NYA is excited to launch a brand new CPD module on Trauma Informed Practice.  This new module has been created to help youth workers gain a greater understanding of trauma and how it affects mental and emotional wellbeing.  The module provides tools and reflection space for youth workers to enable them to better support young … Continued

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We think that great youth workers are needed everywhere, and want to develop and support a comprehensive professional training offer for them wherever they are. This survey will help us gather accurate data about a range of things relating to the Youth Work Workforce, training and qualification; What is the demand for qualified Youth Workers? … Continued

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The pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the diversity of needs, challenges and education opportunities with young people. The four pillars of the new Schools White Paper to level up education for all (28 March 2022) address teacher development, improving curriculum standards, parental engagement and uniformity of school hours. Yet key to its success will … Continued

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NYA are excited to announce the appointment of three new Trustees.  We welcome Amma Anderson, Daniel Chery and Ali Pickering to the Board. Barbara Bradley, NYA Chair of Trustees commented, “We are delighted to be welcoming three new trustees to the NYA Board.  Our new trustees bring a wealth of personal, professional and youth work … Continued

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Supported by the National Youth Agency (NYA), the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal has set up a central site for youth workers, youth groups and sector organisations to donate funding raised to support humanitarian aid for the people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Youth projects and young people are invited to raise funds to support the Red Cross’ response in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. … Continued

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Youth work is universal, no matter where in the world, or the circumstances, youth work is transformational. Ukraine is a sovereign free-spirited nation fighting for democracy and the rights of its citizens. Youth work must unite to support our colleagues to support young people in Ukraine as they seek to support in horrific times.   Our … Continued

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Esther will join NYA from April 2022 and join the team to help strengthen the Youth Work sector and face any challenges the sector encounters as we move out of pandemic restrictions. Abbee McLatchie, Director of Youth Work said “We are pleased to have appointed Esther to the NYA team as Deputy Director Youth Work. Her expertise, … Continued

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The Level 6 Youth Work Apprenticeship Standard is now approved for delivery. The NYA and ETS Committee will work with Regional Youth Work Units, Employer Networks and Universities to support a network of delivery institutions across the country. As universities are approved to deliver this, they will be listed on the getting qualified page on … Continued

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Following the launch of the NYA’s Safeguarding and Risk Management Hub in April 2021, we have been listening to the feedback from our hub users and are delighted to be implementing a number of changes across the hub.  This evolution includes increasing user accessibility and customisable functionality across the hub, alongside adding a new search … Continued

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NYA are delighted to have won the CYPNow Recruitment and Professional Development Award for the Routes to Success Programme. The Routes to Success programme, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, focused on supporting youth sector organisations navigate through the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The programme specifically focused on developing sector practice and an organisational … Continued

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