In the Loop: 8
Welcome to the YWU’s fortnightly bulletin aiming to keep members up to date with the latest
developments. This is e-mailed to staff in member LAs & voluntary organisations.
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30th July 2015
National News
A national centre of expertise to improve the way police respond to child sexual exploitation (CSE) will be
established, it has been announced: National centre for CSE research to launch
Proposals for youth work apprenticeships unveiled: "Tailored apprenticeships"
The National Youth Agency has announced that Youth Work Week 2015 will be held from 2nd – 8th
November. Youth Work Week is the annual celebration of youth work and provides an opportunity for youth
organisations, youth workers and young people to celebrate their achievements and the impact of their
work: The theme emerges
Poorest graduates 'will owe £53,000' after grants cut:
How it works
Semicolon tattoos: Why are Young People getting them? Making a statement- using punctuation
Will mindfulness classes in school cut mental health risks?
Fad, or genuinely helpful tool?
New careers site, Rise To, aims to put one million young people,16-24 into employment as 700
enterprises opt-in: Six figure target
'Too many young people become victims of abuse. It's my job to stop it' - Karen Bradley, the
Government's first ever Minister for Preventing Abuse and Exploitation, talks about what's on her agenda:
The abuse stops here
A campaign has launched to promote the idea that children should be able to delete their online past.
Called "iRights", its proposals include the right for young people to be able to easily edit or delete content
they have created online. Baroness Shields, the UK's Minister for Internet Safety and Security, is backing
the move: Changing the past
Why on earth do some doctors still think they can 'cure' gay people? A shocking new report from
lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality charity Stonewall has shown 'unhealthy attitudes' among health
and social work staff. Astounding attitudes revealed
More than 330,000 children from low-income families in Great Britain will be hit by Government plans to
reduce the benefit cap according to the government’s own impact assessment. Impact Assessment
David Cameron vows to tackle trafficking of Vietnamese children: 13,000 victims in the UK
Comment: “Britain is no country for the young – in jobs, income or housing. Until young people start
mobilising to force their desperate circumstances on to the political agenda – they can expect more of the
same”: Young People need to mobilise
One child a day referred to anti-radicalisation scheme: 834 under 18-year-olds were reported to Channel
LGBT young people too often miss out on vital information and support at school. Inclusive sex and
relationships education (SRE) can help to remedy their isolation: Top tips on LGBT-inclusive SRE.
Y&H News
A new Keighley organisation has ambitious plans to engage young people in improving one of the town's
neighbourhoods. Members of Youth Vision have already joined forces with Bradford Council to carry out a
clean-up in the children's playground off Parson Street in Lawkholme: Let's improve Lawkholme
The number of young people aged 20 to 29 living in Leeds City Centre nearly trebled between 2001
and 2011. That age group is now estimated to account for around half of Leeds city centre’s residents:
Young People heading for the city
York police patrols to safeguard vulnerable young people and tackle rowdy behaviour: Safe in York
Talks held to tackle growing problem of legal highs: Scarborough described as high risk area
Youth Voice Y&H
Parliament Week (16th – 22nd November 2015) is a programme of events and activities that connects
people with Parliament and democracy in the UK. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s attending or
organising an event or simply taking part in the conversation online:
Get involved
Joshua Booth and Alice McMahon interview Labour leadership candidate Jeremy Corbyn, discussing
issues such as student fees, winning back UKIP voters, and his views on the fierce opposition he has faced
in and out of the party: Young People interview Jeremy
Reports and Publications
“It is so important that people step up and shout about what needs to change, otherwise things will
never get any different” - Young Minds launches Annual Report: That report in full
How to improve support and services for destitute migrants: JRF: Improving support services
Instagram and Facebook can leave teenagers suicidal: Those who spend two hours a day on social
networking sites are 'more likely to have mental health problems'
How it happens
Running the Risks: The links between gang involvement and young people going missing:
The disappeared
The earnings prospects of younger people are being scarred permanently because older workers are
staying longer in the same job, according to new research. Their jobs are also more insecure than those of
older people, the Resolution Foundation think tank found: Young People lose out twice
One third of young people have made friends online with people they did not know before and over
half of these have met up in person. 40% of boys have made friends with strangers online compared to
32% of girls: Young People meeting up with strangers
Surveys and consultations
As part of the conversations taking place on developing a city-wide Youth Offer, Young Lives Leeds is
undertaking some mapping to help inform them and key partners of where Third Sector youth service
provision is being delivered and on what particular themes. This short questionnaire will help provide a
picture about third sector youth provision across the city. Closing date for responses Friday 28 August:
Take part in the survey
Involve Yorkshire & Humber, VONNE and researchers from the University of Leeds would like your take on
the third sector's role in shaping devolution policies across the North of England: And another
A financial sustainability review. Change and adaptation in the voluntary sector as the economy
recovers: NCVO report July 2015
Lords social mobility committee asks young people to share their experiences of going from education
to work:
Evidence needed
Tenders, contracts & commissioning
Short Breaks Framework Agreement: Calderdale Council want to commission a high quality, reliable and
accessible service to work with the Council, families and young people to achieve the best possible
outcomes for those young people and their families. 36 months contract. Contact: Amanda Greaves:
amanda.greaves@calderdale.gov.uk
Substance Misuse, Harm Reduction, Treatment and Recovery Service. Barnsley Council is
commissioning a range of services to support individuals to ‘become free of dependence’ and in doing so
reduce the harm which alcohol and other drugs cause for individuals, families and their communities.
Contact: Jennie Milner: jenniemilner@barnsley.gov.uk
Funding and grants
The £1.26m Youth Social Action Fund, which is backed by the Cabinet Office, will be open for
applications until Friday 28 August:
Full details
Leeds Innovation Fund 2015 has been launched. A strategic grants programme funded by Leeds City
Council and managed by the Leeds Community Foundation. The focus of the Fund is to support innovation
and new ways of working that deliver services that have an impact on the lives of local citizens. The
activities need to be delivered by a third sector organisation, with the support of Leeds City Council:
Apply for a grant
Are you working with young people aged 16 – 24 who are not in education or employment? Would you like
to support them to run a social action programme with funding of up to £1000, with an additional
contribution for youth workers support time? Then we would like to invite you to apply to Starbucks Youth
Action: Starbucks Youth Action applications
Stepping Stones is open to applications from charities registered in England and Wales which are working
to significantly improve life outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds: Masonic grants
Funding Central lists thousands of funding and finance opportunities for voluntary organisations and social
enterprises registered in England. There's also a wealth of tools and guides supporting you to develop a
sustainable income strategy. "Funding Central is the best funding tool I have come across."
A whole world of funding bodies
Vacancies
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) prevention service trainer. Fixed Term Contract until September 2016.
£22,349 pro rata. 21 hours per week. Flexible location - Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Halifax: Apply
CSE Prevention Schools Practitioner: Fixed Term Contract until September 2016. £22,349 pro rata. 21
hours per week. Flexible location - Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Halifax: Apply
Voluntary Action Leeds is looking to recruit a part-time Involvement Worker for 14 hours per week who
will be based within the Supporting the Sector Team: Apply
Haxby and Wigginton Youth and Community Association - York YO32. Volunteer youth worker needed Oaken Grove Community Centre – Haxby: Apply
Due to previous providers having to pull out, looking for practitioners who would like to get involved in a
new summer School in the Bramley area of Leeds providing activities. Two days available for you to
provide activities of your choice with children aged 8 – 14. Wednesday 5th August and Wednesday 12th
August.
Lucy.cane@leeds.gov.uk
Young Persons’ Service Team Leader Lifeline Calderdale (imminent deadline): Apply
Kirklees Council - Head of Service, Family Support and Child Protection. Salary details: £52,085 - £58,183
(plus £6k Market Supplement). Responsibility for: Duty and Assessment and Care Management services,
Integrated Youth Services, Youth Offending Services and Out of Hours Service. Apply
Programme Manager: Permanent. £34,039 per annum. 37 hours per week. Leeds: Apply
Resources
Domestic and Sexual Violence Helplines:
Comprehensive listings
Launched by YoungMinds, HeadMeds is a unique website giving young people access to reliable
information about the 21 most common mental health medications: HeadMeds
Events
Friday 9 October 2015. Safe-guarding : Challenging Attitudes And Opening Minds – Soroptimist
International Yorkshire Anti-Slavery Group. Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, 1150 Century Way, Thorpe Park,
Leeds, LS15 8ZB £45.00 to include parking, lunch and refreshments: Booking and details
Youth Work Unit annual conference14th October, Hull. In partnership with the University of Hull:
Date and venue - more information to follow
Regional Youth Voice day, York Saturday 19th September. An opportunity for young people
campaigning on issues to come together and share their campaigns, network, take part in workshops and
meet other young people. Regional Youth Voice Day
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