The first of UK Youth’s new series of free, downloadable Occasional Papers examines what we mean by ‘youth participation’ – and how it can work in practice.

An 18-month pilot programme with young offenders shows how Avon Tyrrell Youth Achievement Foundation’s non-formal learning approach impacts on educational engagement and re-offending.

UK Youth’s Hearing Unheard Voices project (HUV) supported young people’s right to have their voices heard within their communities. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the UK Youth Project, 2009-2012.

Four activity and discussion ideas using drama to encourage team-building and communication.

Two creative ideas using young people’s interest in fashion to initiate activity and discussion.

Three activity and discussion ideas, using young people’s interest in film to stimulate creative communication.

Three activity ideas using photography to stimulate discussion, reflection and creativity.

There’s good communication and real learning for everyone, as young people share their internet skills with older people, through UK Youth’s Gen2Gen project.

The 2012 Ofsted report praises Avon Tyrrell's “…outstanding learning opportunities that fully engaged the students.”

UK Youth's Annual Review of 2011-12 offers a comprehensive look at the work of the organisation.