of needs and interests.

Discover what youth work is all about through these inspiring stories from both young people and youth workers.

Latest resources and research

Social cost of youth work cuts

An analysis of 74 sources of research evidence relating to the impact of youth work on young people in contact with the youth justice system.

Practice
Standards

An essential document illustrating best practice that details everything a provider needs to know to deliver youth work legally, safely and effectively.

Our strategy

Our new five-year strategy, Enabling Great Youth Work to Happen, Our strategy for youth work in every place and space, sets out our bold ambitions to build the capacity and sustainability of the youth work sector.

The National Youth Sector Census

The National Youth Work Census collates data regarding the state of youth work in England which help us inform policy and funding decisions. Everyone who works in the youth sector needs to get on board to help us make a case for more investment in youth services.

Youth Work One

Youth Work One is a one stop shop for those working with young people, hosting helpful guidance and resources, as well as the Youth Worker Register and National Youth Sector Census.