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Youth Work: A Vital Part of the Solution
Watch a recent BBC Scotland Sunday Show which discussed the rise in knife crime, youth violence and antisocial behaviour. On the show, Tim Frew, CEO YouthLink Scotland, the national agency for youth work and Angela Constance, Scotland’s Justice Secretary.
National Youth Work Awards 2025
A huge congratulations to our newest array of National Youth Work Awards winners! Meet the faces and the teams behind some of the very best youth work in Scotland.
National Youth Work Conference 2025
This year’s National Youth Work Conference will take place in Glasgow on Monday 27th October. The theme is Safe Spaces, Strong Futures – Youth Work’s Role in Safeguarding Young People and Promoting Wellbeing. Save the date and find out more…
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Nae Danger: No Knives, Better Lives New Active Bystander Package
We’re excited to announce the launch of our refreshed Nae Danger Active Bystander Package – a practical, youth-led resource designed to help practitioners support young people in taking safe, confident action when they witness harm or risk in their communities.

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Half of children in Scotland haven’t been taught about money
Financial Foundations, based on a survey of 4,740 UK children aged 7-17, found that just 52% of those living in Scotland had received a meaningful financial education in either or both settings.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Poverty
  • Date:  19 June, 2023

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Youth Work Modern Apprenticeship Approved
The CLD Standards Council are delighted to announce that the Modern Apprenticeship (MA) in Youth Work has now been approved and is ready for use. The Modern Apprenticeship in Youth Work provides a practical work based route for learners to gain employment experience and an SCQF level 6 or 7 qualification.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Training & Development
  • Date:  15 June, 2023

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Human Rights Bill consultation
Views are being sought on plans to enshrine international human rights – including the right to health and an adequate standard of living – into Scots law for the first time.
  • Date:  15 June, 2023

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Changes to children's justice system would help break the cycle of offending
A Bill which would see most 16 and 17 year olds in Scotland referred to the Children’s Hearing System, rather than the adult justice system, could help address underlying issues and stop young people from reoffending.
  • Topic:  Prevention & Early Intervention, Violence
  • Date:  14 June, 2023

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Sky Up Academy Studios
Are you beginning to wind down on the school year? Why not kickstart your next academic year with a trip to Sky Up Academy Studios?
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Training & Development
  • Date:  14 June, 2023

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Young People in Scotland Survey 2021: Young people's attitudes to violence against women and girls
Pupils across 50 state secondary schools were surveyed on their attitudes towards topics relating to violence against women and girls. This report examines how attitudes have changed since the first publication in 2014 and discusses differences in views across a range of equality characteristics.
  • Topic:  Equality, Violence
  • Date:  14 June, 2023

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Record number of school leavers in work, training or study
The latest Follow-up Leaver Destinations statistics show 93.5% of those finishing school in the last academic year (2021-22) were progressing their studies or careers after nine months – up from 93.2% the year before.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  13 June, 2023

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Scottish Attainment Challenge: National Guidance on PEF and SEF
The Scottish Government has published national guidance to support schools and local authorities in their use of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) and Strategic Equity Funding (SEF), as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  12 June, 2023

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Evaluating Youth Work and Schools Partnerships
YouthLink Scotland’s Youth Work and Schools Partnerships team has developed a new set of resources and a training offer to support practical, skills-based approach to collaborative evaluation, built around the National Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Evaluation
  • Date:  12 June, 2023

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25th Anniversary SURF Awards Launched
The prestigious national 2023 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration are open for nominations. These awards highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  12 June, 2023

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Meet the finalists: Lifetime Achievement
Commitment and outstanding service to young people and the youth work sector. When you tot it all up, the winners have dedicated hundreds of years to improving the lives of generations of young people in Scotland.
  • Topic:  National Youth Work Awards
  • Date:  8 June, 2023

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Young Scot NEC holders can access historic places for just £1!
Young people’s money can go further this year, thanks to an initiative between the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses, which offers £1 entry to Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC) holders.
  • Topic:  Arts, Culture & Leisure
  • Date:  8 June, 2023

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