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UK
Youth and Policy Journal
Youth and Policy Journal was founded in 1982 to offer a critical space for the discussion of youth policy and youth work theory and practice. The editorial group have subsequently expanded activities to include the organisation of related conferences, research and book publication. Regular activities include the bi-annual ‘History of Community and Youth Work’ and the ‘Thinking Seriously’ conferences.
All members of the Youth and Policy editorial group are involved in education, professional practice and research in the field of informal education, community work and youth work.
Youth Policies in the UK: a chronological map
Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Ofsted inspects and regulates care for children and young people, and inspects education and training for learners of all ages.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)
JRF seeks to understand the root causes of social problems, to identify ways of overcoming them, and to show how social needs can be met in practice.
National Youth Agency (NYA)
The NYA is a national organisation, which aims to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society.
Informal Education (Infed)
Infed aims to provide a space for people to explore the theory and practice of informal education, social action and lifelong learning.
Federation for Detached Youth Work
Main site and Social Networking site
The federation for detached youth work exists to support, promote and develop detached youth work.
Children and Young People Now (CYPN)
CYPN is a website for mult-agency professionals who need to be kept up-to-date with news and information across children and youth services. This website has a very extensive list of youth related website links.
UKYouth
UKYouth is the leading national youth work charity supporting over 750,000 young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised via non-formal, accredited education programmes and activities.
The National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)
NCVYS aims to ensure the development and recognition of a vibrant, sound and diverse voluntary and community sector that involves, empowers and meets the needs of all young people.
Department for Education (DFE)
The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. The Department is committed to creating a world-class state education system and works to improve the opportunities and experiences available to children and the education workforce.
In Defence of Youth Work
The In Defence of Youth Work campaign saw the light of day at Youth and Policy’s History conference in March 2009. It was initiated through the circulation of an Open Letter, which you can read on the 'In Defence' site. Broadly speaking the campaign seeks to reaffirm a belief in an emancipatory and democratic youth work
International
National Youth Council of Ireland
The National Youth Council of Ireland is the representative body for national voluntary youth work organisations in Ireland.Australian Clearing House for Youth Studies
As a clearinghouse ACYS aims to support youth organisations, youth workers, youth researchers and young people themselves, as well as policymakers, researchers and practitioners in other sectors working with youth.
Youth Work Links and Ideas
Youth Work Links and Ideas is maintained, by one person, with a passion for disseminating the best information the internet has to offer youth workers. It is not connected to or affiliated with any organisation.
