Complete the National Youth Sector Census
The National Youth Agency (NYA) manages the National Youth Sector Census to provide a baseline of data showing where youth work is taking place, the type of services offered, as well as highlighting discrepancies in funding and areas of local need.
The National Youth Agency is also working in partnership with the Home Office this year to support the scoping of local youth provision as part of the Young Futures Prevention Partnerships element of the Young Futures programme. This year the Census will provide detailed insights related to this programme. This will support the development of local Young Futures Prevention Partnerships supporting integrated and preventative approaches to safeguarding those most at risk of being drawn into youth violence.
In particular, the NYA is keen to hear from any organisations that are providing support, either directly or indirectly, to young people who are increasingly vulnerable and at risk of being drawn into harmful and criminal behaviours. In particular, those at risk of engaging in antisocial behaviour, knife crime or violence against women and girls. This includes Violence Reduction Units, youth organisations working in the youth justice space and youth services.
The Census is located on the Youth Work One digital platform; a one stop shop for training, resources and events for the sector.
By completing the Census, you will:
minimise the burden on local areas to map services as part of the Young Futures Prevention Partnerships element of the Young Futures Programme
increase your visibility to Government, commissioners and prospective partners who might benefit from your expertise/services.
help demonstrate a need for increased provision and help get more funding flowing into your area.
help update the interactive digital map of current youth work provision which will be used by policymakers, MPs and others to understand the picture of youth work provision in your area.
Leigh Middleton, Chief Executive, NYA said:
“There has been a step change in the recognition of youth work as a critical part of the solution to issues around mental health, youth violence and engagement with education and training. This means that our National Youth Sector Census is now of increasing relevance to a range of policymakers and funders as they work out the best way to design effective youth work interventions.
“With new programmes on the horizon such as Young Futures and the Local Youth Transformation Pilots its essential we can provide Government departments, as well as policy makers at a regional and local level, with the necessary data on which to plan interventions which harness strong partnerships and proven mechanisms for improving young people’s outcomes where they already exist.”
The deadline for completing the Census is 30 June. Find out more and ensure your youth provision is counted at https://qrco.de/NYACensusHO