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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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Racial Literacy
Introduction to Racial Literacy for Youth Workers
In partnership with Mahrukh Shaukat, Action on Prejudice is delivering a new training session to help youth workers explore and understand the impact of dominant identities. Online, 19th October, 10am-12.30pm
Children’s Rights in Youth Work – Level 2
A new 90-minute training developed in partnership by YouthLink Scotland and Education Scotland, this session is an exploration of rights-based practice. Online, 25th October, 10-11.30am.
A Right to Youth Work - Exploring Current Policy Opportunities
YouthLink Scotland Policy Convention
Join us on Thursday 7 December for YouthLink Scotland’s annual online Policy Convention, to discuss the opportunities to further the cause for a right to youth work in Scotland. Online, 7 December, 9.45-15.45pm.
Members Network
Members Network - The Role of Youth Work in #KeepingThePromise
An opportunity to explore intersectionality and look at how it fits with your youth work practice. Online, 12th November, 10am-11.30pm

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Into Film's Youth Advisory Council
Do you know a young person who would be interested in learning more about the screen sector and helping to shape the work of Into Film? They can apply to become a member of the Into Film Youth Advisory Council! Apply by 15th October.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  26 September, 2023

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Young People’s Mental Health Deteriorated at Greater Rate During the Pandemic
Major new study shows young people’s mental health deteriorated during COVID-19, with higher levels of depression and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties than before the pandemic hit.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 September, 2023

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Species on the Edge Youth Panel
Find out more about how young people can work with NatureScot and seven conservation charities dedicated to improving the future of 37 of the rarest and most threatened species on Scotland’s coasts and islands.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  21 September, 2023

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National Summary Report for the Scottish Attainment Challenge 2022 – 2023
Education Scotland has published its third National Summary Report for 2022 - 2023, which provides key messages about the impact of the ongoing Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC).
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  21 September, 2023

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Many Teens Feel Unsafe and Anxious, But Are Positive About Future - Poll
Survation conducted an online poll of 2,014 people aged 13-18 in the UK on behalf of BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize recently. The survey asked teens about body image, anxiety, and vaping, and reveals concerns about online safety. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  20 September, 2023

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The Good Childhood Report
This year’s report reveals that too many young people are unhappy with their lives. 10% of the children aged 10-17 who completed the survey had low wellbeing, and almost a third were unhappy with at least one specific area of their lives.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  20 September, 2023

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Gen Z Putting “Dream Jobs” on Hold
Gen Z are putting their 'dream jobs' on hold, as two-thirds of young people say they have lowered their expectations for the future due to rising cost of living, according to a new report from The Prince's Trust and LADbible Group.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  19 September, 2023

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Committee Urges Government Action to Strengthen Culture in Communities
A Holyrood Committee has published a new report highlighting the challenges in supporting culture to thrive within communities across Scotland.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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Youth-Led Research Blog Series
A four-part blog series will be published in YouthLink Scotland's fortnightly Youth Work Briefing, giving youth workers insight into the process of putting young people at the heart of a research project.
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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National Youth Sector Census for England
This latest National Youth Agency report from the Census shows that a fifth of youth work organisations have a waiting list of between three and six months and are struggling to meet demand. Despite undeniable need for these services, a quarter of voluntary sector organisations delivering youth work have less than six months’ of reserves.  
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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Protecting Children’s Rights in Scots Law
The Scottish Parliament has agreed to consider amendments to the legislation that will incorporate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scots law.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  18 September, 2023

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Churchill Fellowship Open for Applications
Successful applicants can spend between four and eight weeks learning from leading practitioners, innovators and experts overseas on a chosen subject with a view to using learning to develop solutions for the UK. 
  • Date:  14 September, 2023

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