The BBC News website is running a story about the findings of a government-commission poll of 15 to 19 year olds. Of the 765 surveyed, nearly 90% felt they would find work – an overwhelming positivity from the young people. However, when contrasted with another survey on adult’s views of young people joining the workforce, [...]
Archive - November, 2008
Youth Work Links for 3rd November to 18th November
These are my youth work, youth ministry and schools work links for 3rd November through 18th November. For more related links, check out my links page Mike King – Just a Youth Ministry Geek! – Conversations about modern youth ministry elevating a generation – Thoughts, links, and updates on youth ministry, life, and culture from [...]
UK Society “condemning childrenâ€
While off last week, I was invited to go to the launch of Barnardo’s new “Children In Trouble” campaign. As I was unable to make it, I watched with interest what the campaign would focus on. Yesterday, I found this article from BBC News covering the new TV Advert. In summary, Barnardo’s commissioned a YouGov [...]
DIY King!
My apologies for the distinct lack of posts these last 2 weeks. I’ve had some time off and have been preparing for the arrival of Jolly Junior by doing up the house! We’ve ordered carpet, done 2 trips to Ikea, built some wardrobes and boxed them in, fixed various little things, ordered a fireplace and [...]
Don’t Talk to… Youth Workers?
I’ve been aware for some time of various government incentives to try and track young people through their involvement in statutory agencies. I know of colleagues in Westminster who carry around barcode scanners to record and identify each young person they come into contact with so they can track their progress. This drive towards accreditation [...]
