Motion · S6M-17832 · 4 Jun 2025
Silver LGBT Charter for Kilwinning Academy
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Kilwinning Academy on being awarded the Silver LGBT Charter mark by LGBT Youth Scotland, recognising, it understands, 18 months of dedicated work to promote inclusivity and equality within the school community; understands that pupils led the initiative through a voluntary weekly support group, organising events to mark Pride and LGBT History Month, and advocating for mental wellbeing through campaigns such as Move More for Mental Health; acknowledges the training delivered to staff to enhance awareness of LGBT issues, and the submission of a detailed portfolio to evidence progress, and commends Kilwinning Academy for its commitment to equality, inclusion and the rights of young people as enshrined in the Equality Act 2010 and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Supporters (17)
- Karen Adam Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Stephanie Callaghan 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Jackie Dunbar Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Joe FitzPatrick 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Gosal 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Rona Mackay 5 Sep 2025
- Marie McNair Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Audrey Nicoll 5 Sep 2025
- Kevin Stewart 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Evelyn Tweed 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.