As a parent and teaching professional, I have always been passionate about children’s rights and sought to empower children and young people on decisions that affect their lives and futures. The United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill was a landmark piece of legislation on children’s rights, passed unanimously by [...]
Pupils in the P4-7 class at Saltoun Primary School have welcomed Martin Whitfield MSP to one of their lessons to assist with their work on parliament and democracy. The South Scotland MSP joined the class for a Q&A on his role as an MSP and the way the Scottish Parliament works, although the questions covered [...]
P7 pupils from Longniddry Primary School were welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by Martin Whitfield MSP today as part of their official visit at Holyrood. The pupils received a tour of the parliament building before participating in a question and answer session. The Parliament’s education service delivers education sessions to over 22,000 Scottish pupils every [...]
