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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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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

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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

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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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