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Members Network – Youth Work and the Great Social Media Debate

What do you think about a social media ban for under 16s? What will be the impact for young people and what are the issues that the youth work sector need to engage with right now? Come and take part in the online discussion from 11am to 12.30pm on 19th March.

Let's Talk About Online

Conversations make a difference! Join this training from 2pm to 3.30pm on 23rd March 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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Neighbourhoods and Communities 2023: Scottish Household Survey findings

This report draws on key data from the Scottish Household Survey to explore key findings on neighbourhoods, communities, neighbourhood problems and neighbourhood safety at a national level in Scotland. It also gives additional detail across various protected characteristics, and for people living in different places, such as urban and rural settings.

Topic: Crime, Equality, Housing/Homelessness
Date: 23 December, 2024

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Children, Violence and Vulnerability 2024

This year, the Youth Endowment Fund extended their annual survey to include 10,000 children aged 13 to 17 in England and Wales, with new areas of focus such as the impact of witnessing weapons online and the prevalence of violence within teenage relationships. Find out more and download the reports.

Topic: Crime, Prevention & Early Intervention, Violence
Date: 19 December, 2024

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Young People's Board for Change

NSPCC are looking for 15 young people to join their next 'Young People’s Board for Change’. This opportunity is aimed at young people aged 13 to 16 who want to share their ideas and opinions, meet new people and have fun. The deadline for applications is 20th January.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 19 December, 2024

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Dyslexia Guide for Youth Workers

Dyslexia Scotland and Youth Scotland have recently collaborated to create a free guide for youth practitioners working with young people.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, Equality
Date: 16 December, 2024

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HM Inspectorate Publishes Evaluation of Community Learning and Development in Scotland

Education Scotland’s HM Inspectorate has published an evaluation of CLD in Scotland. This report provides an overview of strengths in the sector and recommendations for local authorities, CLD partners, and the Scottish Government.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 12 December, 2024

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Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme - Update

From 1st April 2025 the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement in Scotland. You still have time to prepare - here's some information to help...

Topic: Active Youth Work, Child Protection
Date: 12 December, 2024

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SYP Alumni Network

SYP has launched a new Alumni Network on LinkedIn which will allow them to improve their communications with former Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 11 December, 2024

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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) - Modules Now Live

Two new e-learning modules are available to support knowledge and understanding across the workforce of the ‘Getting it right for every child’ (GIRFEC) approach and its application in everyday practice.

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 11 December, 2024

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Attainment Gap for Literacy Narrows to Lowest Level

The proportion of pupils achieving the expected level in literacy and numeracy across primary and secondary schools has reached a new high, officials figures show.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 10 December, 2024

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CashBack Projects Support Thousands of Young People

A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals has supported 15,368 young people in 2023-24. CashBack for Communities delivered £5.5 million to 29 partners in that period for projects that divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and crime.

Topic: Active Youth Work, Funding
Date: 10 December, 2024

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Young Women Changemakers

The Young Women's Movement are looking for 12 young women aged 16–18 living in Scotland to become our Young Women Changemakers group. The group will work together to create a resource and workshop about activism and making change.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 10 December, 2024

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Youth Work and Teaching: Lost in Translation?

Drawing on professional learning developed by YouthLink Scotland, as part of their Scottish Attainment Challenge national programme, the NYA’s new resource for schools and colleges in England aims to dispel some of the myths around youth work, as well as highlighting the shared responsibilities of youth workers and education institutions, for example around preparing young people for employment, supporting their health and wellbeing and keeping them safe.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 10 December, 2024

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