IN DEFENCE OF YOUTH WORK

THIRD NATIONAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 14, 2011

WORKING PROGRAMME

Because youth work is ‘not just a job’, those involved simply need always to be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’.

11.00 – 11.05 Introductory remarks, Sue Atkins.

11.05 – 11.20 A Turbulent Year: Coordinator’s report, Tony Taylor.

11.20 – 11.30 This is Youth Work published : Background to the Project, Bernard Davies.

11.30 – 12.00 Using the Book – two narrations with BD pointing up a number of themes.

12.00 – 12.45 Discussion, questions and answers in small groups with a view to making proposals to the final afternoon session.

12.45 – 1.00 Defending Youth Work as Critical Pedagogy, Annette Coburn, Strathclyde.

Lunch, during which DVD of young people talking about youth work will be played.

1.45 -2.15 The Voluntary and Statutory Sector : Growing Tensions with Rachael McGill [National Council for Independent Action], a speaker from Youth Association South Yorkshire [YASY] and Tania de St Croix [Youth Voice].

2.15 – 3.00 Discussion in small groups as in the morning with the same objective.

3.00 – 3.05 Financial report and Steering group nominations.

3.05 – 3.45/4.00 Where Do We Go From Here : Proposals for Activity.

As further background to the voluntary sector debate, see

There’s little charity in the Work Programme

Charities are losing out on contracts to get people into jobs through the government’s Work Programme, and vulnerable jobseekers are being sidelined

Conference fee 10 pounds including a copy of the book/DVD. Free for students and the unwaged.

Please bring your own lunch. Tea, coffee, water available free at the venue.

Not too late to contact Tony at tonymtaylor@gmail.com if you fancy coming!