The youth workers fighting for London’s youth during the pandemic
“The impact of lockdown is huge on the young people we support,” explained Meg Scott, a youth support worker in
Met Police launches internship scheme for London teenagers
The Metropolitan Police announced an internship scheme for London teenagers this week, which is due to take place during February
Wimbledon teenage mental health charity sets up wishing trees fundraiser
A Wimbledon-based charity have set up wishing trees in a local park to raise money for teenage mental health. Stem4’s
Young Croydon programme sees socially distanced gaming for young people
A socially distanced gaming session is slated as part of Croydon Council’s Young Croydon half-term skills development programme. Young Croydon,
Free travel ban delayed after schoolboy’s 200,000 signature petition
A schoolboy’s free travel ban petition amassed more than 200,000 signatures and achieved its aim. Joshua Brown-Smith, 14, of Lewisham,
‘I crave social contact’ – How has loneliness in lockdown been affecting young people?
“Loneliness is difficult to explain. It feels like my head is a warzone of emotions. Questioning myself all the time…Why am
Linett Kamala’s Kelso & Carnival: Art, education and Black British history
Artist Linett Kamala talks about Kelso Cochrane (who may be the reason for Notting Hill Carnival), her own art practice and her relationship with education.
‘We give a voice to the voiceless’ – Brixton charity Poetic Unity supports young BAME poets
A Brixton charity is giving young BAME people a platform during the coronavirus pandemic through poetry events and workshops. Poetic
A youth programme CEO speaks up on why Black Lives Matter
A CEO of a mentoring and youth engagement programme spoke up about the importance of factoring in race and culture
Written in the stars: Astrologers and tarot readers see rise in young people seeking guidance
Millennial and ‘gen Z’ cohorts are embracing New Age practices in a time of uncertainty. Mercury is in retrograde.
‘Good vibes at every lesson’ – Online dance classes offered by The Movement Factory in Peckham
A Peckham dance organisation determined to continue engaging young people throughout lockdown has moved its classes online. The Movement