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On the 6th of September the NYA readiness level moved to green

COVID-19 has disrupted almost all aspects of life. People of different ages have been experiencing the impact in different ways. Young people have been among the hardest hit by the effects of the pandemic, dealing with current worries as well as uncertainty about their future. They will be battling with the longer term effects of COVID-19 – including the financial and economical impact – for some time. It could affect their personal finances, their careers and more.

Kooth, a digital mental health platform, has been commissioned by The North West London Mental Health Collaborative to offer a new mental health service for children and young people aged between 11 and 25.

From 12 April 2021, they can confirm that the youth sector moved into Step 2 on the Roadmap, remaining at AMBER in the readiness framework.

From 29th March 2021, they have confirmed that the youth sector moved into Step 1B on the Roadmap, moving to AMBER in the readiness framework.

National Youth Agency (NYA) is offering a webinar series called Routes to Success, which is designed to help youth workers and those working with young people to develop their skills, practice and knowledge.

Camden Council is offering free COVID-19 testing across the borough of Camden to residents and workers who need quick and regular testing in order to return to work safely, and who are not displaying COVID-19 symptoms.

Following the recent government announcement, the National Youth Agency (NYA) has confirmed that the youth sector has moved into RED on the readiness framework.

We want to hear from YCF members located in Camden!

National associations for specific types of organisations (uniformed, etc.) and activities may have additional advice and guidance to safeguard young people and in related areas of sports, culture and the arts, which are included in or make use of facilities for youth activities.

Following the recent announcement by the Government, NYA would like to remind you that the medium, high and very high tiers all fall into the Amber Level of the NYA Readiness Framework. Please read NYA's current guidance document to ensure requirements are being met.

The National Youth Agency has developed a 'Readiness Toolkit' - Available Now

The DfE published two pieces of guidance on GOV.UK about community activities, holiday and after school clubs, as well as other out-of-school provision.

Young People's Foundations (YPF) offer a series of webinars that discuss topics related to COVID-19 support and more.

Young Camden Foundation's COVID-19 Impact and Response Report is available online. This report provides insights about how the local children and young people (CYP) sector will continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Download the report to learn more.

YCF is continuing to work closely with London Borough of Camden, sector colleagues and local businesses to join up the response and support, particularly for the most vulnerable children and young people in our borough.