Youth Work News

10 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.

The impact of negative media coverage on young people

Negative media coverage has an adverse affect on how young people see themselves, young researchers have found.

Mayor announces new youth ambassador

The Mayor of London has announced his new ambassador for young people in London.

Skills council seeking input on CAF guidance

The sector skills council for the children's workforce is looking for practitioners and managers to help update guidance on the Common Assessment Framework and the lead professional role.

Westminster launches text service to help locate children's services

Westminster City Council has introduced a texting service that allows people to locate their nearest youth club, children's centre, library or leisure centre.

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.

 
 

In Depth

Sam Cliffe (left) and her sister

Feature: Positive activities: Spending power

The government is investing £14.5m in nine pilot schemes that will give disadvantaged teenagers up to £40 a month to spend on positive activities of their choice. Mathew Little finds...

Young people from Unity project in Hillingdon

Case studies: Project casebook

Emily Twinch reports on a scheme set up by young people to celebrate cultural differences; a chill-out zone at an under-18s club night; a woodland conservation project for asylum seekers;...

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

Andy Hillier

ANDY HILLIER

Editorial: Is an opportunity card the answer?

 

Youth minister Beverley Hughes got a less than warm reception...

 

RUTH FOGG, CHAIR OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITYEDUCATION OFFICERS

The Myplace fund is a missed opportunity

 

Much has been made about the transformative effect the Myplace fund will have on youth facilities in England, yet little has been said about whether...

 

Youth Work Events

Partnership Working to Keep Pupils Safe

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

Suicide & Young People at Risk

16 January 2009, Birmingham, Quality Training UK