Finn was a
Member of the second Welsh Youth Parliament from 2021 to 2024.
The
following was his candidate statement for election to the second Welsh Youth
Parliament:
My key
issues are:
- Gender equality in school sports
- Student choice over school
subjects
- Improving inland/coastal water
quality
Candidate
Statement: I would listen to and voice the views of young people in Preseli
Pembrokeshire and the rest of Wales, ensuring their opinions are heard by decision
makers in government. I will consult with people in my area through in-person
discussions (if permitted), or online meetings; and digitally, such as surveys.
Being on my
school council for two years has given me skills that would be useful in the
Welsh Youth Parliament. I enjoy having discussions and debates, often gathering
students' opinions to help inform school decisions.
We need to
tackle gender stereotypes everywhere, but a vital part of this should happen in
our schools. We must ensure that a history of unequal sporting opportunities is
not repeated in our education settings.
Empowering
young people to take more control over what they study is vital in allowing
them to fulfill their potential and take ownership of
their futures. Only a few subjects studied up to KS4 are chosen by students;
whilst I believe in a broad curriculum, compulsory GCSEs often prevent pupils
studying subjects of more interest to them. It's time that learners have more
freedom over what we study; it will impact us the most.
Your vote
counts!
