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Treasuring, but not measuring: Personal and social development

Publication: July 2017
Tony Taylor critiques the notion of 'measuring' personal and social development...

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The arts in youth work: A spectrum of instrumentality?

Publication: July 2017
Frances Howard asks what the arts do in and for youth work....

Time to say goodbye to the National Citizen Service?

Publication: June 2017
Tania de St Croix argues that the future of the National Citizen Service should be reviewed....

Youth volunteering: the new panacea?

Publication: June 2017
Bernard Davies discusses youth volunteering and social action....

Positive for Youth: Is policy meeting practice?

Publication: June 2017
Pat Kielty considers three of Positive for Youth policy recommendations; respect, empowerment and belonging and considers their relevance to young people....

The (young) people have spoken: reflections on the general election

Publication: June 2017
Tom Wylie reflects on the recent general election...