Resources

A collection of things worth reading, watching, and pointing students towards. Not exhaustive. Not neutral. Just useful.

Essential Reading

Infed.org The single best online resource for youth work theory, history, and practice. If you only bookmark one site, make it this one. https://infed.org

Youth & Policy Journal and blog covering youth policy, practice, and research in the UK. Critical, current, and consistently good. https://www.youthandpolicy.org

In Defence of Youth Work Archived blog and resource site arguing for a distinctive, values-based youth work practice. Its at the sharper end of critique. https://indefenceofyouthwork.com

The National Youth Agency The statutory body for youth work in England. Qualifications, standards, sector news, etc. https://www.nya.org.uk

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*Last updated: July 2026. If a link is dead, do an internet search