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.

The Level of Voluntary Sector Service Provision in South East Newport

MA Dissertation. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of voluntary sector service provision for children, young people and families in South East Newport and to seek to identify any gaps in that provision. The study was undertaken as an internship within the Families First programme in Newport supported by the One … Continued

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

Refugee Inclusion Strategy – its Impact on Integration in Newport

BA dissertation which examined the impact of the 2008 Refugee Inclusion Strategy of Wales on the integration of young asylum seekers and refugees aged between 16 and 25, living in Newport City. The study explored the young people’s own perception of integration, and their experience and challenges throughout the process in relation to social and … Continued