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.@ScotParl has announced the new committees, and the first ever elections for the post of committee convener have been held.
Check out ow.ly/X0LR50ZanA8 to follow the work of the committees as they meet for the first time.
@MSAScotland #ModernStudies
ALT A Committe room in the Scottish Parliament, with MSPs sitting around a large oval committee table
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Bookings for the Education programme open on Mon 15 June.
We have a new booking system for visits to @ScotParl - you can book your visit online BUT need to register for a pass first!
Read the guidance & apply for a pass at ow.ly/oGqK50ZanJH
@MSAScotland @ModSocPolCollab
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Dissolution started on 9 April, and we are now deep in the election period.
What happens over the next few weeks, during dissolution, on election day, and the weeks following.
#Moddies #ModernStudies #democracy #ResponsibleCitizens
Mar 28
We're now officially in the pre-election period which means Election 2026 and a new session of Parliament is on the way.
Learn more about the key milestones coming in the next few months and keep up-to-date with Election 2026 at our election hub: ow.ly/MVpV50YzH9F
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Apr 22
Did you know that the Scottish Parliament has passed over 400 laws since 1999? Find out more and search through them on the Parliament's website: ow.ly/ufSk50YNZQa
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Are you a young Scottish voter?
Join Future Proof - young journalists addressing issues for young voters - for this interactive webinar at 12.30 - 1.30 on Fri 10 April
Is our democracy Future Proof? – Tackling disinformation in the Scottish Elections
ow.ly/eOsk50YGVpz
ALT Future Proof logo - orange speech bubble with 'Future Proof in black capital letters, and a magnifying glass with a tick in the middle.
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The young journalists at Future Proof are covering the @ScotParl elections and highlighting how you can avoid mis/disinformation.
Tune in on Wednesdays for election coverage for young people, by young people.
Watch the first one here: ow.ly/KmjK50YGV6k
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Mar 27
This session we have celebrated our most diverse membership ever @scotparl. I thank them all for their contribution to Parliament.
I hope that the 45% of women colleagues we have today isn’t a high point, but the foundation of a truly representative Parliament.
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9 - 15 March is #WelcometoyourVote Week.
The theme this year is 'Why Voting Matters'.
Download @ElectoralCommUK resources & help prepare the young people you work with to get registered, get informed, get prepared and get involved!
electoralcommission.org.uk/r…
#RRSA #Article12
ALT Welcome to your Vote Week promotional poster, noting that it runs from 9-15 March. Text says Welcome to your Vote: Why Voting Matters.
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Teaching at #CfELevel2 or #BGE #SocialSubjects?
As we approach the @ScotParl election on Thurs 7 May, check out our #PoliticalLiteracy teaching resources for useful info & activities.
Start w 'Elections', covering democracy, representation & voting
ow.ly/8gRS50YnTJn
ALT Photo of the exterior of the Scottish Parliament from the front, including the outside of the debating chamber and a committee tower. Text says 'Scottish Parliament Political Literacy series: Elections'
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Hey #Moddies teachers
Just in time for the exams, we've updated our FMQs Scrutiny & Accountability resource with brand new clips!
Examples of the most recent questions posed to the First Minister.
ow.ly/hvoc50YmwsG
#Nat5 #ModernStudies @MSAScotland @ModSocPolCollab
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#Moddies teachers
Are you teaching #Nat5 Modern Studies?
Would you like a revision session packed with current examples of laws, scrutiny and the work of MSPs?
Book our Online Revision Sessions - during the school day or as afternoon study clubs
ow.ly/B56a50XS2NR
ALT The Scottish Parliament Debating Chamber at First Minister's Questions. The chamber is full. Anas Sarwar MSP, Scottish Labour Party leader, is standing to ask a question, and the FM John Swinney MSP is getting to his feet to answer.
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Bookings for school visits from Tues 19 May are now open - visits to parliament, into schools and online, including FMQs!
We also have availability for visits to schools and online sessions in Feb &March, including #Nat5 revision sessions.
ow.ly/ebVq50Y9e5E
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Discover the Scottish Parliament with your home‑educating family!
Sessions available for different ages, from primary-friendly tours to a secondary-level visit to the Debating Chamber.
📅 Book your place now: ow.ly/FMZM50XTpBQ
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Calling primary teachers & student teachers!
Join our free 45-minute online info session & discover how we can support you with:
✔️Improving political literacy
✔️CfEL2 democracy
✔️#RRSA journey
✅Tues 20 Jan 3.30-4.15
✅Fri 23 Jan 2.15-3.00
ow.ly/px5q50XABsh
ALT MSP block of the Scottish Parliament, showing the oddly shaped MSP office window seats sticking out from the wall.
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8 Dec 2025
Teachers!
Here's a chance for young people across Scotland to have their voices heard on @ScotGov's draft Climate Change Plan for 2026 - 40.
Deadline is 25 January!
#ChildrensRights #RRSA #Article12 #ClimateChange
We're keen to hear what you think about the proposals set out in @scotgov's draft Climate Change Plan.
The Plan👉 ow.ly/26WG50XyGjK
Join the conversation! Have your say by Sunday 25 January 2026👉 ow.ly/c5AR50XyGkW
Here's @1edmountain to tell you more👇
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2 Dec 2025
Calling primary teachers & student teachers!
Join our free 45-minute online info session & discover how we can support you with:
✔ Increased political literacy
✔ CfEL2 Outcomes on democracy
✔ Enhancing your #RRSA journey
✅ Tues 20 Jan
✅ Fri 23 Jan
ow.ly/px5q50XABsh
ALT Text 'Online session for Primary Teachers' over photograph of pupils in the education centre in the Scottish Parliament
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20 Oct 2025
Education sessions for Jan-March open at 8am on Mon 27 Oct.
Visits to @ScotParl, visits to schools & online sessions all available.
Get in fast for FMQs sessions.
Our online revision sessions for #Nat5 or #Higher #ModernStudies open too!
ow.ly/RGvI50XeV12#
@MSAScotland
ALT View of the Scottish parliament building from above, clearly showing the boat shared committee towers and the scattered leaves shapes of the garden Lobby skylights.
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18 Sep 2025
We have new democracy activities for #CfE Levels 1 & 2 and Children's Rights.
'I Want' explores representation & having your voice heard.
'Making Decisions' looks at choosing priorities on a limited budget.
ow.ly/sJzM50WYIcL
#RightRespectingSchools #RRSA #Article12
ALT Page from 'Making Decisions' resource. Picture of a young girl looking puzzled, surrounded by question marks.
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