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Youth Connexions is helping inform thousands of young people about mental health
23 May 2016
Mental health and emotional wellbeing are a national priority, and Youth Connexions is helping ensure that Hertfordshire makes this an area of significant focus.
Young people recognise the impact of Youth Connexions youth work
20 May 2016
Over 1,200 young people who attend Youth Connexions youth projects were asked to assess their impact, and the outcomes they achieved from attending. This is what they said…
Youth Connexions received award for DofE success at Buckingham Palace
19 May 2016
On 16th May, Jonathan Jack, Youth Connexions Engagement Manager, attended a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace. Youth Connexions received a special plaque, acknowledging Hertfordshire County Council’s commitment to running the DofE since 1974.
New youth project in Welwyn Garden City is creating youth stars!
18 May 2016
Youth Connexions is working in partnership with the YMCA to develop a newly opened project at the Peartree Youth Club in Welwyn Garden City.
Saturday Drugs Awareness session a big success
18 May 2016
Early May saw the delivery of a very successful drugs education workshop by youth workers from the Youth Connexions team in Watford at the Al-Lawh Academy, which provides Islamic Education to young people of Watford and the surrounding areas.
Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council goes from strength to strength
18 May 2016
Youth Connexions runs the Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council in partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council. This year 15 enthusiastic young people have joined and are giving up their time every week to help address the issues that affect local young people.
Students in Hertsmere get in the know about staying safe
13 May 2016
Youth Connexions has been delivering sessions at Dame Alice Owens School, Potters Bar, exploring how to stay safe when it comes to sex, alcohol and drugs.
“It made me believe in me” said a student who took part in a careers workshop.
05 May 2016
Youth Connexions recently delivered careers workshops to Year 8 students at Edwinstree Middle School, Buntingford. Students learned about the importance of knowing, promoting and developing their own skills and qualities.
‘Eyes Open’ project off to a good start in South Oxhey
29 April 2016
A new project for young women run by Youth Connexions in South Oxhey has got off to a great start. Called ‘Eyes Open’, the aim of the project is to enable young people to recognise and develop positive healthy relationships – and, as a result, to ensure that they are less vulnerable to exploitation in the future.
Students encouraged to become “the best they can be”
26 April 2016
Youth Connexions co-organised an inspirational talk in late April at the Sele School, Hertford, for students in Years 9 to 13.