News from Services for Young People, September 2025
Celebrating the transformation of the Waltham Cross Young People’s Centre
Thanks to a grant from the DCMS Youth Investment Fund, the Services for Young People (SfYP) Waltham Cross Young People’s Centre has now been transformed into a vibrant, welcoming space for young people in the community. To celebrate the completion of the refurbishment, an event was held for partner agencies to come together and view the completed centre. Some of the young people who played a crucial role in the transformation also attended, and talked about their involvement and the difference the improvements and new facilities has made to them and other young people in the area.
Supportive employer “truly made a difference” to care leaver achieving his qualification
SfYP provides a range of support for care leavers and separated migrant young people up to the age of 25, helping them make a successful transition into adulthood. Alamin, who is 21 and studying for his Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing, was recently referred to SfYP by the HCC Care Leaver Service. He was allocated a dedicated SfYP Employment and Training Adviser who helped him secure an extended work experience placement which was a requirement of his qualification. Alamin made a great success of his work experience opportunity and got some fantastic feedback.
An inspirational day learning about exciting careers in television and film production gets young people thinking about their future
As part of the SfYP Dacorum and St Albans Team 2025 summer Holiday Activity Programme, young people had the opportunity to visit Sky Up Academy Studios in Elstree. They got to take part in an inspiring, hands-on experience that immersed them in the exciting world of film and television. Working with a team of experts, they took on real media roles and created their own short film using the latest digital technology. They learnt about a wide range of careers in the industry and developed many new skills.
SfYP forms new partnership with training provider First Rung
The provision of accessible, local training by an experienced training provider working in collaboration with supportive and professionally qualified SfYP practitioners will maximise young people’s chances of making a successful transition into further education or employment. The training programme will be tailored to the young people’s individual learning needs and progression goals, and will help them overcome any barriers to success.