LAYC

16/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to the Time to Talk Partnership, winners of the Partnership of the Year award at the Scottish Charity Awards!

By bringing together The Junction, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency, Canongate Youth, and 6VT, this innovative partnership is transforming access to mental health support for young people across Edinburgh.

This partnership is helping to break down barriers to support, ensuring more young people can access the right help at the right time. 💙

15/06/2026

🌟 Member Spotlight: North Berwick Youth Project 🌟

This Monday we're shining a spotlight on North Berwick Youth Project and their fantastic new initiative, Swimfinity 🏊

Led by Specialist Youth Worker Mikey, Swimfinity helps young people aged 11+ build confidence in the water while developing important life skills and having fun along the way.

Swipe to learn more about the incredible work they're doing in their community! 👉

11/06/2026

That's a wrap on our 2025/2026 training programme!🤩

We were able to offer 46 courses this year, and had over 300 incredible participants💙

LAYC offers a huge range of courses for those working with young people, some highlights from this year included:

⭐️Child protection
⭐️First Aid For Paediatric
⭐️Healthy Respect: Young Peoples Sexual Wellbeing
⭐️Art Therapy
⭐️Understanding and Managing Behaviour That Challenges

+ many many more!

We are so excited to share next years programme with you in September, so keep an eye out for any updates ✨

11/06/2026

Looks like great fun😊

11/06/2026

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For many children with SLCN, communication is not about perfect speech or full sentences. It’s about having the opportunity to express themselves, be understood, and feel that their voice matters.

When we slow down, listen carefully, and reduce pressure, we create space for real communication to happen in a way that works for the child.
Small changes in how we listen can make a big difference to confidence, connection, and participation.

At SLCo, we believe that the voice of EVERY child should be heard.

If you think your child, or a young person you know, may be struggling with communication, please get in touch to see how we can help:
https://www.speech-language-communication-company.uk/contactus

10/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended Child Protection training yesterday at LAYC.

This was our last session of the 2025/26 programme, so keep an eye out for the release of next years courses in September!

09/06/2026

Last week, we welcomed participants to the 'Understanding and Managing Behaviour that Challenges' course at LAYC. A huge thank you to Julie from Youth Scotland for delivering this training!

Take a look at some of the great feedback received💙

If you are interested in training at LAYC, click the link below:
https://www.laycbookings.org.uk/

08/06/2026

Member Spotlight: Project Esperanza✨

Join Project Esperanza in helping to build a more equitable care system and take the opportunity to enhance your professional practice through this valuable training experience. 💜

LAYC love to hear from our member groups so we can showcase the fantastic variety of work happening across the youth sector in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

04/06/2026

Congratulations🎉📢

To all the winners and finalists of this years National Youth Work Awards.

This amazing cohort includes some of our own member groups

Health & Wellbeing winner - 6VT Cairn Service
Digital & STEM winner - Passion4Fusion Robotics
Inclusion & Prevention finalist - Big Hearts Community Trust
Team of the Year finalist - Scran Academy

Find out more about this years winners and finalists - https://www.youthlink.scot/awards/ylsawards-2026-winners/

02/06/2026

Feeling inspired by Volunteers Week 2026? 🤩

Check out some of the volunteering opportunties at Starpic Project! ⭐️

🌟 Are You Looking to Volunteer? 🌟

Starpic Project have a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to give back to their community and make a real difference in the lives of local children and families.

Volunteering with us is a great way to gain experience, meet new people, develop new skills, and support exciting activities that benefit our community.

If you’re passionate about helping others and would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Contact us today to find out more about our volunteering opportunities.


Youth Scotland LAYC Chris Murray MP