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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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Nicotine Pouch Rise Driven by Young Men
Use of nicotine pouches has risen substantially in Great Britain over the last five years, particularly among young men, with one in 13 (7.5%) men aged 16 to 24 now using them, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Young People Accessing Support or Treatment for Alcohol and Drugs: Standards
The Standards outline what young people should expect when seeking help for drugs or alcohol. The Recommendations offer guidance to Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs), their local strategic partners and service providers to put in place accessible, person-centred support, that meets the needs of young people.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Cyber Incident Response Toolkit
The cyber incident response toolkit has been created to help organisations manage their cyber incident response. The toolkit will be subject to constant review, building on good practice, lessons from exercises and incidents and feedback from public bodies.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Keeping the Promise – Health and Wellbeing of Care Experienced Children and Young People
This evidence review was commissioned to explore how longitudinal quantitative data can support monitoring the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s care experienced children and young people, in line with The Promise 2030.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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The UK–Germany Youth Summit
Find out more about an exciting opportunity for young people aged 18 to 25 to attend a fully-funded UK-Germany Bilateral Youth Summit in Berlin in March. This Summit brings together young people from the UK and Germany and offers a space to explore intercultural dialogue and deepen their understanding of different perspectives. The deadline for applications is 25th January.
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  22 December, 2025

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Simon Jaquet
We are saddened to share the news of the recent passing of Simon Jaquet, former Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland.
  • Date:  18 December, 2025

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YouthLink Scotland's Statement on the UK Government’s Decision to Rejoin Erasmus+
YouthLink Scotland's statement welcomes the UK Government’s decision to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme. This is an important step towards restoring international learning and exchange opportunities for young people and youth workers across Scotland.
  • Topic:  International, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  17 December, 2025

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Bite Back's Youth Board seeking young Scots
Bite Back 2030, a youth activist movement for a healthier and fairer food system, is currently recruiting young people aged 14-16 to join their Youth Board.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  12 December, 2025

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Opening Shot: Filmmaking opportunity
Intercultural Youth Scotland have partnered with Opening Shot to deliver a fully-funded short filmmaking opportunity for people aged 16+ who live in Scotland and identify as BPoC.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  12 December, 2025

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The Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund
The Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund is administered by YouthLink Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government. The aim of the fund is to improve educational outcomes for young people from low-income backgrounds in communities impacted by criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. Express your interest via a short form by Friday 19th December.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Funding, Poverty
  • Date:  9 December, 2025

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Attainment and Attendance Numbers Rise
The number of pupils reaching expected levels of literacy and numeracy in Scotland’s schools is at the highest level on record according to official statistics.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  9 December, 2025

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Turning the Tide - Empowering Young People for Marine Advocacy
Running from January to April 2026, TTT equips young people aged 16 to 25 with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to have a say in how our seas are managed. This free online programme includes online taught modules, mentoring, group work and a like-minded online community. Apply by 5th January.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  9 December, 2025

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