What young people think about the social media ban – By Ella Quinn MSYP
The UK Government announced a ban on social media for under 16s earlier this week. But what do…
Young people need to know when their rights will be protected
I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the Scottish cabinet alongside members of the Scottish Youth…
Another week of let-downs show education review must lead to reform
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, today responded to the findings of Professor Ken Muir’s…
Cabinet to hear directly from children and young people
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) [1] and Children’s Parliament (MCPs) [2] are today meeting with the First…
Engaging with young people to improve mental health services
Mental health and wellbeing effect all young people in Scotland, and it is high on many MSYP’s agendas. In…
Standing up for young people’s rights in education
Assessments in Scottish education are, for the third year in a row, taking place in a climate of uncertainty.
New MSYPs elected
The results of the 2021 Scottish Youth Parliament elections have now been finalised and the MSYPs for 2021-2023 term…
Young people’s voices to play key role in the Scottish Parliament
A renewed commitment for young people to play a key role in Scottish politics has been made today by…
Polls close for the 2021 SYP elections
The 2021 Scottish Youth Parliament elections polls have now closed. The process started in May this year when…
The Scottish Youth Parliament’s 2021 Elections Go Live!
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections are now live! That means from 8th to 21st November, Scotland’s young people…
MSYPs reflect on youth participation at the Globe International Legislators’ Summit
Last Friday (29th October) MSYPs took part in The Moment, which saw elected representatives join children and young people…
MSYPs call for action to ensure public safety from “injection spiking”
There have been reports across Scotland of young people being ‘spiked’ through injections whilst out at nightclubs or…
Raising young people’s voices at COP26
COP26 will be coming to Glasgow between 1st and 12th November. Here is Mollie McGoran MSYP, Trustee and Convener…