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The purpose of youth work in West Lothian is
to support young people aged 10 to 25 years
to develop their potential both as
individuals and as a member of the community
by:
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Building self esteem and self confidence
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Developing the ability to manage
personal and social relationships
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Creating learning and developing new
skills
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Encouraging positive group atmospheres
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Building the capacity of young people to
consider risk, make reasoned decisions
and take control
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Developing a world view which widens
horizons and invites social commitment
The services' work with young people is
concerned with providing activities within
safe settings based on experimental
learning, participation in decision making
and confidence building.
Its aim is to provide a range of
opportunities which will aid the young
people's personal and social development.
The service also supports the Duke of
Edinburgh Award Scheme, Youth Achievement
Awards and West Lothian Young Scot. The core
activities are:
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mainstream club and holiday play
provision
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issue based work, including
international health and wellbeing
related work
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youth participation and youth
information
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young people and community safety
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accreditation of young people's learning
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support to voluntary sector
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addressing issues for young people in
the context of 16+ learning choices
which prevent their participation in
education, work or training
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youth literacy
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