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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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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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Children, Young People and Families Outcomes Framework - Core Wellbeing Indicators: Analysis
National reporting children and families analysis for the core wellbeing indicators from the children, young people and families outcomes framework from September 2023.
  • Date:  3 October, 2023

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Ocean Generation Opportunities for Young People
Ocean Generation is all about empowering an inclusive global movement to tackle Ocean threats through Science and Storytelling. Find out more about their Wavemakers programme (for 16-25 year-olds) and Ocean Academy programme (for 5-16 year-olds).
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  3 October, 2023

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SYP launches updated What's Your Take Survey
Complete the survey today and have your say! The survey will close at 9am on Monday 23rd October 2023, so don't miss out!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  2 October, 2023

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Youth Work and Poverty Policy Brief Published
Why youth work must be considered a primary partner in the Scottish Government's strategy to tackle poverty in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Poverty
  • Date:  29 September, 2023

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Your Resilience
Find out more about this FREE programme all about building resilience in 14 to 18 year olds - topics include exam stress, resilience, low mood, depression and more. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  28 September, 2023

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Ecological Filmmaking
Young people aged 18-25 can express their interest in workshops being held at the end of November in Edinburgh. This is a chance for to shoot analogue film and learn ecological methods for developing film strips using natural and non-toxic materials.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  28 September, 2023

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Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: A Statement of Intent
This summary of the Statement of Intent summarises research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  28 September, 2023

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Let's Be Heard: Sharing Scotland's COVID Experience
The Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry’s listening project, Let's Be Heard, invites the public to share their experiences of the pandemic and any lessons they believe should be learned.
  • Topic:  Covid-19, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  27 September, 2023

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Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board: Final Report
This report summarises the work of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board which was co-chaired by COSLA and Scottish Government. The Board oversaw reform across areas that impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  27 September, 2023

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Investing in big change that lasts in our education system in Scotland
DonnaMarie Steel, The Robertson Trust Programmes and Practice Officer, shares her insights and learning from their Education Pathways work so far and provides an update on upcoming opportunities under this theme.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Funding
  • Date:  26 September, 2023

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Into Film's Youth Advisory Council
Do you know a young person who would be interested in learning more about the screen sector and helping to shape the work of Into Film? They can apply to become a member of the Into Film Youth Advisory Council! Apply by 15th October.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  26 September, 2023

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Young People’s Mental Health Deteriorated at Greater Rate During the Pandemic
Major new study shows young people’s mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties than before the pandemic hit.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 September, 2023

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