The importance of youth workers in schools has today been highlighted by @jonpayates CEO, @YouthEndowFund (YEF) on @BBCBreakfast in light of the tragic death of Holly Newton at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. YEF’s research which reveals that 49% of teenagers in a relationship in the last year have experienced violent or controlling behaviour from their partner. Watch the BBC Breakfast piece back on iplayer from 2:15 here: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0… The NYA is deeply concerned about the rise in youth violence and risk of safeguarding to young people and through our Better together: Youth work with schools research report (nya.org.uk/youth-work-with-s…), we know that where youth work is taking place it is having a transformational impact on young people’s confidence and wellbeing and helping to keep them safe. Read the full response of our Director of Youth Work Abbee McLatchie here: nya.org.uk/response-to-yef-r…

The £1 billion a year annual decline in funding for youth services over the last decade has made it difficult to access support in many areas. We are calling on national government to create a long-term plan to ensure all young people have access to the youth work provision they need where they live. Our Manifesto 2024 outlines long term plans to address this and empower young people through youth work: nya.org.uk/manifesto2024

Greater understanding between youth workers and teachers as allied professionals is pivotal to achieving the ‘model approach’ for delivering #YouthWorkWithSchools. Find out more in the Better together: Youth work with schools report at nya.org.uk/youth-work-with-s… #YouthWork