Section outline

  • Youthscape are the national youth work charity whose evidence-based approaches the diocese committed to draw on in its Growing Younger strategy. They are a provider rather than a single course: alongside training they run research, an annual national gathering, and support resources used directly with young people.

    Delivered by
    Youthscape
    Level
    Level 2 to 3 (proposed)
    Format
    Externally delivered, online and in person
    Offerings
    Six, listed below

    Who it is for

    Volunteers and paid workers with young people, and church leaders deciding whether and how to start youth work.

    How it runs

    Externally delivered, online and in person. Participation is recorded here for diocesan reporting; the teaching is Youthscape's.

    Where and when

    Youthscape courses, events and online resources, plus materials for local use.

    What is in it

    Youthscape Essentials
    all-round training for every volunteer youth leader
    Launchpad
    for a vicar or church leader building a strategy and action plan for youth work
    National Youth Ministry Weekend
    annual gathering for anyone supporting young people, paid or volunteer
    Satellites
    a residential festival for young people themselves
    Confirmation course
    resources for preparing young people for confirmation
    Alumina and Headstrong
    support resources on self-harm and on mental health
    Still to confirm

    Youthscape run many things. Which of them counts under FD1 needs deciding, along with whether places are funded and who records attendance. If more than one is in scope, this may be better split into separate courses.