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(1/2) Completely agree with Ellie Craig MSYP, the replies to this article are so disheartening and sadly match the sentiment that followed similar events in Angus last year. Revoking young people’s free bus passes isn’t the answer. It would only serve to isolate them more.

Thank you to the First Minister for inviting me along to this roundtable discussion It is crucial that lived experience and youth work are at the heart of how Scotland adresses child poverty. It was great to hear insights from leaders across the third sector and public bodies.

📋 We're holding our Annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and Young People today with Children's Parliament 🗨️ MSYPs and MCPs will be raising the issues important to children and young people across Scotland ⬇️ Find out what we're talking about today: syp.org.uk/children-and-y…

It was an honour to co-chair this years #CabinetTakeover today! This was the 8th year we have held this meeting and our first since the #UNCRCScotland act came into force MSYPs spoke passionately on our 3 campaigns on Ending Gender Based-Violence, Youth work and Mental Health

🙌 Today is World Children's Day! 🗨️ Yesterday, at our Annual Cabinet Meeting with Children and Young People, SYP's Vice Chair Olivia Brown MSYP interviewed ScotGov Education Cabinet Secretary Jenny Gilruth ⬇️ Watch what the Cabinet Secretary had to say here: youtu.be/hESvA6Im-pI

📰 MSYPs and MCPs from Children's Parliament have been speaking with @HeraldScotland's @Stell_Garrett about our Cabinet Takeover 📣 Ellie Craig MSYP, SYP Board Chair, said that many issues young people are passionate about will require "cultural change". heraldscotland.com/news/24735895.…

finally created a bluesky! bsky.app/profile/elliec…

Head of Policy and Public Affairs role with Scottish Youth Parliament leading their political, policy, and campaign work tinyurl.com/4rjnun8f £39,114 – £45,008 Edinburgh / hybrid #CharityJob #PolicyJobs

📜 Martin Whitfield MSP launched his proposals for a new Youth Work Bill today at CitadelYouthCentre 👏 We welcome these proposals, which are aligned with our current campaign 🗣️ Ellie Craig MSYP said: "The sector must receive adequate funding and purposeful investment." syp.org.uk/syp-welcomes-y…

I really enjoyed sitting in the public gallery today to watch this debate. So encouraging to hear a lot of mention of the importance of putting young people at the centre. Catch up below! ⬇️

📣 Together 🧡's new State of Children's Rights Report #SOCRR2024 has been published today! 📖 The report shares stories from over 200 babies, children and young people in the year that Scotland incorporated the UNCRC ⬇️ Our response from SYP Board Chair Ellie Craig MSYP:

Reposting this for anyone who might need it at this time of year. It can be easy to fall into the social media highlight real at Christmas but remember if you are struggling, you are never alone 💜 Over the last 2 years I made a thread of fun activities ➡️ #GrievingAndGrowing

The new edition of our newsletter is out now! Check it out to hear about what we have been up to Scottish Youth Parliament, see how many taylor swift puns you can spot 👀 Find it here: mailchi.mp/syp/dec24

Thank you Scottish Youth Parliament for meeting with Martin Whitfield MSP and I today. Was a great chance to discuss youth work, mental health, education reform, gender based violence and more! Young people can and do lead change and speaking with the SYP today it was so clear to see why🙂.

Calling all Glasgow Young Scots! 🤍 Our wonderful Glasgow MYPs want YOUR voice heard! Have your say in 2 minutes: forms.office.com/Pages/Response… Let's make change. Together. 🤍

Absolutely delighted to be speaking at this UCL Constitution Unit event! If you have some free time next Tuesday sign up to learn more about #Votesat16. Scottish Youth Parliament

📢Save the Date! Join us for the next Stevenson Trust for Citizenship lecture on February 10th, featuring Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) discussing 25 years of major policy changes in Scotland and the future of Scottish democracy Register here: tinyurl.com/3vfj37zv

"We really need to prioritise giving young people skills like leadership and teamwork..." - Ellie Craig MSYP Watch our evidence session with Scottish Youth Parliament: ow.ly/ryAb50UMCKh

It was great to speak with MSYPs from across the country about my Youth Work Bill. This bill will create real change for young people, with their voices and youth workers shaping its journey. Together, we can ensure youth work gets the recognition and support it deserves.

I’ve been a bit quiet on here recently‼️ Just enjoying the quiet parts of life ❤️ I’m still here, still kicking ❤️‍🔥