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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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Children’s Rights Strategic Litigation Toolkit
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland has developed a new guide explaining how legal powers can be used.  
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  22 November, 2022

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Governments are failing to protect children’s rights
In their “report card” to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Commissioners have warned that urgent issues must be addressed across a broad range of rights.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Poverty, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  3 November, 2022

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Let’s Talk Scottish Education
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  26 October, 2022

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Poverty in Scotland 2022
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  4 October, 2022

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Refreshed GIRFEC Practice Guidance
Following recent consultation and engagement with stakeholders, which the youth work sector and YouthLink Scotland contributed to, the refreshed Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) practice guidance materials have been published.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  3 October, 2022

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Youth Work Week 2022
  • Date:  3 October, 2022

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Education Reform Statement
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  27 September, 2022

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Children in Need Grants
  • Date:  21 September, 2022

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Digital youth work and the gender gap: Bavaria Exchange
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  9 August, 2022

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New qualification to put young people at heart of community decision-making
A new qualification delivered by Fife College will teach young people the skills they need to lead positive change in their community.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  18 May, 2022

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Four years PEF funding announced for Scottish Attainment Challenge
The Scottish Government has announced £520 million of Pupil Equity Funding support the refreshed Scottish Attainment Challenge Programme.
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  28 March, 2022

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Scotland’s Youth Work Sector Manifesto 2022 for Local Government
Join our campaign to showcase the impact and importance of youth work, and build investment in young people.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Youth Work Strategy
  • Date:  17 March, 2022

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