Larne YMCA are delighted to share the positive feedback from their recent Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) inspection, which took place in April 2025.

The inspection highlighted how Larne YMCA’s vision, mission, and values are appropriately focused on supporting the holistic needs of young people and their families, reflecting their Christian ethos of being welcoming and inclusive of all. The report specifically noted that staff genuinely embody this vision, providing a nurturing environment where all young people can truly develop and flourish. It was also recognised that the staff and management committee have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people and families in their local community, which directly informs the development of their impactful youth work programmes.

The ETI also commended how the holistic needs of young people are addressedthrough a curriculum that helps them overcome barriers to learning and progress in their education and employment. The report celebrated how young people’s successes and achievements are widely shared and acknowledged through various events and social media.

Larne YMCA has a strong culture of learning and development which is evident in the high numbers of young people progressing into valued volunteering and youth work positions. Larne YMCA’s effective collaboration with a wide range of community and statutory partners to provide high-quality ‘wraparound’ services for young people was also highlighted. The inspection confirmed that arrangements for child and adult protection align with current statutory guidance. Larne YMCA has identified an area for action: to further engage with their young leaders to co-design a process that more effectively records and highlights the impact of their youth work programmes on all young people attending.

CEO of Larne YMCA, Dean Nutt commented; “We are absolutely thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our recent ETI inspection. This report truly reflects the dedication and passion of our incredible staff and management committee, who work tirelessly to create a nurturing and inclusive environment for all young people and their families in Larne.”

You can read the summary and full report here