Youth Matters: Delivering the National Youth Strategy Together roadshow

Absolutely. If you work with young people or your work impacts their lives, this strategy is for you. We’re specifically inviting professionals from youth work, education, health, housing, crime prevention, and community safety sectors. The strategy recognises that young people’s lives don’t fit in single-service boxes, so neither should our response. Your expertise from your sector is essential. 

Your input matters in three specific ways: 

1. Local implementation (immediate):

• • Regional Youth Work Units and stakeholders will use feedback to shape local youth offers 
  • Your insights inform what’s prioritised in your area e.g. workforce development, specific services, partnership approaches 
  • Identified gaps and needs influence how funding is allocated locally 

2. National strategy development (ongoing):

• • Feedback from all roadshows is collated and shared with DCMS, NYA, UK Youth, and partners which will inform future policy
  • Common themes inform how national programmes (Young Futures Hubs, Better Youth Spaces, workforce development) are rolled out 
  • Your experience helps refine what works and what needs adjusting
     

3. Accountability (long-term):

• • Outcomes from roadshows feed into the two-year strategy review 
  • Your voice helps ensure this strategy stays active and responds to local need 

Yes. If you share your email with the event organisers, after the roadshow you’ll receive: 

• All presentations and resources shared at the event 
• Contact details for your Regional Youth Work Unit to stay in touch about local implementation  
• Links to funding opportunities and application support 
• Summary of key themes from your regional discussions 
• The opportunity to sign up to sector newsletters from partner organisations  

Yes, we actively encourage this! Please ask them to register for the event in your/their area. The strategy is built on cross-sector collaboration, so bringing colleagues from different services is exactly what we want. 

We understand that geography, capacity, or other commitments may prevent in-person attendance. There will be a chance to attend a shorter online event in March.  

If accessibility needs prevent attendance (childcare, mobility, adjustments), please contact events@nya.org.uk to discuss what support might make attendance possible. 

Both sets of events are essential but serve different purposes. Young people must be at the heart of this strategy, but practitioners need professional development, resources, and networks to deliver it effectively. The youth events ensure young people’s voices are heard directly, not filtered through adults. The practitioner events ensure adults are equipped to listen and act on what young people tell us. 

If you work with young people who want to attend youth-focused events: events@nya.org.uk 

Yes, networking is a core part of the roadshow design, including during breaks and workshop sessions.  

Some regions are also establishing ongoing practitioner networks or communities of practice. Your RYWU can connect you to these opportunities. 

Yes. We’re committed to accessibility: 

Physical accessibility: 

• Venues are wheelchair accessible 
• Accessible parking available 
• Accessible toilets 
• Hearing loop systems where available

Communication accessibility: 

• BSL interpreters available on request (please indicate when registering) 
• Materials available in large print on request 
• Clear, plain English presentations 
• Visual presentations with verbal descriptions 
• Please contact us if you require translation services 

 Other adjustments: 

• If you need specific adjustments, please contact events@nya.org.uk when registering 
• Quiet spaces available if you need a break 
• Dietary requirements accommodated (please indicate when registering) 
• Prayer spaces will be made available for those who need them 

Yes, refreshments, snacks and lunch are provided on the day.  

Please indicate when registering (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, allergies, etc.) 

Events are designed so you can attend for the full day without needing to leave for food. 

No. All roadshows are completely free to attend, including: 

• Event access 
• All materials and resources 
• Lunch and refreshments 
• Parking (where venue provides it) 

The only cost might be your travel to/from the venue, though some organisations may be able to support travel costs for those who couldn’t otherwise attend contact your Regional Youth Work Unit. 

Registration process: 

1. Find your regional event in the form above
2. Complete registration form including:  
   1. Your name and organisation 
   2. Your role/sector 
   3. Any accessibility needs or dietary requirements 
   4. Emergency contact details
3. Receive confirmation email with:  
   1. Event details and venue information 
   2. Joining instructions 
   3. What to expect 
   4. Contact for questions 

Registration typically closes 1 week before event or when capacity is reached.

Waiting list: If the event is full you will be added to a waiting list in case spaces become available.

While you’re welcome to attend multiple roadshows if you work across regions, however we reserve the right to prioritise space for people who have not yet attended an event elsewhere.  

You can request access to published resources and learning from other regions afterwards. 

Please bring identification and your registration confirmation.  

Stationary will be available at the event, but you may find it helpful to bring your own notepad or device.  

Please feel free to bring business cards or contact details to share with potential partners and examples from your work that might inform discussions. 

Not necessary: 

You don’t need to be an expert on the strategy as that’s what the morning session covers.  

Come ready to listen, learn, and share your perspective. 

Please contact our event coordinator Katie: events@nya.org.uk 

Collated feedback from all roadshows will be shared with DCMS, NYA, UK Youth, and RYWUs to inform national work and regional action planning.  

Summary reports of key themes, priorities, and regional variations will also be developed and published.  

Longer term, plans will be rolled out with a two-year review of the impact of the National Youth Strategy at the end of 2027 (including practitioner and young people’s voices).  

Implementation will continue to 2034 with continued national, regional and hyper-local engagement.  

Filming and photography will take place at the events. 

If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please notify us upon registration.