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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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Keeping Girls and Young Women Safe
This report explores how girls and young women are becoming at risk of violence and harm, the impact of gangs, how they can be protected, and how they can be supported to succeed.
  • Topic:  Equality, Violence
  • Date:  20 July, 2023

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Youth Work and School-age Childcare
Read our latest policy brief outlining youth work sector’s role in delivering the Scottish Government’s vision for a high quality, affordable and accessible system of school-age childcare.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  20 July, 2023

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Light-hearted news on social media drawing Gen Z away from traditional sources
Ofcom’s News Consumption in the UK 2022/23 report reveals that older teens and young adults are much more likely to consume news online than adults. And usually, it’s via social media on their mobile phones.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  20 July, 2023

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Young Carers Suffer from Loneliness During the Summer Break
More than eight out of ten young carers (82%) feel lonely during the summer holidays, according to new research released by Action for Children and Carers Trust.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  18 July, 2023

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Decision-making: Children and Young People's Participation
This updated guidance is to support those who are required to or want to engage with children and young people as part of their decision-making.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  18 July, 2023

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Report of the Bonn Process Meet-up
This report aims to provide insights into initiatives that are taking place around Europe to strengthen and develop youth work and tackle the well-known challenges we are currently facing
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  18 July, 2023

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Join Scotland's Largest Family Health Study
Generation Scotland is the largest research study in Scotland looking at the health and well-being of volunteers and their families. By joining you can have a voice and take part in research! Find out more...
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  13 July, 2023

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New e-learning Module - Children's Rights for Youth Workers: An Introduction
Explore the fundamental principles that underpin children’s rights and explore how they link with the practice and policy of youth work in Scotland. The course is FREE and can be taken at a time that suits you.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  12 July, 2023

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Sky Up Academy Studios
Sky Up Academy Studios are offering 12 youth groups between 1st – 4th August a FREE immersive experience that places young people centre stage as media creators.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Human Rights Bill Consultation: Facilitator Guide
A guide to help people hold their own group discussions about the Bill.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Labour Market Statistics for 16 to 24 year olds: Scotland and the United Kingdom
Statistics from the Annual Population Survey covering the period from April 2022 to March 2023.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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Let’s Be Heard: Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
What lessons do you think should be learned from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland? Share your experiences to help be better prepared in future.
  • Date:  11 July, 2023

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