Esther Horner-Aird, Deputy Director of Youth Work on how youth workers can embed the National Curriculum into their practice?
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
‘Listen, Learn, Act’ – Call for greater investment to protect and grow youth services
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
Lydia Allen, Policy & Advocacy Manager on the growing professional recognition of youth workers.
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
Karen Self, NYA Learning & Development Manager, on our quest to make lifelong learning opportunities that inspire and energise
Can you remember the last time you learnt something new, felt energised by the experience and applied it to your practice? Only yesterday I attended a 3-hour risk assessment training session with colleagues here at the NYA……was I excited about attending, probably not, this was not my first rodeo, but I appreciated the importance. However, … Continued
Obituary – John Ewen
Everybody at the NYA was saddened to hear of the passing of John Ewen OBE. John was the Director of the National Youth Bureau, predecessor of the NYA, during its formation in the mid-1970’s and was a passionate advocate for youth work, and for young people. One of John’s proudest achievements at the National Youth … Continued
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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
Youth Investment Fund Phase 2
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
Consultation launched on use of Private Dwellings in Youth Services
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
Young People Need More than Relationship Sex Education (RSE) in the classroom to achieve the relationships they want
High quality Relationship, Sex, Education (RSE) in schools and colleges is important to prepare young people for relationships throughout their lives. However, in a new poll for Fastn and the National Youth Agency carried out by Survation this RSE Day, young people highlighted the vital contribution that role models play throughout the different aspects of … Continued
Pride at the NYA – Bex, amplifi Programme Manager
For pride month this year, some of team at the NYA have asked to share with the sector what pride means to them… Bex Perry amplifi Programme Manager Bex is the Young People’s Opportunity and Development Platform Programme Manager for the National Youth Agency and is working to develop our brand-new platform- amplifi. Bex is a … Continued