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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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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 4th 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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Help Improve Children’s Care Law in Scotland - Share Your Experience
Do you work with or care for children, young people and families in Scotland in need of care and protection? A new short survey is inviting you to share how children’s care and protection law affects your everyday practice or care. The survey is open until Monday 11th May.
  • Topic:  Care, Research
  • Date:  21 April, 2026

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Body and Mind Training (BAM!)
Developed by Mindful Peak Performance CIC in collaboration with Mind and Barnardo's, BAM! fuses non-contact boxing with mindfulness to build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience in young people facing disadvantage. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  21 April, 2026

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DofE Launches New Five-year Strategy to Help Millions of Young People Become “World Ready”
As it celebrates five consecutive years of record-breaking participation, DofE has renewed its call for universal access to enrichment opportunities – and unveils plans to equip more than two million young people with skills for life and work by 2031.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  20 April, 2026

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Voice of Online Youth Group Looking for New Members
NSPCC has started the search for young people between the ages of 12 and 15 who want to make the online world a safer place. Members of the group will meet influential people, help shape policies and laws, tackle online safety issues and learn new life skills. The deadline for applications is 22nd May.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  20 April, 2026

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Reform UK Scottish Manifesto Outlines a Number of Proposals for Young People 
Reform UK has published its Scottish manifesto for the 2026 election, setting out a programme focused on the economy, public services, education, housing and justice. While the manifesto contains little direct reference to youth work, it does include a number of commitments relevant to young people and the issues affecting their futures.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  20 April, 2026

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Scottish Liberal Democrat Manifesto Backs Stronger Support for Young People and Youth Work
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have published their 2026 manifesto, Change with Fairness at its Heart, and it contains a number of commitments relevant to young people, youth work and the issues affecting communities across Scotland. 
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  20 April, 2026

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SNP Manifesto Highlights Opportunities to Invest in Young People
The Scottish National Party has published its 2026 manifesto, setting out priorities for the next Parliament across public services, poverty, communities and the economy. While the manifesto does not explicitly reference youth work, it contains a number of commitments that align strongly with the role youth work already plays in supporting young people across the country. 
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  16 April, 2026

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Writing Successful Funding Bids E-learning Course
Your time is precious and good funding opportunities few, so make sure every application is as strong as possible with this self-led training course from Youth Scotland. This structured training guides you through every part of the bid-writing process, with video explanations, interactive activities and examples throughout. There are dates in May and June to choose from. 
  • Topic:  Funding, Training & Development
  • Date:  16 April, 2026

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UK and EU Finalise Agreement to Bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027
Students, apprentices and young people will soon be able to study and work across Europe, as the UK and EU sign the legal text to formally bring the UK into Erasmus+ in 2027. Over 100,000 people are expected to benefit in the first year alone, including apprentices on placements in leading European companies, school groups taking part in cultural exchanges, and organisations collaborating on new cross-border initiatives.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, International
  • Date:  16 April, 2026

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Call-Out to Film Makers/Creatives/Film Producers: Tender Opportunity - No Knives Better Lives
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 for a new phase of work that revisits Mark’s Story Ten Years On. 
  • Date:  16 April, 2026

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Become a Mediator?
The Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution is now enrolling for their accredited Mediator and Mediation Skills Training. Starting on Monday 11th May, this engaging online programme runs across five sessions over four weeks and blends mediation theory with hands-on practice.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  15 April, 2026

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Volunteers' Week - Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June
Volunteers Week will be here soon! There’s lots of inspiration and downloads to help you start planning how you say thank you this June.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  15 April, 2026

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