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Overcoming personal challenges and University
February 12, 2025Josh
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Deputy Member of Youth Parliament, Josh, started at University last year, it had been a tough road for him to get there, but he is now thriving academically. Let’s check in on Josh’s amazing achievements. While my journey to university…
Children’s Mental Health Week
February 12, 2025Mental Health and Wellbeing
Noah
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Reflecting back on last week’s Children’s Mental Health Week, Noah, member of Somerset Youth Parliament’s Advisory Group, gives us some tips on how you can look after your mental health. Childrens mental health is very important – just as important…
Mental health and exams
February 12, 2025Exams
Grace
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
It’s that time of the year, where preparation for exams is ramping up. Member of the Youth Parliament Advisory Group, Grace has some wise words of advice on how important it is to protect your mental health during this time.…
Grace’s First Youth Parliament Meeting
February 11, 2025Grace
Youth Parliament Meeting
Grace is one of the new members of the Somerset Youth Parliament Advisory Group, in January she attended her first meeting – and we were thrilled to have her – in this article she tells us what she thought of…
English Speaking Exam Survival Guide
February 5, 2025Brayden
Exams
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Did you know that Somerset Youth Parliament can run skills workshops which compliment your school or college education and exams? Not only does it raise your confidence and communication skills, but it helps to prepare you for further education, interviews…
Gemma: Kicking off my Somerset Youth Parliament Journey!
February 4, 2025Gemma
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Last month we were delighted to introduce a few new faces to Youth Parliament’s Advisory Group. Let’s learn a little more about Gemma. Hello! My name is Gemma, I am 16 years old, and I am really excited to introduce…
Ellie: My Role as a Member of Youth Parliament
February 3, 2025Ellie
Member of Youth Parliament
UK Youth Parliament
Ellie Bealing is one of our three Somerset Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) that represent the young people of Somerset on a local and national stage. They campaign on the issues that are important to you and amplify your voice.…
Somerset School and College Canteen Survey
February 3, 2025Ellie
Member of Youth Parliament
Young People Strong Healthy Lives
Ellie Bealing, Somerset Member of Youth Parliament’s campaign is ‘Young People – Strong, Healthy Lives’ and aims to increase conversations around body image and nutrition. As part of the priorities for the Somerset Children and Young People’s Plan Ellie has…
Emma speaks at the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership Forum Week
January 29, 2025Emma
Member of Youth Parliament
Young People and Social Media
In December 2024 Emma Brown, Somerset Member of Youth Parliament, gave a presentation during the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) Forum Week as part of her campaign. We previously posted an article about her experience, but today we’re delighted to…
Devon Mental Health Champions Workshop
January 29, 2025Lara
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
In December 2024, member of the Somerset Youth Parliament Advisory Group, Lara, presented at the Devon Mental Health Champions workshop. Below she shares her experiences and thoughts. Last month I attended the Devon Mental Health Champions workshop. I recently worked…
Social Media and Mental Health Survey
January 29, 2025Emma
Member of Youth Parliament
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Young People and Social Media
As part of her campaign on ‘Young people and social media’, Somerset Member of Youth Parliament Emma Brown has put together a survey to capture young people’s voices and opinions on social media. I’m asking young people in Somerset to…
The environmental impact of AI Google searches
January 28, 2025James
Member of Youth Parliament
Young People and the Fragile Environment
With AI more and more a part of our lives there is a cost to pay for using these advancements in technology, Member of Somerset Youth Parliament, James Lawson gives his views on AI search engines. Artificial intelligence at first…
Say Hello to Noah
January 28, 2025Noah
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Youth Parliament Meeting
Children’s Parliament Day is organised by the Somerset Centre for Integrated Learning (SCIL) and Youth Parliament. It provides an important opportunity for children to develop their confidence, learn presentation skills and have their voices heard across services. At the 2024…
Where We Can Change Something For Our Future – Introducing Rafath
January 28, 2025Rafath
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Youth Parliament Meeting
This month we were delighted to introduce a few new faces to Youth Parliament’s Advisory Group. Let’s learn a little more about Rafath. Hello, my name is Rafath, and I am a young boy from Somerset with a passion for…
Emma’s Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership Forum Week Presentation
January 6, 2025Emma
Member of Youth Parliament
Young People and Social Media
In December Emma Brown, Somerset Member of Youth Parliament, gave a presentation during the Somerset Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) Forum Week as part of her campaign. The following article details her experience. For the SSCP’s forum week on cyber bullying…
Entering the Exam Season
January 6, 2025Emma
Exams
Member of Youth Parliament
This month Somerset Member of Youth Parliament, Emma Brown wanted to talk about revision. It can be an incredibly stressful time, so Emma has put together five tips that could help with your revision. For many young people the start…
Somerset Sustainable Futures Event
December 20, 2024James
Member of Youth Parliament
Young People and the Fragile Environment
In November Somerset Member of Parliament, James Lawson attended the Somerset Sustainable Futures event, where he spoke on the climate crisis. This article recounts the event in James’ words. On Tuesday 26th November I was invited to the Somerset Councils…
Daisy’s Update: Trying Something New
December 4, 2024Daisy
Youth Parliament Advisory Group
Member of the Somerset Youth Parliament Advisory Group Daisy Ford has been reflecting this month on the changes in life. Read on to find out her thoughts on it. This month has felt like the real beginning of college. It’s…
Emma’s Update: UK Parliament Week
December 2, 2024Emma
Member of Youth Parliament
UK Youth Parliament
18th-24th November this year was UK Parliament Week, where over the course of the week events take place spreading the word about what Parliament is, what it does and how you can get involved. Member of Somerset Youth Parliament Emma…
Ellie’s Update: Collaboration with Public Health
November 25, 2024Ellie
Member of Youth Parliament
Young People Strong Healthy Lives
Ellie’s campaign is now in full swing, with more research and collaboration with our colleagues in Public Health. Read on to find out more about what Ellie’s been up to. This month I’ve been given the opportunity to do further…