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Hate, Division and Extremism: Community of Practice Discussion
This session (online from 10am-12pm on 20th January) will engage participants with need-to-know information, up-to-date themes and best practices related to on-going and increasing hate and conflict in communities.
Digital Youth Work Conference
Join us in Edinburgh on 10th February for a day of insights, discussion and networking, with new resources, keynote speakers, workshops and plenty of interactivity. Meet the people thinking about Digital Youth Work in Scotland and further afield.

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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An Introduction to GIRFEC and the UNCRC
This online webinar for the third sector will children's rights and Scotland's commitment to ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.
  • Date:  19 March, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 12:00
  • Type:  Webinar
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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Online Conflict Resolution Series - The Cranial Cocktail (Mind and Body)
This bite-sized event for parents/carers and practitioners working with young people and families introduces the SCCR psychoeducational information resource- Cranial Cocktail. The resource illustrates the mind body connection between neurochemicals and emotional states, providing a key support resource in emotional regulation.
  • Date:  19 March, 2026
  • Time:  12:00 - 13:00
  • Type:  Webinar
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free
  • Location:  Online

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It's Not Fair
This training course from Cruse Scotland is designed to help educators, youth workers and childcare professionals develop skills and confidence in supporting bereaved children and young people.
  • Date:  19 March, 2026
  • Time:  13:30 - 16:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Other
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Safe Social Media
This interactive workshop aims to give participants an understanding of the impact that media generally, and social media specifically, can have on young people, to explore how to encourage safe social media usage and to gain practical skills/ideas to encourage positive social media use in your own groups.
  • Date:  26 March, 2026
  • Time:  18:00 - 21:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free, Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Outdoor Learning – In a Youth Work Setting
This online interactive session is designed to help youth workers feel confident, prepared, and inspired for outdoor activity, ahead of their holiday programmes. The session aims to develop a clear understanding of what outdoor learning is and the benefits it brings to young people.
  • Date:  1 April, 2026
  • Time:  13:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Webinar
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Free, Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Together’s UNCRC Training – Taking a Children’s Rights-based Approach in Practice
Join Together to develop your understanding of how to implement the five principles of a children’s human rights approach in your work and organisation.  
  • Date:  23 April, 2026
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:30
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Level 2- Introductory Training to Youth Achievement Awards
This interactive training workshop will introduce you to the 4 levels of the Youth Achievement Awards, enabling you to effectively promote, support and deliver these awards in your youth group, project or school.
  • Date:  28 April, 2026
  • Time:  13:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Internal Verification Training
This interactive training workshop covers the assessment criteria requirements on all levels of the Youth Achievement Awards.
  • Date:  11 May, 2026
  • Time:  14:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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Together's UNCRC Training – Children’s Human Rights Approach Principles
Join Together to develop your understanding of how to implement the five principles of a Children’s Human Rights Approach in your work and organisation with a detailed focus on each principle.
  • Date:  19 May, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 12:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Location:  Online

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Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2026
This year's Children in Scotland's Anual Conference will be looking at 20 years of GIRFEC and what comes next.
  • Date:  27 May, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 16:00
  • Type:  Conference
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Glasgow

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National Youth Work Awards 2026
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of celebration, glamour, and inspiration. This year’s Awards will be an inspiring gathering of Scotland’s youth work champions, a night filled with stories of dedication, resilience, and positive change.
  • Date:  3 June, 2026
  • Time:  18:00 - 22:00
  • Type:  Other
  • Organiser:  YouthLink Scotland
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Glasgow

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Child Protection Lead Training
Overview of child protection lead roles and responsibilities in Scotland. For those who oversee a team working with children and young people.
  • Date:  11 June, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 - 15:00
  • Type:  Training
  • Organiser:  Sector
  • Cost:  Paid
  • Location:  Online

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