Online conference, 2nd-5th November 2020 from 1pm-3pm each day
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 was set to see a strong focus on youth work policy, skills and qualifications not seen for many years.
The pandemic has 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.
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.
Youth Work in the 2020s will provide essential learning and insight for everyone who has an interest in the immediate and long-term future of youth work. The online conference - organised by Children & Young People Now, alongside our event partner National Youth Agency - will feature a series of CPD-certified keynote talks and practice seminars to support you in providing high quality, effective services and support to all young people.
We have also included a time slot each day for you to engage with (and learn from) a range of exhibitors who would like to talk about how their products or services can improve your practice.
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- Professional qualified youth workers
- Youth support workers
- Skilled youth work volunteers
- Managers, directors and practitioners across children and young people’s services
- Commissioners of services
- Early help teams
- Policy makers and officers
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- Early support co-ordinators
- Youth justice practitioners
- Provider of youth advice and guidance
- Public health professionals
- Quality and performance managers
- Heads of strategy
- Heads of evaluation and evidence
- The academic community
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Online Conference Agenda
For additional descriptions of each session click here
Day 1: 2nd November 1pm-3pm
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Session |
1.00pm |
Keynote 1 Ten-year vision for youth work Leigh Middleton, Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Agency |
1.35pm |
The youth work workforce Paul Fenton, National Officer, TAG: The Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth and Community Work Abbee McLatchie, Director for Youth Work, National Youth Agency Chris Murray, Chief Executive, Young Brent Foundation |
2.05pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break |
2.25pm |
Participation and #YouthVoice Antonia Dixey, Chief Executive, Participation People, and #YouthVoice Pioneers |
3.00pm
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Close of Day 1 |
Day 2: 3rd November 1pm-3pm
Time |
Session |
1.00pm |
Keynote 2 Rethinking the role of youth work and evaluation during the pandemic Bethia McNeil, Chief Executive, Centre for Youth Impact; & Gill Millar, Chair of NYA's Education Training Standards Committee
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1.35pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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1.55pm |
The Future of Universal Youth Work Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide Youth Zones
Helen Taylor, Network Director, OnSide
Abubakar Buwe, OnSide Youth Zones
Karen Edwards OBE, Chief Executive at Bolton Lads & Girls Club
Alistair Dale, Chief Executive Officer, Youth Moves
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2.30pm |
Youth work case study – CYP Now Youth Work Award Winner Getaway Girls Flavia Docherty, Director, Getaway Girls; & Kianna Leader, Vocal Girls Coordinator, Getaway Girls |
3.00pm
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Close of Day 2 |
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Day 3: 4th November 1pm-3pm
Time |
Session |
1.00pm |
Reimagining schools: the role for youth work and youth services Caroline Sharp, Research Director, NFER Tony Gallagher, Chair of the National Advisory Board for Youth Services Jonathan Hopkins, Director for Policy and Strategy, National Youth Association |
1.35pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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1.55pm |
Contextual safeguarding and youth work settings Paula Skidmore, Senior Research Fellow, University of Bedfordshire |
2.30pm |
Embedding youth work in health settings Johanna Fitzsimmons, Programme Manager, Redthread: Birmingham; presenting alongside frontline workers from across Redthread’s services; & Sean Monaghan, Team Leader, Redthread |
3.00pm
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Close of Day 3 |
Day 4: 5th November 1pm-3pm
Time |
Session |
1.00pm |
Panel Discussion Opportunity guarantee: employment and training Seyi Obakin, CEO, Centrepoint Laura-Jane Rawlings, Founder & CEO, Youth Employment UK Sam Windett, Director of Policy, Impetus
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1.50pm |
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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2.10pm |
Panel Discussion Investing in your local youth offer Baroness Diana Barran MBE, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jo Rich, Head of Youth Voice, The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)+ Young people from the NLCF Youth Forum
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3.00pm |
Close of Day 4
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