rebekah leedham development officer [email protected] yorkshire & the humber rywu event 14 th...
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The Institute for Youth Work is a membership body for youth workers, providing a voice for their views and
supporting members to reach the highest professional standards…
Why an Institute for Youth Work?
• The ‘profession without a voice’ (Smith, 2002; Spence, 2004; Davies & Merton, 2009)
• No professional body to represent individual youth workers
• Share best practice, discuss developments and access CPD
• A singular voice
• Widespread consultation• 92 % judged IYW as a ‘positive thing’ • 80% saw its primary function, led by youth
workers themselves, as providing a voice for youth work and influencing policy
• NYA/ETS committee to kick-start the IYW
The story so far…
Developments to date:• Membership Website– CPD record, News Policy Updates, Session Toolbox,
Members sharing• Discounted CPD workshops and member discounts available• 700 members in first year of launching • 32 Organisational Supporters• Initial conference for IYW membership • Currently electing a Council to take over governance of IYW (3 elected
representatives from 4 different categories of membership, 4 specialist representatives, 4 key stakeholder organisations)
How can it benefit you?
• Be part of a strategic voice for youth work• Further your professional development• Receive discounts on training/events• Gain access to youth work information• Get the latest policy updates• Share knowledge/practice
• £10 volunteer• £15 student• £20 member
• £40 certified member
Membership Fees
Sign up today with 50% discount using code
YWU-PROMO
Over to you!
Split into small groups and discuss…