Posts by Noor Hasan

Clackmannanshire is showing how local communities can turn the youth survey data into real action. Using insights from the Planet Youth survey, partners have launched the Clacks Keys campaign to help young people make healthier choices. It’s a great example of what can happen when we listen to young people and work together to support them. ​Read…

What if Scotland could replicate Iceland’s success in cutting youth alcohol use? In an article for The Scotsman, Winning Scotland CEO Zahra Hedges makes the case for adopting a proven, preventative approach to help young people thrive. Read the full article here.

What happens when professionals across education and residential care come together to champion belief in every young person? Our recent Mindset in Care event brought connection, collaboration, and a shared commitment to compassionate, mindset-led practice. Watch the highlights below, featuring inspiring stories of growth, resilience and partnership. Thank you to Corra Foundation and The Promise Scotland for…

Dundee has been working hard to engage the community and make meaningful change for the futures of their young people through Planet Youth. Winning Scotland is delivering Planet Youth with partners across the country, and our CEO, Zahra Hedges was recent interviewed by STV about the ongoing work.

As part of Winning Scotland’s commitment to supporting and upholding Children’s Rights in our country, Together in Scotland put a spotlight on our work and focus on wellbeing, health, and prevention.  As we continue delivery of Planet Youth in Scotland, the blog piece reflects on the highlights of the first National Learning Event that took place in…

Winning Scotland’s CEO, Zahra Hedges was recently invited to London to explore how Planet Youth’s evidence-based, community-led model can drive lasting improvements in children and young people’s mental health. This visual captures the key principles: upstream prevention, data-driven collaboration, and the power of local communities coming together. At its heart, Planet Youth focuses on tackling…

Winning Scotland CEO, Zahra Hedges, was recently invited to speak at the Global Planet Youth Conference in Iceland, which offered her a chance to reflect honestly and openly upon the journey in Scotland so far. Read her reflections in full here

Lornshill Academy in Clackmannanshire, worked with Winning Scotland, implemented a growth mindset approach to address low student motivation and engagement—a challenge faced by many Scottish schools. This initiative aimed to enhance student confidence, resilience, and attainment while equipping educators with effective strategies to foster a positive learning culture. Below is a video highlights of their…

Imagine a Scotland where every child thrives – feeling healthy, happy, safe, and poised to reach their full potential. The “Pledge to Prevention” campaign by Planet Youth Scotland invites you to be a catalyst for this vision. Please join us in making a realistic promise as a professional, parent, or community member that can create…

The Sunday Post talks to Winning Scotland CEO, Zahra Hedges, and Planet Youth Chief Knowledge Officer, Margret Guðmundsdóttir about how Planet Youth can improve the lives of young people in Scotland by harnessing the power of their communities. Click here to read in full.