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Poor children do worse at school

Joseph Rowntree Foundation report highlights the link between poverty and poor school results

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£2m more crime cash for youth work

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Is the youth work sector there yet?

Jim Sweeney, chief executive of YouthLink Scotland, examines the impact of the new National Youth Work Strategy ahead of a debate in the Scottish Parliament

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Closing the gap for deaf children

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Schools failing deaf youngsters

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What does the future hold for young carers?

Barbara Schuler questions whether reforming the laws in relation to carers will really improve life for young carers

OPINION 24 April 2014 by YouthLink Scotland

Free Commonwealth Games tickets for young Scots

Young Scots who volunteer and contribute to their communities are getting free tickets to this summer's Commonwealth Games

NEWS 22 April 2014 by Susan Smith

TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

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