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A Collaborative Approach to Tracking Achievement with a Focus on Skills in Alva Academy
Education Scotland has published findings from a successful youth work and school partnership approach to tracking achievement, underpinned by the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  16 January, 2025
Nominations Open for the Young Scot Awards 2025
Are you ready to celebrate the achievements of amazing young people you know? The Young Scot Awards 2025 is here, shining a spotlight on young people who are making a difference in their communities!
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  14 January, 2025
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Disclosure Act: Sessions to Support You!
To support you as changes are implemented Volunteer Scotland has introduced information sessions and drop-in sessions to give you the opportunity to learn more about the new legislation, understand how to prepare for working with the Disclosure Act, and ask any questions you may have about the changes.
  • Date:  13 January, 2025
The Promise Story of Progress
The Promise Progress Framework, created by The Promise Scotland, The Scottish Government and COSLA, brings together nearly 50 different streams of national data into one place, to start to answer the question on how Scotland is doing towards keeping the promise.
  • Topic:  Care
  • Date:  9 January, 2025
Words of the Wild Resources
Transport your students or group members to the wilds of Scotland with Scottish Wildlife Trust's Words of the Wild resources and lesson plans!
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  8 January, 2025
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New Intergenerational Resources for the Education Sector in 2025
To support the growth of intergenerational work within the education sector, GWT are pleased to announce a new package of support available for teachers, staff and volunteers interested in or involved in, delivering intergenerational work with school pupils.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  7 January, 2025
Time to Talk Day
Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Taking place on Thursday 6th February, it is a day that friends, families, communities, and workplaces come together to talk, listen and change lives.
  • Date:  6 January, 2025
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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
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
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
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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