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We closely monitor the policy horizon for the latest policy developments relevant to the youth work sector. Alongside members and broader stakeholders, we formulate consultation responses on the sector’s behalf and build the capacity of those with a stake in youth work services to do the same.

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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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Children's Hearings Redesign
This consultation is part of a series of steps to ensure that Scotland’s children’s hearings system can be redesigned to build on its strengths so that it can deliver the best possible experience to the children and families in need of its support. It focusses on areas which may require changes to the law. Closes 28th October.
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'Moving On' From Care Into Adulthood Consultation
This consultation invites views on the support available to young people as they leave care and enter adulthood. Closes 3rd October.
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Post-School Education and Skills Reform: Consultation on Legislation
This consultation seeks your views on proposals for changes to the roles of the three funding bodies in the post-school system: Student Awards Agency Scotland; the Scottish Funding Council; and Skills Development Scotland. Closes 20th September.
Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017
The Scottish Parliament’s Social Justice and Social Security Committee has opened a consultation to consider the impact of the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017. Closes 13th September.
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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.
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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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YouthLink Scotland's approach to supporting the rights of young people
A statement outlining YouthLink Scotland's approach to supporting the rights of young people.
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YouthLink Scotland response to the Education (Scotland) Bill Stage 1
YouthLink Scotland response to the Education (Scotland) Bill Stage 1

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YouthLink Scotland Response to Consultation on Third Sector Funding Principles
YouthLink Scotland response to the Social Justice Committee Call for Evidence on Fair Funding Principles for the Third Sector in Scotland.

Youth Work's Role in Tackling Homelessness
This joint Policy Briefing between YouthLink Scotland and Rock Trust highlights how youth workers focus on early intervention and prevention to mitigate the impacts of and the number of young people who experience youth homelessness.

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YouthLink Scotland Response to Disclosure Scotland Consultation
YouthLink Scotland response to Disclosure Scotland consultation on Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 - accredited body fees and proposals for discounting: PVG scheme consultation.
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From toxic to positive – can Scotland lead the way in reframing masculinity?
Policy briefing ahead of Education, Children and Young People, Cross Party Group meeting (15/05/24)

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