New Standards aim to support quality and safety of youth work delivery
As the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England the NYA sets the occupational standards for youth work, as well as supporting the sector to build its skills and capacity to enable more young people to access the personal, social, and educational development opportunities provided by youth work. In line with its ambition … Continued
BeYou (Porchlight) Awarded Advanced Level Quality Mark by National Youth Agency
The BeYou Project for LGBTQ+ young people under the age of 25 across Kent and Medway, was awarded an Advanced Level NYA Quality Mark in July 2023 – during the height of the country’s Pride celebrations. The service is part of the housing and mental health charity Porchlight (Kent’s largest charity supporting homeless and vulnerable … Continued
HEI Annual Monitoring Survey, 2023
The 2021 – 2022 Annual Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Monitoring Survey reflects the appetite from employers for new entrants to the sector who possess the skills and qualifications needed to deliver high quality youth work. The survey report reveals an uplift of 32 students since the previous report with some 302 students enrolled on professional … Continued
Opening Ceremony – The Power of Youth Work Conference
Monday 10 July Delegates were welcomed to the conference by National Youth Agency (NYA) Young Assessors Lewis and Harrison. Kim Allen, Chairperson, Commonwealth Youth Council thanked all the organisers for hosting and putting together the event, before commending all of the youth workers across the Commonwealth working hard to support young people, and highlighting the … Continued
Armoured Heart Sculpture Showcased To Delegates As Reading Hosts Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work
Delegates attending the 4th Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work made a visit yesterday to Reading’s Armoured Heart sculpture – a physical symbol for peace and hope created in part from blades handed in to knife amnesty bins across Reading and the rest of the Thames Valley. Partners responsible for the creation of the Amnesty Art … Continued
Learning from approaches to educating youth workers from around the world
A key role of the NYA is to ensure youth workers – whether they work in a traditional youth club, a faith-based organisation, delivering detached youth work, or are based in a healthcare or other allied setting – have access to high quality training and continuing professional development. This should be available from their first … Continued
UK Conference Aims to Highlight The Power of Youth Work Across the Commonwealth
Youth work practitioners, academics and policymakers from across the Commonwealth are coming together at the University of Reading, UK, and virtually, for the 4th Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work, being held under the theme, The Power of Youth Work: Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future. Youth work helps and supports young people with their personal, … Continued
Join us at the Power of Youth Work Conference to learn, network and explore collaborations
Whilst ironing the various nations’ flags in readiness for our upcoming Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work, I began to ruminate on the key aims of the event: to celebrate, collaborate and collectively advocate for youth work. At its most basic level the event is about sharing learning and celebrating those spearheading new approaches to youth … Continued
New research highlights positive impact of youth work with schools
An independent review of the impact of youth work delivered with schools, commissioned by the National Youth Agency, reveals youth work significantly improves engagement with learning and attendance, as well as boosts young people’s mental wellbeing and confidence. The Better together: Youth work with schools report, published on 19 June, is the result of a call for … Continued
Mental Health Awareness Week
Nicola Kelly is an NYA Youth Work Specialist delivering on the NYA Academy. Nicola has worked with young people for over 25 years and facilitates unique Well Being events using Creativity, Mindfulness, Change Work and Sound Therapy. For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, join us daily for Nicola’s top tips for youth workers dealing … Continued