YouthLink Scotland
  • Who We Are
    • Who We Are
      We are the collective voice of the youth work sector in Scotland. Find out more about our team, networks, members and board.
    • About Us
      We believe in the power of youth work to transform the lives of young people - find out more about our vision and values.
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    • Our Team
      Find out more about our passionate and friendly staff team. WIthout them, what we do wouldn't be possible.
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    • Our Members
      We have over 120 members changing young people's lives across Scotland. Find out more and become a member today.
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    • Our Networks
      Our networks bring the youth work sector together. Find the network that's right for you and start making valuable connections.
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    • Our Board
      Our board members bring together a range of knowledge and expertise to ensure we provide the best support possible for the sector.
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  • What We Do
    • What We Do
      We drive the funding to the sector. We influence policy. We upskill the sector. We demonstrate youth work's impact. You're here for young people, we're here for you.
    • Policy, Research and & Influence
      Our policy, research & influencing work is driven by our mission to ensure all young people can access high-quality youth work.
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    • National Grant Programmes
      We administer a number of Scottish Government funds to respond to the needs of the youth work sector in Scotland.
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    • Training and Development
      We are dedicated to providing you with the support and the information you need to pursue a successful career in youth work.
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    • Education and Skills
      Youth work is education. We champion youth work's role at the heart of a hollistic, person-centred education system.
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    • Equalities and Participation
      Equality is at the heart of good youth work, supporting young people to overcome barriers caused by inequality.
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    • Public Health and Prevention
      We promote youth work's role in Scotland's public health approach to tackling violence and health inequalities.
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  • Impact
    • Impact
      Demonstrating the impact of youth work is one of our core objectives. Put simply, youth work changes lives.
    • Impact Hub
      Discover the life changing impact of youth work in Scotland by exploring our Impact Hub.
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    • Digital
      Supporting young people to navigate their online lives. Find out more about the impact of #DigitalYouthWork.
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    • Education and Skills
      Explore how youth work is enhancing educational outcomes and skill development, paving the way for brighter futures for young people in Scotland.
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    • Employability
      Discover how youth work initiatives are equipping young people with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the world of work.
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    • Equality and Diversity
      Learn how youth work initiatives bring people from diverse backgrounds together, allowing every young person to thrive by promoting values of compassion, inclusivity and shared understanding.
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    • Health and Wellbeing
      Healthy bodies, healthy minds. Explore how youth work initiatives are building healthier, happier communities across Scotland.
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  • Youth Work Hub
    • Youth Work Hub
      The youth work sector suppports hundreds of thousands of young people across Scotland. Find out what makes it tick and how to get involved by using our one-stop shop for all things youth work in Scotland.
    • What is Youth Work?
      Youth work impacts the lives of over 450,000 young people across Scotland each year, but what exactly is it?
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    • Youth Work Outcomes and Skills
      Explore, develop and track young people's skills using our interactive framework developed by the sector.
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    • Professional Frameworks
      The skills, behaviours, knowledge and understanding needed to deliver great youth work are described in our professional frameworks.
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    • National Occupational Standards
      The cornerstone of youth work practice, defining the competencies required to deliver impactful, values-driven youth work.
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    • National Youth Work Induction
      The National Youth Work Induction Checklist provides a foundational guide to support consistent, high-quality induction training for youth workers across Scotland.
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  • Learn
    • Learn
      Welcome to our Learning Platform
    • Student Profile
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    • Our Courses
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