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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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One in three parents worried about losing their home as cost-of-living crisis continues to bite
The YouGov poll of 1,010 GB parents of children aged 18 or under revealed that half (49%) worry about their children missing out on experiencing a normal childhood due to them having to make cutbacks.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  8 March, 2023

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Youth charities join forces with RSPB to support young climate enthusiasts
Nature conservation and climate change at the heart Young Scot and YouthLink Scotland’s new partnership with UK's largest nature conservation charity.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  7 March, 2023

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Young people’s experiences of accessing food, and recommendations for improvements within Scotland’s food system.
Young People's Right to Food
Young people’s experiences of accessing food, and recommendations for improvements within Scotland’s food system.
  • Topic:  Equality, Health & Wellbeing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  7 March, 2023

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#IWill Celebrates 10 years!
In 2013, #IWill was founded to showcase the power of youth social action and encourage others to better involve young people in decisions that are being made. Help us celebrate and build the Movement!
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  6 March, 2023

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The Big Help Out - 8 May 2023
A great opportunity to promote the amazing work of volunteers who are often the backbone of youth work services as well as promote volunteering opportunities within your organisation.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  6 March, 2023

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ASH Scotland deeply concerned over findings suggesting huge upsurge in teenage vaping
The Scottish Government’s Health and Wellbeing Census 2021-22 found that 10.1% of S4 students and 4.3% of S2 students report using e-cigarettes regularly (once a week or more).
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  6 March, 2023

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Supporting New Scots Fund
The Scottish Government, in partnership with COSLA, Scottish Refugee Council, UNESCO and Glasgow University are pleased to announce the Supporting New Scots Fund.
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  3 March, 2023

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Summer sessions at Sky Up Academy Studios
An immersive learning experience that places young people centre stage as media creators. Two-hour sessions available this July for your young people.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  2 March, 2023

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Impact of Budget Changes on Youth Work Provision 2023 Survey
We have launched a survey to gather a picture of the reductions to services, budgets, and staffing across the country.
  • Topic:  Funding, Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  2 March, 2023

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This bulletin is dedicated to cyber-related education, skills and training.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  28 February, 2023

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Youth work’s role during and in recovery from Covid-19
Youth work’s role during and in recovery from Covid-19
Youth work in Scotland played a vital role in supporting children and young people's health and well-being during the most difficult phases of the Covid-19 pandemic, read our research for more.
  • Topic:  Covid-19, Digital Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability, Equality, Health & Wellbeing, Poverty, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  28 February, 2023

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School leaver attainment and destinations
Information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2021/22 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  28 February, 2023

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