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Readiness to Learn: Responding to the views of Scotland’s Young People
Child Poverty Action Group, Young Scot, YouthLink Scotland and CELCIS (Virtual School Head Teachers Network) will share learning from recent SAC reports and support a discussion to consider what children and young people say they need to thrive in school. Online, 9th September - 3.30pm to 5pm.
Participative Democracy Certificate Training
Join us from 10am to 12pm on 23rd September for an opportunity to hear more about the PDC youth award and how it can be used in different contexts and situations.
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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Scotland's Labour Market Insights: April 2024
Insights from a range of labour market data sources for Scotland, including employment, unemployment and economic inactivity estimates by protected characteristics.
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Working with Children and Young People Who Have Displayed Harmful Sexual Behaviour
Guidance to support professionals who work with children and young people to identify, prevent and mitigate harm caused by children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Prevention & Early Intervention
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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The ‘Right to Youth Work in Scotland’: A Research Report for YouthLink Scotland by the Open University Law School
Evidence to influence policy and law reform, aiming to improve youth work provision and promote the rights and well-being of young people in Scotland. 
  • Topic:  Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Barnardo's Unveils Homes for Young People Leaving Care
An innovative housing project designed to support young people at the point of leaving care has been launched in Stirling by Barnardo's Scotland.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Qualitative Research on the Lived Experience and Views of Gambling among Children and Young People
GambleAware is calling for more regulation of gambling advertising as it releases a new research report showing how gambling affects the lives of children and young people.
  • Topic:  Addiction
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Visit the New Peer Recovery Hub!
It’s full of tools, events and opportunities to inspire you to develop and champion peer support for mental health recovery.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  23 April, 2024

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Confidence Kingdom
Children's Parliament's new report, contributing to phase two of the Democracy Matters consultation, supported children to build their own town for a different democratic future: where children and adults work together to design and influence their community.
  • Topic:  Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  18 April, 2024

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TFN's Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise
This Guide covers insurance, diversity and inclusion, finances, energy costs, management, cyber security, the climate crisis, and much, much more...
  • Topic:  Governance
  • Date:  18 April, 2024

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Understanding Age in Child Protection Guidance and Adult Support and Protection Legislation
This report explores working with 16 and 17 year olds, who might be eligible for support through Adult Support and Protection (ASP) legislation and Child Protection (CP) guidance.
  • Topic:  Child Protection
  • Date:  17 April, 2024

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Trans Report 2024
This final report in LGBT Youth Scotland's research project Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People seeks to specifically explore issues being faced by trans young people in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Equality
  • Date:  16 April, 2024

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Policy Briefing: Youth Work's Role in Suicide Prevention
Our latest policy briefing outlines the critical roles youth workers play in supporting young people at increased risk of suicidal ideation and dealing with the impacts of suicide on the family and in the community. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  16 April, 2024

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Girlguiding Scotland and Sustrans Join Forces on New Active Adventures Badge
By taking on the challenge, young people can explore the natural environment while getting the opportunity to learn essential skills such as the 'M Check', how to fix a puncture and how to plan a route.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  16 April, 2024

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