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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 8d

@youthscotland.org.uk @girlguidingscot.bsky.social @cashbackscot.bsky.social

Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 8d

@cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB consortium #Reach meeting today. Looking forward to meeting our advisors again, today they are going to be exploring & diving deeper into 'Mental health & wellbeing' & discuss what type & style of workshops & event they want to off your in March #CB4C #iLead

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Amy Ogilvie- Youth work (they/them) @amyleeogilvie.bsky.social · 11d

Day 1 in Carlingford with @youthscotland.org.uk at the cross-nations youth forum! Had a great first session getting to know everyone and aligning on terms, hopes, and expectations. Some really interesting conversations already! I'm looking forward to what's next #Carlingford #YouthForum #youthwork

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 12d

Superb night with SAPC volunteers. It was inspiring hearing their stories & finding out why they would like to begin @youthscotland.org.uk Youth Achievement Awards. Excited to get them started on these awards & how they are going to support their communities @cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB #CB4C

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 12d

Pure buzzing for their next steps being part of this amazing @youthscotland.org.uk advisory panel. They have put in loads of hard work & we are all very proud of them all. Really looking forward to hearing them make sure young people voices are heard while shaping & empowering change 3/3

Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 12d

Sunday we continued to develop their skills and knowledge by supporting them to exploring their values, beliefs, teamwork, listening, negotiation and prioritisation by having some difficult conversations about biscuits, what matters to them & other local young people in their futures. 2/3

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 12d

Fabulous weekend working with some amazing new advisors on @youthscotland.org.uk #iLead empower programme. They were expanding their communication, problem-solving, decision-making skills and building or beginning their leadership journeys on the Saturday, as well as having a great laugh 1/2

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Thrive Outdoors @thriveoutdoors.bsky.social · 23d

Happy Friday!

Take a look at our resource: Discovering nature with babies and young children. 💜

Our resource helps practitioners support families in building strong, joyful connections to nature.🌼🌱

thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/sta...

Starting Out to Play Guidance - Thrive Outdoors

Starting out to play: Discovering nature with babies and young children. Guidance for practitioners working with parents, families, and carers

thriveoutdoors.org.uk

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 23d

Looking for inspiration? We've added new Opportunities to our website this week including Dog Star, Third Sector Lab, Magnetic North, Somewhere Between & Strange Town

Youth Theatre Arts Scotland - Opportunities

View available roles and opportunities for young people and practitioners.

buff.ly

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 23d

Missed last week's #STEMnation Award drop-in? Don't worry, we've got another one coming up soon! Click the link below to sign-up and add the date to your diary🗓️ We'd love to tell you more about the programme and how your setting can get involved.👩‍💻

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/st...

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 21d

@youthscotland.org.uk @girlguidingscot.bsky.social @cashbackscot.bsky.social #Reach #iLead #GCB #CB4C

Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 21d

A fantastic day with @cashbackscot.bsky.social consortium #Reach advisors. Today we were getting to know each other, boosting confidence & communication skills, breaking down barriers talking about their needs & wants & beginning planning for the event in March 2026 save the date #GCB #CB4C

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 22d

Like I said a fantastic day & what an atmosphere in the pit stop. Looking forward to @stirlingpride.bsky.social new year woop woop
@youthscotland.org.uk @cashbackscot.bsky.social #GCB #CB4C #iLead

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 22d

We were also offering FREE #Hi5 awards, everyone who participated gained a SCQF L2 or Nat 2 for attending an amazing day, trying new experiences, boosting their confidence in talking to others, proudly taking part in their 1st pride march, letting them be who they want to be & new friendships 2/3

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · 22d

What an amazing day @stirlingpride.bsky.social pit stop area last Saturday. It was a pleasure sharing some @youthscotland.org.uk #iLead engage activities with everyone, getting them to think outside the box & work in pairs or teams to finish some of our puzzles. 1/3

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Brigid Russell @brigidrussell51.bsky.social · Aug 21

What's the point of going faster, bigger, getting more done? Why all the haste? Where are we rushing to? What do we risk missing?

Beauty in a still moment.

The sheer joy of shared laughter.

Warmth in slowly noticing. Gently caring for what matters.

Living with.

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · Aug 20

It was great seeing the young leaders take lead during the AGM, sharing & demonstrating the skills they developed earlier in the year as part of #iLead Empower programme #GCB #CB4C
@youthscotland.org.uk @cashbackscot.bsky.social

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · Aug 20

Amazing night with Brighter East End at their AGM hearing everything they have achieved over the last year across all groups & clubs. The best part was watching all young people coming up to collect their awards 245 Hi5, 32 DYA, 19 Saltire Awards & 12 Silver YAA loads of happy faces #GCB #CB4C

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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Aug 11

Thanks to LEAP Sports Scotland for inviting us to the Pride Youth Work Games – what a fantastic event! We loved meeting brilliant young people from across the UK. Shout-out to Kai from RYAN for hosting the stall to raise awareness of the network with rural young people: bit.ly/YS-RYAN-p

a young person poses next to a large screen, inviting people to visit the Rural Youth Action Network consultation station at the Pride Youth Games

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Youth Scotland @youthscotland.org.uk · Aug 14

Young Islanders from Shetland Islands Council Youth Services met in Lerwick with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social MSP to discuss ferries, connectivity and the under-22 scheme — ensuring island youth voices are heard in shaping the future. #YoungIslandersNetwork #Shetland #IslandsPlan

A group pose outside Lerwick Port Authority, with Jim Fairlie MSP and youth voice representatives

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is just some of their comments & thoughts, it's been a pleasure working with everyone. Really looking forward to the next part of their leadership journeys @corra.scot @youthscotland.org.uk @sfadroutesyp.bsky.social

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · Aug 19

O - I feel more confident & enjoying see others at group.
S - I am more confident at talking to others & a lot better at listening too.
M - I used loads of critical thinking & way better at making decisions.
A - More confident at believing in myself
M - enjoyed working with new people 2/3

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Stuart Conquer @youthworkstuart.bsky.social · Aug 19

Awesome catch up with @corra.scot Be Different Make A Difference advisors from @sfadroutesyp.bsky.social. supporting them to complete their @youthscotland.org.uk #Silver YAA, was brilliant hearing them talking about their experiences from being part of this awesome project 1/3

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Under The Trees @uttoutdoorlearning.bsky.social · Jul 28

🌊Spaces Available 🌊
Please share so we can get these spaces filled!

Fri 1st Aug

All About Oysters Workshop

Funded by @sea_changers

Guest speaker from @mcsuk.bsky.social

Book here: bookwhen.com/uttoutdoorle...

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Fast Forward @fastforwardscot.bsky.social · Jul 28

Do you work with young people in #Scotland?

💰Our new Peer Inspiration Projects Scotland (PIPS) Fund, enables groups to apply for up to £500 to create a #peerinspiration resource to raise awareness of risk-taking behaviours and related harm.

Interested? Click👇

pips.scot/how-can-we-h...

#youthwork

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