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I will NOT let an exam result decide my fate!
This post is for those of you who’ve ever wondered about the place of youth work in the modern day! Pondered what its role is in a society where ‘achieving’ at school is the mantra … and where ‘qualifications’ are … Continue reading
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Tagged Learning Potential, Purpose, transforming youth work, Values, Vision, Young People, Youth Policy, Youth Work
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Leadership of the sector
At the end of his response to my last post, Kevin Ford posed a question about the role of sector leadership. This really set me thinking and led me into an uncomfortable place but, nonetheless, a necessary one. This was partly because I … Continue reading
Outcomes for young people … can we evidence this or not?
I felt compelled to write some observations on a seminar I attended today on the Catalyst Framework of Outcomes for Young People, hosted by the North East Regional Youth Work Unit in Gateshead. Bethia McNeil from the Young Foundation, on behalf … Continue reading
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Tagged Evidence, Outcomes, Performance Management, Sector Leadership, Young People
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The Select Committee Report … helpful or not?
The much awaited report of the Education Select Committee on Services for Young People was published today. It is not hard-hitting … but does roast a few old chestnuts! It also tackles the Government on their perspective about young people in some … Continue reading
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Tagged Government Response, Young People's Services, Youth Policy, Youth Work
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Shrink to sustain and grow … not just to survive!
Over recent weeks I have helped a third sector organisation manage the consequences of a significant reduction in their funding support from their local authority. This will be a common experience across England for many in the voluntary and community sector at … Continue reading
Understanding youth work’s value proposition
I had a great comment on Friday from a good colleague, Ann Alder of RSVP Design Limited, on the post I made Thursday on Assessing Needs and Evidencing Impact. She wrote: “I agree John – especially about the need to … Continue reading
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Tagged Needs Analysis, Targeted, Universal, USP, Value Proposition, Youth Work
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Assessing needs … and making a difference!
I am currently helping a large voluntary sector organisation refocus strategically and operationally, whilst developing a sustainable platform for the future, following a 21.5% reduction to its core budget from its local authority. The work involved is taking in a … Continue reading
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Tagged Needs Analysis, Needs Assessment, Targets, Third Sector, Youth Work
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