by Institute for Youth Work | Nov 26, 2019 | YOUTH WORK NEWS
New approaches for research into serious violence against young people Serious violence against young people has sadly become a regular feature in the news cycle. According to ONS figures, police-recorded knife crime increased by 71% between 2014 and 2018, and the...
by Institute for Youth Work | Nov 11, 2019 | YOUTH WORK NEWS
NYA launches youth work bursary fund Up to 450 bursaries at NVQ Levels 2 and 3 are expected to be awarded in the first year of the fund, as part of the NYA’s national initiative to help grow the workforce. Placements will be co-ordinated… November 11,...
by Institute for Youth Work | Nov 8, 2019 | YOUTH WORK NEWS
MoJ confirms delay to secure school opening The pilot project, which will be established on the site of Medway Secure Training Centre (STC) in Kent, had been due to launch in autumn 2020. But the Ministry of Justice has told CYP Now that due… November 8,...
by Institute for Youth Work | Nov 5, 2019 | YOUTH WORK NEWS
NYA manifesto calls for wide-reaching investment in youth services The professional body for youth work in England launches its High-5 manifesto to coincide with the start of Youth Work Week. It sets out a five-point plan calling for action to secure longer-term...
by Institute for Youth Work | Oct 30, 2019 | YOUTH WORK NEWS
UK Youth reveals new chief Department for Education adviser Ndidi Okezie will join the leading youth work charity in January 2020, when Smee leaves to run the Youth Futures Foundation. Former teacher Okezie’s previous roles include… October 30, 20194:00 pm...
by Institute for Youth Work | Oct 30, 2019 | YOUTH WORK NEWS
Priorities for the youth fund At the Conservative Party conference, Chancellor Sajid Javid announced government plans to establish a new Youth Investment Fund backed by £500m over five years. The Department for Digital, Culture,… October 30, 20191:03 pm by...
