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The Strategic Director, Place submitted report
(Document “K”) which provided an update on work
undertaken by the Youth Service in the Shipley constituency in
2024/25.
 
The presenting officer provided a summary of
the report, it was reported that the Youth Service was managed
within a localities model as part of Neighbourhood and Customer
Services. From 1st April 2023 the Breaking the Cycle Youth Work
Team became part of Bradford Children and Families Trust.
 
The Shipley Youth work team currently
delivered three area-wide sessions per week. These projects were
themed to suit young people’s needs, interests and increase
the youth offer. For example, the SEND, peer-connect and young
leader’s sessions. Young people were encouraged to attend
from across the Shipley constituency.
 
The youth work team remained focused on
developing partnerships that support early intervention and
prevention. These partnerships helped young people to feel less
isolated, more connected with their community and engaged in local
youth provision.
 
The team had identified and targeted support
at young people via outreach and detached youth work in Baildon,
Shipley, Wrose and Windhill, Bingley, and Bingley Rural. In
addition, the teamwork around the parks on a regular basis and in
line with local needs. These sessions had allowed youth workers to
build trust and engage young people in opportunities that reduce
anti-social behaviour and risk-taking behaviour.
 
It was reported that the Youth Service had a
strong working partnership with schools within the Shipley
constituency, where over the last year students had been supported
to improve their well-being, attendance, and participation in
community-based support. During the summer, the youth workers had
identified and supported a number of individuals to feel more
confident about starting secondary school.
 
Resolved –
 
(i)            
That Young People be thanked for their contribution to the
meeting.
(ii)          
That the work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Shipley
constituency as detailed in report (Document “K) be
welcomed.
(iii)        
That the Committee requested the Area Coordinator and Advanced
Practitioner for a further report on the work of the Youth Service
in 12 months.

 

To be actioned by: Strategic Director of Place