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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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New e-learning Module - Children's Rights for Youth Workers: An Introduction
Explore the fundamental principles that underpin children’s rights and explore how they link with the practice and policy of youth work in Scotland. The course is FREE and can be taken at a time that suits you.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  12 July, 2023

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Sky Up Academy Studios
Sky Up Academy Studios are offering 12 youth groups between 1st – 4th August a FREE immersive experience that places young people centre stage as media creators.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Human Rights Bill Consultation: Facilitator Guide
A guide to help people hold their own group discussions about the Bill.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Labour Market Statistics for 16 to 24 year olds: Scotland and the United Kingdom
Statistics from the Annual Population Survey covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Let’s Be Heard: Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
What lessons do you think should be learned from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland? Share your experiences to help be better prepared in future.
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Keeping the Promise by 2030: YouthLink Scotland Position Statement
Read YouthLink Scotland's renewed commitment to delivering on The Promise by 2030.
  • Topic:  Equality, Policy & Influencing, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  4 July, 2023

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Postgraduate Certificate on Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law
As a fully online, part-time course, the Postgraduate Certificate offers the flexibility to grow knowledge, skills and continued professional development, whilst maintaining existing professional and personal commitments.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  4 July, 2023

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Barnardo's Scotland Launches Service for Young People at Risk
Dozens of young people aged 13 to 18 in Inverness and the surrounding area at risk of involvement in anti-social behaviour and becoming targets for criminal or sexual perpetrators are to be supported thanks to a funding injection for a new project to be led by Barnardo’s Scotland.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  4 July, 2023

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Three quarters of UK girls are impacted by the cost of living crisis
The increased cost of living is eroding the happiness and wellbeing of girls in the UK, with three quarters revealing they are worried by the crisis, according to early findings of Girlguiding’s Girls’ Attitudes Survey supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  4 July, 2023

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
A new strategy to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people across Scotland has been published.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  4 July, 2023

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Advancing Children’s Rights
Amendments to legislation incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child will deliver a clear, coherent and workable Bill that provides some valuable protections for the rights of children in Scotland..
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  28 June, 2023

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Post-school Education and Skills
A new national model of public funding for all colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeships and training, will be developed as part of widespread reforms across the education and skills sector.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  28 June, 2023

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