Network of RYWUs
Network of Regional Youth Work Units
The Network of Regional Youth Work Units was established in 2008, and is made up of six Regional Youth Work Units:
- North East: Regional Youth Work Unit – North East
- North West: North West Regional Youth Work Unit
- Yorkshire and Humber: Youth Work Unit – Yorkshire & the Humber
- West Midlands: West Midlands Regional Youth Work Unit
- London: Partnership for Young London
- South West: Learning South West
The purpose of the Network is to:
- Support and strengthen the capacity of RYWUs, and promote the development of best practice amongst RYWUs in all English regions
- Enable RYWUs to work collaboratively on youth work practice, and services to young people in the regions, without compromising the independence of individual units
- Provide a national voice for RYWUs and ensure that RYWUs play an active role in debates and consultations on national youth policy developments affecting youth work and young people
- Identify potential opportunities for collaboration between RYWUs in securing
national and European funding for regional developments - Increase the opportunities for young people’s voice and influence in youth policy development, cross-regionally and nationally and internationally
- Organise and/or co-ordinate joint activities/events with RYWUs and other partners on specific issues relating to the enhancement of youth work practice
- Regularly review the working arrangements of the network.
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