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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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Talk Learn Do
A new digital tool that provides parents and carers with the skills and confidence to talk to their children about money. It also shows why it’s important to teach good financial habits from an early age.
  • Date:  16 October, 2023

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Announcing the Digital Youth Work Learning Zone
Check out the new Learning Zone - designed with practitioners very much in mind presenting material in a way that’s genuinely useful for anyone who is planning, delivering and evaluating the impact of digital youth work.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  16 October, 2023

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Young Scot BIG survey
Young people can win an Apple Watch SE and share their thoughts in Young Scot’s Big Survey!
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  12 October, 2023

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Think Positive
The National Union of Student's one-stop-shop for services, resources, events and projects in Scotland that help students or those who support them. It also provides a summary of the mental health support services available at every college and university in Scotland. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  12 October, 2023

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Youth Voice - Extended Consultation on the National Discussion and Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
Calling all youth workers! We are looking for your help to consult young people on their priority actions for Education Reform. The survey closes at 5pm on 31st October.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  10 October, 2023

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Holyrood Committee not convinced Bill will be the answer to issues faced by disabled young people
A Bill that seeks to improve disabled children and young people’s transition to adulthood would not fully achieve its aims, according to a report from Holyrood’s Education, Children and Young People Committee.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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Who is Doing Participatory Research in Scotland?
Are you involved in participatory research? Please complete a short survey on your experience and interest - closes Friday 10th November.
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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Free Trees, Resources and Support for Youth Groups from The Tree Council
Find out more about getting involved in the Young Tree Champions Programme, apply for free trees and resources and other activities available.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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BOOST Day for Girls – An Insight Into the World of Finance and Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Join Plan International UK and First Seniter on 2nd November in Edinburgh for a fun and engaging day that will encourage more girls to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Equality
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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What Influences Young People’s Future Plans?
Good pay is the most important factor for young people in their future job or career, according to new research.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 October, 2023

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It's Our Future - Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
An opportunity for the youth work sector to contribute to the Scottish Government’s enhanced consultation on the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. Survey closes at 5pm on 31st October.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  4 October, 2023

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New National Charter Sets Out What Children Want from School-age Childcare Services
Check out the new Children's Charter which will be used to co-design a system of school-age childcare along with the School-Age Childcare Delivery Framework which sets out the Scottish Government’s ambition for a new system of school-age childcare.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  4 October, 2023

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