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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.

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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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Children and Young People’s Accounts of Involvement in Serious Violence in the UK
This review by the Youth Endowment Fund brings together qualitative research from across the UK with children and young people aged 10–24 who are involved in, or at risk of involvement in, serious violence. It focuses on first-hand accounts, allowing young people to explain in their own words how they became involved in violence, how they experienced it, and in some cases, how they moved away from it.
  • Topic:  Crime, Violence
  • Date:  26 January, 2026

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Investing in Scotland’s Children
The proposed Scottish Budget for 2026-27 commits up to £200 million to the Scottish Attainment Challenge, which has already delivered sustained progress in closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  22 January, 2026

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New Suicide Prevention Action Plan Published
Creating Hope Together: Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2026–2029 aims to reduce suicide deaths, address the inequalities that can increase risk, and ensure anyone affected by suicide can access timely, compassionate support.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  22 January, 2026

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Fake News Fuels Political Disconnect Among Scotland’s Young Voters
Three quarters of young people in Scotland say politics affects their lives, but only two-fifths feel they can make any difference in local or national decisions according to joint research from Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  21 January, 2026

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National CLD Workforce Survey is Now Live!
The survey includes topics on staff and volunteer numbers, focus on CLD activities, qualifications, career plans, and challenges for the CLD workforce. It should develop important insights to help better understand and support the workforce moving forward. The survey is open to open to all organisations and individuals working and volunteering in youth work – including the voluntary and community sector and local authorities.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Research
  • Date:  20 January, 2026

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Children's Mental Health Week 2026
Children's Mental Health Week 2026 will take place from 9th to 15th February. The theme this year is 'This is My Place', and the aim is to support the systems around children and young people to help them feel they belong. Place2Be's official 2026 resources are available for you to download now!
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  20 January, 2026

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Race To A Milli
More than half of all Childline counselling sessions support children with mental health struggles. Find out about their new 'Race To A Milli' campaign which highlights the need for device-free time.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  19 January, 2026

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Updates to the Plan 24-30 Route Maps and the Promise Story of Progress
There have been significant updates to Plan 24-30, Scotland’s plan to keep the promise made to Scotland’s children. The promise, that all of Scotland’s children will grow up loved, safe, respected and fulfil their potential, must be kept by 2030.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  19 January, 2026

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Understanding Girls’ and Boys’ Online Experiences
A new briefing by Internet Matters explores online safety through the lens of gender. It examines the similarities and contrasts between boys’ and girls’ online lives, and the different actions parents take to support and safeguard them.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  19 January, 2026

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Scotland's Mental Health First Aid Training for Trainers
Public Health Scotland are hosting an online SMHFA Training for Trainer course in February. Participants must ave already completed the 2-day SMHFA course within the last 12 months. The deadline for applications is 30th January.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  19 January, 2026

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Young Dyslexia Scotland Changemakers
Do you know a young person who would be a great role model, is able to inspire others and is keen to raise awareness about dyslexia in their school, youth group or community? This is an opportunity for young people to develop responsible citizenship and help lead the way to a dyslexia-friendly Scotland for an official reward badge.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  19 January, 2026

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The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge
Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through a new Scottish Government programme. The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge will empower young people aged 18 to 30 from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  19 January, 2026

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