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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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Newly Integrated National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework
We're running a number of workshops in the new year to introduce youth workers to the new framework and discuss plans for the development of further resources and support for the sector.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  12 December, 2022

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Post-school education, research and skills: Interim purpose and principles
A draft framework for building an excellent post-school education, research and skills ecosystem for further discussion and feedback.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  12 December, 2022

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National mission to close attainment gap
Local authorities have published their plans for closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Poverty
  • Date:  8 December, 2022

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#IWillScotland celebrated in Scottish Parliament Debate
Scotland’s #IWill movement and youth ambassadors were officially recognised by MSPs in a member’s debate sponsored by the SNP’s Jackie Dunbar, MSP for Aberdeen Donside.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  8 December, 2022

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Let’s Talk Scottish Education: YouthLink Scotland response
YouthLink Scotland’s response to the national discussion outlines our vision for an education system that enables every child and young person to experience their right to an education which helps them to develop their personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential (UNCRC Article 29).
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  6 December, 2022

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Incoming YouthLink Scotland Vice Chair Sophie Reid shares her excitement of taking on the new challenge
I’m honoured to take on the role of Vice Chair at YouthLink Scotland, as the first young person to do so.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  6 December, 2022

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Scottish Health Survey 2021: Supplementary tables
The supplementary tables provide breakdowns of a range of indicators from the Scottish Health Survey by age group, deprivation, income and presence of long-term conditions.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Equality, Health & Wellbeing, Poverty, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  1 December, 2022

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The impact of Covid-19 on young people’s mental health and wellbeing
A study reviewing evidence on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s mental health and wellbeing has been published by the National Foundation for Educational Research.
  • Topic:  Covid-19, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  1 December, 2022

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YouthLink Scotland's 2021/22 Annual Report published
Download our YouthLink Scotland Annual Report 2021/22 to read our highlights of last year.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  1 December, 2022

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Incoming Chair Angela Leitch shares her vision for the youth work sector
Angela brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as chief executive officer at Clackmannanshire Council, East Lothian Council, and Public Health Scotland.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  1 December, 2022

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Outgoing Vice-Chair Fraser Falconer on a life dedicated to youth work
Our outgoing vice-char Fraser Falconer has spent over 50 years in the youth work sector, most recently sitting on our board through the challenges of Covid-19.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  1 December, 2022

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Lorna Hood
Youth work changes lives - it certainly changed mine
The Very Rev Dr Lorna Hood OBE reflects on six years as the chair of YouthLink Scotland - six years that have changed her life.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  29 November, 2022

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