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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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Youth Voice - Extended Consultation on the National Discussion and Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
Calling all youth workers! We are looking for your help to consult young people on their priority actions for Education Reform. The survey closes at 5pm on 31st October.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  10 October, 2023

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Holyrood Committee not convinced Bill will be the answer to issues faced by disabled young people
A Bill that seeks to improve disabled children and young people’s transition to adulthood would not fully achieve its aims, according to a report from Holyrood’s Education, Children and Young People Committee.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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Who is Doing Participatory Research in Scotland?
Are you involved in participatory research? Please complete a short survey on your experience and interest - closes Friday 10th November.
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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Free Trees, Resources and Support for Youth Groups from The Tree Council
Find out more about getting involved in the Young Tree Champions Programme, apply for free trees and resources and other activities available.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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BOOST Day for Girls – An Insight Into the World of Finance and Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Join Plan International UK and First Seniter on 2nd November in Edinburgh for a fun and engaging day that will encourage more girls to get involved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Equality
  • Date:  9 October, 2023

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What Influences Young People’s Future Plans?
Good pay is the most important factor for young people in their future job or career, according to new research.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 October, 2023

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It's Our Future - Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
An opportunity for the youth work sector to contribute to the Scottish Government’s enhanced consultation on the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. Survey closes at 5pm on 31st October.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  4 October, 2023

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New National Charter Sets Out What Children Want from School-age Childcare Services
Check out the new Children's Charter which will be used to co-design a system of school-age childcare along with the School-Age Childcare Delivery Framework which sets out the Scottish Government’s ambition for a new system of school-age childcare.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  4 October, 2023

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Children, Young People and Families Outcomes Framework - Core Wellbeing Indicators: Analysis
National reporting children and families analysis for the core wellbeing indicators from the children, young people and families outcomes framework from September 2023.
  • Date:  3 October, 2023

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Ocean Generation Opportunities for Young People
Ocean Generation is all about empowering an inclusive global movement to tackle Ocean threats through Science and Storytelling. Find out more about their Wavemakers programme (for 16-25 year-olds) and Ocean Academy programme (for 5-16 year-olds).
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  3 October, 2023

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SYP launches updated What's Your Take Survey
Complete the survey today and have your say! The survey will close at 9am on Monday 23rd October 2023, so don't miss out!
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  2 October, 2023

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Youth Work and Poverty Policy Brief Published
Why youth work must be considered a primary partner in the Scottish Government's strategy to tackle poverty in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Poverty
  • Date:  29 September, 2023

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