Publications

The Quality Assurance Framework has been developed by the youth work sector in Northern Ireland to provide a common and flexible framework to support the continuous improvement in the quality of youth work at all levels, including at local part-time and voluntary unit level.

The Engagement Framework as outlined in the Department of Education’s Priorities for Youth policy, is a proportionate way to demonstrate outcomes of youth work.

The local Youth Service Area Plans and Assessment of Need for the period 2018-2020.

Research commissioned by the Youth Service based on the Regional Assessment of Need for 2017-2020 regarding the mental health needs of newcomer children in Northern Ireland.

Paper outlining the model for the delivery of the Education Authority outdoor learning service.

Report outlining the findings from the consultation on the Review of Residential and Outdoor Education.

Youth Service Regional Assessment of Need

A framework of expected outcomes for youth work, outlining a two-tier reporting system which will generate robust and proportionate data gained from all types of DE-funded youth work provision.

The Department of Education Policy for the delivery of Youth Work in Northern Ireland