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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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Let's Talk About Online
Conversations make a difference! Join this training from 10.30am to 12pm on 28th April to explore how to chat to young people about what’s happening in their online lives.

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.

The Link Magazine 2025
The latest edition of The Link shines a light on how youth work across Scotland is creating safer spaces and stronger futures for young people.

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Gambling in the Family: The Hidden Harms
This training will explore gambling and the associated risks and harms, including the increasingly blurred lines between gaming and gambling.
  • Date:  21 April, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Understanding and Challenging Justice Inequalities
Join CYCJ to explore the latest research and innovative work to understand and challenge justice inequalities for children and young people who come into conflict with Scotland’s care and justice systems, focusing on two ground-breaking pieces of work.
  • Date:  21 April, 2026
  • Time:  12:00 - 13:00
  • Type:  Webinar
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Scottish Election Youth Climate Husting
Are you a young person in Scotland, and care about our shared planet? Do you want politicians to finally listen to the voices of those who are inheriting the world they leave behind? This is a chance for young people to put their questions about the climate and nature crises to those hoping to sit in the next Scottish Parliament.
  • Date:  22 April, 2026
  • Time:  19:00 - 21:00
  • Type:  Other
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Edinburgh

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Glasgow Intergenerational Learning Roadshow
This event will highlight the value of intergenerational work across Glasgow and surrounding areas, featuring guest speakers and presentations from local projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, participate in interactive workshops, and gain practical insights into strengthening intergenerational connections and developing meaningful community projects.
  • Date:  23 April, 2026
  • Time:  9:30 - 12:30
  • Type:  Other
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Glasgow

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What Works? Exploring Digital Inclusion with Third Sector Practitioners
This Children in Scotland event is for third sector organisations and practitioners supporting children and families experiencing poverty or who are engaged in work tackling child poverty.
  • Date:  23 April, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 11:30
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Understanding Autism: Level 2 - Taking a Closer Look
This Youth Scotland workshop aims to help youth workers understand and respect autistic people more, which in turn will build bridges and better connections with the autistic community.
  • Date:  23 April, 2026
  • Time:  13:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Dumfries

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Together’s UNCRC Training – Taking a Children’s Rights-based Approach in Practice
Join Together to develop your understanding of how to implement the five principles of a children’s human rights approach in your work and organisation.  
  • Date:  23 April, 2026
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:30
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Scotland’s Public and Third Sectors: Doing More With Less
The themes to be explored are shaped by decisions organisations are facing and making right now: what to stop, what to replicate, what to automate and what to redesign. This conference is designed to be practical for public and third sector delegates. It focuses on repeatable steps that finance, service, procurement, HR, digital, audit and operational teams can take quickly. Discount available for members of YouthLink Scotland.
  • Date:  28 April, 2026
  • Time:  9:00 - 13:30
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Child Protection Awareness Training
Join Youth Scotland for an engaging and informative online workshop designed to support youth workers and volunteers in understanding and applying effective child protection practices.
  • Date:  28 April, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 13:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free, Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Let's Talk About Online
Conversations make a difference! Join this training to explore how to chat to young people about what's happening in their online lives.
  • Date:  28 April, 2026
  • Time:  10:30 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Level 2- Introductory Training to Youth Achievement Awards
This interactive training workshop from the Awards team at Youth Scotland will introduce you to the 4 levels of the Youth Achievement Awards, enabling you to effectively promote, support and deliver these awards in your youth group, project or school.
  • Date:  28 April, 2026
  • Time:  13:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Scottish Hustings for Young People
The John Smith Centre and the Scottish Youth Parliament are delighted to announce our plans to stage a special one-off election hustings exclusively for Scotland’s young people.
  • Date:  28 April, 2026
  • Time:  18:00 - 19:30
  • Type:  Other
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Edinburgh

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