Youth Work Resources

Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Publications & Research

Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)

This is the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD), which was led by Kate Still. The Independent Review began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.

Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Publications & Research

Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Learners Summary

This is a Learners Summary of the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD).

Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Publications & Research

Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Statistics Brief

This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland.

Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Publications & Research

Independent Review of Community Learning and Development: A Call for Evidence – Analysis of responses to the consultation exercise

This report summarises responses to the call for evidence on the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) in Scotland. Findings are set out under the four main themes for the Review.

Key Youth Work Sector Documents, Publications & Research

Community Learning and Development in Scotland and Internationally – Literature Review (Plain language summary)

A Plain Language Summary of the literature review which documents research on Community Learning and Development (CLD) delivered within Scotland and internationally. The review forms part of the evidence base collected as part of the Independent Review of CLD, led by Kate Still.

Policy & Consultations

Scottish Government Climate Change Policy Engagement Evaluation Report

In 2024 we delivered training to youth workers, co-creating workshop tools with them to consult with young people on priorities for Scottish Government Just Transition plans. Through workshops and a survey we reached almost 500 young people.

Publications & Research

Youth work's role in political literacy

Youth workers have a responsibility to support young people’s political literacy and engagement in politics, without instilling them with our own personal political opinions. We brought these resources together thinking about the UK General Election 2024.

Publications & Research

Youth Work and Cyber Resilience - What Young People Said

Young people in four youth work focus groups share their views about the issues that they face in their online lives.

Publications & Research

The ‘Right to Youth Work in Scotland’: A Research Report for YouthLink Scotland by the Open University Law School - Final Report

Evidence to influence policy and law reform, aiming to improve youth work provision and promote the rights and well-being of young people in Scotland.

Publications & Research

The ‘Right to Youth Work in Scotland’: A Research Report for YouthLink Scotland by the Open University Law School - Summary Report

Evidence to influence policy and law reform, aiming to improve youth work provision and promote the rights and well-being of young people in Scotland.

Policy & Consultations

YouthLink Scotland Policy Briefing: Youth Work's Role in Suicide Prevention

An outline of the critical roles youth workers play in supporting young people at increased risk of suicidal ideation and dealing with the impacts of suicide on the family and in the community.

Guidance, Professional Frameworks

Pupil Equity Funding

These resouces are intended to assist headteachers in using Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) by providing examples of PEF-funded youth work and school partnerships that have very effectively improved educational outcomes for young people. You can navigate to relevant case studies from this infographic.

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