SYP latest news: CEO Jamie Dunlop to step down later this year
The Scottish Youth Parliament has confirmed Chief Executive Jamie Dunlop will leave his role in early December, and the…
OECD Report a Chance to Put Rights at the Heart of Scottish Education
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has today published its review into Scottish education. The ‘Scotland’s Curriculum…
Leading children and young people charities and academics call for changes to the SQA appeals process
The Scottish Youth Parliament have joined other charities and academics to write an open letter to the SQA calling…
Appeals Process Fails to Uphold Young People’s Rights
On Wednesday 2 June, the new Cabinet Secretary for Education, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, gave a statement to the Scottish…
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,…