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Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2: Rights-Based Youth Work
Aimed at youth work practitioners who want an introductory overview to children’s rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Online, 9th May, 10am - 11.30am
National Youth Work Conference 2024 - Share your Practice!
The call for workshop proposals and Link magazine articles is now open. The deadline for submissions is Friday 24th May.
Position Statement on Plans to End Fee Waiver for Volunteers’ PVG
YouthLink Scotland believes that Disclosure Scotland’s proposed plan to remove the membership fee waiver for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will increase stress on already threadbare youth work services.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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YouthLink Scotland Annual Report 2022/23
Welcome to YouthLink Scotland's Annual Report for 2022/23.
  • Topic:  Annual Report, Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  27 November, 2023

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Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28
Learning for a Sustainable Future: Live at COP28
Start a learning journey towards a sustainable future with Learning for Sustainability Scotland's free course & COP28 Global Day of Action.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  27 November, 2023

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Learning for Sustainability Sketchnote
Education Scotland have created a Learning for Sustainability (LfS) Sketchnote to help illustrate the LfS Action Plan Refresh, which places sustainability at the centre of the Scottish education system.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  27 November, 2023

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Vaping Campaign Launched
A new marketing campaign informing parents, carers and school pupils of the dangers of vaping has been launched by the Scottish Government.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 November, 2023

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Your Rights, Our Plan
Find out more and download the resource pack to help support children and young people to get involved in Your Rights Our Plan.
  • Date:  21 November, 2023

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5 Key Findings from the Digital Youth Index Report 2023
Nominet has recently published this year’s Digital Youth Index Report in partnership with Opinium, which explores young people’s experiences online. 
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  20 November, 2023

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Youth Meaningful Work Survey - By Young People, for Young People
World YMCA, in collaboration with Y Australia and Deloitte Australia, has launched a Youth Meaningful Work survey aimed at young people aged 18-35.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  20 November, 2023

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Youth Work in McDonald's - Sign Up!
Would you like to connect with your local McDonald's restaurant to develop and grow community relationships?
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  17 November, 2023

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Feeling the Strain - The Impact of Cost of Living Rises on Family Finances and Wellbeing
A new report by the Children's Society provides new and detailed findings into the pressing challenges faced by many families today.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Poverty
  • Date:  15 November, 2023

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Inquiry into the Life Opportunities of Young Carers and Young Adult Carers
An inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Young and Young Adult Carers has revealed the devastating impact caring has on the life opportunities of the UK’s young people.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Young Carers
  • Date:  14 November, 2023

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Education Reform: A Consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill
We are keen to hear from youth work practitioners and young people to inform our response to this consultation. Please join us from 4pm to 5pm on Thursday 30th November for an online discussion to shape our response and consider how we can elevate the voice of young people.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  14 November, 2023

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The Cost Crisis and Crime in Scotland
Within the context of the ongoing cost crisis, this occasional paper explores the relationship between macroeconomic performance and crime in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Crime, Poverty
  • Date:  13 November, 2023

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