Youth Work Essentials

A ‘one-stop shop’ of core information for youth workers and volunteers.

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Running Your Group

All the information you need to run quality youth work programmes, including guidance on recruiting volunteers, securing funding, and developing programming.

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Safeguarding

A clear and comprehensive guide to safe youth work practice, including child protection policies, health and safety and employment law.

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Volunteer Induction Toolkit

This online toolkit provides youth groups with a framework to support the introduction or induction process of new youth work volunteers.

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Funding for youth groups

In this section you will find helpful funding links for community-based youth groups

Funding for youth groups
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Curriculum for Excellence (CfE)

Discover how Youth Scotland supports you to reach the goals of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) as it shapes learning experiences for ages 3–18.

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Resources

A suite of resources, including downloadable fact sheets, templates and toolkits, to help you develop quality and inclusive programmes for young people.

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