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Equity in Education - The Vital Role of Youth Work
We've published a report to highlight what has been achieved and learned through the Youth Work and Schools SAC National Programme to date, and the importance of continuing to strengthen collaboration across the educational system, so that all young people can reach their full potential.
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Let's Talk About Online
Conversations make a difference! Join this training from 10.30am to 12pm on 28th April to explore how to chat to young people about what’s happening in their online lives.

Youth Work Manifesto
The manifesto sets out three national commitments Scotland must make to ensure every young person can thrive through access to high-quality youth work. Together, they represent the foundation of a stronger, fairer youth work system: guaranteed by law, universally accessible, and sustained by investment.

The Link Magazine 2025
The latest edition of The Link shines a light on how youth work across Scotland is creating safer spaces and stronger futures for young people.

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2025 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration
The 2025 SURF Awards are open for applications. There are five categories: Community Led Regeneration; Creative Regeneration; Housing & Regeneration; Removing Barriers to Employability; and Improving Scotland's Places. The deadline for applications is Monday 1st September.
  • Date:  9 June, 2025

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Summer Sessions at Sky Up Academy Studios
An immersive learning experience that places young people centre stage as media creators. Find out more about the two-hour sessions available this July for your young people.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  9 June, 2025

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Majority of Parents Believe They Had a Safer, Easier and Better Childhood Than Their Children
Over 60% of parents and carers of children in Scotland aged 18 and under polled think they had safer childhoods compared to their own children, while 52% felt theirs was easier and 51% believed they had better experiences..
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Leisure & Recreation
  • Date:  5 June, 2025

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UK Parents Say Kids ‘Struggling’ with Anxiety and Panic Attacks but Nature Could be an Answer
The National Lottery Community Fund releases new data to show the benefits of nature - and urge the public to apply for grants of up to £20,000 that will fund environmental projects that can transform their communities.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  5 June, 2025

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Young Men Believe Women Prioritise Attractiveness and Financial Status When Dating
New polling shows young men believe women prioritise attractiveness & financial status in partners, but female peers say sense of humour & kindness more important.
  • Topic:  Positive Masculinity
  • Date:  5 June, 2025

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Research Impact Prize for Sustained Partnership
At the recent University of Edinburgh's Impact Festival 2025, the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group won the Research Impact Prize for Sustained Partnership!
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  4 June, 2025

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Girlguiding Scotland's Volunteers Deliver Equivalent of £25m Worth of Youth Work to Economy
Girlguiding Scotland’s volunteers deliver the equivalent of £25 million worth of youth work in Scotland to improve the lives of girls.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  2 June, 2025

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Scottish Education Exchange Programme: Test and Learn Project - Application Window Open
The Test and Learn project is a small-scale project that was originally developed and delivered in collaboration with Scotland’s colleges and universities. Now in its third year, the project has been expanded to take applications directly from Community Learning and Development providers.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  2 June, 2025

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Getting it right for everyone (GIRFE)
A multi-agency approach to health and social care support and services from young adulthood to end of life care.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  29 May, 2025

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Priced Out of School: How Lack of Money Prevents Young People from Attending School
Around one in six secondary pupils in the UK have missed school due to a lack of money, according to a new report by the Child Poverty Action Group.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  29 May, 2025

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Youth Work: A Vital Part of the Solution
Watch a recent BBC Scotland Sunday Show which discussed the rise in knife crime, youth violence and antisocial behaviour. On the show, Tim Frew, CEO YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work and Angela Constance, Scotland’s Justice Secretary.
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  27 May, 2025

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LTA SERVES Programme
Tennis Scotland are aiming to help young people in underserved communities across Scotland to get active and experience the physical, social and mental benefits of tennis. Find out more about the LTA SERVES programme which can be delivered in community centres, youth clubs, faith venues and other places!
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work, Leisure & Recreation
  • Date:  27 May, 2025

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