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February 20, 2007
Youth workers in Schools
Useful overview from YPN of potential roles and misconceptions for youth workers in schools. Read here.
Posted by ian at February 20, 2007 12:33 PM
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Good old Tony Jeffs! I love him!
Posted by: Laura at February 20, 2007 01:34 PM
Interesting, but slightly limited overview. Like a lot of articles birthed in the state sector, it tends to assume that all youth workers are employed by local government. No mention of churches, other faith groups, or indeed any part of the voluntary sector whatsoever in that article.
Posted by: Ray at February 21, 2007 02:28 PM
I agree it is a limited overview. But I think the delivering of sexual,drug and emotional well being should be done by youth workers.Is there the space to build relationships in schools?!.
If only all schools had the funding.
Definitions are fascinating.'Youth Worker' to me includes everyone working with young people,church,charity,volunteers,and yes the state sector.
Posted by: Pat at February 21, 2007 09:12 PM
I entirely agree with you, Pat. Just to clarify, 'Youth Worker' to me means the same as it does to you. My point was that the only examples cited by the article were Youth Workers working for local government.
Posted by: Ray at February 22, 2007 11:11 AM