🗣️ Let's talk about online! 🔎 Looking for something to do this Cyber Scotland Week? Join one of our free online training sessions to explore how to chat to young people about their online lives 💻 Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Mge49V

📢 New blog! Dorcas Babet Kwofie, Master's student at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, shares her postgraduate research on the role of youth work in tackling child poverty in Scotland 🔎 🤝 In collaboration with YouthLink Scotland and @thebinkshub.bsky.social. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3MCyf1R

✨ Finishing up the #DYWConference2026 with The Unbelievably Creative AI Show with Digital Skills Education! Thank you to everyone who attended - we hope to see you again next year to explore more of #DigitalYouthWork! 🔎💻 Don't forget to check out the brand new AI Toolkit 🔗 https://bit.ly/4c288Mj

A fantastic lineup of workshops at the #DYWConf2026 today, exploring a wide variety of topics - from tackling online violence and using e-sports, to youth work's role in the social media debate & how apps affect online safety. Full summary on LI 👉 https://bit.ly/4qwusAV

📢 Check out our busy morning at the #DYWConf2026! With an address from @benmacpherson.bsky.social MSP, panel discussion with young people on AI, keynote speech from @include-plus.bsky.social#DYWConf2026 and research input from Forr Data. View our summary on LI 👉 https://bit.ly/4rIDFax #SaferInternetDay

📢 We're proud to have @benmacpherson.bsky.social MSP speaking at the #DYWConf2026 this #SaferInternetDay! He praised the launch of the "valuable" new AI Toolkit, highlighting how pivotal youth workers are to empowering young people to make safe online choices. 👉 https://bit.ly/3QvYKnF

🌐 Happy @uksic.bsky.social #SaferInternetDay! We're kicking off our #DYWConf2026 by launching Our Futures and AI: A Youth Work Toolkit - designed to be a practical companion as you help young people safely and responsibly explore the world of AI ✨ 🔗 https://bit.ly/4c288Mj

👋 Do you work or volunteer with people aged 11-18? 💉 Help us understand how young people make decisions about having a vaccine & what improvements could be made to vaccination information & services. Partnership with @publichealthscot.bsky.social 🤝 Share the survey 👉 https://bit.ly/49Q9doU

📢 It's Place2Be's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek! The theme ‘This is My Place' aligns with the #RightSpaceFuture Manifesto's ask for universal access to spaces for youth work, as they reduce isolation & improve wellbeing. Info & resources 👉 https://bit.ly/2GdNXMa Manifesto 👉 https://bit.ly/3JALrCO

We're supporting the youth work sector's vision for a Scotland where young people have: ⚖️A right to youth work 🏠Access to safe spaces 🪙Investment Scottish elections are coming, help young people secure a #RightSpaceFuture by promoting the manifesto: bit.ly/4jRPvfA

Do you support a #RightSpaceFuture Manifesto, but aren't sure how to share the message? We've got you covered - use our handy Comms Toolkit for: 💬 Key messages 📈 Impactful stats 📱 Social media suggestions 🖼️ Branded graphics ➕ other ideas to get involved! 👉 https://bit.ly/4jRPvfA

🗣️ It's #TimeToTalk Day! This year See Me Scotland is encouraging everyone to join in their vision to make Scotland a fairer and more inclusive place free from mental health stigma and discrimination 🧠💙 Find out how to get involved 👉 https://bit.ly/4alnYPE

📢 We're delighted to announce our Board is recruiting a new independent Chair! The new Chair will succeed Angela Leitch CBE, who stepped down in Nov 2025 after 3 years in post. We'll also be seeking to co-opt additional Board members. Find out more & nominate by 1 March 👉 https://bit.ly/4tcCZvH

📢 Great news! Nominations for #YLSAwards 2026 are extended until Monday 9th Feb 🎉 There are so many individuals & groups who deserve recognition in the youth work sector - so there's now an extra week to submit your nominations! 🏆 Nominate by 9th Feb: bit.ly/4pEF959

🎤To David Kennedy of the Scottish Police Federation, the #RightSpaceFuture Manifesto is about "prevention, safety & hope", underlining the importance of sustained investment in youth work. Share your support - with the Scottish elections coming up find out how to get involved https://bit.ly/4jRPvfA

📢 The CLD Standards Council Scotland National Workforce Survey 2026 is live! 🎤 Share your thoughts - it's open to all organisations and individuals working and volunteering in youth work, including the voluntary and community sector and local authorities. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4sJbl9b

🎤 At the #RightSpaceFuture Manifesto launch, our CEO Tim Frew highlighted the transformative power of youth work & reinforced the need for guaranteed access to it. Share your support - with the Scottish elections coming up, find out how to get involved: bit.ly/4jRPvfA

🗣️ Take one action for youth work! Join us this Wed to turn the #RightSpaceFuture manifesto into momentum: the next phase of the campaign is asking everyone across the youth work sector to take one visible action to promote the manifesto 📢📖 Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/4qEZpno

It's Breathing Space Day! Are you, or is a young person you're working with, feeling low or anxious? @nhs24.bsky.social's Breathing Space is here to help. The free and confidential phone and web chat service is available 365 days a year for anyone in Scotland aged 16+ 📱💬 👉 www.breathingspace.scot

📢 Youth Arts Open Fund news! In partnership with @creativescots.bsky.social & the Scottish Government, £750,000 has been invested in youth-led arts projects across Scotland - helping to boost wellbeing, personal development, and build confidence and skills 🎉 🔍 Find out more: bit.ly/4qMvpWL

We're supporting the youth work sector's vision for a Scotland where young people have: ⚖️A right to youth work 🏠Access to safe spaces 🪙Investment Scottish elections are coming, help young people secure a #RightSpaceFuture by promoting the manifesto: https://bit.ly/4jRPvfA

👋 Do you work or volunteer with people aged 11-18? 💉 Help us understand how young people make decisions about having a vaccine & what improvements could be made to vaccination information & services. Partnership with @publichealthscot.bsky.social 🤝 Share the survey 👉 https://bit.ly/49Q9doU

🎤 Speaking at the launch of #RightSpaceFuture Manifesto, Jimmy Paul of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit said youth work has been the "beating heart" of youth violence reduction 💙 Share your support too - with the Scottish elections coming up, find out how to get involved: https://bit.ly/4jRPvfA

📢 Great news! Nominations for #YLSAwards 2026 are extended until Monday 9th Feb 🎉 There are so many individuals & groups who deserve recognition in the youth work sector - so there's now an extra week to submit your nominations! 🏆 Nominate by 9th Feb: https://bit.ly/4pEF959

📢 Upcoming free training: ℹ️ The PDC is a youth award aimed at young people involved in decision making processes - join our session for more details about the award and how it can be used in different contexts and situations. 📅 12 March 🕙 10-12pm Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/48X8BtE

📢 Support a #RightSpaceFuture - post on socials! Ahead of the Scottish elections, support the manifesto by sharing it on socials - let people know you want every young person to have a right to youth work, safe spaces & support when they need it. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jQWHso

📢 Support a #RightSpaceFuture - write to your MSP! Ahead of the Scottish elections, help us share the manifesto message and secure your MSPs support for youth work by emailing them directly. Find your MSP 🔎 https://bit.ly/3M1tdM0 Email template 📝 https://bit.ly/4jRPvfA

🗣️ Take one action for youth work! Join us next Wed to turn the #RightSpaceFuture manifesto into momentum: the next phase of the campaign is asking everyone across the youth work sector to take one visible action to promote the manifesto 📢📖 Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4qEZpno

⏰ There's still time - submit your #YLSAwards 2026 nominations! This is your chance to help us celebrate someone making a real impact in youth work - nominate an individual or group who inspires change and deserves recognition 🏆 Nominate by this Friday 30th!👉 https://bit.ly/4pEF959

📢 This is a call to everyone involved in youth work - young people, youth workers, organisations and partners - to help share the #RightSpaceFuture manifesto’s key asks. Swipe for simple actions to support the manifesto ahead of the Scottish elections! 👉 More info 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jRPvfA

⌛ Only 1 week left to nominate for the #YLSAwards 2026! Know someone making a real impact? This is your chance to celebrate them! Nominate an individual or group who inspires change and deserves recognition 🏆 Deadline: Friday 30th Jan 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4pEF959

📢 @therobertsontrust.bsky.social's new Education Pathways report shows how poverty continues to drive inequalities in educational engagement, attainment & wellbeing - but highlights opportunities to meet young people’s needs, including through youth work 💪 👉 https://bit.ly/49NZ2zE

📢 Volunteer opp for young Scots! Bite Back 2030 is recruiting people aged 14-16 to join their Youth Board. Applications particularly welcomed from young people eligible for free school meals, from minority ethnic backgrounds & from the Highlands & Islands. Apply by 16th Feb: https://bit.ly/4b0P14C

📢 There's still time to book your FREE place at our Digital Youth Work Conference! We'll explore the topics of AI, ethical partnerships, the #DigitalYouthWork Research Hub, how we can support young people’s digital lives, and more! 📅 10 Feb 2026 🕘 9:30-16:00 📌 Edinburgh 👉 https://bit.ly/4qG7YOo

📢 The CLD National Workforce Survey 2026 is live! 🎤 Share your thoughts - it's open to all organisations and individuals working and volunteering in youth work, including the voluntary and community sector and local authorities. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4sJbl9b

✨ Join Digital Skills Education this Thursday to find out about two new pick-up-and-use sessions to explore AI with young people! Funding from the INCLUDE+ Network working with youth leaders, AI education specialists, and young people from across Scotland. Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/3LOU8dR

✨ Know someone making a real #youthwork impact? This is your chance to celebrate them! Nominate an individual or group who inspires change and deserves recognition at the #YLSAwards 2026🏆 ⌛ Two weeks left - deadline is Friday 30th Jan 2026! 👉 https://bit.ly/4pEF959

📢 You’re Invited to the Youth Council UK (YCUK) Pre-Launch Event! Join this Saturday to learn about the new national platform for youth voice & collaboration across the UK, celebrate progress, spotlight young people’s voices & hear from attendees. 👉 https://bit.ly/4sOmrts

✨ Join Digital Skills Education to find out about two new pick-up-and-use sessions to explore AI with young people! Developed with funding from the @include-plus.bsky.social working with youth leaders, AI education specialists & young people across Scotland. Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/3LOU8dR

📝 Check out Jiaying Wang's insightful work about the role of youth work in the realisation of the human rights of young people in Scotland - with a focus on young refugees! We're pleased to have been able to support this fantastic research 🔎 Blog 👉 bit.ly/3LuovGv Dissertation 👉 bit.ly/4sHcE8v

📢 Sectarianism CPD training - 3rd February 2026 📅 This free training will provide youth workers with the tools they need to engage young people on the topic of sectarianism, prejudice and hate in Scotland. Sign up now! 👉 https://bit.ly/44orS89

✨ Know someone making a real impact? This is your chance to celebrate them! Nominate an individual or group who inspires change and deserves recognition at the #YLSAwards 2026🏆 Deadline: Friday 30th Jan 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4pEF959

📢 Upcoming training! Join Action on Prejudice to explore why intersectionality is important for youth workers and how you can include it in your work. This session is suitable for newcomers and those with existing knowledge alike. Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/3Yqv7rr

Join us in Edinburgh for a day of insights, discussion and networking - with new resources, keynote speakers, workshops and plenty of interactivity. 📅 10 Feb 2026 🕘 9:30-16:00 Book now 👉 https://bit.ly/4qG7YOo

📢 Nominate now for the #YLSAwards 2026! Know someone making a real impact? This is your chance to celebrate them! Nominate an individual or group who inspires change and deserves recognition 🏆 Deadline: Friday 30th Jan 2026 👉 https://bit.ly/4pEF959

📢 Action on Prejudice and No Knives, Better Lives are teaming up to host a Community of Practice session looking at Hate, Division and Extremism, led by trainers from Connect Futures! 📅 20 Jan | 10-12 | Online & free Sign up now 👉 https://bit.ly/4oJCyFF

📅 Welcome to Your Vote Week: 9-15 March 2026 "Welcome to Your Vote Week" is the Electoral Commission’s annual celebration of democratic education. The theme this year is “Why Voting Matters” 🗳️ Find out how to get involved 👉 https://bit.ly/49Jw316

📢 Join our next Youth Work & Schools Collaborative meeting! Explore youth work’s role in supporting transitions from primary to secondary school, share your work, hear insights from national stakeholders & develop your networks. 📅 4 Feb | 3-4.30pm | Online Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4qHIC2T

🔎 Looking to try something new in the New Year? Join us next Tuesday for a short introduction to the Youth Work Data Course with @fifecollege.bsky.social! Find out more about the course, what it covers, how to join & what to expect. 📅 13 Jan | 12-12.30pm | Online Sign up 👉 https://bit.ly/4jti6aZ

📢 The Subject Benchmark for Youth and Community Work used in CLD Professional Qualifications is on the review timescale and @qaa.ac.uk are looking for Writing Group members. ⏰ Express your interest by Friday 9 January! Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4aJAaeL