Manifesto Statement for Scotland's youth work sector

Our bold new vision for a reinvigorated youth work sector includes a call for new legislation to protect youth work services. Scotland’s young people deserve action, not just promises.

New report explores drivers of violence between girls in Scotland

The Lassies are No Feart report aims to increase our understanding of young women in Scotland experiences and involvement in violence, in order to better support them to reach their full potential.

Header image for Lassies Are No Feart report, pink with lots of doodle designs

21 Years of YouthLink Scotland

As we reflect on 21 years of dedication to Scotland’s youth work sector, we’re excited to share our brand new video that tells the story of our journey and captures the impact of youth work 

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Meet our incredible winners and finalists of last year's #YLS Awards

Helene Rodgers celebrates her national youth work awards winner

Youth Work Outcomes and Skills

The Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework is the culmination of years of collaboration with the sector to create a set of practical tools to help youth workers support and measure young people’s development.

Youth worker leading a workshop with young people sitting around him

Youth Work and Education Reform

We call for education reform so that every child and young person can experience their right to an education which helps them to develop their personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential.

Girl picking apples

The best youth work resources at your fingertips

We know that time is precious, so our resource library is designed to make finding the right resource quick and easy. We've got training materials, toolkits, session plans and professional frameworks - everything you need to improve your youth work practice.