Chief Executive Craig Hatton shares an update on the Irvine office moves and asks staff to ensure they are ready
Take Two
Hear from Council Welfare Rights Officer Audrey Ritchie – who has helped to put £1Million into parents bank accounts by working in secondary schools to help families claim welfare benefits they are entitled to.
People from countries including Ukraine, Syria, Afghanistan and Iran are improving their language skills thanks to a Story-Listening programme in Irvine. North Ayrshire Council’s Community Development team, including ESOL Development Worker Calum Paul and Community Development ESOL Tutor Joanna McCulloch, has adopted a Japanese method to help boost New Scots’ English. If you know someone whose first language isn’t English and needs support with their English, you can complete a short referral form online here: https://bit.ly/3ZEFrLj If you are interested in finding out more about volunteering opportunities across North Ayrshire to help New Scots improve their English and integrate into their community, you can fill in a form here: https://bit.ly/411LLO9
Parents are training to become classroom assistants in North Ayrshire schools through a popular training initiative. As part of North Ayrshire Council’s Skills For Life programme, parents who have been out of work and are looking to get back into the workplace are supported as they explore new opportunities. Watch our video to see how it has helped Kilwinning mum Cheryl Moore.
Young people across North Ayrshire are trying new sports and enjoying different experiences thanks to a free summer activities programme. The Active Schools and Communities Partnership Officer (ASCPO) programme runs throughout the school holiday and offers children a chance to try new things, make new friends and learn various skills. North Ayrshire Council’s Active Schools team created the package to ensure children from all backgrounds are given an opportunity to be adventurous and step out of their comfort zone. Find out more about Active Schools here: Active Schools (north-ayrshire.gov.uk)
The new Council website soft launch is live from today watch the video to find out more…
We are currently seeking foster carers with a wide range of options available, find out more about Laura’s journey as a Short Break Carer here
Volunteers are being encouraged to help improve litter blackspots and make our streets, parks and beaches better for everyone
Our Fairer Food Network shares their thanks to local allotments and growers during Mental Health Awareness Week
New Scots community volunteers have wrapped up a year-long allotments project by building a nature hide