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Members Network – The Preventative Power of Youth Work
Join us on 18th June from 11am to 12.30pm for the second Members Network of 2026 to explore the preventative power of youth work.
Better Lives Survey 2026
This new report draws on engagement with 2,922 young people across Scotland and provides valuable insight into how young people perceive violence, knife crime, safety, and prevention efforts in the current social climate.

Join Us on 2nd June for Power of Youth Day 2026
Power of Youth Day is back – and this year, it’s all about Common Ground. In a world that can feel increasingly polarised, Common Ground is our collective response: a celebration of what unites us.
Building Ethical Partnerships with the Tech Sector
A new set of tools has been launched, designed to support youth work organisations to make ethical alliances with technology companies.

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Half of Young People Want to Grow Up in a World Without Internet
New research, published by the British Standards Institution, shows that nearly half of young people aged 16 to 21 would prefer to be young in a world without the internet.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  20 May, 2025

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The Targeting of Girls Online Report
Social media platforms, messaging apps and gaming platforms are failing to protect girls at every stage, according to new research from NSPCC.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work, Equality
  • Date:  19 May, 2025

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Online Safety and the Rising Cost of Living Top the List of Concerns Among Young People
New research from Samsung reveals how societal issues are impacting young people in the UK, with almost three quarters (73%) of 11–15-year-olds surveyed expressing concerns about the future.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work, Poverty
  • Date:  19 May, 2025

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Public Asked to Inform Independent Review of Creative Scotland
Communities across Scotland will be given an opportunity this summer to help inform the independent Review of Creative Scotland. Eight roundtable discussions will be held to ensure any recommendations are evidence-led and reflect a national perspective on Creative Scotland’s role. Led by Angela Leitch CBE, the independent Review team will also host a separate roundtable for children and young people.
  • Topic:  Arts
  • Date:  19 May, 2025

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Scottish Attainment Challenge: Call for Evidence
This call for evidence seeks your views and any evidence you may have, about how well the current programme is working, and what new ideas or approaches might help to inform the future of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme and work to close the poverty-related attainment gap from 2026 onwards. The deadline for responses is 27th June.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  19 May, 2025

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Failure to Track Students’ Progress Holding Back Efforts to Widen Access to Higher Education
A new report from Holyrood’s Education, Children and Young People Committee expresses extreme disappointment in the Scottish Government’s failure to improve the tracking of students’ educational journeys.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  15 May, 2025

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Urgent Action Needed to Strengthen Community Paediatrics in Scotland, Says New Report
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) calls for investment, data improvements and a sustainable community workforce to better support vulnerable children and families in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  15 May, 2025

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Nae Danger: No Knives, Better Lives 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.
  • Topic:  Crime, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  7 May, 2025

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Top Trends from the Latest Look at the UK’s Media Lives
Ofcom's Media Use and Attitudes and Media Lives reports – of which the adults’ research is now in its twentieth year - highlight online and media use by asking children and adults across the UK about the role that tech and media play in their lives.
  • Topic:  Digital Youth Work
  • Date:  7 May, 2025

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New Wave of Youth Arts Funding Benefits Thousands of Young Scots
Scotland’s dynamic youth arts and youth work community is set to benefit from more than £725,000 through the latest round of the Youth Arts Open Fund, aimed at empowering children and young people through creativity, self-expression, and accessible arts experiences.
  • Topic:  Arts, Funding
  • Date:  7 May, 2025

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Volunteers' Week - Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June
Volunteers Week will be here in no time! There's lots of inspiration and downloads to help you start planning how you say thank you this June.. 
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  7 May, 2025

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Vote for Your Favourite Scottish Charity Awards Finalist
This year’s shortlist includes 42 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country following a record-breaking number of nominations.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  6 May, 2025

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