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Working with Young People

Working with young people in various contexts/settings and wanting an independent perspective upon practice and/or policy then contact our youth team.

We can offer a wealth of experience from across the sector (youth work, youth justice, alternative curriculum, restorative justice/practice, informal education, social education, social pedagogy, social work, arts and media, voice and influence, participation etc.)

  • Evaluation of practice:

Offering an independent evaluation process utilising the organisation/agency’s own evaluation toolkit or one commissioned via the team.

  • Policy Briefing:

Reviewing, appraising, or evaluating policy changes and/or implementation.

  • Application of alternative methods:

Considering and exploring alternative methods using informed methodology to create solution focused actions.

  • Strategic and/or Operational Leadership and Management:

Reviewing, appraising, or evaluating current and/or future goal setting.

Other services available:

  • Research Projects
  • Commercial Short Courses
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Bespoke Courses

NB: These are governed via differing conditions than consultancy, if interested then contact the team direct for further information.

Dr Andrew Harris

Dr Andrew Harris is a Senior Lecturer in the Psychology department at NTU, and a member of the International Gaming Research Unit (IGRU). Andrew specialises in behavioural addictions, with a focus on gambling and risk-taking behaviour. His recent research focuses on the structural characteristics of electronic gambling products, exploring how factors such as the speed of games impairs executive control functioning and impulsive actions and choices.

With experience as a consultant for large betting companies, and leading NTU’s STEPin project aimed at preventing online harm, Andrew is available to deliver consultancy services to review responsible gambling practices and peer review of gambling education materials.

How to access this consultancy support

For more information on the support available, how it could work for you, and to discuss your ideas, contact: kelly.smith@ntu.ac.uk

Consultancy and support

Sustainability consultancy

NTU offers a comprehensive package of support to help businesses become more sustainable, carbon-literate, and contribute towards an increasingly green economy. This support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Productivity and innovation consultancy

NTU offers several consultancies to businesses that would like to improve their productivity and innovation by working with our subject matter experts. This support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Developing new products and services

We can provide you with the skills, expertise and technology to help your business develop new products and services, from start to finish.