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Youth Work and Education Reform

YouthLink Scotland has been engaging across all aspects of Education Reform, to elevate the voice of young people participating in youth work.

 

 

 

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We call for Education Reform to drive a transformed education system that seeks to address the purposes described in Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

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Youth Work Contributions to the Education Reform Discussion

YouthLink Scotland responses to Education Reform on behalf of the youth work sector – and young people participating in youth work

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YouthLink Scotland's Position on Post-School Education and Skills Reform
This new publication outlines how youth work can enhance post-school education and skills support for young people.
YouthLink Scotland's Position on the Scottish Government's response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
This new publication highlights how the youth work sector can support the recommendations for change.
YouthLink Scotland Response to Education (Scotland) Bill - Stage 1
Response to proposals for Qualifications Scotland and HMIE in Scotland.
Lifelong Learning and Skills Reform: A Right to Youth Work as Part of Every Learner's Journey
Our new publication highlights why Education Reform must seek to deliver changes to the structure and culture of Scottish education to demonstrate parity across settings and approaches to learning.
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YouthLink Scotland Response to Extended Consultation
Perspectives from the youth work sector and from young people in youth work settings about the priorities for Education Reform and the Review of Qualifications and Assessment

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YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill
YouthLink Scotland calls for the Education Bill to strengthen the current role and impact of youth work across the learning system.

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Young People's Perspectives on Education Reform
A summary of the views of more than 700 young people involved in youth work across Scotland

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YouthLink Scotland Response to All Learners in Scotland Matter
YouthLink Scotland response to recommendations following the National Discussion on Education Reform

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YouthLink Scotland Response to the Review of Qualifications and Assessment
Our response to Professor Hayward's interim review from a youth work perspective

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YouthLink Scotland Response to It's Our Future
Our response to the independent review of qualifications and assessment final report and recommendations

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National Discussion on Education Reform - Next Steps
YouthLink Scotland's summary of proposed next steps following the recent National Discussion on Education Reform

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Recent Education Reform Publications

Key documents connected to the Scottish education reform process

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Learners At the Centre
Professor Ken Muir's recommendations to inform education reform.

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It's Our Future
Independent Qualifications and Assessment Review - final report and recommendations

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All Learners in Scotland Matter
Final report from the National Discussion on Education Reform

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Interim purpose and principles for post-school education, research and skills
This report identifies the areas for further discussion at the next stage of the consultation.

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One in three
young people say they are not currently getting what they need from their education
87%
young people want to be able to access youth work during the school day
88%
young people say their skills development and achievements through youth work should be recorded and acknowledged alongside formal qualifications

“Youth work tends to fill a lot of the gaps that secondary schools leave, but it shouldn’t be a situation where one works to solve the issues created by the other – they should work together and develop a way of helping students as one combined force."

Young Person

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Please don't hesitate to contact Marielle Bruce or Gill Gracie for more information, advice or practical support in your setting.

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