What is a Regional Youth Work Unit?

Youth Focus South East known as a Regional Youth Work Unit (RYWU) act as hubs for developing and supporting youth work in their regions, working with commissioners, providers and young people themselves to ensure the sector is well-informed, skilled and responsive to changes in government policies and young people’s needs. They are a core element of infrastructure support for the youth sector in their regions.

RYWUs are independent organisations, based in the region they cover, with governance arrangements that reflect the voices of youth organisations in the region

RYWUs collaborate with a wide range of local, regional and national organisations with an interest in supporting and developing youth work. They may lead on multi-organisation partnerships in their areas or might undertake regional roll-out of national programmes in collaboration with national bodies. At the heart of a RYWU is the needs of young people and the youth sector in their regions.

What does the South East cover?

  • Berkshire
  • Buckinghamshire
  • East Sussex
  • Hampshire
  • Isle of Wight
  • Kent
  • Oxfordshire
  • Surrey
  • West Sussex

Upcoming Dates

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Regional Impact Network South East Meetings

Youth Focus South East Meetings

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YFSE News

Training

NYA Bursary funding available

Hundreds of bursary funding opportunities for youth work courses are on offer through Youth Focus South East alongside the National Youth Agency (NYA). The bursary scheme opens up exciting opportunities to gain recognised qualifications in youth work, the chance to deepen your knowledge in specialist areas, or to progress into a leadership role Youth work is a rewarding career choice, providing the satisfaction of enabling young people to build their skills and confidence and discover their talents and could see

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Training

What does youth-led research from the Peer Action Collective tell us about how young people can be supported away from involvement in violence?

Date for your diary – a chance to hear from peer researchers (aged 16-25), as they discuss ‘What does youth-led research from the Peer Action Collective tell us about how young people can be supported away from involvement in violence?’ YEF’s Peer Action Collective (PAC) will share their findings on how the education and youth sectors can best support young people away from violence. Don’t miss out on this great chance to hear directly from young people sharing their insights,

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We are offering 6-week admin/receptionist work-experience placements for those needing a little help getting into work.📱For more info email placements@basingstokecab.org.uk by 26 Jan 25
Supported by BDBC / funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
#UKSPF

Excited to host a roundtable event with the Youth Work Evidence Alliance and @YMCAGWC on 30th January during our Regional Impact Network Meeting. @natyouthagency will update on an important consultation regarding the youth work qualification framework.

Hundreds of bursary places on youth work courses are on offer throughout the country!

Check out the page below to find out more about the courses available in your local area and register your interest:

https://nya.org.uk/bursary-funding-2025/

#YouthWork #Workforce #YouthWorkTraining

The Youth Focus South East team wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year. We appreciate your support and look forward to an even more remarkable 2025! Best wishes, The Team at YFSE.

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Upcoming Meeting

New Dates coming soon 

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Future Meetings 2022

Youth Focus South East

Thursday 27th January 2022

1pm – 2pm – NYA Apprenticeship Roadshow
2pm – 3pm – Youth Focus South East

Friday 25th March 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 27th May 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 22nd July 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 30th September 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 25th November 2022

10am – 12pm

Regional Youth Impact Network South East

Friday 4th February 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 29th April 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 17th June 2022 – Postponed 

10am – 12pm – Postponed

Friday 16th September 2022

10am – 12pm

Friday 18th November 2022

10am – 12pm

Funders and Partners