Resources
This page will help you think about how you can use the youth work outcomes in your own practice. We have gathered several case studies to demonstrate organisations using the outcomes in their own practice and have created three podcasts so you can find out more about the outcomes while you're on the move.
You can jump to one of the below sections, using the links:
Resources
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Youth Work Outcomes and Indicators
Download the full list of outcomes and there associated indicators.
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The Youth Work Outcomes Model (2018)
This is a diagram which shows how the youth work outcomes sit within and with existing national frameworks, like UNCRC, the National Youth Work Strategy and Curriculum for Excellence.
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The Youth Work Outcomes Model (black and white)
This is a black and white diagram of the youth work outcomes which shows where the outcomes sit within and with existing national frameworks, like UNCRC, the National Youth Work Strategy and Curriculum for Excellence.
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The Youth Work Outcomes (Clear and Large print format)
This is a clear and large print format of the seven youth work outcomes.
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Translating Indicators Template
This is a Word template that outlines a process to help you translate the youth work outcomes and indicators to your local youth work context.
If you would like the Model in other formats, please get in touch with us to discuss what you need.
Case studies
We've put together a range of case studies from organisations who have been using the youth work outcomes in their work. Take a look below:
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Case Study | Youth Highland
Youth Highland share how they've used the youth work outcomes in planning, partnership working, communicating and demonstrating the value of youth work to the third sector.
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Case Study | West Lothian
Nan from West Lothian Council’s Community Learning and Development Youth Services talks about how they used the youth work outcomes in their work in schools in the local area.
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Case Study | East Ayrshire Council, Vibrant Communities
Kerry from East Ayrshire Council shares how they've used the youth work outcomes at their annual youth conference and how they've helped to make a link between youth work and education.
Youthwork outcomes podcasts
Susan Hunter, YouthLink Scotland, and Kelly McInnes, Northern Star, have created three podcasts to help youth workers understand the youth work outcomes and how to use them.
Introducing Scotland's Youth Work Outcomes
Kelly from Northern Star talks about the youth work outcomes, the indicators and how you can use them in your work.
Using the outcomes: communications, partnership and planning
Susan Hunter from YouthLink Scotland talks about how you can use the youth work outcomes in planning, to communicate the value of youth work and working in partnership with other providers.
Using the outcomes: self-evaluation and improvement
Kelly from Northern Star shares how to use the youth work outcomes for self evaluation and improvement.