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Equity in Education - The Vital Role of Youth Work
We've published a report to highlight what has been achieved and learned through the Youth Work and Schools SAC National Programme to date, and the importance of continuing to strengthen collaboration across the educational system, so that all young people can reach their full potential.
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Youth Work and Online Lives
What do you think about a social media ban for under 16s? What will be the impact for young people and what are the issues that the youth work sector needs to engage with right now? Are there alternative approaches? Our survey (open until 13th May) is for those who work with young people in Scotland.

Youth Work Manifesto
The manifesto sets out three national commitments Scotland must make to ensure every young person can thrive through access to high-quality youth work. Together, they represent the foundation of a stronger, fairer youth work system: guaranteed by law, universally accessible, and sustained by investment.

Call-Out to Film Makers, Creatives, Film Producers: Tender Opportunity
A decade after the release of Mark’s Story: One Knife, Many Victims, this influential resource continues to shape prevention work across education, youth services, and community safety. We are now inviting proposals (deadline - 20th May) for a new phase of work that revisits Mark’s Story Ten Years on.

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Better Lives Survey 2026 reveals how young people perceive violence
The new No Knives Better Lives report draws on engagement with 2,922 young people across Scotland and provides valuable insight into how young people perceive violence, knife crime, safety, and prevention efforts in the current social climate.
  • Topic:  No Knives Better Lives, Research, Violence
  • Date:  13 May, 2026

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Transforming Learning for a Just and Sustainable World
Learning for Sustainability Scotland recently published a Policy Briefing for the next Scottish Parliament on transforming learning for a just and sustainable world.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  12 May, 2026

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Join Us On 2nd June for Power of Youth Day 2026
Power of Youth Day is back – and this year, it’s all about Common Ground. In a world that can feel increasingly polarised, Common Ground is our collective response: a celebration of what unites us. Across the country, organisations of every shape and size are creating space for young people to shape decisions, lead change and build stronger communities. That shared commitment is where Common Ground is found.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  11 May, 2026

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Building Ethical Partnerships with the Tech Sector
A new set of tools has been launched, designed to support youth work organisations to make ethical alliances with technology companies. The toolset is free to use, and the tools are presented as both pdfs and word files, so that you can select and adapt the elements that will work for you.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  11 May, 2026

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Future Routes Fund for Nature 2026 - Young People Needed to Join Judging Panel
The Future Routes for Nature Fund – a fund for young people by young people is now open for applications. NatureScot - Scotland's Nature Agency would like to offer young people on your panel, or whom you work, with an opportunity to be key contributors to the decision-making process of this year’s fund. The deadline for applications for the judging panel is 5th June.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  11 May, 2026

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National My Health, My Rights Survey – Now Open
Children's Health Scotland's national My Health, My Rights Survey is now live, inviting children and young people, families, professionals and organisations across Scotland to share their experiences of children’s health, care and support. The survey closes on 8th June.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  11 May, 2026

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Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026
Nominations are now open for the Scottish Children’s Health Awards 2026, celebrating the grown‑ups, children and young people across Scotland who are making a real difference to children’s lives and helping to make children’s rights real in practice. The deadline for nominations is 30th June.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  11 May, 2026

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Vaping Disrupting Scottish Schools, Research Shows
Scotland, new research jointly led by the University of Stirling and the Scottish Centre for Social Research has shown. The study found that pupils’ use of vapes, is affecting attendance, behaviour, and the wider school environment.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  7 May, 2026

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Experiences of Young Adults Claiming Universal Credit in Scotland
Recent research by the Poverty Alliance highlights the multiple challenges experienced by young adult parents and care-experienced young adults at different stages of the Universal Credit process – from limited information and support when applying and navigating assessments to inadequate payments that leave them struggling to get by.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  7 May, 2026

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Tennis Activators
The LTA and Tennis Scotland are looking for parents, young volunteers and anyone passionate about tennis in their community to take part in a new project to recruit, train and support a new group of Community Tennis Activators. The ambition is for the new Activator workforce to be reflective of local communities across Scotland, with gender parity across those recruited and trained.
  • Topic:  Leisure & Recreation
  • Date:  7 May, 2026

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New Evidence: Community is Key in Tackling Health Inequalities
While many community leaders and public health experts have long argued for the positive impact of these vital organisations, this large-scale, rigorous, and theory-based evaluation clearly shows community is key in tackling health inequalities.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  7 May, 2026

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UK Government's National Consultation on Social Media and Online Harms
The UK Government's public consultation on social media and mobile phones wants to know your views on issues such as setting a minimum age for social media use, the digital age of consent, curfews, and addictive design features. The deadline for responses is 26th May.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  7 May, 2026

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