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Seeking contributors to a new communal youth sector blog, for and by youth workers & practitioners

As youth work professionals we all understand how important reflective practice and sharing is, and with the youth sector under serious threat, funding depleted and services closing down every week it is vital that we come together to share our expertise, our experiences and our thoughts about youth work and the sector more widely. Through this we can encourage an open dialogue, collaboration, sharing, transparency, replication not duplication, and a national sense of community and shared…See More
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Dec 14, 2012
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Level 3 Award in Youth Work Practice at Old Street

February 5, 2013 at 6pm to July 2, 2013 at 9pm
The new Level 3 Award in Youth Work Practice is a national youth work qualification and is on the Qualification and Credits Framework (QCF).The course is for Youth Support Workers who:are already involved in youth work/youth support workwill have already attained the degree of knowledge and skills provided by the Level 2 programme or its equivalentmay have specialist responsibilities for aspects of a youth work programme, or may manage small teams.NB: Recruitment will end by the 20th December,…See More
Dec 6, 2012
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Matt Lent commented on Matt Lent's event 'Games Chat Meet Up'
"Hi Katie, it would be great to have you there. If you are able to come could I ask you register on, http://gameschat.eventbrite.co.uk/. Thanks"
Jun 29, 2012
Katie Bacon commented on Matt Lent's event 'Games Chat Meet Up'
"Looks like a great session and I do plan to be there, just need to confirm childcare cover with hubby. Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday 12th July, Katie"
Jun 29, 2012
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Games Chat Meet Up at The Savoy Tup

July 19, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
This is an informal and fun opportunity for people to get together, above a pub, that have a shared interest in the use and application of games and game mechanics for learning, engagement and work, both in-person and digital. Part of the MeetUp will be dedicated to participants, who have nominated themselves in advance, to run a short game or lead a discussion about a game concept, and then canvass the group then and there for their thoughts and suggestions.  If you want to run an activity…See More
Jun 29, 2012
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Matt Lent posted an event

Games Chat Meet Up at The Savoy Tup

July 19, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
This is an informal and fun opportunity for people to get together, above a pub, that have a shared interest in the use and application of games and game mechanics for learning, engagement and work, both in-person and digital. Part of the MeetUp will be dedicated to participants, who have nominated themselves in advance, to run a short game or lead a discussion about a game concept, and then canvass the group then and there for their thoughts and suggestions.  If you want to run an activity…See More
Jun 27, 2012
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Matt Lent updated their profile
Jun 27, 2012

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http://www.treetoptraining.co.uk
Brief bio: tell us a few facts about you & your interest in digital aspects of work with young people
I am a youth worker, a social entrepreneur, a trainer, a presenter and a facilitator.

I am the founder and Managing Director of Treetop Training and Education, as well as The Game Trainers and the Gifted Students Academy.

I have been in the youth and education sectors for over 20 years. Qualifying as a Community Development and Youth Worker in 1995, I have worked in a wide variety of settings, including with the homeless community at The Big Issue Ltd, with young people in residential support centres, leading on street based youth work initiatives, and as the Director of wide reaching local youth and community initiatives. For over 4 years I was the Director of a national education charity specialising in youth participation and active citizenship in schools.

I also work as an Associate with CfBT, LEAP Confronting Conflict, London Youth and numerous other organisations.

- I believe that young people can be LEADERS NOW and not just in the future
- I believe that games and play make us better, help us learn and support creativity
- I believe learning should be fun and engaging
- I believe that process is as important as outcome
- I believe questions help us more than answers

I have always been interested in how technology and ICT can support our work, especially with the aim of making it more engaging and participatory for young people.

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Seeking contributors to a new communal youth sector blog, for and by youth workers & practitioners

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As youth work professionals we all understand how important reflective practice and sharing is, and with the youth sector under serious threat, funding depleted and services closing down every week it is vital that we come together to share our expertise, our experiences and our thoughts about youth work and the sector more widely. Through this we can encourage an open dialogue, collaboration, sharing, transparency, replication not duplication, and a national sense of…

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Free training day for youth workers on Understanding Group Work at YMCA George Williams College

May 21, 2013 from 10am to 5pm
YMCA George Williams College is offering a free training day on ‘Understanding Group Work’ for professionals and volunteers working with young people. The day will encourage you to think about different approaches to group work as well as providing practical activities that you can take away and use with young people. Topics to be covered include: Team buildingGroup rolesUnderstanding conflictUsing discussionLeadershipTo book your free place, please contact Naomi Stanton…See More
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Using Creative Assessment Tools for Practitioners at Attlee Youth & Community Centre, London E1

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BackgroundOne of the challenges of assessment processes with young people is how to secure their involvement and active participation. Only too often assessment can become something that is ‘done’ to young people (or a form that needs  to be filled in), rather than a dynamic process that puts them at the centre, something theyare involved with and have some ownership over. The assessment tools called ‘CAF Cards’  and ‘Road Sign Cards’ have been developed with young people to work with the…See More
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