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SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 28 Nov 2025

Even as we head into December, the excitement and adventure at SYP isn’t slowing down. From taking over the Scottish…

#Cabinet, #Education Reform, #Scottish Youth Parliament, #UNCRC

In March, I was delighted to welcome Kate Cunningham, Energy Action Scotland’s Communications & Public Affairs Manager to our 68th National Sitting…

#Environment, #Equality

Imagine that you’re a teacher… …and your classroom is busy studying. Then suddenly, as if out of nowhere, some students…

#Education, #Equality

Today Holyrood’s Education and Skills Committee published a report on their enquiry into music tuition fees in schools across Scotland. …

#Culture, #Education, #Scottish Youth Parliament

Ensuring the voices of Scotland’s young people continue to be heard is at the core of a closer working relationship…

#Meaningful Engagement, #Scottish Youth Parliament

One evening last week, I was travelling home from work via Hamilton Central Train Station. On approach to the station,…

#Human Rights