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Inspiring young people to explore media careers at Sky Up Academy Studios

23 September 2024

During the Services for Young People summer holiday activity programme, young people from Dacorum and St Albans had the fantastic opportunity to visit Sky Up Academy Studios in Elstree. This exciting trip offered a unique glimpse into the world of television and film production, inspiring young people to pursue careers in the industry.

Sexual health week 2024

06 September 2024

Summer holiday activity programme has a positive impact on over 300 young people

30 August 2024

The summer holiday activity programme run by Services for Young People received positive feedback from young people, parents and carers. It provided young people across Hertfordshire with opportunities to develop life skills and improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

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.