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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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School counselling in holidays crucial for children’s mental health, says Commissioner’s new report
Children should be able to access school counsellors outwith school hours and during the holidays to combat increasing mental health issues, according to a new investigation by teenagers.
  • Date:  9 May, 2023

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Standing Committee Member Recruitment Summer 2023
The CLD Standards Council Scotland is looking for new Members (Registered or Associate) to join its 3 Standing Committees.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 May, 2023

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Scotland’s Equity Toolkit
A resource providing evidence and research to understand approaches, resources and conditions required to support equity and sustainability.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Equality
  • Date:  4 May, 2023

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Young People in Scotland Survey: Volunteering analysis
Volunteer Scotland's fourth survey of young people investigating their engagement with volunteering, which is based on data from Ipsos’ omnibus survey of secondary school pupils across Scotland.
  • Date:  4 May, 2023

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The Scotland’s Young People’s Forest project is shortlisted for national charity award
The Scotland’s Young People’s Forest project is shortlisted for national charity award
YouthLink Scotland and Young Scot set to star at this year’s Scottish Charity Awards.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  3 May, 2023

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The Climate Fringe Festival
The Climate Fringe Festival is a community-led and community-organised series of events taking place across the whole of Scotland. It’s Scotland’s call for action on climate change, and will take place between 10th and 18th of June.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  3 May, 2023

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Scotland's Youth Arts Open Fund Launched
A new Youth Arts Open Fund has been launched today. The fund worth almost half a million will support children and young people living in poverty and those who face significant barriers to opportunity.
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  3 May, 2023

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Meet the finalists: Arts & Creativity, sponsored by Creative Scotland
Arts and Creativity Sponsored by Creative Scotland
By giving young people the skills, confidence and opportunities to explore their creativity, these finalists have opened up pathways for our stars of the future!
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  2 May, 2023

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Celebrating Our Communities
Communities are at the heart of charity, Crimestoppers. That’s why this summer, rather than their usual campaigns, they want to share their resources and let you lead. Because you know your community best!
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  2 May, 2023

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Let’s do Peer Support: Bump, Birth and Beyond
Full of real-life insights and experiences this practical guide is packed with top tips, case studies and handy templates to help you plan and deliver perinatal peer support activities.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  2 May, 2023

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Youth Theatre in Scotland Sector Review 2023
This survey is open to all groups who use drama or performance in their work with young people outside of formal education.  
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  2 May, 2023

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Action on Sectarianism
Tackling Sectarianism CPD for Youth Workers
This training opportunity will provide youth workers with the tools they need to engage young people on the topic of sectarianism, prejudice and hate in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Equality, Training & Development
  • Date:  27 April, 2023

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