A Network of Regional Youth Work Units, in England, collaborating across regions to promote good youth work and young people’s voices

The Network of Regional Youth Work Units: England brings together independent organisations working across the youth work sector at regional level in seven English regions.

Youth Focus South East is proud to be the Regional Youth Work Unit (RYWU) for the South East of England.

RYWU’s 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.

The Network supports and strengthens the capacity of RYWUs, sharing and promoting best practice. We work with a range of national and regional organisations to develop new initiatives and joint partnerships for the benefit of youth work and young people.

In addition, the Network provides a bridge between national policy and initiatives, and local policy and delivery – enabling communication and supporting new developments.

The network has representation on the following forums and working groups:

• NYA/JCS’s Education and Training Standards Committee England  
• National Youth Policy Advisory Group
• Youth Voice DCMS
• Institute for Youth Work