New qualification for youth work professionals to build skills of sector
A new Level 4 Certificate in Professional Development (Youth Work) has been launched by the National Youth Agency (NYA) to help practitioners develop their skills in specialist areas. The qualification is aimed at youth workers and those who wish to make use of Youth Work methods in the services they offer, such as social workers, … Continued
Don’t be invisible, complete the National Youth Sector Census.
Make sure you’re counted in this year’s National Youth Sector Census to help make the case for investment to protect and grow the youth sector At the National Youth Agency (NYA) we are passionate about supporting the sector, to make great youth work happen. The last few years have been tumultuous for young people, for … Continued
A Celebration of Youth Work
The National Youth Agency held a reception in Parliament to celebrate the youth work sector on Thursday 1st December – originally planned to take place during Youth Work Week, but delayed due to rail strikes. With MPs, government officials, charity leads, regional youth work units, allied sector leads and funders in attendance, the reception shone … Continued
The Door Awarded Advanced Level Quality Mark
The Door, a leading youth charity in the Stroud district in Gloucestershire, has been awarded the coveted National Youth Agency Quality Mark at Advanced level. The Door has been supporting young people and their families for 30 years, injecting hope into their lives by unlocking their potential and opening up opportunities so that their past does not define their future. The Quality Mark, awarded for three years, recognises high quality youth work through benchmarked standards and indicators based on the National Occupational … Continued
Spotlight on: KICK, Cambridgeshire
As part of our ‘Spotlight on…’ series for Youth Work Week, Lydia in NYA’s Policy team interviewed Louise from KICK, based in Cambridgeshire. Lydia: Tell us about your role at KICK, and what KICK delivers. Louise: I’m Louise McCoy and I’m the operations manager. KICK is a youth work charity based in St. Ives in Cambridgeshire. … Continued
Spotlight on: Walton Youth and Community Project
As part of our ‘Spotlight on…’ series for Youth Work Week, Lydia in NYA’s Policy team interviewed Darren from Walton Youth and Community Project, based in Liverpool. Lydia: Could you tell me what Walton youth and Community project does? Darren: I’m Darren and I’m the Youth and Community Manager at Walton Youth and Community Project. We’re … Continued
NEW FILM BACKS A CALL FOR 10,000 MORE YOUTH WORKERS
The film is being released to celebrate Youth Work Week #YWW22 by Football Beyond Borders in partnership with the National Youth Agency Youth Worker, Sam Hulme, features in film discussing life in Bolton and his journey into the profession The film calls on the government to: Back investment in youth work, creating opportunities with young … Continued
We must protect youth services, and grow youth work – Leigh Middleton, NYA CEO
Youth workers and volunteers come together with young people, in a festival of youth work. Youth Work Week is the highlight in our calendar, to celebrate all that is great about youth work. Our message is simple. Skilled youth workers deliver high quality youth work, for impactful outcomes with young people. This week we are championing the … Continued
Spotlight on: Hope Nottingham, Beeston
As part of our ‘Spotlight on…’ series for Youth Work Week, Lydia in NYA’s Policy team interviewed Jade from HOPE Nottingham, based in Beeston Lydia: Can you tell me a bit about yourself your role and what HOPE Nottingham is all about? Jade: I’m Jade and I’m a Youth and Community Worker for Hope Nottingham. … Continued
Kevin Jones, Head of Workforce and Professional Practice on how we can help you create a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
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