Youth Workers Scrapbook

We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request. The biggest youth concern in a feedback survey we did with young people aged 11-19 was bullying (you can read insights from the survey in a previous post) This session plan aims to educate and empower young people to understand and address bullying, promoting a safe and supportive environment. *Objectives* 1. To understand the definition and impact of bullying 2. To identify types of bullying and their effects 3. To develop empathy and understanding for those who experience bullying 4. To explore strategies for addressing and preventing bullying *Safeguarding Considerations* 1. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all young people. 2. Establish clear boundaries and expectations for discussion. 3. Provide resources for support if needed. *Session Plan* 1.  Introduce the topic of bullying and ask young people to share their thoughts and experi...

We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request. Young people have told us they feel pressure around their social media activity  This session plan aims to empower young people to navigate the pressures of social media, promoting healthy online habits. *Safeguarding Considerations* 1. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all young people. 2. Establish clear boundaries and expectations for discussion. 3. Provide resources for support if needed. *Objectives* 1. To understand the impact of social media on mental health and well-being 2. To identify strategies for managing social media use and pressures 3. To develop critical thinking skills for evaluating online content 4. To promote positive online interactions *Session Plan* 1. Introduce the topic of social media pressures and ask participants to share their thoughts and experiences. Tip encourage young people to show examples of the conten...

We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request. Female members have told us that they dont feel safe in some environments.  This session plan aims to empower teenage girls and young women with the knowledge and skills to stay safe and assert their boundaries, promoting confidence and self-care. *Objectives* 1. To understand personal safety and boundaries 2. To identify strategies for staying safe online and offline 3. To develop confidence and assertiveness in asserting boundaries 4. To promote healthy relationships and self-care *Safeguarding Considerations* 1. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants. 2. Establish clear boundaries and expectations for discussion. 3. Provide resources for support if needed. *Session Plan* 1. Introduce the topic of safety for teenage girls and young women asking girls to share their thoughts and experiences.  *Understanding Personal Safe...

We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request.  Young people have told us that they are addicted to vaping and drugs and have also complained about bad habits like constant scrolling social media This session plan aims to educate young people about habits and addictions, promoting healthy coping mechanisms and self-care. *Objectives* 1. To understand the difference between habits and addictions 2. To identify the risks and consequences of addictive behaviors 3. To develop strategies for managing habits and overcoming addictions 4. To promote healthy coping mechanisms and self-care *Safeguarding Considerations* 1. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all young people. 2. Establish clear boundaries and expectations for discussion. 3. Provide resources for extra support. *Session Plan* 1. Introduce the topic of habits and addictions and ask participants to share their thoughts and experienc...

We use a youth voice approach when deciding what sessions to deliver, therefore all session plans are created at young peoples request.  Young people use there phones to create photos and wanted to develop their skills so to give their creations a "glow up" This session plan aims to develop the creative skills of young people in photography, promoting self-expression and imagination. *Objectives* 1. To develop skills when using cameras and editing software 3. To encourage creativity and imagination in photography 4. To promote critical thinking and storytelling through visual media Resources* 1. Cameras or smartphones  2. Photo editing app *Session Plan* 1 . Introduce the topic of photography and and ask participants to share their photos.  Tip Young people are engaged with things they are proud of so   ask to discuss their favorite photo and what they like about it. Discussions can then lead to photos they have issues with and why. This presents a clear NEED for ind...

Developing young people is a core aspect of youth work. Through two decades of trial and error here are the key strategies that I still use to this day. I have broken them down into four different development types and displayed them in the visuals below  By focusing on these areas, you can support the development of young people and help them grow into confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

The importance of Female only youth clubs  I sat down for a discussion consultation with a group of 10 girls aged between 13-16 to discuss why our female only youth club works for them  The responses are displayed in the data visual here   INSIGHTS FROM THIS DISCUSSION Safety and comfort are significant themes, as many participants express that the absence of boys contributes to a sense of security and self-expression. The presence of boys is seen as disruptive, both in terms of noise and behavioral expectations, suggesting a preference for a calmer environment. An increased sense of community and bonding among the girls is highlighted, noting that the exclusion of boys fosters closer relationships. The insights are clear that we should continue to provide female only groups that support girls mental health & wellbeing.