Youth Work News

8 January 2009

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Latest news, analysis and opinion from the youth work field, including youth service developments, outdoor activities, participation, and targeted support.

Date revealed for start of new vetting scheme

The government is to hand control of vetting and barring of children's workers over to the newly created Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) from 20 January.

Volunteers not put off by criminal checks

Nine out of ten people are in favour of criminal record checks for those working or volunteering with children, according to research carried out for the Criminal Records Bureau.

Projects share 46 million pounds of funding

Projects that support young people with facial disfigurements and help young people tackle crime are among those sharing more than 46 million pounds of government funding.

Young Muslims urge government to condemn Israeli attacks

A group set up to advise the government on the concerns of young Muslims has written to the Prime Minister asking him to condemn the Israeli government's attacks on Gaza...

CWDC launches youth work apprenticeship survey

The body charged with developing the children's workforce is consulting practitioners on the development of a youth work apprenticeship scheme.

 
 

In Depth

News Insight: Youth Work - Youth sector waits on dormant cash

A clause in the Dormant Bank Accounts Act could mean much less than the mooted £400m for youth projects. Joe Lepper reports.

Young people at Parkguard. Credit: Alex Deverill

Feature: Weekend working: the Friday night project

The government is pushing for more youth activities to be available on Friday nights and Saturdays, but does the youth sector really have the workforce...

Youth crime prevention

Youth crime prevention

Investing in work that diverts at risk young people from crime before they become serious offenders has clear financial and social benefits. But opinion is divided on who is best...

 
 
 

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Opinion

Anne Longfield

ANNE LONGFIELD

Policy into practice: Myplace youth centre grants

 

The issue: High-quality, attractive places for young people to go...

 
Howard Williamson

HOWARD WILLIAMSON

Weekend working comes at a price

 

I don't know how true it ever was, but over...

 

Youth Work Events

Being a Voice, Advanced Practice Three Day Advocacy Course

22-26 January 2009, Sheffield, Voice

Partnership Working to Keep Pupils Safe

14 January 2009, Bristol, Department for Children, Schools and Families