Covid-19: Support for the youth work sector

We are in constant conversation with the Youth Work Covid-19 Recovery Group to produce a series of resources to aid the youth work sector's recovery throughout the pandemic.

This site contains official Scottish Government guidance, frequently asked questions, toolkits, publications support to help the youth work sector navigate the challenges posed by Covid-19.

Official Guidance

Guiding principles to support the safe delivery of youth work

This advice is to support youth work leaders to continue to make local-level risk assessed decisions and actions regarding delivery of face-to-face youth work. Updated April 2022.

Universities, Colleges and CLD Providers

Advice on COVID-19 transmission risk-reduction mitigations to support universities, colleges and Community Learning and Development (CLD) providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've answered your questions relating to the delivery of youth work under the current Covid-19 restrictions.

Practical Resources

A list of practical resources and templates for implementing youth work practice after Covid-19.

Publications

Covid-19 Education Recovery: Youth work – A Guide for Schools

This update provides additional information on opportunities for schools to collaborate with youth work in the COVID-19 Recovery Phase.

Closing the poverty-related attainment gap

This report explores how youth work responded to the needs of young people during the pandemic.

Detatched Youth Work Guidelines

These guidelines provide a structure for refreshing & revisiting detached and outreach youth work in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Youth Work and Employability

Our position paper outlines the integral relationship between youth work and employability going forward.

Guidance on reopening of Outdoor Education Centres

Guidance to support the safe reopening and operation of Outdoor Education Centres for visits by schools.

Outdoor Education - Fit for the Future

Guidance commissioned by Scottish Government and developed by the Scottish Advisory Panel for Outdoor Education, in partnership with YouthLink Scotland and others.

Outdoor Learning and Education Recovery

This update provides information on opportunities to collaborate with outdoor learning organisations in the COVID-19 recovery phase.

Other resources

Youth Work Orgs

Resources and info to help youth work organisations adapt during COVID-19.

Youth Workers

COVID-19 guidance for youth workers.

Young People

Information and guidance for young people in relation to COVID-19.

Digital & Online Youth Work

Tools and resources to help youth workers implement online service delivery.

Mental Health

Resources for the youth work sector to help manage the mental health of young people affected by COVID-19.

Volunteering

Support and information to help volunteers continue their amazing work during COVID-19.

Equality & Diversity

Resources and information for Scotland's diverse communities.

Youth Work & Education

Information and guidance for youth workers and organisations working in partnership with schools and supporting young people to engage with learning during the pandemic.