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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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YouthLink Scotland Response to the Skills Delivery Independent Review

The future of the skills delivery public body and advisory landscape, including the future remit and status of Skills Development Scotland.

YouthLink Scotland Response to Skills Review Consultation

A response by YouthLink Scotland to the skills delivery independent review: call for evidence.

YouthLink Scotland Response to the Review of the Future of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland

A response by YouthLink Scotland to Professor Hayward's review of the future of qualifications and assessment in Scotland.

Evidence Review on Youth Work's Role During and in Recovery from Covid-19

YouthLink Scotland, with support from Northern Star, conducted an evidence review for the Covid-19 Learning and Evaluation Oversight Group at Scottish Government, to explore youth work’s role during and in recovery from Covid-19.

YouthLink Scotland Response to Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland

A response by YouthLink Scotland to the Scottish Government Consultation on a Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Scotland.

YouthLink Scotland Response to Scottish Parliament Education Children and Young People Committee

A response by YouthLink Scotland to the Scottish Attainment Challenge report by the Scottish Parliament Education Children and Young People Committee.

YouthLink Scotland Response to Residential Outdoor Education Consultation

A response by YouthLink Scotland to a proposal for a Scottish Parliament Bill to ensure that young people have the opportunity to experience residential outdoor education.

YouthLink Scotland Submission to Scottish Government on the Resource Spending Review 2022

This submission by YouthLink Scotland to the Scottish Government on the Resource Spending Review makes the imperative case for investment in youth work services.

YouthLink Scotland Contribution to the Official Report by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

YouthLink Scotland's contribution to the official report by the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

YouthLink Scotland Position Statement on Scottish Government Plan to Tackle Food Insecurity

A response by YouthLink Scotland to the Scottish Government plan to tackle food insecurity.

YouthLink Scotland Response to Health Social Care and Sport Committee

YouthLink Scotland response to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee Inquiry into the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Scotland.

YouthLink Scotland Response to Education Reform Consultation

YouthLink Scotland response to the Education reform consultation on behalf of Professor Ken Muir, University of the West of Scotland and Independent Advisor to the Scottish Government.

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