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The Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle MS has launched a consultation on a proposed new statutory framework for youth work.
The new statutory framework, Youth Support Services (Provision of Youth Work) (Wales) Directions 2025 and new statutory guidance for youth work, incorporates the following key elements:
- a definition of youth work as part of wider youth support services
- the introduction of a new youth work entitlement for young people
- a revised strategic planning and reporting mechanism for youth work.
The new statutory framework will require each local authority to work collaboratively with their partners, including voluntary organisations. Together they will take a ‘one sector’ approach, informed by evidence of the needs of young people to deliver a rich and relevant youth work offer for young people.
The Welsh Government is now inviting practitioners, leaders and anyone interested in securing the best outcomes for young people in Wales to respond to the formal consultation. The Welsh Government aims capture a diverse range of opinions to support the next steps.
Closing date for responses: 10 January 2025