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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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Curiosity in Action
How can creative, participatory STEM activities support youth and community work to enhance young people’s confidence, resilience and wellbeing? Applications for youth groups are now open!
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  7 June, 2023

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All Learners in Scotland Matter: The National Discussion on Education final report - YouthLink Scotland response
YouthLink Scotland welcomes the final report from the National Discussion on Education. As part of the youth work sector’s involvement in the National Discussion 738 young people participating in youth work shared their views.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  6 June, 2023

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Response to the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee on Erasmus+
Our response to the Scottish Parliament Education, Children and Young People Committee on Erasmus+
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  6 June, 2023

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Child poverty in your area
The latest report from the End Child Poverty Coalition, together with the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Loughborough University, not only looks at where the highest levels of child poverty are occurring, but also which families are most likely to experience child poverty.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  6 June, 2023

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New research published reveals digital youth work picture across Scotland
Findings show that up to 70% of projects deliver digital activities, with 27% providing a focus on cyber resilience.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  6 June, 2023

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Volunteer Scotland and YouthLink Scotland Joint Briefing - Young People and Volunteering
On #PowerOfYouth day Volunteer Scotland and YouthLink Scotland made recommendations to complement and enhance existing policy commitments on volunteering as part of a joint policy briefing on young people and volunteering.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering, Youth Work Strategy
  • Date:  6 June, 2023

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Empowering the Workforce: Supporting African Families
Passion4Fusion and Iriss are developing resources for the social care workforce to build understanding and the knowledge required to support children, young people and families from ethnic minority backgrounds.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  6 June, 2023

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John Muir Award Redesign Plans
Find out more on the Trust’s plans redesign its John Muir Award including an invitation to get involved, FAQ’s and contact details.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  1 June, 2023

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Transforming children’s experiences of the justice system
Children and young people in the justice system will soon be able to benefit from coordinated, comprehensive support under one roof thanks to a £6 million investment in setting up Bairns' Hoose test sites.
  • Topic:  Child Protection
  • Date:  1 June, 2023

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Social Security Scotland research needs 16 to 24 year olds
Social Security Scotland wants to improve its service for young people. To do so, researchers want to talk to people aged 16 to 24 years.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  1 June, 2023

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Guiding vision for education unveiled
Findings from the biggest listening exercise ever undertaken on Scottish education have been published. The National Discussion asked the public for their views and reached 38,000 people, including 26,000 pupils and students.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  31 May, 2023

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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code Education Resource Pack
A new resource to help support young people to explore and understand their rights and responsibilities in the outdoors and apply them to their daily lives. It provides activity ideas that are designed to be fun and thought provoking.
  • Topic:  Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  31 May, 2023

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