1. HIGHER EDUCATION IN YOUTH WORK

2. CHALLENGES
- Lack of common definition, identity and shared language of youth work and youth workers
- Access to higher education in Youth work in all countries (ratio and balance in different levels)
- Recognition of prior practice – both in the absence of higher education and in addition to it

3. Challenges
- Connection between theory and practice – educators should be engaged in practice
- Youth work research (specifically as a discipline)
- Funding and resources- time and discussion.
- Targeted youth work vs universal youth work – restricting

4. FUTURE - European network – global classroom, reflection spaces
- Youth work research
- Legitamacy through higher education of youth work
- Proactive approaches – funding and resources

5. Future - Adapting to change, remaining current in developments
- Validation of experience, skills and practice.
- Common language and understanding to help standardise view of youth work
- Mapping- situation of higher education options available.