The National Youth Agency (NYA) is consulting on its proposed changes to the youth work qualification framework. The proposals respond to identified challenges around recruitment, as well as barriers to progression through the existing training pathway. It aims to upskill those already working in the sector and help to attract a pipeline of entrants to meet increasing demand.
The NYA is calling for organisations and individuals that will be impacted by the changes to participate in the consultation process, which comprises an online questionnaire; stakeholder focus groups during early February; as well as workshops and interviews. The NYA is also undertaking desk and field research to provide real-time data and evidence to inform their plans.
A general information webinar is planned for Monday 13 January where there will be an opportunity to ask questions, and a dedicated webinar for universities and training providers on Thursday 16 January.
The full rationale for the proposed changes is in the consultation document: Supporting and Growing the Youth Work Workforce – The Critical Challenge.
To find out more about the consultation process, sign up for an information webinar and to complete the consultation questionnaire go to nya.org.uk/qualification-framework
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