Other opportunities for voluntary youth sector organisations

NCVO are looking for children’s charities who want to showcase their work. They are looking for examples of innovation that has improved outcomes. To arrange a telephone conversation with their researcher email charlotte.ravenscroft@ncvo.org.uk.

The Safe Network, a partnership between the NSPCC and Children England, has updated the Safe Network Standards, which provide a straightforward way for VCS organisations to meet new safeguarding responsibilities. For further information visit www.cypnow.co.uk/digital_assets/CYP_NSPCC_Advertorial.pdf.

The In Defence of Youth Work movement is inviting expressions of interest in contributing to a new book, which aims to support youth workers and generate stories as evidence of youth work's value and impacts. For further information visit www.youthpolicy.org/youthwork/2013/10/14/in-defence-of-youth-work-invites-expressions-of-interest-in-contributing-to-new-book/?utm_source=LINX+304+-+14+Nov&utm_campaign=LINX304&utm_medium=email. If you are interested in contributing contact Bernard Davies at davies@vip.solis.co.uk.

The RSA and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation are writing a scoping paper on rethinking adolescence as part of a longer-term inquiry into the issue. They are seeking existing quotes from young people and parents that will help rethinking on what it means to be an adolescent in the 21st century; how adolescence has changed and is changing in their view; and where the tensions lie in public policy or societal attitudes to adolescence. For further information and to submit quotes visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/DLQGF7Q by Friday 6 December.