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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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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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Youth-led Project to Help Keep Children in Scotland Safe Online
The Amplifying Child Safety Online project, being delivered by the NSPCC in partnership with the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), aims to drive change to make the online world safer by putting children’s views and experiences at the centre of the conversation with decision-makers and those with responsibility for this issue.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  10 April, 2025

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National Youth Work Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The National Youth Work Awards celebrates youth work and the youth workers who make a difference every year in the lives of young people. They are aimed at individual youth workers, managers, projects or groups for work that is delivered in youth work settings or in other settings, using a youth work approach. Check out this year's finalists below!
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  8 April, 2025

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Volunteering in Scotland Today: Putting the Puzzle Pieces in Place
In 2024, Volunteer Scotland's research pieced together a detailed picture of volunteering in Scotland. Their latest blog and report reveal five key insights, challenges and urgent actions needed.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  8 April, 2025

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Young Scot's Latest Survey Shows That Two in Three Young People Don’t Feel Safe in Public
Young Scot's annual Truth About Youth survey ran from September 2024 to January 2025, and over 2,500 11- to 25-year-olds took part, sharing insights about life in Scotland, their concerns and the issues that matter most to them.
  • Topic:  Research
  • Date:  2 April, 2025

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The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Disclosure Act) is Now Live!
The Disclosure Act improves the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions as they seek employment or other opportunities, and enhance the PVG scheme. Here's a quick reminder of what you need to know.
  • Topic:  Child Protection
  • Date:  1 April, 2025

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Mental Health Awareness Week
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 12th to 18th May. The theme for 2025 is 'Community'. Find out more and check out the collection of resources and other useful information to help get you started, promote your activity and show your support.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  1 April, 2025

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Introduction to Youth Work E-learning Pilot
These e-learning modules will cover the content within the National Youth Work Induction Checklist, providing a rounded introduction to youth work.
  • Topic:  Training & Development
  • Date:  1 April, 2025

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Young Fair Trade Advisor Opportunity
Scottish Fair Trade is recruiting a group of eight young people (aged 18-24) to advise them on their youth engagement with Fair Trade, and work with them as a team with support to design a youth Fair Trade campaign.
  • Topic:  Equality, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  1 April, 2025

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Join the European Youth Information Day 2025 Campaign!
On 17th April, ERYICA, together with youth information providers, young people and its stakeholders, celebrate the European Youth Information Day and ERYICA’s birthday all over Europe. This special occasion serves to raise awareness of young people's right to access full and reliable information, as well as to recognise the work of youth information workers. The theme this year is Youth Info #OwnTheAI.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  1 April, 2025

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Children’s Commissioner: Education Reform’s Glacial Pace and Wrong Focus Fails Children
The Children and Young People’s Commissioner has urged the Scottish Government and authorities to urgently redesign education, so it works for all children.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  31 March, 2025

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UK Youth Poll 2025 Launched
A major new survey of young peoples’ attitudes and priorities has found that while young people believe in democracy over dictatorship, they believe UK democracy is in trouble. The University of Glasgow’s John Smith Centre partnered with leading UK pollster Focaldata to carry out in-depth conversations with young people aged 16-29 across the country, and to publish a poll of their attitudes and priorities.
  • Topic:  Research, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  31 March, 2025

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Christina McKelvie MSP - A Tribute
We reflect on the life and legacy of Christina McKelvie MSP, her dedication to equality, youth work, and Scotland’s future
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  27 March, 2025

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