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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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Youth Work and Online Lives

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 needs to engage with right now? Are there alternative approaches? Our survey (open until 4th May) is for those who work with young people in Scotland.

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.

Call-Out to Film Makers, Creatives, Film Producers: Tender Opportunity

A decade after the release of Mark’s Story: One Knife, Many Victims, this influential resource continues to shape prevention work across education, youth services, and community safety. We are now inviting proposals (deadline - 20th May) for a new phase of work that revisits Mark’s Story Ten Years on.

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Children’s Commissioner Celebrates Restraint and Seclusion Bill Passing

Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, said: “I am delighted that the Scottish Parliament today passed the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill. This has been a long, hard road for children, families, carers, and organisations who have campaigned for statutory guidance on the use of restraint over many years, and I would like to pay tribute to their determination and tenacity"

Topic: Child Protection
Date: 25 March, 2026

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Scotland's Climate Change Plan: 2026–2040

This Climate Change Plan (CCP) sets out the policies and proposals the Scottish Government will take forward to enable our carbon budgets to be met between 2026-2040.

Topic: Learning for Sustainability
Date: 25 March, 2026

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Children’s Extended Social Media Use Linked to Increased Depression and Anxiety

Children who use social media for more than three hours per day are more likely to develop greater levels of depression and anxiety compared to those who use it more moderately.

Topic: Digital Youth Work
Date: 25 March, 2026

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Helping Care Leavers

A one-off payment of £2,000 will help every young person leaving care or continuing care from next month as they move towards adulthood.

Topic: Care
Date: 24 March, 2026

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Sport and Physical Activity: State of the Nation

This report presents data on levels of physical activity in Scotland. It covers six key indicators (five for children) over three life stages (children, adults and older adults) and includes a section on how Scotland compares internationally.

Topic: Leisure & Recreation
Date: 24 March, 2026

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Bill to Keep ‘the Promise’ Passed

A lifelong entitlement to advocacy services for all care experienced people will ensure their voices are better heard after MSPs backed landmark legislation to accelerate delivery of ‘the Promise’.

Topic: Care
Date: 24 March, 2026

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Mental Health Awareness Week

How will you take action this Mental Health Awareness Week taking place from 11th to 17th May? Explore some of the ways you can get involved and download some useful resources.

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 24 March, 2026

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Supporting better behaviour in Scotland’s schools

Ten youth work organisations will share in £150,000 to help enhance community safety and support young people to make better choices, distributed by YouthLink Scotland's 'No Knives Better Lives' initiative.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, No Knives Better Lives, Prevention & Early Intervention, Violence
Date: 23 March, 2026

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Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools – Revised

The purpose of the revised guidance is to set out advice and guidance to ensure that transgender young people in schools are supported to fully benefit from educational opportunities available to them. The revised guidance also comments, in some areas, on the rights of all young people in schools, girls, and parents and carers.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, Equality
Date: 19 March, 2026

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Enhance Your Skills in Participatory Budgeting and Grant Making - Free Course

Designed for young change-makers, volunteers, and individuals working across community development, public services, and local governance this programme provides a clear and thorough introduction to the principles, background, and practical application of participatory budgeting and grant making, with a focus on strengthening local democracy and supporting more equitable distribution of resources.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering, Training & Development
Date: 19 March, 2026

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#DontAssumeImOK

Out of the children and young people you work with, do you know who is affected by a neurological condition? Are you supporting them effectively? In collaboration with charity members, the Neurological Alliance of Scotland have developed resources to help those working with children and young people to better understand the impact of neurological conditions and support their mental health.

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 18 March, 2026

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Included, Engaged and Involved Part 1: Improving Attendance in Scotland's Schools

Scottish Government guidance for schools and education authorities in Scotland on the national approach to promoting and managing attendance in Scottish schools.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 18 March, 2026

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