Policy Consultations

Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future EU Youth Strategy

The current EU Youth Strategy (2019–2027) is nearing its end – and the next chapter is yours to influence! This strategy plays a vital role in supporting young people’s social and civic engagement, ensuring policies truly reflect their needs, and driving meaningful change across Europe. Closes 16th July.

Protections in the Justice System for Women and Girls

Further protections for women and girls from violence and abuse are being considered as part of this consultation including consideration of a new law on the creation of deepfake intimate images. Closes 19th June.

Growing Up in the Online World: A National Consultation

The UK Government is consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change. This includes potential age restrictions on social media and other services such as gaming sites and AI chatbots, restrictions on addictive design features and risky functionalities, and better support for parents and families. Closes 26th May.

Supporting Children’s Learning Code of Practice

The Code of Practice provides statutory guidance on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. Scottish Government are consulting on the refreshed guidance, designed to improve clarity, readability, and navigation for all users. Closes 7th May.

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?

YouthLink Scotland's Response to the Equality & Human Rights Mainstreaming Strategy

The vision to support strong, resilient, inclusive communities where everyone enjoys the realisation of their human rights aligns closely with the ethos of Scotland’s youth work sector. It complements YouthLink Scotland’s mission as the National Agency for Youth Work in Scotland.

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.

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