The Scottish Government’s Fair Work Policy defines ‘Fair Work’ as work that offers all individuals an effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect. It balances the rights and ...

Youth work promotes values of inclusion, mutual respect, equality and the involvement of young people in decision-making. It is about building relationships based on trust and shared understanding, ...

The UK signed up to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in 1991. This international human rights treaty outlines the rights every child deserves. In 2023, the Scottish ...

To protect and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in Scotland’s youth theatre community, in 2023 YTAS embarked on a journey towards ‘silver’ accreditation in LGBT Youth ...

YTAS believes that children and young people should not experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and we are committed to practicing ...

YTAS is a climate aware and climate active organisation. We are a member of the Green Arts Initiative, an interactive community of arts organisations working to reduce their environmental impact and ...

This hands-on course will provide you with the experiential learning and practice to develop your skills as a professional stage manager. It is now available as a credit-rated version (with assessment ...

Join writer-director Ben Ramsay for a talk on storytelling, freelancing, and breaking into the arts. Gain insights into his creative process,career journey,and tips for building a sustainable writing ...

Join the ‘Next Generation’ and launch your career as an arts practitioner! Are you aged 16-24 and passionate about working in the arts? Ready to take a giant leap towards a creative career? Well, ...

Children’s and Youth Arts Advocacy (CYAA) is a collective of leading national arts organisations, including Youth Theatre Arts Scotland, dedicated to ensuring every child and young person in Scotland ...

In 2022, Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) carried out research into the long-term impacts of participation in youth theatre on ...

Training Opportunity: Edinburgh-based company offering CPD workshops for practitioners to learn about leading sessions outdoors. We are a remote-working organisation.