The Importance of Racial Inclusivity in Scottish Education
At SYP, a members’ motion is a proposal, a recommendation or even a suggestion to put something into action.
Young People’s Engagement in Education Decision Making
This past year has been one of the most challenging for everyone in education, and especially for the young…
Cabinet Speech -Addressing the Long-Term Impact of COVID-19 on Young People
Last month myself and 6 other MSYPs along with Members of the Children’s parliament met with the Scottish Cabinet…
Cabinet Speech — Putting Rights at the Heart of the COVID-19 Recovery
Hi! My name is Mollie McGoran, MSYP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, and last month I had the pleasure…
SYP74 — How an online Sitting works
Three times a year, MSYPs from across the country come together at SYP Sittings. The purpose is to propose,…
Reading for Pleasure: The Culture and Media Committee Want You to Get Involved!
Reading for pleasure is more important for children’s cognitive development than their parent’s level of education and is a…
Why ‘unprecedented times’ need UNCRC Incorporation
Emily Harle MSYP Blog post by Emily Harle MSYP, Convener of SYP’s Equality and Human Rights Committee In…
Statistics are not stories: it’s time to listen to young people about their mental health
We all know that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime, but statistics are not stories. They do not represent the lived experiences of young people.
Liam’s role on the COVID-19 Education Recovery Group
Wild times just now, for everyone. Everything is changing by what feels like the week. But still, we must…
10 reasons to apply to be SYP’s next Communications Officer
You’ll be endlessly inspired by a cohort of young people. There’s so many examples to back up this statement…But…