This online conference - organised by Children & Young People Now, alongside event partner the National Youth Agency - will feature a series of keynote talks and practice seminars to support the sector in providing high quality, effective services and support to all young people.

Taking place over four consecutive days, you are invited to join a series of two-hour, live sessions between 1pm and 3pm, Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th November.

The conference brief states:

“Youth work in all its forms can have a transformational impact on young people’s lives. After a decade of policy neglect and underfunding, the beginning of the 2020s has been set to see a strong focus on youth work policy, skills and qualifications not seen for many years.

The pandemic has delayed but further highlighted the importance of youth work provision in supporting the needs of young people as we emerge from the crisis.

A government review of statutory guidance this year is due to clarify what services local authorities must provide, while a review of youth work qualifications will set out new routes to the profession and skills for youth workers in the future.

Moreover, the government is pledging significant investment in support and facilities for young people over the course of the next parliament through various funding streams.”

These developments will be discussed through various themes, commencing on Monday 2nd November during Youth Work week with Leigh Middleton, Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Agency presenting a Ten-year vision for youth work and a panel seminar on The Youth Work Workforce.

Full programme and joining details available via this link:

http://www.youthworkconference.com/home

Please note there is a charge for joining this conference