Pathways to Practice
Overview
A reformed qualification framework to build a skilled and sustainable sectorIn June 2025 we published a series of planned reforms to the qualification framework which aim to address critical shortages in the workforce and secure the future of the profession by increasing the number of trained practitioners, increasing accessibility and diversity of entrants to the sector and reinforcing youth work as a skilled and valued profession.
The report, Pathways to Practice: A consultation outcomes report on the future of youth work qualifications, outlines the planned changes which aim to create a smoother ramp up to the qualification pathway, and tackle some of the barriers that people are facing currently towards accessing recognised training.
