Children are passionate about making change - but only 1 in 5 feel like those in power listen. I'm taking their voices, views & experiences to politicians & policymakers with this challenge: listen, and act on what children are telling you. #TheBigAmbition childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/blog/one-milli…

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As part of the government’s reforms to post-16 technical education and training, Level 3 qualifications are changing and we need your views

Through April we are running consultations to collect your thoughts on the L3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice 👇

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We are calling on national Government to rebuild the youth workforce by creative innovative pathways into youth work to recruit and train more youth workers and upskill all volunteers and uniformed youth staff.

Read our manifesto in full at: nya.org.uk/manifesto2024

This is super important. Please connect.

THIS 👇 will be very exciting. It took over a year to develop our new website platform. BIG thanks to our teams, as this will make a difference to the youth sector. Stay tuned!

The publication of the revised Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance by the Department on Education was a pivotal moment in the elevation of the status of youth workers who now feature more prominently in the guidance with specific responsibilities and duties.

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In our manifesto, we are calling on national government to prioritise young people on the policy agenda and work across government departments to achieve this.

Learn more and read the full manifesto at: nya.org.uk/manifesto2024

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In case you missed it - the Youth Access Podcast is back! 🎙️ In this episode, we’re joined by members Carly Newman from No5 Young People and Jenny Cooper from YPAS for an inspiring chat about action learning 📷 Listen now on Spotify ow.ly/8cZi50QR7PS

Only a few days left to complete the NYA Census! This information helps funders and commissioners to make informed decisions.

Further Updates to the UK Youth Parliament programme:

The UK Youth Parliament Steering Group is issuing the further attached update to stakeholders as we continue our efforts to secure a sustainable future for the UK Youth Parliament.

A few days left to complete the NYA Census!

The Census provides data that will help us to influence decisions about funding at a national level, but also it helps to show where there is an identified need in your area to support applications for funding. Be visible!

Want up to £20k of free training? If you work with young people you can gain a recognised qualification and upskill without any cost. #NatWest Levy funding now open providing fully funded course fees for Level 3 or 6 apprenticeships in youth work: tinyurl.com/3vfnzab9

Just a few days left to complete the @NatYouthAgency’s National Youth Sector Census – a vital way to make youth service provision visible and demonstrate where there is local need for more support.

Over 80 Council Leaders and Officers responsible for Children’s and Youth Services gathered at the LGA central office last week, to celebrate the launch of two new Peer Networks.

The event showcased our Peer Review programme, which supports Local Authorities to confidently…

We are calling on national government to create a long-term plan to ensure all young people have access to the youth work provision they need where they live.

Read our calls to action in our manifesto at: nya.org.uk/manifesto2024

UK Youth Parliament Steering Group issues statement following closure of the British Youth Council.

The Group is the elected body of young people who represent the regions and nations of the UK within the programme.

Read more: tiny.cc/sg-statement1

Privileged to be working in partnership with NYA today to deliver the final Roadshow, this time in London, representing the South East.

NYA is proud to have fed into the Children's Commissioner’s #TheBigAmbition report and is pleased to see youth work prioritised in the recommendations.

1⃣ - Every child has access to play and fun things to do, and spaces to spend time with their friends
2⃣ - Every child has…