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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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Restricting Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools

The Scottish Government has opened a consultation to inform future legislation on restricting mobile phones in schools. The consultation is open to anyone with an interest in mobile phone policy for schools. Closes 17th November.

Updates to the Code of Practice for the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed updates to parts of volume 1 of the Code of Practice made under section 274 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (“the Act”), focusing specifically on the use of restraint and seclusion. Closes 29th October.

Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display

Proposals for regulating tobacco, vaping and nicotine product packaging, device appearance and retail displays, to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act. Closes 2nd October.

Digital Wellbeing Survey - Your Screen Use and Supporting Your Child(ren) Online

The Scottish Government wants to get a better understanding of what it’s like for parents/carers and their children to use apps, social media, games and spend time online. They would like to hear from parents of children of all ages (aged 0-18). Closes 30th September.

Digital Wellbeing Survey - Children & Young People Engagement

The Scottish Government wants to understand what it’s like for children and young people aged 11 - 25 to spend time online, using apps, social media, games and screens. Closes 30th September.

Connecting People for Wellbeing: Shaping the Future of Social Prescribing

Scottish Government want to understand public awareness, perceptions, and experiences of social prescribing, and to use these insights to inform and strengthen the development of the national social prescribing framework. Closes 24th September.

Proposed Changes to SSSC Registration Requirements

This consultation seeks your views on various proposed changes to registration requirements which will further strengthen the SSSC’s ability to deliver their public protection functions. Closes 24th September.

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Scottish Government's Programme for Government - YouthLink Scotland's response

YouthLink Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new Programme for Government's emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and improving outcomes for young people - praising the recognition that effective partnership is needed to deliver change.

National Strategy for Community Justice: Review of 2022 Strategy

A consultation to support the statutory review of the National Strategy for Community Justice. Closes 20th August.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Growing Up in the Online World National Consultation

YouthLink Scotland welcomes the opportunity to continue engaging with the UK Government on the development of effective, evidence-led online safety policy. We support education to go hand in hand with legislation and a co-ordinated, cross sectorial public health approach as an essential next step, with youth work as a central pillar.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Draft Infrastructure Strategy (2027–2037) Consultation

YouthLink Scotland supports the Scottish Government’s ambition to establish a long-term, strategic and place-based framework for infrastructure planning and investment.

YouthLink Scotland's Response to Independent Professional Advisor for Future School Reform: Call for Children & Young People’s Organisations Views

Youth work perspectives on the role that partnership can play in improving young people's experience of school, and the implications for funding and school governance?

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