Policy Consultations | YouthLink Scotland

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YouthLink Scotland supports the development of youth work policy impacting on young people’s lives. We investigate and respond to current and emerging policy and legislative issues affecting young people and the youth work sector. The priority for the policy and research team is to ensure that YouthLink Scotland’s policy agenda is reflective and responsive to the needs of those we represent.

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Consultation on Draft Guidance: A Safer Life Online for Women and Girls

Ofcom is consulting on draft guidance, which sets out nine areas where technology firms should do more to improve women and girls’ online safety by taking responsibility, designing their services to prevent harm and supporting their users. Closes 23rd May.

Draft Transport Just Transition Plan

This draft plan identifies the key challenges and opportunities that the transport sector faces in making a just transition to net zero. Scottish Government is seeking views as part of a public consultation, which will run until 19th May 2025.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Youth Work (Scotland) Bill

YouthLink Scotland fully supports the Youth Work (Scotland) Bill and welcomes the proposal to enshrine the right to access youth work services in law. Youth work is a proven, cost-effective, and preventative approach that delivers long-term benefits for young people, communities, and public services.

YouthLink Scotland reiterates support for the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

YouthLink Scotland Supports Stage 1 of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

YouthLink Scotland Report on Sector Engagement on the CLD Review

The findings from the youth work sector's initial response to the CLD Review Report.

YouthLink Scotland Statement on Edinburgh Integration Joint Board Funding Cuts in Edinburgh

A statement by YouthLink Scotland on Edinburgh Integration Joint Board's decision to cut funding to third sector organisations supporting young people and vulnerable groups.

YouthLink Scotland’s Response to the UK Budget - October 2024

A response by YouthLink Scotland to the UK budget on 30 October 2024.

YouthLink Scotland’s Position Statement on Scottish Government Response to the IRQA

YouthLink Scotland’s position on the Scottish Government’s responses to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment.

YouthLink Scotland’s Position on Post-School Education and Skills Reform

YouthLink Scotland’s recommendations in response to the consultation on Post-school Education and Skills Reform Legislation.

Youth Work and Civic Engagement: International Policy Perspectives - Recommendations

Recommendations from YouthLink Scotland's Policy Convention in August 2024 exploring youth work and civic engagement from international perspectives.

YouthLink Scotland Statement in Support of the Proposed Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

The 2024 YouthLink Scotland Youth Work and Outdoor Learning Network statement in support of The Proposed Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.

YouthLink Scotland Response to The Proposed Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

In 2024 YouthLink Scotland cooperated with our youth work Outdoor Learning Network to support The Proposed Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.

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Get in touch with Kevin Kane (Policy and Research Manager)