How we use TikTok
TikTok is a short-form video creation platform. You can make videos that are up to 60 seconds long, using multiple edits, filters or effects.
You use different audio, uploaded by any TikTok user, to create funny or entertaining videos. Often users will use this audio to put their own spin on a video another user has made. Some users record themselves recounting funny stories or saying motivational speeches in the mirror. And certain communities (especially those who do Cosplay) still use the platform in the same way that the original iteration of the app known as musica.ly was used, which was to lip-sync to songs or parts of TV shows.
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Our Instagram post on 12 February 2020
Ahead of Valentine's Day, we're running a content series co-designed with young people on modern dating etiquette and online safety. We recognise that when viewed out of context, today's Instagram post on direct messages is inappropriate. We removed the post immediately once this was highlighted.
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Young people get access to extra support to reduce the education attainment gap
Young people who are facing significant barriers to their wellbeing and attainment at school are benefiting from extra support via their Young Scot Cards.
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Scottish Government agrees to all YouthVIP’s recommendations for new National Volunteering Framework
As part of the new National Volunteering Framework, the Scottish Government commissioned ProjectScotland and Young Scot to create a youth volunteering design team - YouthVIP.
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Young Scot volunteers help to shape new Age Appropriate Design Code
At Young Scot, we are thrilled that new Age Appropriate Design Code features the majority of the suggestions put forward by the 5Rights Leadership Group. This will transform their experiences online and will require companies to consider young people's best interests in the design of digital services.
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Young Scot research shows success of free period products scheme for students in Scotland
Our latest research shows that two-thirds (65%) of young women and girls in Scotland received free period products from their school, college or university in the past year.
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£15,000 to support Scotland’s young creative stars
Creative Scotland’s Nurturing Talent Fund is aimed at creative 11 – 25-year-olds and is designed to help them to develop their passions and talents in their chosen medium. These include short film making, recording songs in a professional studio, producing music videos, and attending music masterclasses.
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£20,000 awarded to projects that connect young people with nature
The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Future Routes Fund is aimed at 11-26-year olds and supports them to connect with nature and to make a positive impact on the environment in Scotland.
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Young People to Benefit from New Cosla and Young Scot Partnership
From 2020, COSLA and Young Scot will partner to support Scottish Local Authorities to use the Young Scot National Entitlement Card and Young Scot’s services in new and innovative ways to support local young people.
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Death Ting
Young Scot and the Scottish Government partnered to identify the experiences of death and bereavement that have a lasting impact on young people’s lives and decision making. By gathering views on this subject, the Scottish Government plans to create ways to better support young people during this time.
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Youth Commission on Mental Health's recommendations feature in the Scottish Government Mental Health Strategy
Young Scot and the SAMH supported young people to have a voice and to share their perspectives on improving mental health services across Scotland.
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Young Scot partners with Hey Girls UK to provide free access to non-plastic tampons & sanitary pads
We are thrilled to become an official donation partner for Hey Girls UK and to provide free access to non-plastic tampons and sanitary pads.
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Time To Shine For Young Creative Scots
11 to 25 year olds aspiring to careers in the creative industries can apply for grants across all artforms of up to £1,000 through the Nurturing Talent Fund.
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Too many young people in Scotland are caught in the grip of poverty
Poverty prevents too many young people from making informed decisions, connecting with opportunities and being empowered to participate in society. During their journey into adulthood, it’s these decisions and choices that will impact their future lives.
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Children and young people put their needs and interests at the heart of the Scottish education system
The Scottish Government has commissioned a project to ensure that the voice of learners was heard in key decisions being made around how education is designed and delivered.
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Young Scot Co-Design project examining alcohol marketing launched by Joe FitzPatrick MSP
#YSHealth panel will Co-Design alcohol harm prevention recommendations that will feed directly into the Scottish Government’s consultation on measures to restrict alcohol marketing.
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Young Scot Card being used to improve the health and wellbeing of young people facing inequalities
At Young Scot, we are using the smart card capabilities of the Young Scot National Entitlement Card to improve health and wellbeing which can help to close the poverty-related attainment gap.
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Young Scot Announce New Trustee Members
Young Scot have announced three new members of their board of trustees. Bailey-Lee Robb, MSYP for Cowdenbeath, Tim Frew, Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland, and Martin Coppack, Director of Fair by Design
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First Minister Launches Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2020
The Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2020 was launched by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a celebration event in Edinburgh Castle.
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The Next Evolution of Young Scot Services for Young People
A refreshed Young.Scot – developed in partnership with Storm ID- the place to access all Young Scot services
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