‘It’s where we send the naughty kids’. A comparative analysis of youth worker and teacher perceptions of each other

A comparative analysis of youth worker and teacher perceptions of each other, in five secondary school settings in South Wales. MA thesis. The aim of the study was to undertake a small scale comparative analysis of youth worker and teacher perceptions of each other, in five secondary school settings in South Wales. The objectives of … Continued

Improving the Level of Self-Esteem

Draft paper – A Practitioner’s Overview to Holistic Learning. An impact on self-esteem through the enhancement of an individual’s cognition. The objective of this discussion paper is to create a dialogue on the projected impact that non formal learning may have on a learner’s cognition. There are no attempts to present extensive research evidence relevant … Continued

Influences on Creativity in Youth Work

Short paper looking at the principles of creativity and how these can enable the practitioner to work with the young person, using a process of experiential learning through which they can seek solutions to problems with which they may require some adult support.

An Investigation into the impact the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework (YEPF) has had on Cardiff Youth Service

BA Youth & Community Work Dissertation. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework (WG, 2013) has had on Cardiff Youth Service in relation to structures, systems, staff, style, skills, strategies and shared values identified through the McKenzie 7's framework. In order to gain an in-depth understanding … Continued