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Young People’s Voice and Choice in Education
The Scottish Parliament’s Education Children and Young People’s Committee met recently to hear evidence from Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament.  The MSYPs attending the session spoke eloquently about the importance of investing in the meaningful engagement of young people as co-designers of education in Scotland, and the vital role that youth work already plays in supporting young people both as learners and as participants in shaping their learning experiences.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  29 January, 2025
UK Poverty 2025
UK Poverty by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation looks across a range of data sources and published insights to build up a comprehensive picture of the current state of poverty across the United Kingdom.
  • Date:  29 January, 2025
Quit Fighting for Likes - Week of Action
The Quit Fighting for Likes campaign was launched in September 2024 aiming to support young people to navigate social media safely and prevent violence. During Monday 10th to Friday 14th February we are running a campaign week of action to encourage organisations and individuals to share the campaign materials and run activities directly with young people.
  • Topic:  Crime, Digital Youth Work, Violence
  • Date:  28 January, 2025
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Education and Skills - National Improvement Framework 2025: Improvement Plan
The 2025 improvement plan provides the full details of the actions that will be taken to deliver the seven outcomes set out in the 2025 National Improvement Framework, the evidence to support them, and how progress will be measured.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  28 January, 2025
Paid Opportunity for New Youth-Led Steering Committee
Are you creative, aged 16-30, and living in Scotland? Work with Creative Scotland and Moniack Mhor to shape their new youth led fund.
  • Topic:  Arts, Funding
  • Date:  27 January, 2025
Breathing Space
Breathing Space day is celebrated every year on the 1st of February to promote the invaluable work of NHS 24's Breathing Space service. Helping those experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression, anyone aged 16 and over in Scotland can contact Breathing Space for a free and confidential chat on the phone or on web chat.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  27 January, 2025
Scottish Government to Continue PVG Fee Waiver for Volunteers
In a major boost to the voluntary sector, the Scottish Government will continue to provide free Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) scheme membership to volunteers following a public consultation on fee waivers and discount.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  27 January, 2025
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Reform of National Education Bodies
Responsibility for providing national training programmes, including apprenticeships, will move from Skills Development Scotland to the Scottish Funding Council.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  22 January, 2025
Hear My Voice
A new guide from Campaign Collective designed to support campaigners who want to take action on a local issue – people who might never have thought of themselves as a campaigner or never felt the need to campaign before.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  22 January, 2025
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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 October 2023 to September 2024.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  22 January, 2025
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Future Decisions to Prosecute Children Must Meet UNCRC Act Standards
In the first ever UNCRC Act case, the High Court in Edinburgh has ruled that the Lord Advocate’s power to prosecute children is within the scope of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.
  • Topic:  Crime, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  20 January, 2025
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Learning for Sustainability (LfS) 4C's Events
In-person workshops and online sessions to develop guidance and indicators for Target 2030 – Sustainable Learning Settings are being held during February and March. Find out more and book your place.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  16 January, 2025

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