Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services
@scvys.bsky.social
We support the local voluntary sector as they support children, young people and families.
We have a youth engagement portfolio including an elected youth council and members of UK Youth Parliament.
We host the PSHE Education Service Pan-Staffordshire
We have a youth engagement portfolio including an elected youth council and members of UK Youth Parliament.
We host the PSHE Education Service Pan-Staffordshire
It is great to see our strategic partner relationship with
Staffordshire County Council highlighted in this
@local.gov.uk case study.
Just one small example of impact from our collaborative work supporting children, young people and families together.
www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
Staffordshire County Council highlighted in this
@local.gov.uk case study.
Just one small example of impact from our collaborative work supporting children, young people and families together.
www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
Youth sufficiency mapping: Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire County Council procured spatial insight software to map a summary of services which support children and young people.
www.local.gov.uk
May 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
It is great to see our strategic partner relationship with
Staffordshire County Council highlighted in this
@local.gov.uk case study.
Just one small example of impact from our collaborative work supporting children, young people and families together.
www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
Staffordshire County Council highlighted in this
@local.gov.uk case study.
Just one small example of impact from our collaborative work supporting children, young people and families together.
www.local.gov.uk/case-studies...
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If you know someone aged between 11 and 30 ask them to fill out the Youth Voice Census. Every voice matters!
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90814524/...
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90814524/...
Youth Voice Census 2025
survey.alchemer.eu
May 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
If you know someone aged between 11 and 30 ask them to fill out the Youth Voice Census. Every voice matters!
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90814524/...
survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90814524/...
Here is our May Member Spotlight on Burton Hope
May 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Here is our May Member Spotlight on Burton Hope
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🌟 Youth Workers in the Midlands! 🌟
We invite you and the young people you support to join us & your 16–21s (incl. SEND) for the Birmingham Hack on April 26, 10:00–12:30 at The Factory, Longbridge.
Help shape the National Youth Strategy— bit.ly/44rNgdf
#BirminghamHack #YouthVoice @iwill_movement
We invite you and the young people you support to join us & your 16–21s (incl. SEND) for the Birmingham Hack on April 26, 10:00–12:30 at The Factory, Longbridge.
Help shape the National Youth Strategy— bit.ly/44rNgdf
#BirminghamHack #YouthVoice @iwill_movement
April 15, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🌟 Youth Workers in the Midlands! 🌟
We invite you and the young people you support to join us & your 16–21s (incl. SEND) for the Birmingham Hack on April 26, 10:00–12:30 at The Factory, Longbridge.
Help shape the National Youth Strategy— bit.ly/44rNgdf
#BirminghamHack #YouthVoice @iwill_movement
We invite you and the young people you support to join us & your 16–21s (incl. SEND) for the Birmingham Hack on April 26, 10:00–12:30 at The Factory, Longbridge.
Help shape the National Youth Strategy— bit.ly/44rNgdf
#BirminghamHack #YouthVoice @iwill_movement
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From one act of kindness, a sea of change can arise. #CYPMHParticipation #childrenandfamilies #mpft #WellnessWednesday
April 9, 2025 at 9:06 AM
From one act of kindness, a sea of change can arise. #CYPMHParticipation #childrenandfamilies #mpft #WellnessWednesday
April's Member Spotlight focuses on Cheslyn Hay Table Tennis Club who create a safe and enjoyable space for many young people which builds trusted relationships and promotes personal and social development
1 of 200+ members regularly supporting over 50,000 children and young people in Staffordshire
1 of 200+ members regularly supporting over 50,000 children and young people in Staffordshire
April 1, 2025 at 7:22 AM
April's Member Spotlight focuses on Cheslyn Hay Table Tennis Club who create a safe and enjoyable space for many young people which builds trusted relationships and promotes personal and social development
1 of 200+ members regularly supporting over 50,000 children and young people in Staffordshire
1 of 200+ members regularly supporting over 50,000 children and young people in Staffordshire
Constructive meeting @sarahedwardsmp.bsky.social & her team this week to talk support for young people, national youth strategy, community cohesion and more.
Brilliant too to catch up with Alfie, former youth union member, now parliamentary assistant, and see his passion for youth voice remains.
Brilliant too to catch up with Alfie, former youth union member, now parliamentary assistant, and see his passion for youth voice remains.
March 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Constructive meeting @sarahedwardsmp.bsky.social & her team this week to talk support for young people, national youth strategy, community cohesion and more.
Brilliant too to catch up with Alfie, former youth union member, now parliamentary assistant, and see his passion for youth voice remains.
Brilliant too to catch up with Alfie, former youth union member, now parliamentary assistant, and see his passion for youth voice remains.
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Appeal launched for volunteers to help at “cherished” Burntwood community facility
Appeal launched for volunteers to help at "cherished" Burntwood community facility - Lichfield Live®
An appeal has been launched for volunteers to help run a "cherished" community asset.
lichfieldlive.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Appeal launched for volunteers to help at “cherished” Burntwood community facility
We're so pleased to be faciliating this network alongside a steering group of great young people, the University of Staffordshire & Staffordshire County Council.
Desired change includes better decision-making, research academia more connected to communities and life for all improved.
#bigdreams
Desired change includes better decision-making, research academia more connected to communities and life for all improved.
#bigdreams
The Know Your Place network will empower young people to drive change and make Staffordshire a better place for young people to live and thrive! 🌟
🎥 See the full video here: bit.ly/49eIEHO
#CommunityResearchNetworks @ukri.org
🎥 See the full video here: bit.ly/49eIEHO
#CommunityResearchNetworks @ukri.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We're so pleased to be faciliating this network alongside a steering group of great young people, the University of Staffordshire & Staffordshire County Council.
Desired change includes better decision-making, research academia more connected to communities and life for all improved.
#bigdreams
Desired change includes better decision-making, research academia more connected to communities and life for all improved.
#bigdreams
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The gov has published the consultation for their new Youth Strategy 📣
The strategy will explore how to support young people and ensure that every young person can thrive.
The consultation is open to all young people aged 10-21 (25 for SEND) #Whatsyourorder
www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
The strategy will explore how to support young people and ensure that every young person can thrive.
The consultation is open to all young people aged 10-21 (25 for SEND) #Whatsyourorder
www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
March 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The gov has published the consultation for their new Youth Strategy 📣
The strategy will explore how to support young people and ensure that every young person can thrive.
The consultation is open to all young people aged 10-21 (25 for SEND) #Whatsyourorder
www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
The strategy will explore how to support young people and ensure that every young person can thrive.
The consultation is open to all young people aged 10-21 (25 for SEND) #Whatsyourorder
www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
Our March Member Spotlight is on a locally based organisation giving opportunity to those living with disabilities and making a real difference to health and well-being.
They are celebrating 50 years of impact.
They are celebrating 50 years of impact.
March 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Our March Member Spotlight is on a locally based organisation giving opportunity to those living with disabilities and making a real difference to health and well-being.
They are celebrating 50 years of impact.
They are celebrating 50 years of impact.
Our 4 elected Members of Youth Parliament arrived in London yesterday to attend the annual UK Youth Parliament sitting!
Wishing them well today as they represent Staffordshire, debate topics set out in the UK Youth Parliament Manifesto 2024-2025
Go Emily, Caitlyn, Ollie and Tom
Wishing them well today as they represent Staffordshire, debate topics set out in the UK Youth Parliament Manifesto 2024-2025
Go Emily, Caitlyn, Ollie and Tom
February 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Our 4 elected Members of Youth Parliament arrived in London yesterday to attend the annual UK Youth Parliament sitting!
Wishing them well today as they represent Staffordshire, debate topics set out in the UK Youth Parliament Manifesto 2024-2025
Go Emily, Caitlyn, Ollie and Tom
Wishing them well today as they represent Staffordshire, debate topics set out in the UK Youth Parliament Manifesto 2024-2025
Go Emily, Caitlyn, Ollie and Tom
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Our new report focuses on disproportionality in the youth justice system, particularly for Black children. They make up 6% of the population but account for 28% of those in youth custody. Download our report where we outline 5 recommendations for the government.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hDmkv1
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hDmkv1
February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our new report focuses on disproportionality in the youth justice system, particularly for Black children. They make up 6% of the population but account for 28% of those in youth custody. Download our report where we outline 5 recommendations for the government.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hDmkv1
Learn more: https://buff.ly/4hDmkv1
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Are you a Christian youth worker wanting to help your youth navigate questions about relationships & sex? Why not join us in Feb for our #RSE Fullness course & get equipped to tackle those tricky topics. https://acet-uk.com/training #YouthWork
February 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Are you a Christian youth worker wanting to help your youth navigate questions about relationships & sex? Why not join us in Feb for our #RSE Fullness course & get equipped to tackle those tricky topics. https://acet-uk.com/training #YouthWork
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High net worth individuals in the UK give a far smaller proportion of their fortune to good causes than the wider public do.
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Giving-by...
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Giving-by...
Giving by UK’s richest failing to keep pace with public donations
High net worth individuals in the UK are giving a far smaller proportion of their fortune to good causes than the wider public do.
www.charitytimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
High net worth individuals in the UK give a far smaller proportion of their fortune to good causes than the wider public do.
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Giving-by...
www.charitytimes.com/ct/Giving-by...
Good to hear
Still need adjustments to the one-size-fits-all policy often adopted by local procurement
One said recently:
"Our system treats every organisation the same, as if they're Starbucks or any other international corporation!"
A huge barrier to local orgs wanting to play their part!
Still need adjustments to the one-size-fits-all policy often adopted by local procurement
One said recently:
"Our system treats every organisation the same, as if they're Starbucks or any other international corporation!"
A huge barrier to local orgs wanting to play their part!
Great to see the Government’s new National Procurement Policy Statement including the specific instruction to “Maximise procurement spend with SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs)”. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Transforming Public Procurement
How public procurement will change to improve the way supplies, services and works are procured for the public sector.
www.gov.uk
February 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Good to hear
Still need adjustments to the one-size-fits-all policy often adopted by local procurement
One said recently:
"Our system treats every organisation the same, as if they're Starbucks or any other international corporation!"
A huge barrier to local orgs wanting to play their part!
Still need adjustments to the one-size-fits-all policy often adopted by local procurement
One said recently:
"Our system treats every organisation the same, as if they're Starbucks or any other international corporation!"
A huge barrier to local orgs wanting to play their part!
"Positive things to do, safe places to go, opportunities to make a contribution supported by trusted adults"
Young people/research have been telling us this is what's needed and what works for 20+ years
Why do we keep looking for a different "silver bullet" despite knowing the investment required?
Young people/research have been telling us this is what's needed and what works for 20+ years
Why do we keep looking for a different "silver bullet" despite knowing the investment required?
We’ve published a new report commissioned by NCS Trust and the Duke of Edinburgh Award showing how enrichment activities like sports, arts clubs, volunteering, social action and adventures away from home can help tackle the school attendance crisis.
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www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
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www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...
New research reveals positive link between enrichment and tackling the school attendance crisis — Centre for Young Lives
The Centre for Young Lives- commissioned by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) and NCS Trust (National Citizen Service) - has today (Tuesday February 18th) published a new report, ‘Beyond the classr...
www.centreforyounglives.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 10:45 AM
"Positive things to do, safe places to go, opportunities to make a contribution supported by trusted adults"
Young people/research have been telling us this is what's needed and what works for 20+ years
Why do we keep looking for a different "silver bullet" despite knowing the investment required?
Young people/research have been telling us this is what's needed and what works for 20+ years
Why do we keep looking for a different "silver bullet" despite knowing the investment required?
Today is Safer Internet Day, a moment for us all to pause & reflect on how safe our online behaviours are in protecting us from harm whether that be physical, emotional, financial, etc. and also to support those we may have responsibility for such as children, young people and vulnerable adults.
February 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Today is Safer Internet Day, a moment for us all to pause & reflect on how safe our online behaviours are in protecting us from harm whether that be physical, emotional, financial, etc. and also to support those we may have responsibility for such as children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Great opportunity to give young people a voice.
Any local young people who are interested in supporting this, follow the links, and get in touch to let us know what you've done as there are local opportunities to sustain this kind of opportunity and we'd love to have you involved.
Any local young people who are interested in supporting this, follow the links, and get in touch to let us know what you've done as there are local opportunities to sustain this kind of opportunity and we'd love to have you involved.
CAMPAIGN LAUNCH 🚀💥 | Introducing #PassTheMic 🎤
For too long, young people haven’t had a say in their local place, the planet, and their future prospects. It's time to change that. Find out more 👇 or get involved on TikTok or Instagram.
www.youngfoundation.org/pass-the-mic
For too long, young people haven’t had a say in their local place, the planet, and their future prospects. It's time to change that. Find out more 👇 or get involved on TikTok or Instagram.
www.youngfoundation.org/pass-the-mic
The Young Foundation presents: Pass the Mic | The Young Foundation
Our social media campaign is live! For too long, young people haven’t had a say in how their place are run, how we look after our planet, or their future prospect. It’s time to #PassTheMic to the voic...
www.youngfoundation.org
February 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Great opportunity to give young people a voice.
Any local young people who are interested in supporting this, follow the links, and get in touch to let us know what you've done as there are local opportunities to sustain this kind of opportunity and we'd love to have you involved.
Any local young people who are interested in supporting this, follow the links, and get in touch to let us know what you've done as there are local opportunities to sustain this kind of opportunity and we'd love to have you involved.
As we enter February, we are delighted to shine a light on another one of our amazing member organisations doing wonderful work to build communication / team work skills and confidence in local young people.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
As we enter February, we are delighted to shine a light on another one of our amazing member organisations doing wonderful work to build communication / team work skills and confidence in local young people.
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Agreed !
Our often repeated mantra for young people is;
➡️More safe spaces to go
➡️More positive/exciting things to do
➡️More trusted adults to talk with
➡️More opportunities, roles and responsibilities on offer
All of which equals more investment to help our children and young people thrive!
Our often repeated mantra for young people is;
➡️More safe spaces to go
➡️More positive/exciting things to do
➡️More trusted adults to talk with
➡️More opportunities, roles and responsibilities on offer
All of which equals more investment to help our children and young people thrive!
Watched the knife crime doc on BBC, Horrifying watch!. Politicians must corelate the data of the increase in violence with the closing down of activities for young people. The youth dont just need policing they need resourcing!
More youth clubs
More Free activities
Employment opportunites
More youth clubs
More Free activities
Employment opportunites
February 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Agreed !
Our often repeated mantra for young people is;
➡️More safe spaces to go
➡️More positive/exciting things to do
➡️More trusted adults to talk with
➡️More opportunities, roles and responsibilities on offer
All of which equals more investment to help our children and young people thrive!
Our often repeated mantra for young people is;
➡️More safe spaces to go
➡️More positive/exciting things to do
➡️More trusted adults to talk with
➡️More opportunities, roles and responsibilities on offer
All of which equals more investment to help our children and young people thrive!
So much of this ⬇️ resonates with what young people have been telling us.
➡️ We now host the PSHE Education Service locally, improving connections between formal and informal education.
➡️ Our members support 50,000 children and young people annually with safe, positive activities.
#stopexclusions
➡️ We now host the PSHE Education Service locally, improving connections between formal and informal education.
➡️ Our members support 50,000 children and young people annually with safe, positive activities.
#stopexclusions
BBC iPlayer programme on young people carrying knives and the role of education in intervening early, especially around school exclusion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Zombie knife ban won't solve crisis - but there is hope, says Idris Elba
The actor, who has made a BBC documentary, says early intervention would guide kids away from knife crime.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
So much of this ⬇️ resonates with what young people have been telling us.
➡️ We now host the PSHE Education Service locally, improving connections between formal and informal education.
➡️ Our members support 50,000 children and young people annually with safe, positive activities.
#stopexclusions
➡️ We now host the PSHE Education Service locally, improving connections between formal and informal education.
➡️ Our members support 50,000 children and young people annually with safe, positive activities.
#stopexclusions
We're excited to be leading the Know Your Place network here in Staffordshire, putting young people in the driving seat of community research & supporting them to present findings to local decision-makers & academics.
Our partners include University of Staffordshire & Staffordshire County Council
Our partners include University of Staffordshire & Staffordshire County Council
💡Discover our new weekly spotlight series introducing the nine networks involved in the #CommunityResearchNetworks programme with
@ukri.org!
First up is Collaboration for Mental Wealth in Moray in the Scottish Highlands. Find out more: bit.ly/49eIEHO
@ukri.org!
First up is Collaboration for Mental Wealth in Moray in the Scottish Highlands. Find out more: bit.ly/49eIEHO
January 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We're excited to be leading the Know Your Place network here in Staffordshire, putting young people in the driving seat of community research & supporting them to present findings to local decision-makers & academics.
Our partners include University of Staffordshire & Staffordshire County Council
Our partners include University of Staffordshire & Staffordshire County Council
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🌟Join Us for a Winter Warmer Community Event🌟
📍 Tamworth Assembly Rooms
🗓 Tomorrow and Thursday
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
Delicious homemade food, a warm space, and great company
And the best part? It’s completely FREE
We’d love to see you there, bring a friend! 💙
#CommunityTogether #WinterWarmer #Tamworth
📍 Tamworth Assembly Rooms
🗓 Tomorrow and Thursday
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
Delicious homemade food, a warm space, and great company
And the best part? It’s completely FREE
We’d love to see you there, bring a friend! 💙
#CommunityTogether #WinterWarmer #Tamworth
January 21, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🌟Join Us for a Winter Warmer Community Event🌟
📍 Tamworth Assembly Rooms
🗓 Tomorrow and Thursday
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
Delicious homemade food, a warm space, and great company
And the best part? It’s completely FREE
We’d love to see you there, bring a friend! 💙
#CommunityTogether #WinterWarmer #Tamworth
📍 Tamworth Assembly Rooms
🗓 Tomorrow and Thursday
⏰ 12pm – 2pm
Delicious homemade food, a warm space, and great company
And the best part? It’s completely FREE
We’d love to see you there, bring a friend! 💙
#CommunityTogether #WinterWarmer #Tamworth
Definitely relate to this thread, although having been in #youthwork for 36 years, I can honestly say it is a most rewarding working life
I can see so many young people I have had the privilege of working with going on to do amazing things, changing the world in big and small ways, everyday! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I can see so many young people I have had the privilege of working with going on to do amazing things, changing the world in big and small ways, everyday! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
The reality of being a #youthworker
For those wanting to be a full time youth worker, there are many misconceptions that people have about the job.
It sounds cool and is very rewarding but here are the facts 1/4
#youthwork
For those wanting to be a full time youth worker, there are many misconceptions that people have about the job.
It sounds cool and is very rewarding but here are the facts 1/4
#youthwork
January 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Definitely relate to this thread, although having been in #youthwork for 36 years, I can honestly say it is a most rewarding working life
I can see so many young people I have had the privilege of working with going on to do amazing things, changing the world in big and small ways, everyday! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
I can see so many young people I have had the privilege of working with going on to do amazing things, changing the world in big and small ways, everyday! ⬇️⬇️⬇️