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Resources: Log on to ... Youth work websites and blogs

    Features
  • Monday, September 15, 2008
  • | CYP Now
Youth workers aren't exactly renowned for being the most tech-savvy of professionals. But there's a growing number who are using the internet to share ideas and improve the way they work. Tim Burke finds out what the different websites offer.

When the Young Inspectors Call

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  • Tuesday, September 26, 2017
  • | CYP Now
Lincolnshire County Council's Young Inspectors programme gives young people the chance to help shape and improve services for them and their peers. Tom de Castella went to see how it works.

Youth Work: Special Report

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  • Tuesday, January 28, 2020
  • | CYP Now
A decade of deep funding cuts has seen a huge reduction in provision for young people. But increasing recognition of the valuable role played by youth workers could signal a change in fortunes for the sector.

Case Studies: Project casebook

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  • Wednesday, April 1, 2009
  • | CYP Now
Jo Stephenson reports on a group that offers gay young people a safe place to meet; an organisation that helps young people get involved in green activities; a youth cafe near Bradford; and a project to help young Muslims tackle stereotypes.

Places to go - Warwickshire

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  • Wednesday, April 1, 2009
  • | CYP Now
It's St George's Day on 23 April, so it's the ideal opportunity for young people to explore England's cultural heritage.

Policy in practice: Wise up on... lead professionals

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  • Wednesday, October 3, 2007
  • | CYP Now
The concept of a lead professional for young people was raised in both Every Child Matters and Youth Matters, but now the guidance has been revised. Andy Hillier looks at who can take on this role and what it involves for workers and managers.

Work pack: Youth club activities - Festive fun

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  • Monday, December 10, 2007
  • | CYP Now
Vanessa Rogers has written this collection of seasonal games to add sparkle to your festive parties. Whether young people celebrate Christmas or not, these activities are a chance to have fun and explore some festive traditions.

Health: Advice on ... Alcohol

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  • Friday, February 8, 2008
  • | CYP Now
At least half of 11- to 15-year-olds admit to drinking alcohol, which has led to growing concern about how this could affect their developing bodies. Addaction's Rebecca Cheshire considers some of the ways youth workers can tackle the problem.

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