Easter holiday activity programme focuses on health and happiness
02 May 2023
Young people aged 13-16 develop new skills and take part in exciting and creative activities as part of the free Services for Young People (SfYP) Easter holiday activity programme.
Creatures of the Night - discovering the creatures that come out after dark!
02 May 2023
The Services for Young People (SfYP) ‘Go Wild at Hudnall’ project ran ‘Creatures of the Night’ sessions for young people over the Easter holidays.
Being a Young Commissioner – committed to making a difference in Hertfordshire
02 May 2023
Young Commissioners work with Hertfordshire County Council Commissioners and other professionals to shape the services available to children and young people in Hertfordshire.
Get September ready with Services for Young People!
17 April 2023
Support for young people going to college or sixth form in September 2023.
Services for Young People projects restart for the summer term from 17 April 2023
12 April 2023
Services for Young People projects enable young people in all districts of Hertfordshire to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
The results of the 2022 Young People’s Health & Wellbeing Survey have now been published
02 March 2023
Responses were received from 11,160 students aged 11-19 from 74 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The information gathered is used to develop Services for Young People’s support for young people.
Young people in St Albans take action to reduce loneliness in the cost-of-living crisis
27 February 2023
Members of the St Albans Youth Council raised £150 by doing a sponsored litter pick to create care packages for older people in their area.
Working with Borehamwood sports project to make a difference to young people’s lives
16 January 2023
Young people in Borehamwood have been keen to engage with Services for Young People Youth Workers about issues such as sexual health and healthy relationships.
Services for Young People projects restart for the spring term from 9 January 2023
03 January 2023
Services for Young People projects enable young people in all districts of Hertfordshire to develop their personal and social skills and increase their confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
Our Youth Mental Health First Aid training ensures young people get the support they need
31 December 2022
Since 2018, Services for Young People has trained over 140 people to spot the signs, offer support and keep young people safe when they are experiencing mental health difficulties.
Young LGBT+ people celebrate their achievements by going to see the Lion King
30 December 2022
The Services for Young People Dacorum and St Albans Team, in partnership with the Swan Youth Project in Berkhamsted, were awarded funding for the trip from Amazon as a way to celebrate the progress the young people have made as a result of attending both projects.
‘Go Wild at Hudnall’ connects 247 young people with nature to improve their wellbeing
29 December 2022
Services for Young People delivered 117 Go Wild at Hudnall sessions to 247 young people in the last 12 months, boosting their physical, emotional and social wellbeing, as well as empowering and inspiring them to care for the natural environment around them.
Our “helpful and motivating” Pathways to Success programme exceeds targets
28 December 2022
In 2022 Services for Young People exceeded its Pathways to Success programme’s target participation numbers for young people from ethnic minorities, young people with disabilities, and those who live in a single adult household.
Over 150 people attend Christmas-themed National Citizen Service graduation event
22 December 2022
Young people who took part in the 2022 National Citizen Service programmes with Services for Young People met up with their team mates again on 17 December to receive their First Aid certificates and NCS certificates signed by the Prime Minister.
Young LGBT+ people celebrate their individuality at the 2022 Pride Prom
21 December 2022
For the first time since 2019, the Pride Prom event for young people who attend Services for Young People LGBT+ projects across Hertfordshire took place in St Albans on 2 December.
Services for Young People improves outcomes for young people educated at home
20 December 2022
A Services for Young People initiative in the Welwyn Hatfield and Broxbourne districts has increased the number of home-educated young people who progress into education, training and employment.
Our innovative work with young LGBT+ people receives national recognition
30 November 2022
Having been shortlisted as a finalist in June, Services for Young People (SfYP) was delighted to be presented with a Highly Commended certificate at the Children & Young People Now Awards event on 24 November.
Theatre trip inspires young adults to take centre stage in their lives
29 November 2022
Young adults at the PRISM LGBT+ project had the opportunity to see their gender identities and sexual orientations represented on stage at a musical theatre trip organised by Services for Young People.
Brave young people swap their beds for sleeping bags to raise money for homeless charity
29 November 2022
Young people from Services for Young People projects joined an overnight sponsored sleepout event to raise vital funds for Herts Young Homeless.
Services for Young People trains new Young Commissioners to have their say
28 November 2022
Young Commissioners work with Hertfordshire County Council Commissioners and other professionals to shape services available to children and young people in Hertfordshire.
16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
23 November 2022
This November, Services for Young People is proud to be supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign which calls for action to end violence against women and girls around the world.
146 young people receive awards for their outstanding achievements
21 November 2022
Services for Young People (SfYP) celebrated the outstanding achievements of 146 young people from across Hertfordshire at their Young People’s Awards events during National Youth Work Week.
