Go Wild at Hudnall Easter sessions create a sense of community among young people
30 April 2024
During the 2024 Easter holidays, the Services for Young People Go Wild at Hudnall Team hosted a series of exciting ‘Forest School’ sessions, providing 39 children and young people with the opportunity to discover nature through a range of engaging activities.
Young people’s conference inspires young people to speak up and be heard
23 April 2024
The Services for Young People Young People’s Conference on 18 April 2024 focused on the LGBT+ community, inspiring young people from across the county to get their voices heard locally and nationally.
Easter school holiday programme supports young people to be happier and healthier
15 April 2024
During the Easter 2024 school holidays, Services for Young People ran an exciting programme of free holiday activities, providing engaging sessions for young people to take part in physical activity, make friends, and learn skills to encourage happier and healthier lifestyles.
16,300 secondary school students complete Health & Wellbeing Survey
28 March 2024
The results of the annual Hertfordshire Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Survey have now been published. The survey findings provide valuable insights into understanding how we can better support young people in all areas of the county.
Young person builds confidence and skills through a supportive work experience placement
28 March 2024
Services for Young People has supported a young person with special educational needs to complete a 70-hour work experience placement with a local business, building his confidence, self-esteem and skills for the future.
Violent crime awareness events help keep young people safe
28 March 2024
Services for Young People took part in three violent crime awareness events across Hertsmere, Three Rivers and Watford over the last three months to help highlight the devastating consequences of knife crime and increase awareness of how we help young people to stay safe.
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2024
14 March 2024
Services for Young People is proud to support National Child Exploitation Awareness Day on 18 March 2024. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about the exploitation of children and young people and to encourage everyone to think, spot and speak out against this form of abuse.
Practical Partners project trains mentors to support young people as they leave care
13 March 2024
Over the last six months, Services for Young People in partnership with GoVolHerts, has been recruiting and training volunteer mentors for the Practical Partners project. The mentors will be supporting care leavers to make a successful transition to adulthood.
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2024 with Services for Young People
11 March 2024
Young people across Hertfordshire celebrated LGBT+ History Month at Services for Young People youth work projects this February by learning about diversity and exploring ways to make a positive impact in their communities.
Careers guidance empowers young people to shape their futures
04 March 2024
Services for Young People is marking National Careers Week by showcasing the inspiring story of a young person whose life has been transformed by the careers guidance they received. Isaac moved to the UK without a school place, qualifications or friends, but is now studying for his GCSEs, working part-time, and pursuing his dream of becoming a heart surgeon.
Access to All STEM event inspires young people and connects them with local employers
14 February 2024
The Services for Young People Access to All careers challenge event gave Stevenage students an opportunity to learn more about careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and connect with local employers.
“I feel happier… less anxious and more confident”
09 February 2024
How a Services for Young People emotional wellbeing project has transformed a young person who was struggling with anxiety and low confidence.
Celebrating young people’s achievements during National Apprenticeship Week 2024
01 February 2024
Inspiring success stories demonstrate the impact of the support provided by Services for Young People in helping young people into apprenticeships.
Services for Young People is supporting Brew Monday
12 January 2024
Brew Monday is an annual campaign which raises awareness about the importance of looking after your mental health every day and the role that a support system can play in promoting good wellbeing.
Feedback from schools highlights the positive impact of our careers guidance services
10 January 2024
Services for Young People delivers a range of services in schools and colleges, including careers education information, advice and guidance (CEIAG). Read some of the great feedback we received in 2023.
Services for Young People projects restart for the spring term from 8 January 2024
08 January 2024
Services for Young People projects enable young people in all districts of Hertfordshire to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
‘Go Wild at Hudnall’ doubles its support for young people in 2023
05 January 2024
Services for Young People delivered 206 Go Wild sessions in the past 12 months, boosting the emotional wellbeing of 592 young people.
A night to remember at the Services for Young People 2023 Winter Prom
22 December 2023
Over 170 young people came to the ‘Enchanted Forest’ themed Winter Prom event held at Pioneer Young People’s Centre in St Albans on Friday 15 December.
Hudnall Park residential courses for 16-24s offer unique and enriching experiences
21 December 2023
22 young people completed the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Residential section or achieved the John Muir Discover Award with Services for Young People in 2023.
Parents and carers get support and guidance with emotionally-based school avoidance
04 December 2023
Services for Young People is working in partnership with the St Albans and Dacorum Delivering Special Provision Locally groups to offer a series of drop-in support sessions for families dealing with the impact of emotionally-based school avoidance.
Over 150 Hertfordshire young people are recognised for their outstanding achievements
10 November 2023
Services for Young People celebrated the resilience, determination and compassion of 157 young people from across Hertfordshire at their four Young People’s Awards events during National Youth Work Week.
