Newham’s Detached Youth Work Team is based primarily in Stratford and provides youth work support to young people in their own environments and on their terms. The team works across streets, parks, sports pitches, shopping areas, malls and cafés, engaging with young people where they feel most comfortable.
The nature of detached youth work means the team supports some of Newham’s most vulnerable young people, including those who may not be accessing other London Borough of Newham (LBN) services. The service offers open access, relationship-based support focused on safeguarding, wellbeing, positive activities and connecting young people with wider opportunities and services across the borough.
The Detached Youth Work Team currently delivers sessions in Stratford and Green Street from Monday to Saturday, including after-school, early evening and late evening sessions across both areas.
The team also leads and coordinates the Newham Detached Network, working alongside VCSO partners delivering detached youth work in Newham, including REIN, AAA and XLP.
Contact
Mohammed Rafi
Senior Detached Youth Worker
Telephone: 07814 280698
Registration and Referrals
The Detached Youth Work Team does not operate on a registration or referral basis, as the service is open access and universal. However, if you are aware of a young person in the Stratford area who may benefit from support, please contact the team directly using the details above.
Availability
Sessions are delivered Monday to Saturday, including:
After-school sessions
Early evening sessions
Late evening sessions
Delivery times and locations may vary depending on the needs of young people in the area.
