Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
SYP welcomes Youth Work (Scotland) Bill
As details of a new Bill to strengthen the role of youth work in Scotland are revealed today, SYP…
Children and young people prepare for annual Cabinet meeting
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and the Children’s Parliament (MCPs) will today take part in the Annual…
Our experience as Anti-Racist Champions
By Daniela Onyewuenyi MSYP and Shafa Waqas MSYP How ARC Began Daniela: In March 2024, SYP’s…
Reflecting on our SQA Advisory Group – young people’s views on qualifications and assessments
Between 2021 and 2024, the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) worked in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on…
#ScotClimateWeek: Young people’s climate stories
Over the past few months, myself and other MSYPs have been enjoying regular meetings with the Scottish Government’s Climate…
Our response to the Scottish Government announcement on qualifications and assessment
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills has this week responded to the 2023 report by Professor Louise Hayward,…
#ExecutiveTakeover 2024: Invest in and protect youth work services
At the Annual Children and Young People’s Executive Takeover 2024, Tom Schmoll MSYP and Beth MacKay MSYP gave a…
#ExecutiveTakeover 2024: Increase mental health training and education
At the Annual Children and Young People’s Executive Takeover 2024, Maya McCrae MSYP and Marianna Medina MSYP gave a…
#ExecutiveTakeover 2024: End gender-based violence
At the Annual Children and Young People’s Executive Takeover 2024, Shafa Waqas MSYP and Skye Allan MSYP gave a speech…
August 2024 newsletter
We’ve launched an updated newsletter to keep our partners and stakeholders informed by work of MSYPs across the country!…
Support and solidarity for those impacted by violence
Content warning: this article references racism and acts of violence. SYP stand in solidarity with those impacted by…
Scottish Government Executive Team hear the voices of children and young people
Seven Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament joined Members of the Children’s Parliament in raising the voices of their…