Youth workers

Youth workers witness the positive affects of informal learning everyday. These are some of the projects and young people they have worked with.

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Charlie and the Youth Achievement Foundations

Charlie was a 14 year-old boy who was at risk of being excluded from his mainstream school. Brought to the Youth Achievement Foundation in Avon Tyrrell, Hampshire he was able to turn himself around.

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Helping the environment in Cornwall

Young People have been laying hedges on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, conserving the habitat of an endangered butterfly species and learning how to protect the local environment.

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Hina's Story

Hina Dayala is a fantastic young person who has been volunteering with Leicestershire Connexions for over a year.

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Norley Hall Action Group, Wigan

Norley Hall Action Group’s young people had to secure money from the board of the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund to fund their trip to Cumbria.

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