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Advocacy for Race Equality in Schools Scotland (AdRESS)
A brand-new service that will be advocating for parents and carers who have a child that has experienced racially motivated bullying and racist incidents at school. Hosted and created by CRER, AdRESS will support parents and carers actively listen to their concerns, advocate and give advice. 
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  12 February, 2025
Pledge to Prevention
A new campaign, led by Planet Youth Scotland, is urging organisations and individuals across Scotland to take action for the wellbeing of children and young people. The "Pledge to Prevention" campaign envisions a future where every child in Scotland can grow up healthy, happy, and safe, reaching their full potential.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  12 February, 2025
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Understanding the Cost of Living Crisis in Scotland
This report draws together analysis from a wide range of sources to provide a summary overview of evidence on the cost of living crisis and its impact on Scotland. It includes evidence from Scotland and the UK as well as from other European countries.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  12 February, 2025
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Young People Not Informed Enough to Make Career Choices, Survey Finds
A survey of just over 1,000 young people across the UK has revealed that over three quarters (79%) do not think there is enough information given to them about apprenticeships when they're considering their career options.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  11 February, 2025
Youth Homelessness Prevention Model ‘Shows Promising Early Indications’
An independent evaluation of youth homelessness prevention model Upstream Scotland has concluded that the initiative shows promising early indications.
  • Date:  11 February, 2025
Almost Half of 8-17 Year Olds Have Been Scammed Online
New research released by the UK Safer Internet Centre reveals that exposure to scams is a regular part of life online for young people, with 79% of 8 -17 year olds coming across scams online at least once a month, almost half (45%) at least once a week, and 20% seeing scams online every day.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  11 February, 2025
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Gambling Strain on Cash and Relationships for Young Gamers
A survey by Young Scot and Fast Forward has revealed the financial toll of in-game purchases with nearly a quarter of young gamers admitting to gambling while playing video games.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  11 February, 2025
STEM Nation Award Open Days
Education Scotland will be hosting a series of STEM Nation Award Open Days this February and March. These events, held across various STEM Nation Award settings throughout Scotland, will include both in-person and virtual sessions.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  11 February, 2025
Scottish Charity Awards 2025
Now in its 19th year, the Scottish Charity Awards, run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), are designed to celebrate the best of the voluntary sector and to highlight the organisations, inspiring people and innovative projects that have made a difference to the communities they support over the past year.
  • Date:  10 February, 2025
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Scotland's Children's Services Plans 2023-2026 Review: Improving Outcomes for Children, Young People and Families
Review of children's services plans for 2023 to 2026, in line with Part 3 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. This report presents key findings from the review of Scotland’s 30 Children’s Services Plans (CSPs) which cover the planning cycle for 2023 to 2026.
  • Date:  10 February, 2025
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Public Participation in Policymaking: Exploring and Understanding Impact
Through a review of academic literature and engagement with expert stakeholders in the field of participatory and deliberative democracy, this report explores how impact from public participation processes is conceptualised, occurs in practice, and might be better evaluated in a government setting.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 February, 2025
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Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 - Get ready!
From 1st April the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement in Scotland. You still have time to prepare and the VSDS team are here to help you along the way.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  10 February, 2025

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