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National Youth Work Conference 2026

This year’s conference will bring together practitioners, academics, pioneering projects and policy leaders to explore the future of mental health and wellbeing support for young people. The call for workshops and articles is open until 17th July.

Better Lives Survey 2026

This new report draws on engagement with 2,922 young people across Scotland and provides valuable insight into how young people perceive violence, knife crime, safety, and prevention efforts in the current social climate.

Applications Open for £758,000 Youth Arts Open Fund

This fund aims to support freelance artists or organisations seeking small amounts of funding so that they can deliver arts activity for children and young people. The deadline for applications is 5pm on 21st July.

Building Ethical Partnerships with the Tech Sector

A new set of tools has been launched, designed to support youth work organisations to make ethical alliances with technology companies.

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School counselling in holidays crucial for children’s mental health, says Commissioner’s new report

Children should be able to access school counsellors outwith school hours and during the holidays to combat increasing mental health issues, according to a new investigation by teenagers.

Date: 9 May, 2023

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The role of youth work in the Scottish educational system: A study of policy and practice

Sara Galilea, a Public Policy MSc student at the University of Edinburgh completed a placement based dissertation with YouthLink Scotland in the summer of 2022. Find out more...

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 19 December, 2022

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Review of the future of qualifications and assessment in Scotland: YouthLink Scotland’s Response

Education Reform with rights at its core must drive the culture and systemic change needed to deliver young people’s right to education.

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
Date: 16 December, 2022

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Let’s Talk Scottish Education: YouthLink Scotland response

YouthLink Scotland’s response to the national discussion outlines our vision for an education system that enables every child and young person to experience their right to an education which helps them to develop their personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential (UNCRC Article 29).

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
Date: 6 December, 2022

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Incoming YouthLink Scotland Vice Chair Sophie Reid shares her excitement of taking on the new challenge

I’m honoured to take on the role of Vice Chair at YouthLink Scotland, as the first young person to do so.

Topic: Corporate
Date: 6 December, 2022

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Governments are failing to protect children’s rights

In their “report card” to the Committee on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Commissioners have warned that urgent issues must be addressed across a broad range of rights.

Topic: Policy & Influencing, Poverty, Prevention & Early Intervention, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 3 November, 2022

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Let’s Talk Scottish Education

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability
Date: 26 October, 2022

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Education Reform Statement

Topic: Education, Skills & Employability, Policy & Influencing
Date: 27 September, 2022

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Digital youth work and the gender gap: Bavaria Exchange

Topic: Digital Youth Work
Date: 9 August, 2022

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What does Covid recovery look like for young people?

What does Covid recovery look like for young people?

Director of Public Health (NHS Lothian) and Independent Chair of the Scottish Youth Work Steering Group Dona Milne writes about youth work's vital role in young people's Covid recovery.

Topic: Covid-19
Date: 21 February, 2022

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Joint call on access to youth work facilities

Scotland's national youth work agency and the Children and Young People's Commissioner issue warning to national and local government.

Topic: Covid-19, Policy & Influencing
Date: 16 December, 2021

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