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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 National Discussion on Education

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

Youth Work & Poverty Policy Briefing

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.

Youth Work and Poverty Policy Brief

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).

YouthLink Scotland Policy Briefing on Youth Work and School Age Childcare

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

Policy Paper on Youth Work & 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.

YouthLink Scotland Response to All Learners in Scotland Matter Report

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

YouthLink Scotland Response to Restricting Alcohol Advertising and Promotion

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

Relationship Between Youth Work & Play

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

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.

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