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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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