Youth Work Resources

Policy & Consultations

YouthLink Scotland’s Position Statement on Scottish Government Response to the IRQA

YouthLink Scotland’s position on the Scottish Government’s responses to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment.

Policy & Consultations

YouthLink Scotland’s Position on Post-School Education and Skills Reform

YouthLink Scotland’s recommendations in response to the consultation on Post-school Education and Skills Reform Legislation.

Policy & Consultations

YouthLink Scotland’s Policy Convention 2024 Report

In Aiugust 2024, we were delighted to host an international policy summit on Youth Work and Civic Engagement: International Policy Perspectives, highlighting how young people develop civic engagement and social action through engagement in youth work. Read the report.

Policy & Consultations

Youth Work: Improving School Attendance and Engagement

A briefing paper outlining the role that youth work plays in engagement and attendance.

Policy & Consultations

Youth Work's Role in Tackling Homelessness

This joint policy briefing highlights how youth workers focus on early intervention and prevention to mitigate the impacts of and the number of young people who experience youth homelessness. It is aimed at policymakers and legislators.

Policy & Consultations

Scottish Government Climate Change Policy Engagement Evaluation Report

In 2024 we delivered training to youth workers, co-creating workshop tools with them to consult with young people on priorities for Scottish Government Just Transition plans. Through workshops and a survey we reached almost 500 young people.

Policy & Consultations

YouthLink Scotland Policy Briefing: Youth Work's Role in Suicide Prevention

An outline of the critical roles youth workers play in supporting young people at increased risk of suicidal ideation and dealing with the impacts of suicide on the family and in the community.

Policy & Consultations

Cross Party Group on Children and Young People Response to Call for Evidence for Additional Support for Learning

The following summary provides evidence from the recent Cross Part Group on Children and Young People meeting on the Committee’s call for evidence on Additional Support for Learning (ASL).

Policy & Consultations

Youth Work Response to Extended Consultation on the National Conversation on Education Reform and the Review of Qualifications and Assessment

A sector perspective on priorities for education reform

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Policy & Consultations

Youth Work & Poverty Policy Brief

In-depth policy paper on the link between youth work, poverty and human rights. This brief outlines why youth work must be a key partner in the Scottish Government's plans to tackle poverty in Scotland.

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Policy & Consultations

Policy Convention Report - Youth Work is Human Rights Work

Our Policy Convention in 2022 with the theme - Youth Work is Human Rights Work, came as the youth work sector continued to advocate for social policy changes affecting children and young people. Read the recommendations here.

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