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National Youth Work Conference 2026

This year’s conference will bring together practitioners, academics, pioneering projects and policy leaders to explore the future of mental health and wellbeing support for young people.

Let's Talk About Online

Digital youth work creates a setting where young people can explore topics that impact on their real lives in a safe, practical and relevant way. Join this training from 10.30am to 12pm on 1st September to find out more.

YouthLink Scotland Members Network: Exploring European Youth Work

17th September - 11am to 12.30pm. Bookings are now open for our third meeting of 2026, exploring European youth work with the British Council, the incoming UK National Agency for Erasmus+.

Help Test Youth Work Skills Track

YouthLink Scotland is recruiting up to 100 organisations to take part in the next phase of testing Youth Work Skills Track, a new digital tool developed around the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework. Get in touch by 31st August.

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Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations

This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2024-25 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 24 February, 2026

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Readiness to Learn Survey Opportunity for Young People Aged 11-18

Do you work with young people aged 11-18? Then we'd love to hear their thoughts about Readiness to Learn in our survey. Their feedback will help inform Scottish Government's next steps with the Scottish Attainment Challenge and related policies. The survey is open until 15th March.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 23 February, 2026

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Ten Years of 'Keeping the Heid'

This week marks ten years since the launch of Keep the Heid, SCCR's psychoeducational resource designed to help people understand anger, conflict responses and what happens in the brain when we 'flip our lid'. If you haven’t explored 'Keep the Heid' recently - or shared it with someone who might benefit - the tenth anniversary is a good time!

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 19 February, 2026

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Supporting Children and Young People Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis

This Scottish Government Framework provides the principles of what cohesive and effective support for children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis should look like across Scotland.

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 18 February, 2026

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Clarifying the Law on Religious Observance at School

Schools will now need to inform pupils when a request is made by a parent or carer to withdraw them from religious observance and to consider any objection the young person may have, under legislation backed by MSPs.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 18 February, 2026

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Scottish Charity Awards 2026

SCVO's Scottish Charity Awards are back for 2026! These prestigious awards celebrate the impactful work of Scotland’s voluntary sector. If your organisation, team, or an inspiring individual has made a difference over the past year, now is the time to shine. The closing date for nominations is 12pm on Tuesday 17th March.

Date: 17 February, 2026

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Tackling Misogyny

The Scottish Government has launched a new advertising campaign urging boys and young men against sharing misogynistic content online. The advert warns that sexist content is “never harmless” and that it affects girls in real life, including ones you know. The campaign runs from 16th February to 23rd March across digital, audio, outdoor and social media channels.

Topic: Equality, Positive Masculinity
Date: 17 February, 2026

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Hate Crimes Recorded by the Police in Scotland 2024-25

The first annual report on hate crime recorded by the police, under Section 15 of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. This includes information on the number and type of hate crimes recorded by the police, as well as victim and perpetrator characteristics and prejudice shown.

Topic: Equality
Date: 17 February, 2026

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AI is not for the future, it’s for now

That was the clear message from young people who shared their experiences at the Digital Youth Work conference in Edinburgh last week. Find out more...

Topic: Digital Youth Work
Date: 17 February, 2026

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#IWill Ambassador Recruitment

Do you know a young person aged between 10-25 who has a passion for social change and wants to make a difference to their community? If the answer is yes, why not encourage them to apply to become an #IWill Ambassador? Applications are open until 29th March.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 17 February, 2026

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Poverty Among Young Adult Men in Scotland

Young men in Scotland are facing similar levels of poverty as children, according to a new report by the Scottish Health Equity Research Unit. After housing costs, more than one in five (22%) Scottish men aged 18 to 44 were living in poverty in 2021-24 compared to 23% of children, an increase from 19% pre-pandemic.

Topic: Poverty
Date: 12 February, 2026

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Into Film Awards

The Into Film Awards are a celebration of young filmmaking talent, offering a platform for 5-19 year-olds from across the UK to express their creativity and tell the stories that matter to them. Winning an Award can be just the first step on an incredible journey into the world of film and beyond. Entries close on 23rd February.

Topic: Arts
Date: 12 February, 2026

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