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Motion · S6M-17930 · 11 Jun 2025

Falkirk’s Bethany McLay Receives The King’s Trust Rising Star Award

Lodged by Michelle Thomson Standard Motion 20 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Bethany McLay on being a named recipient of The King’s Trust Rising Star Award; understands that Bethany found traditional mainstream schooling difficult in her formative years, and after a period of struggling to engage, she left school with no qualifications at 15 years old; recognises that while Bethany initially had no confidence or qualifications to aid her in her search for a career that would bring her fulfilment, she discovered The King’s Trust 12-week Team Programme; notes that the Team Programme assisted Bethany to develop and improve her confidence and soft skills, involving her in all forms of activities and offering a work placement week in childcare, an area that Bethany was interested in; understands that this led to Bethany working with Go! Youth Trust, supporting summer activities for young people aged between 10 and 15; recognises that this work aided the development of Bethany’s people skills and confidence, resulting in her taking leadership roles during these activities, actively checking in with the young people and ensuring their safety during trips; notes that, from this work week placement, Go! Youth Trust was impressed with Bethany’s skillset and suitability for the role, and offered her a position as a trainee youth worker; further notes that Bethany continues to work with Go! Youth Trust as an assistant team leader, and is now interacting with and inspiring young people who find themselves in a similar situation, disengaging from mainstream education; congratulates Bethany on receiving The King’s Trust Rising Star Award, and wishes her the best of luck in the future.

Supporters (20)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.