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.
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.
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.
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.
Hertfordshire young people are future-focused as they celebrate Black History Month 2022
09 November 2022
This year’s Black History Month theme, ‘Time for change: action not words’, was explored through a variety of activities at all Services for Young People projects throughout October.
Our Bishop’s Stortford Young People’s Centre reopens after major renovation
08 November 2022
An event to celebrate the refurbishment and reopening of Bishop’s Stortford Young People’s Centre took place on Wednesday 2nd November.
Increasing our support for care experienced young people across Hertfordshire
31 October 2022
This autumn sees the launch of Services for Young People’s new Care Experienced Young People’s Hubs, monthly drop-in sessions for care experienced young people where they can get support from Advisers and Youth Workers at one of our young people’s centres.
Herts Parent Carer Involvement launches survey
31 October 2022
Herts Parent Carer Involvement exists to represent the views of the parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in Hertfordshire. They have launched their first annual survey to find out more about what families in Hertfordshire are experiencing.
Young people’s dedication is celebrated at DofE and NHS Cadets awards evening
31 October 2022
Young people from the St Albans and Dacorum area had the opportunity to share their successes with peers, family and professionals at a celebratory awards evening hosted by Services for Young People.
Putting young people at the centre of our National Youth Work Week celebrations
31 October 2022
To mark this year’s National Youth Work Week, which is running from 7th to 13th November, Services for Young People have planned a range of activities and events across Hertfordshire.
Go Wild at Hudnall project receives a CPRE silver standard certificate
27 October 2022
Services for Young People (SfYP) was praised for its work in supporting young people to connect with nature and engage in conservation work by award judges.
Our work with young LGBT+ people is shortlisted for a Children & Young People Now award
27 October 2022
Services for Young People are delighted to be named as a finalist for the first time in the upcoming Children & Young People Now Awards. The awards recognise initiatives of the highest standard, designed to improve the lives of children, young people and their families, and showcase best practice.
Cllr Paula Hiscocks hears how we address young people’s needs at the earliest opportunity
25 October 2022
Paula Hiscocks, County Councillor for Rickmansworth West and Deputy Executive Member for Children Young People and Families, visited West Hyde Young People’s Centre and met with Services for Young People (SfYP) Area Team Manager Kips Green. During the visit they discussed the support available for young people and the important role youth work has in enabling young people to succeed.
Services for Young People Access Point Projects survey, Autumn 2022
19 October 2022
Services for Young People is asking young people how we can make our Access Point Projects more accessible to them.
Young people connect with nature to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing
27 September 2022
At the Services for Young People ‘Go Wild at Hudnall’ summer sessions young people took part in a range of nature-based activities to develop their resilience and learnt strategies to improve their mental health.
Sexual Health Week 2022
27 September 2022
Services for Young People (SfYP) provides free and confidential sexual health services to young people across Hertfordshire. This Sexual Health Week we are raising awareness of these services and the different ways young people can access them.
Services for Young People supports hundreds of young people over the summer holidays
23 September 2022
From healthy lifestyles to personal safety, Services for Young People supported hundreds of young people to develop new skills during their summer 2022 programmes.
Services for Young People projects across Hertfordshire this autumn
15 September 2022
Services for Young People’s youth work projects enable young people in all districts of Hertfordshire to learn new skills, increase their knowledge and develop confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
