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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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Learning for Sustainability Partners Forum – Invitation to Youth Workers
Do you have a passion and interest to connect with others and learn more about how you can implement LfS into your youth work practice? Join our online network!
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  7 September, 2023

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National Youth Work Conference Workshops
Benefit from the sharpest minds from across the sector at our Impact and Influence: Stats and Stories conference.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  7 September, 2023

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Meet the new Children and Young People’s Commissioner
The new Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland has started in the role – and her first message is to children and young people – her new bosses.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  6 September, 2023

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Single Use Vapes Ban Considered
The Programme for Government has outlined a commitment to take action to reduce vaping among non-smokers and young people and to tackle the environmental impact of single-use vapes, including consulting on a proposal to ban their sale and other appropriate measures.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  5 September, 2023

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Economic Inactivity of Young People Aged 16-24: Definition, Reasons and Potential Future Focus
A new report bringing together evidence on inactivity and building knowledge on the reasons for inactivity amongst young people aged 16 to 24. 
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 September, 2023

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School Education Statistics
Statistics on school education in Scotland, including pupil and teacher characteristics, and attainment and qualification results.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 September, 2023

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Young People Encouraged to Pause B4U Post
A new programme from Nil by Mouth helping young people consider the consequences of posting sectarian abuse online. Free to all employability and training providers in west-central Scotland.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  5 September, 2023

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Empower young people's futures with SkillsScotland!
Free events attracting thousands of young people ranging from ages 14-19, bringing together employers, universities, colleges, and training providers all under one roof.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  5 September, 2023

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Play your part in tackling mental health stigma in Scotland
See Me, Scotland’s programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination, is calling on the people of Scotland to get behind the See Us movement and create real change for the thousands of people who struggle with their mental health.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  5 September, 2023

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Updated Youth Work Guide for Schools
An update from our Youth Work & Schools team, including a call out for information on the use of Pupil Equity Funding.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  1 September, 2023

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15 Years of Impact: The CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund
CashBack for Communities’ Youth Work Fund has changed the lives of over 400,000 young people across Scotland since it began in 2008! Join us for a week of celebration this September.
  • Topic:  Funding
  • Date:  1 September, 2023

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Applications Open for Building Racial Literacy Programme
The programme aims to make every educator in Scotland racially literate, effective at dealing with racism and confident in leading anti-racism.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Training & Development
  • Date:  1 September, 2023

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