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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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Species on the Edge Youth Panel
Find out more about how young people can work with NatureScot and seven conservation charities dedicated to improving the future of 37 of the rarest and most threatened species on Scotland’s coasts and islands.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  21 September, 2023

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National Summary Report for the Scottish Attainment Challenge 2022 – 2023
Education Scotland has published its third National Summary Report for 2022 - 2023, which provides key messages about the impact of the ongoing Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC).
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  21 September, 2023

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Many Teens Feel Unsafe and Anxious, But Are Positive About Future - Poll
Survation conducted an online poll of 2,014 people aged 13-18 in the UK on behalf of BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize recently. The survey asked teens about body image, anxiety, and vaping, and reveals concerns about online safety. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  20 September, 2023

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The Good Childhood Report
This year’s report reveals that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. 10% of the children aged 10-17 who completed the survey had low wellbeing, and almost a third were unhappy with at least one specific area of their lives.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  20 September, 2023

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Gen Z Putting “Dream Jobs” on Hold
Gen Z are putting their 'dream jobs' on hold, as two-thirds of young people say they have lowered their expectations for the future due to rising cost of living, according to a new report from The Prince's Trust and LADbible Group.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  19 September, 2023

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Committee Urges Government Action to Strengthen Culture in Communities
A Holyrood Committee has published a new report highlighting the challenges in supporting culture to thrive within communities across Scotland.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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Youth-Led Research Blog Series
A five-part blog series will be published in YouthLink Scotland's fortnightly Youth Work Briefing, giving youth workers insight into the process of putting young people at the heart of a research project.
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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National Youth Sector Census for England
This latest National Youth Agency report from the Census shows that a fifth of youth work organisations have a waiting list of between three and six months and are struggling to meet demand. Despite undeniable need for these services, a quarter of voluntary sector organisations delivering youth work have less than six months’ of reserves.  
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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Protecting Children’s Rights in Scots Law
The Scottish Parliament has agreed to consider amendments to the legislation that will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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Churchill Fellowship Open for Applications
Successful applicants can spend between four and eight weeks learning from leading practitioners, innovators and experts overseas on a chosen subject with a view to using learning to develop solutions for the UK. 
  • Date:  14 September, 2023

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Girls' happiness hits an all-time low
Girlguiding's Girls' Attitudes Survey reveals girls' happiness levels have significantly declined over the past 15 years.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  14 September, 2023

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‘Alright?’ – An animation by Clan Childlaw
An animation by children and young people about their experiences of legal representation which articulates what they want from their lawyers, and from care and justice settings more generally.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  11 September, 2023

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