News from Services for Young People
Young people say they feel safer, more confident, and ready for the future
Services for Young People’s annual user survey has once again shown the positive impact our services have on young people in Hertfordshire.
The survey ran from January to March 2024 and gathered feedback from 662 young people aged 11-25 who used our services in the previous 12 months. 92% rated our services 7 out of 10 or higher (up from 78% in 2023) and 48% gave a score of 10 out of 10 (up from 39% in 2023). The satisfaction ratings for every aspect of Services for Young People (SfYP) services have increased compared with those given by young people completing the survey in 2023.
The results and feedback show that the support provided by SfYP is of increasing benefit and makes a real difference to young people’s lives.
Celebrating Pride Month with Services for Young People
Throughout June, young people attending SfYP LGBT+ youth work projects across Hertfordshire gained confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging.
Youth Workers at our LGBT+ youth work projects worked with young people last month to help them understand the significance of Pride Month and to support them in celebrating equality, contributions of LGBT+ people and raising awareness of issues affecting the community.
Get September Ready with Services for Young People
As the new academic year approaches, SfYP is offering ‘Get September Ready’ sessions to help students feel more confident and prepared about going to college or sixth form. The informal sessions will be particularly beneficial for those who have been out of education or are feeling anxious about the transition.
- Read full story with dates and locations of sessions across Hertfordshire
Conference updates and inspires careers guidance professionals
Over 130 professionals who work with secondary and college-aged students, attended the Teacher and Adviser Conference at the University of Hertfordshire on Friday 21 June 2024.
The Teacher and Adviser Conference was jointly hosted this year by SfYP and the University of Hertfordshire. It offered an engaging and diverse programme and the opportunity for careers professionals and advisers to come together, share ideas and talk about how to support and prepare students for their future learning and employment.
