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YouthLink Scotland

@youthlinkscot.bsky.social
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We're the national agency for youth work representing more than 100 youth organisation members across Scotland.

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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 1h
📢 It's #ChallengePoverty Week Youth work is crucial to tackling child poverty - it builds health and wellbeing, improves attendance and engagement with learning, and increases attainment, achievement and positive post-school destinations ✅ @povertyalliance.org
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#YLSConf26 workshop 5 spotlight 🔦 Join Regen:fx to explore how youth work can move beyond providing support to enabling participation, achievement and lasting positive outcomes. 📅 2 November | Glasgow Book tickets by 12th October! 👉 bit.ly/46N8nqG
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Join this free course to collaborate across a community of practice and gain a better understanding of the values, skills and approaches at the heart of education for sustainable and flourishing futures. Starts 2 November - more info 👉 bit.ly/3TuPZzM
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#YLSConf26 workshop 4 spotlight 🔦 LGBT Youth Scotland will explore youth work's role in supporting young people to build a ‘life worth living’ - that is a life full of joy, fun, meaning, purpose and relationships.  📅 2 November | Glasgow Book tickets by 12th October! 👉 bit.ly/46N8nqG
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
#YLSConf26 workshop 3 spotlight 🔦 Learn about the development of @iysofficial.bsky.social’s anti-racist mental health intervention for young people, exploring how lived experience, evidence & trauma-informed practice informed the programme. Book tickets by 12 Oct! bit.ly/46N8nqG
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 YouthVIP have 4 training sessions coming up, introducing the Youth Volunteering in Schools Resource & exploring how you can embed the teachings from it into your own organisations. More info 👉 bit.ly/4iOIGx4 @volunteeringuk.bsky.social @youngscot.bsky.social @scqfpartnership.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📢 YouthVIP have 4 training sessions coming up, introducing the Youth Volunteering in Schools Resource & exploring how you can embed the teachings from it into your own organisations. More info 👉 bit.ly/4iOIGx4 @volunteeringuk.bsky.social @youngscot.bsky.social @scqfpartnership.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#YLSConf26 workshop 2 spotlight 🔦 @fastforwardscot.bsky.social will explore the links between risk-taking, harmful behaviour, and young people’s mental well-being - focusing on how we can support adopting healthy coping strategies in times of crisis. Book tickets by 12 Oct! bit.ly/46N8nqG
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
📢 BBC Children in Need has launched its 2026 Appeal! They also released new research among 2,000 children aged 11-16 and their parents, which highlights the significant pressures facing young people today. More info: bit.ly/4hsYp2r
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#YLSConf26 workshop 1 spotlight 🔦 Join @aberdeencc.bsky.social for an introduction to Growing2gether and how the partnership can deliver outcomes for young people in relation to mental health and post-school transitions. 📅 2 November | Glasgow Book tickets by 12 Oct! bit.ly/46N8nqG
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are you, or do you work with, young people aged 13-25? 🌈 LGBT Youth Scotland is undertaking research to find out what life in Scotland is like for LGBTQ+ young people, to help improve lives for our LGBTQ+ communities. Share views before 5 October: bit.ly/4x02jWQ
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our final #YouthArtsOpenFund case study spotlight is SiMY Community Development 🎨 The funded project increased access to arts activity for young people facing poverty, trauma and exclusion, while remaining responsive to young people’s interests. bit.ly/4rwSn5x @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
@covid19inquiry.scot launched a new publication 📑 It provides a record of experiences in relation to personal finances, access to welfare and support for business shared by individuals, households and businesses living 7 operating in Scotland during the pandemic. More info 👉 bit.ly/4xIvz4h
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Next up, the Options in Life #YouthArtsOpenFund case study spotlight 🎨 The project worked with young people with learning disabilities in Fife, many of whom experience significant barriers to participation in mainstream education & employment. bit.ly/4hfB18v @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢 We're excited to announce our new partnership with the Royal Bank of Scotland! The partnership will deliver financial education to Scotland’s young people, with learning materials being given to youth clubs and training delivered to youth leaders. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3SXnpH6
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Today's #YouthArtsOpenFund case study spotlight is @media-education.bsky.social 🎨 Their 15 week project brought together 12 young people to work alongside filmmakers and youth workers to explore issues important to them. Full case study: bit.ly/4hmSqw5 @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 Calling youth workers & young people aged 11-25! RoL Models have launched a challenge and competition asking young people to creatively explore what the Rule of Law means to them, through film, art, writing, music & more ⚖️ 🏆 Prizes to be won - entries close 4 December: bit.ly/4xzQQwU
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The next #YouthArtsOpenFund case study spotlight is Jane Cockayne 🎨 The youth-led project supported new friendships and reduced isolation through group travel, sound recording, photography, creative writing, sensory exploration & more. Case study: bit.ly/4hjEGCm @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📖 What should education look like after 2030? Join @lfsscotland.bsky.social, @2050climategroup.bsky.social and SOS UK for a public consultation session to capture young people in Scotland's experiences of education as part of UNESCO's global survey. More info 👉 bit.ly/4rckFSy
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Kicking off this week's #YouthArtsOpenFund spotlights with Interest Link Borders 🎨 The programme created inclusive, supportive environments where young people with learning disabilities could develop skills and feel a sense of belonging. bit.ly/4y6iFhx @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📢 Earlier this month, our staff team took part in a development day facilitated by the fantastic Venture Scotland. The day was a chance for us to think outside the box, collaborate in different ways, and take part in some of the youth work activities that we champion in our daily work! 💪
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Young people aged 11-30 are invited to take part in UNESCO's global consultation on the future of education! Session plans are available to help facilitators engage different age groups, and the survey closes 30 September⌛ #EducationBeyond2030 ℹ️👉 bit.ly/4zqchT9
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ending the week with @impactarts.bsky.social #YouthArtsOpenFund case study🎨 Project Drag was a youth-led creative programme designed to provide a safe, inclusive creative space where participants could explore identity, build confidence & express themselves. Full case study: bit.ly/4gUv95O
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today's #YouthArtsOpenFund case study spotlight is Hot Chocolate Trust in Dundee 🎨 Their funded project expanded access to traditional and non-digital art practices for young people facing marginalisation, poverty, and trauma. Full case study: bit.ly/4h5bBdP @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Not long to go until our #YLSConf26! ⌛ 🎤 Hear last year's attendees from @cycjscotland.bsky.social, Baba Yangu Foundation, Glasgow Life and @renfrewshire.gov.uk share why they recommend attending. Book by 12th October: bit.ly/4626N3E
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join YouthLink Scotland, @fastforwardscot.bsky.social and Education Scotland, for a discussion about maths and numeracy in a youth work context and hear about toolkits, projects and resources that you can use in your settings 🔢 23 Sep | 1-2pm | Online Sign up 👉 bit.ly/4AgBFLC
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🗣️ Join National Conversation Week (5–9 October)! With free resources and session plans, support your young people to talk, listen and share ideas about what community means to them - then submit their ideas by 23 October 📨📅 More info: bit.ly/3T8szQl
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The next #YouthArtsOpenFund case study we're spotlight is Comics Youth in Dundee. Through their project "Marginal", 147 children and young people took part in 240 hours of free, inclusive workshops, taster sessions and drop-ins. Full case study: bit.ly/46fBgeT @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🤔 Thinking about booking your #YLSConf26 ticket? 🎤 Last year's attendees from The Junction, @dofe.org, @iysofficial.bsky.social, and Scouts Scotland are here to share why they recommend you do! Join us in Glasgow, 2 Nov: bit.ly/4626N3E
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Volunteering Matters @volunteeringuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New Term. New Focus. The YouthVIP Youth Volunteering in Schools Resource is packed with practical support to help schools in Scotland make volunteering more accessible and meaningful for young people. Explore the resource at: www.youthvip.scot YouthLink Scotland
YouthVIP announces a new academic term focusing on youth volunteering in schools with a dedicated resource guide.
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Our first #YouthArtsOpenFund case study spotlight is the Big Project in Edinburgh! Check out who they are 🔎 what their funded project involved 🎭 & the real recorded impact their arts activities had on the 40 young people that took part. More info: bit.ly/4gOSUMr @creativescots.bsky.social
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
@cypcs.bsky.social investigated how often police had used force against children like Tasers, incapacitating spray, spit hoods, bite guards, strip searches, and “empty hand” techniques which include punches and kicks. Read the findings: bit.ly/3SGxecl
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Do you know what the #YouthArtsOpenFund is? Our National Youth Work Funding Manager Jane Dailly explains it in under 30 seconds! 🎨⏱️ For the next two weeks, we'll be spotlighting case studies from some of the 2024/25 fund recipients - stay tuned 👀 bit.ly/4dpKTsD
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thank you for joining our first #YouthWorkSkills Week! 🎉 To wrap up, our National Grants Manager, Jane Dailly, explored why reflective conversations about skills development and learning really matter in youth work. Full blog 👉 bit.ly/4xO45Lg
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Youth work experiences can help develop valuable skills for future employment - but what do young people think? Check out real reflections on learning to be more organised 📝, make decisions 💪, & negotiate while expressing opinions 🤝 #YouthWorkSkills: bit.ly/4x0PV8t
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
📢 #YouthWorkSkills support young people’s readiness for work and confidence to shape their future! Take a moment to read some of our case studies from around Scotland that demonstrate a youth work approach to building skills for work 🔎 bit.ly/47XWPlD
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#YouthWorkSkills for Work 💼 David Brackenridge, CEO of Venture Scotland, discussed youth work’s unique and vital role in helping young people navigate the transition into employment. Read more: bit.ly/4iAEnDd
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What do young people think about how youth work helped them develop skills for learning? See how these young people gained confidence to try new things ✅, make decisions for themselves 🤔, and face challenges head on ⛰️. More info on #YouthWorkSkills: bit.ly/4x0PV8t
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What do young people have to say about the life skills they develop through youth work? Check out how 3 individuals found their voice 🗣️, gained confidence in building relationships 🤝, and felt proud to be relied on 🩵. More info on #YouthWorkSkills: bit.ly/4x0PV8t
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
📝 Preventative Grassroots Youth Work Fund report is out! The Fund helped 10 Scottish youth work teams enhance their support for young people facing barriers to engagement in learning. Check out the #YouthWorkSkills young people said they developed 👇 bit.ly/4Ai520n
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Youth work creates engaging opportunities for young people to learn core skills that are relevant for life and work - also helping to tackle the poverty related attainment gap. Learn how #YouthWorkSkills open the door to opportunities and help young people overcome barriers to learning ⛰️
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Youth work plays a crucial role in enabling young people to develop key skills for learning, life & work, underpinned by the Framework explained in this video 👇 ❗ We're celebrating skills young people develop through youth work - share your own stories using #YouthWorkSkills!
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
🎉 Welcome to #YouthWorkSkills Week! We’ll be celebrating the skills that young people develop through their experiences in youth work, & how youth workers support them to reflect on the skills they're developing. 🗣️ Share your own stories using #YouthWorkSkills! bit.ly/4hdtgjF
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
📄 @publichealthscot.bsky.social's latest briefing provides an overview of the rise of health-related economic inactivity among young people aged 16–24 in Scotland - and the extent to which mental health might be impacting on post-school transitions to employment. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4gLYsWC
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Want to find out more about @euerasmusplus.bsky.social Youth and how it can support your work with young people? 💻 Join a free online session this September to explore different Erasmus+ opportunities, hear from participants & get practical guidance from programme experts. 👉 bit.ly/4x9wquB
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Scottish Government has launched a survey for practitioners and organisations involved in supporting children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis 🧠 Take part by 16th September 👉 bit.ly/4cgPUWC
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We welcome the Scottish Government's Programme for Government’s emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and improving outcomes for young people – and support the recognition that effective partnership is needed to deliver change. Read our full response 👉 bit.ly/3UqmOhs
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Have you seen our latest blog? ✍️ Our CEO Tim Frew discussed why youth work must be part of Scotland’s approach to young people’s mental health – providing trusted support before problems reach crisis point. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3UwewEF
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congratulations @alynsmith.bsky.social on his appointment as Minister for Innovation, Technology & Tertiary Education 👏 We look forward to working with him to ensure youth work is recognised & supported as an essential part of Scotland’s education & skills landscape. bit.ly/4zRHZJl
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YouthLink Scotland @youthlinkscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
📢 #YouthWorkSkills Week is coming! Each day next week we’ll be sharing new content about the skills young people develop through their involvement in youth work. Get involved - share your own stories by tagging us & using #YouthWorkSkills! More info 👉 bit.ly/4yldkCR
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