Scottish Youth Parliament Showcases UNCRC in Action at UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference
With a strong background in children’s rights and advocacy, a group of us travelled to Brighton last weekend to…
UK Government backs Votes at 16 as we celebrate 10 years of youth enfranchisement in Scotland
Ten years after MSPs passed the Votes at 16 Bill in Scotland, we welcome Westminster’s plans to make it…
Unlocking Article 12: Young People Champion Rights in Scotland
This month, a group of our Members took a big step forward in making sure young people’s voices are…
Members give evidence to the Education, Children and Young People Committee
Earlier this week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament were invited to provide evidence to The Scottish Parliament’s…
Working with Police Scotland in their role as a corporate parent
The Scottish Youth Parliament have been working with Police Scotland over the last 6 months to set out key…
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 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…