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Members Network - Research Special
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from members of the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group.
National Youth Work Conference 2024
Join us at the National Youth Work Conference on Tuesday 5th November in Glasgow where we’ll be examining how youth work’s early interventions not only repairs but prevents fractures in our communities. 

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New Report Highlights Importance of Cyber Resilience Discussion for Young People in Scotland
The report illustrates the key role youth workers have to play in supporting young people stay safe and supported online.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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National Summary Report for the Scottish Attainment Challenge
Education Scotland has published its latest National Summary Report which provides key messages about the impact of the ongoing Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC).
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  13 February, 2024

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Download our guides to support your submission to CLD Review
Use our two resources to support young people and youth workers to respond to the CLD Review.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  13 February, 2024

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Young Film Academy Awards
In celebration of 20 years since their foundation, Young Film Academy is opening their first ever open categories for the Young Film Academy Awards 2024!
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  13 February, 2024

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Help Us Demonstrate the Impact of Youth Work on Skills and Learning
We want to hear from you if you’ve been involved recently in targeted youth work and have gathered evidence of impact on young people’s skills or health and wellbeing.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Research
  • Date:  12 February, 2024

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Aberdeenshire Rural Youth Engagement Survey
We are carrying out some research on behalf of the LAG (Locality Action Group) for Aberdeenshire who want to know what you would like to see for young people in your community.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Research
  • Date:  9 February, 2024

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​Fair Funding for the Voluntary Sector
SCVO has set out the principles of Fair Funding they've developed with Scotland's voluntary sector. This version of the principles includes asks of Scottish Government, and can be read in conjunction with asks for local government and other actors developed by the TSI Scotland Network based on the Fair Funding principles.
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  7 February, 2024

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Lifelong Learning and Skills Reform: A Right to Youth Work as Part of Every Learner's Journey
Our new publication highlights why Education Reform must seek to deliver changes to the structure and culture of Scottish education to demonstrate parity across settings and approaches to learning.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  6 February, 2024

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Children’s Engagement with the Scottish Parliament to be Expanded
Children from across Scotland have joined the Presiding Officer to sign a joint commitment to increase their involvement in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  5 February, 2024

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Updated On-line Scottish Outdoor Access Code Education Resource Pack
Full of interesting activities and designed for anyone who is keen to learn more about and encourage responsible access in the outdoors - greenspaces and the wider countryside.
  • Topic:  Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  2 February, 2024

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Many Good Men
An interactive, digital performance at Hearts FC which follows two footballers who have witnessed a traumatic event trying to learn more about the online radicalisation of masculinity.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  2 February, 2024

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Applications open for Scottish Charity Awards 2024
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is calling for voluntary organisations and individuals across the country to apply for its annual Scottish Charity Awards. Deadline for nominations: Friday 15th March.
  • Date:  1 February, 2024

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International opportunities
Check out the latest training opportunities within the Erasmus+: Youth in Action Programme, European Solidarity Corps and beyond!
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  30 January, 2024

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