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Members Network
We are pleased to open bookings for the summer Members Network meeting. This meeting will explore youth work and anti-social behaviour – understanding the challenges and strengthening the response. Online, 27th June.
National Youth Work Awards 2025
Shining a light on Scotland’s youth work heroes! The National Youth Work Awards celebrates youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people. Check out this year's finalists and how you can be part of the celebrations.
National Youth Work Conference 2025
This year’s National Youth Work Conference will take place in Glasgow on Monday 27th October. The theme is Safe Spaces, Strong Futures – Youth Work’s Role in Safeguarding Young People and Promoting Wellbeing. Save the date and find out more…
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Nae Danger: No Knives, Better Lives New Active Bystander Package
We’re excited to announce the launch of our refreshed Nae Danger Active Bystander Package – a practical, youth-led resource designed to help practitioners support young people in taking safe, confident action when they witness harm or risk in their communities.

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New report highlights importance of cyber resilience discussion for young people in Scotland
The report illustrates the key role youth workers have to play in supporting young people stay safe and supported online.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  17 May, 2024

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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Annual Statistics 2023-24
DofE annual statistics reveal that 330,984 young people started their DofE, with participants giving a huge 4,725,825 million hours of volunteering in communities all over the UK as part of their programmes – a huge leap of 33% on 2022/23!
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  16 May, 2024

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The Boost Programme
The Boost, aimed at girls aged 14-16, is focused on building young women’s skills and confidence so that they are not limited by gender stereotypes when choosing school subjects or careers. Find out more about Boost Camps taking place June and July this year.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  15 May, 2024

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New Paper Reflects Young People’s Views on Behaviour and Relationships in Schools
Children in Scotland has published a summary paper which adds new evidence to the ongoing discussions about behaviour and relationships in schools, drawing directly on the experiences of young people.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  7 May, 2024

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Young Women's Experiences of the Cost of Living Crisis in Scotland
If you identify as a young woman (16-35) and are currently living in Scotland, you're invited to anonymously share your experiences through this survey.
  • Topic:  Equality, Poverty, Research
  • Date:  2 May, 2024

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Child Disability Payment
Parents of disabled children are being urged to make sure they’re not missing out on vital financial support.
  • Topic:  Equality, Poverty
  • Date:  2 May, 2024

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Access to Counsellors in Secondary Schools and Children and Young People’s Community Mental Health Services – Summary Reports
An analysis of information provided by local authorities on the school counselling service and community mental health supports in their area.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  1 May, 2024

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Children’s Social Work Statistics 2022-23 – Looked After Children
Looked After Children Statistics for Scotland for 2022 to 2023 that cover data on children who are looked after, young people in continuing care, and young people eligible for aftercare services.
  • Topic:  Care, Child Protection
  • Date:  30 April, 2024

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Plans to End Fee Waiver for Volunteers’ PVG
Disclosure Scotland is seeking views on behalf of Scottish Government Ministers on various proposals related to PVG scheme fees. We are encouraging our members to share their views about the proposals through the official consultation process. Find out more...
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  30 April, 2024

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Children (Care and Justice) Bill Passed
MSPs have backed Stage 3 of the Children (Care and Justice) Bill, enshrining in law age-appropriate care and justice for vulnerable young people across the country.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  29 April, 2024

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New report explores drivers of violence between girls in Scotland
The Lassies are No Feart report aims to increase our understanding of young women in Scotland experiences and involvement in violence, in order to better support them to reach their full potential.
  • Topic:  No Knives Better Lives
  • Date:  29 April, 2024

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Research Finds Concerning Trends in Adolescent Substance Use in the UK
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO Europe report coordinated by researchers at the University of Glasgow.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  25 April, 2024

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