From Scotland’s young people to the Prime Minister on the social media ban for under-16s
This week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and 152 young people have written to the Prime Minister…
Cabinet Blogs – Engaging Young People in Decision-Making
March saw the anniversary of the first COVID-19 ‘Lockdown’. It also marked the month the UNCRC Bill was passed…
Cabinet Blog — Make engaging with Seldom Heard Groups a Priority
During the fifth annual cabinet meeting with children and young people, I delivered a speech to Government ministers on…
Cabinet Blog – Young People’s Experiences throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Hiya I’m Ilse Cuthbertson MSYP for Carers Trust Scotland. Last month I along with 6 other MSYPs got the…
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…
UNCRC Scotland Bill -Supreme Court Challenge Statement
We are, like most other organisations, not able to comment on the specifics of the live legal challenge to…
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,…
Children and young people meet Cabinet on landmark day as UNCRC Bill passes stage 3.
Today saw the fifth Annual meeting between children and young people and the Scottish Cabinet I have had the…
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…
MSYPs Choose to Challenge on International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) and to begin sharing our work on Women’s History Month, SYP brought together…