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    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 more…

    #Culture
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    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 a Scotland…

    #Human Rights, #UNCRC
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    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.

    #Mental Health
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    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 group…

    #COVID-19, #Education
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    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 something…

    #Scottish Youth Parliament
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    SYP calls for Paid Domestic Abuse Leave

    Content warning: this blog refers to domestic abuse and tactics of emotional control and manipulation, which some readers may find emotionally triggering.

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    Spoken Word with Intercultural Youth Scotland

    Diversity and Inclusion is one of SYP’s four key organisational values, and although we are proud of how diverse our…

    #Equality
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    Demonstrate support for young people with Additional Support Needs

    #ASNAware is designed to make all pupils feel supported, included and listened to in their learning.

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    Scotland’s students deserve better than this

    SYP's Chair responds to announcements that students should not visit pubs or restaurants this weekend or go home after hundreds of students across Scotland tested positive for the virus.

    #Education, #Human Rights
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    SYP: A-Z in Gaelic

    Can you think of 26 words to describe the Scottish Youth Parliament? We sure can! But what about in Gaelic?…

    #Culture
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