Online conference, 2nd-5th November 2020 from 1pm-3pm each dayYouth 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.
How to register?
You can register for the online conference using the button below.
The fee to attend this online event is just £99.00 +VAT (£118.80) per person* for access to:
All of the live sessions across the four days
Live Q&A with the presenters
Opportunities to network with exhibitors and view their products and services
On-demand access to all sessions for up to three months after the live conference date
For additional descriptions of each session click here
Day 1: 2nd November 1pm-3pm
Time
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
2.05pm
Virtual exhibition and networking break
2.25pm
Participation and #YouthVoice Antonia Dixey, Chief Executive, Participation People, and #YouthVoice Pioneers
3.00pm
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
1.35pm
Virtual exhibition and networking break
1.55pm
The Future of Universal Youth Work Kathryn Morley, Chief Executive, OnSide Youth Zones (Invited)
2.30pm
Youth work case study – CYP Now Youth Work Award Winner Getaway Girls Flavia Docherty, Director, Getaway Girls
3.00pm
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 Edwina Grant, DCS, Lancashire County Council (Invited) Tony Gallagher, HMI National Adviser, Ofsted (Invited)
1.35pm
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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
3.00pm
Close of Day 3
Day 4: 5th November 1pm-3pm
Time
Session
1.00pm
Panel Discussion Opportunity guarantee: employment and training Mims Davies MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Invited) Laura-Jane Rawlings, Founder & CEO, Youth Employment UK Sam Windett, Director of Policy, Impetus
1.50pm
Virtual exhibition and networking break
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 (Invited) Jo Rich,Head of Youth Voice, The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)+ Young people from the NLCF Youth Forum (Invited)
