Extract from MA thesis looking at the challenges for college leaders and staff for implementing government policy

The report gives an overview of the Youth Work and Schools Partnership programme from its inception in 1998 to its conclusion in 2003 with recommendations and implication for youth work practice.

This paper is intended to provide an overview of the extent of youth homelessness in Wales; give an insight to the experience of homeless young people and importantly give some ideas of how the youth service can become involved in the development of provision and services.

It includes:
• Defining youth homelessness
• The extent and nature of youth homelessness in Wales
• Housing options for young people
• The role of the youth service
• Housing organisations in Wales

Exploration of the merits of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) programme for the Youth Service in Wales.

This agreement is made between Wales Youth Agency and the Community and Youth
Workers Union (CYWU) with the intention of maintaining and furthering the best
possible relationship between the Wales Youth Agency and its staff.

European White Paper on youth policy which encourages co-operation between member states on youth issues and a higher profile for youth issues in Community and National policies.