Youth Work intersects with many other allied professions – but there is a need for better investment in professional development to make it fit for the future, argues Kevin Jones, Director of Workforce Young people, families, and their communities all benefit from youth work. By investing in the skills of the workforce the National Youth … Continued

How can the NYA help youth workers embed the National Curriculum into their everyday practice? Since its publication in September 2020 the National Youth Work Curriculum has provided the youth work sector with a framework to help guide the design of youth work delivery nationally and locally.  Comprising ten key themes, ranging from Healthy and … Continued

New research by the National Youth Agency (NYA) highlights major gaps in youth services across England   The latest National Youth Sector Census (October 2022) report shows the needs and expectations of young people are similar across the country – whether in the north or south, urban or rural areas. Young people are consistent in wanting: … Continued

The growing professional recognition of youth workers  The youth worker profession has been diluted over the years, not just by the lack of investment and infrastructure, but additionally by changing job titles from youth worker to ‘community worker’, ‘adolescent team’, ‘family help’, ‘early years’ as well as the migration of youth workers into allied child … Continued

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout her reign, the Queen was heavily involved in many charities and organisations who were invested in supporting young people. The promotion and support provided through the Queen’s various patronages provided vital publicity for the work of youth sector organisations, allowing … Continued

We’re delighted to have been selected by the government to deliver phase 2 of the Youth Investment Fund (YIF) along with our partners Social Investment Business, The Key Fund and Resonance, to create, expand and improve youth facilities and services in England to drive positive outcomes for young people. The £368 million fund aims to … Continued

Over the last year NYA has been engaging with various organisations about youth work delivery in private dwellings- in homes, gardens etc. We would like to hear your views about delivery in private dwellings (whether or not your organisation provides this)  If your work involves delivery of services to young people, please support us in … Continued