1. Rebekah Leedham Development Officer Rebekahl@nya.org.uk Yorkshire & The Humber RYWU event 14 th November 2014

2. The Institute for Youth Work is a membership body for youth workers, providing a voice for their views and supporting members to reach the highest professional standards…

3. Why an Institute for Youth Work? The ‘profession without a voice’ (Smith, 2002; Spence, 2004; Davies & Merton, 2009) No professional body to represent individual youth workers Share best practice, discuss developments and access CPD A singular voice

4. Widespread consultation 92 % judged IYW as a ‘positive thing’ 80% saw its primary function, led by youth workers themselves, as providing a voice for youth work and influencing policy NYA/ETS committee to kick-start the IYW The story so far…

5. Developments to date: Membership Website– CPD record, News Policy Updates, Session Toolbox, Members sharing Discounted CPD workshops and member discounts available 700 members in first year of launching 32 Organisational Supporters Initial conference for IYW membership Currently electing a Council to take over governance of IYW (3 elected representatives from 4 different categories of membership, 4 specialist representatives, 4 key stakeholder organisations)

6. How can it benefit you? Be part of a strategic voice for youth work Further your professional development Receive discounts on training/events Gain access to youth work information Get the latest policy updates Share knowledge/practice

8. £10 volunteer £15 student £20 member £40 certified member Membership Fees Sign up today with 50% discount using code YWU-PROMO

10. How do you become a member? WWW.IYW.ORG.UK iyw_tweets YWU-PROMO

12. Over to you! Split into small groups and discuss…