National Youth Agency

Get ready for #YouthWorkWeek 2024 from Monday 4 to Sunday 10 November! This year we’re excited to announce the theme of “A right to youth work for all – delivering positive futures for young people” Get a head start on your Youth Work Week activities by taking part in our #ArtofYouthWork campaign.  Simply work with your young people to produce a piece of art celebrating the richness of diversity within your provision and unveil it to the world during Youth Work Week! Click below for inspiration, guidance and resources to get started 👇 https://lnkd.in/gE4fgXd7  #YouthWork #YWW24

Our CEO Leigh reflects on the #AutumnBudget2024, welcoming the real terms funding increase for local government amounting to £1.3bn, but expressing disappointment that youth services and the prevention agenda were missing from the Government’s first major fiscal announcement. Read the full statement at: https://lnkd.in/ePFrKN4V

If you’re a youth practitioner in Barking & Dagenham, head down to the #YouthWorkWeek events happening in the Vibe Youth Centre on 6th November organised by Barking and Dagenham council@ Join VCS youth work organisations for a networking session for professionals followed by a young people’s activities session. Check out these posters for more details! #yww24

🚨 New toolkit added 🚨 We've just added a new Digital Toolkit to our Youth Work Curriculum resources! Click below to access the Framework for Working with Young People in Governance toolkit and learn how best to support young people to help set the strategic direction of your provision or youth offer 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/exK5J6Wa

Looking ahead to a post Youth Work Week world, we have an important webinar coming up on Wednesday 20 November, led by Ofcom Join us from 1:30pm where we will be discussing the implications of the Online Safety Act on digital youth work, and the best practices in keeping young people protected in online spaces 👇 https://lnkd.in/esyyjkUv #safeguarding #OnlineHarmsBill #MediaLiteracy #YouthWork

In September we published our 2024 Census Snapshot report Check out the national full report and break the data down for each region of England on our page below 👇 https://lnkd.in/eDeA9iiH #YouthWork #Data #Research

It's nearly #YouthWorkWeek! Join our team during the week for a range of specialised practice and organisational sessions with topics ranging from specific safeguarding preparation to using data and insight to your provision's advantage! Click below to sign up 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/ef3gVamc #YWW24 #CPD #BestPractice #Webinars

Join our free masterclass with British Red Cross on how to teach first aid to young people in November! In this session, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to empower young people to respond in a crisis, building their confidence and skills to potentially save lives 👇 https://lnkd.in/euiApwfU #Safeguarding #HealthandSafety #FreeTraining #CPD #YouthWork

The Proud Trust are calling all youth workers and educators! The team and I are hosting a dynamic and informative event celebrating Youth Work Week! We will be welcoming you into The Proud Place. Showcasing the amazing youth work from the last year and sharing our knowledge of developing inclusive spaces with you. There will be ample time for questions and networking. So come join me and the team as we focus on the vital theme of LGBT+ inclusion in youth work! #LgbtYouthwork #Inclusion #Training #Event #Manchester #Networking #lgbt #youthwork National Youth Agency #YouthWorkWeek

Read about Harrison Pettman’s journey from youth work volunteer at Gifted Young Generation to qualifying as a semi-finalist in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent and how the support of his youth workers, helped Harrison embrace his neurodivergences and strive for his dreams. Harrison is encouraging young people across the country to get creative and express the difference youth work has made to their lives this Youth Work Week, from 4-10 November, as part of the Art of Youth Work campaign. There’s still time for youth clubs to get involved. Check out the Youth Work Week page on our website for inspiration and all the guidance you need to get started. This is a chance for young people to express what their youth club means to them through whatever creative medium they choose. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gS-PHbSy #YWW24 #YouthWorkWeek #ArtofYouthWork