Modern Studies Association (MSA)

The MSA National Committee have taken the decision to desist from using X as a platform as from 31.1.26. Please see the MSA Facebook page for updates and info on the MSA and Modern Studies.

will receive a certificate and sponsorship from the MSET of £25 towards further study. The SCC-MSA will be contacting all other participants over the coming days. Please look out for a certificate in the post. Thank you again to all participant and their MS teachers.

study. Well done also to the five runners-up who deserve recognition: Alex Grassick - Morrison's Academy Jamie McCauley - Clifton Hall School Jasmine McLean - Lenzie Academy Nandhana Dhinakar - Kelvinside Academy Taha Diouri - Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools Each runner-up

SCC-MSA Essay Writing Competition 2025 The Scottish Sentencing Council (SCC) and the MSA are delighted to announce the winner and runners-up for the essay writing competition for this year: "Is Sentencing in Scotland Fair?" In a competition which attracted entries of

MS S3 research competition. Congratulations to Vera Anaele (St. John's HS) who was the winner of the Harry McLevy Memorial Award for 2025. Vera received a certificate and support towards further study from Harry's daughter and sponsor and co-organiser Bob McGregor from Unite.

please do get in touch if you have any questions, The Scottish Parliament

Getting involved Committee scrutiny (Higher) We'd be really grateful if you could share this information with your followers and encourage them to sign up! Here is the booking form for those who wish to join: feedback.parliament.scot/s/8X3MM0/Thank you and

From the Scottish Parliament Education Service We're getting in touch about our online revision sessions for National 5 and Higher Modern Studies. These are available from November to March and cover the whole ‘Democracy in the UK’ topic, with up-to-date examples ideal for

PRISONERS’ WEEK 2025 ‘HEAR MY VOICE’ SENIOR PHASE EVENT Thursday 20th November 2.00 - 3.00pm Live on Microsoft Teams

please email msaenquries@outlook.com if haven't received a link), but if anyone else would like to add their names then please get in touch. Thank you once again for your continued support of the MSA.

The graphic below summarise the feedback you provided. In addition, we had a number of teachers express interest in joining the National Committee. An email about our next meeting has been sent to those who expressed interest (next meet online via Teams Saturday 1 Nov.

Thanks to the many Modern Studies teachers who responded to our survey earlier in the year. It has been really heartening to hear how many of you value the role of the Modern Studies Association (MSA) and to read through the ideas that you had for future CLPL opportunities.

was during the holidays and many schools only returned on Monday 20 October. Further information will be posted here and winner/winning school will be contacted directly. Thanks again.

Thanks to all those who entered the SCC/MSA essay competition. Great response from across the country. The SCC and the MSA are in the process of reviewing the entries but it will take a bit of time to read over and decide overall winner. Please be patient as the closing date

PP opening 2025/2026 - Wonderful things to come!

Excellent new and updated resources from the SCCJR for Modern Studies. sccjr.ac.uk/resources/lear…

is available here. If you or any of the young people you work with have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at pip@thepoliticsproject.org.uk.

Young people can apply by writing, or by sending in a short video or voice note. More Information and Support We’re hosting an online drop-in session for anyone with questions about the Youth Steering Group. You can find more details in the application pack, the application form

From the Politics Project. Please reply directly to: pip@thepoliticsproject.org.uk. The Politics Project is recruiting new members for our Youth Steering Group and we’re looking for enthusiastic 14-20 year-olds from across the UK to join us and help shape our work over the next