Jul

02

Network of Integrated Youth Support Services

IYSS Network / Publications / Strategic / Youth Work

July 2010

In November 2009, the Unit, in conjunction with Government Office North East, established the Network of Integrated Youth Support Services in the North East. The Network has been developed as a response to the changing nature of youth work and youth service delivery. The introduction of greater integration, the restruction of local authority service provision to children and young people and the changing relationship with the voluntary youth sector, created by the introduction of commissioning have presented a unique range of challenges. The Network of Integrated Youth Support Services in the North East is a positive response and development in relation to these very challenging issues.

The Network consists of two existing groups, the Local Authority Youth Work Leads Group and the Regioinal Forum for Voluntary Youth Organisations, and a new group, the Heads of Integrated Youth Support Services group. As the network develops, other regional groups involved in the delivery of services to young people will be invited to contribute to the network. The essence of the network is to:

  • develop a better understanding of the issues related to the introduction of integrated youth support services
  • share best practice and knowledge of structural and strategic issues
  • offer support to both managers and practitioners involved n the development and delivery to services of young people
  • offer support to colleagues across the region provide a regional perspective for the introduction of integrated youth support services

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Apr

16

Regional Forum for Voluntary Youth Organisations (RFVYO)

IYSS Network / Voluntary Sector / What we do

The RFVYO exists to support the voluntary youth sector and the development of best practice within the sector in the North East. It strives to be:

  • A collective voice for the voluntary youth sector in the North East;
  • A conduit through which local voluntary youth sector forums can have representation at a regional and national level;
  • A point of reference for local, regional and national voluntary youth organisations;
  • A grouping through which national and regional bodies can consult and liaise with local voluntary youth sector services across the North East;
  • A place where members can raise issues, share problems and offer support to colleagues;
  • An inclusive group, that has representation from all the 12 local authority areas in the North East, as well as representatives from regional youth organisations;
  • A group that works within an Equal Opportunities framework, and fully supports equality of opportunities;
  • A group that supports appropriate voluntary sector representation. The

RFVYO will support representatives who bring a wider voluntary sector perspective to their role. We will not support representatives who exercise flagrant self-interest or the interests of a particular organisation.
Membership of the RFVYO is drawn from local voluntary youth sector forums, regional and sub-regional youth organisations, and individuals co-opted from other organisations.

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