Colleagues from across the youth sector are invited to join a Virtual Learning Café ran by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF). This is part of YEF's Evidence in Practice series, which sits alongside this Toolkit, giving you the opportunity to hear from policy experts and practitioners on relevant research and practice.
Social skills training helps children think before acting, understand others, communicate effectively, and manage impulsiveness. Research shows that children with these skills are less likely to engage in crime and violence. Delivered through school programs, activities include role-playing, video demonstrations, delayed gratification exercises, and relaxation techniques. We’re keen to share what role youth work plays in this type of approach and understand the overall strength of evidence and practice within social skills training approaches.
We will be joined by:
- Caleb Jackson, Head of Change -Youth Sector, Youth Endowment Fund
- Dr Aleisha Clarke, National Programme Manager, Mental Health and Wellbeing at Health Service Executive
- James Reeves, Senior Policy Officer, Football Beyond Borders
- Lucy Bailey, CEO, Bounce Forward
