Our impact
All of our policy work is directly informed by young people’s views about the way they want the world they live in to be.
Cabinet Takeover
The Annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and Young People, also known as the Cabinet Takeover, gives children and young people the opportunity to bring some of the issues most important to them and their peers directly to the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, and Cabinet Secretaries. The annual meeting is, as far as we know, the only one of its kind anywhere in the world!
Executive Takeover
The Annual Executive Meeting with Children and Young People, also known as the Executive Takeover, gives children and young people the opportunity to bring some of the issues most important to them and their peers directly to the most senior civil servants in Scotland, including the Permanent Secretary, Directors-General as well as other staff.
Are you a decision-maker?
At SYP, we know how important it is for young people to feel truly listened to and actively involved in the decisions that shape their lives. That’s why we deliver The Right Way training, a programme created to give organisations, practitioners, and professionals the skills and confidence to engage with young people in ways that are both meaningful and effective.
Whether you work in education, youth work, community services, or policymaking, our training will help you put youth voice at the centre of your practice. By working together, we can ensure the ambitions of our 2026–2031 Manifesto become a reality.
