Policy Consultations

YouthLink Scotland policy briefing for the Scottish Parliament, Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee on youth violence in Scotland.

The UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill officially received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and will come into force on 16 July 2024. This new policy briefing acknowledges the unique positioning of youth workers within the heart of our local authorities and across the third sector as advancing the rights of children and young people. It offers suggestions of what you might want to do now within your organisation/area to continue to support children’s rights and promote the youth work sector as an equal partner in delivery and resourcing during the implementation of the Treaty.

The following summary provides evidence from the recent Cross Party Group on Children and Young People meeting on the Committee’s call for evidence on Additional Support for Learning (ASL).

YouthLink Scotland calls for the Education Bill to strengthen the current role and impact of youth work across the learning system – building on the other aspects of reform that reinforce the need for youth work in an interconnected education and skills landscape.

YouthLink Scotland response to the extended consultation on the National Discussion on Education and the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment

In-depth policy paper on the link between youth work, poverty and human rights. This brief outlines why youth work must be a key partner in the Scottish Government's plans to tackle poverty in Scotland.

The transformative power of youth work to improve the lives of children and young people and meet the aims of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan (2022-2027).

This briefing By YouthLink Scotland explains youth work’s role in delivering the Scottish Government’s vision for school-age childcare.

Youth work is crucial to achieving the vision of a high-quality, affordable and accessible system that tackles child poverty and contributes to building a wellbeing economy.

A response by YouthLink Scotland to All Learners in Scotland Matter: The National Discussion on Education final report.

YouthLink Scotland supports the overarching principle of the consultation to restrict alcohol advertising and promotion.

Policy paper on the overlap between youth work and play on children and young people's development.