Green-fingered pupils are making a difference at Elderbank Primary school with the help of a local parent with incredible gardening knowledge
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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.
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
Find out how our supported employment service has teamed up with Cunninghame Furniture Recycling company