North Ayrshire Youth Work

16/06/2026

On Monday the Drama for Wellbeing team joined other services in supporting West Kilbride primary schools health week holding confidence building drama workshops, it has been great supporting the school and in the weeks leading up the health week the schools primary 6 classes have been taking part in the Bounce back programme and the school now has over 40 pupils ready to support the younger pupils when the return as primary 7s!

Well Done 😀

12/06/2026

Our Secondary School Youth Council cyber safety workshop, was highly successful in empowering young people to explore and discuss important issues surrounding online safety and digital risk taking behaviours.

Through engaging discussions and youth-led activities, our young people increased their understanding of risk-taking behaviours online, including oversharing personal information, interacting with unknown individuals, and participating in potentially harmful online trends.

Today created a supportive environment where young people could share their experiences, learn from one another, and develop practical strategies for staying safe online. As a result, our young people demonstrated increased awareness of the risks associated with digital platforms and a greater understanding of how to protect themselves and others.

The Youth Council not only strengthened knowledge of online safety but also promoted responsible digital choices, critical thinking, and confidence in making informed decisions when navigating online spaces.

Thank you to all who came along and took part

Jacqueline Fadian Cld

09/06/2026

Last year, you told North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee that you’d like to get more of your messaging on how to stay safe via the social media channels you use.

To help us create the right types of content for you, we’re running an anonymous survey to find out which social media platforms you use most, as well as the types of content you like and dislike.

The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete and closes on Tuesday 30 June.

https://tinyurl.com/SocialMediaUseNA

Your views are important to us, so thanks in advance for taking part.

08/06/2026

S1 - S3 last few spaces still available!!

Primary 4 - 7 Outdoors note of interest sign up is now FULL/CLOSED‼️

1st -3rd Year Camp Spaces still available

📣 Following the last two years very successful Outdoors For Wellbeing programmes, we will be running not one but TWO free Outdoors Camps again at Eglinton Country Park for summer 2026 - but places will be limited!

This year, our Take Time youth workers are going to do a camp style youth work programme Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm giving young people five full days of all things Outdoors for Wellbeing.

So register your interest now for:

🍃 ➡️ Outdoors for Wellbeing for P4s to p7s: FULL/CLOSED ‼️

🧘➡️ Outdoors for Wellbeing for S1s to S3s: https://tinyurl.com/OutdoorsS1S3 (27-31 July)

➡️ The programme will start on Monday 20 July until Monday 24 July (for primary aged young people) with the secondary aged course (for S1s to S3s) running the week after from Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July.

Using the power of outdoor skills, learning and resilience to connect young people, Outdoors for Wellbeing will allow them to express themselves whilst addressing issues surrounding Mental Health and Wellbeing ✨

Young people can get to know our youth workers and North Ayrshire Ranger Service who will lead a number of nature and conservation sessions 💚🏕️🌿🌲🌳

Learning confidence building and outdoor survival along the way, the course will provide a great outlet for exploring and expression with arts, crafts and challenges being experienced throughout the sessions too...

Why not register your interest now to try something new, learn outdoor skills and increase social circles and peer support? 🙌

Snacks and juice will be provided. Bring your own packed lunch. No energy drinks allowed.

Drama for Wellbeing will be announced this time next week! Stay tuned!!! 🎭

*Please note: Registration is an expression of interest at this stage. Our Youth Work team will be in contact before the schools finish up to confirm final places.

04/06/2026

📣 Got 8 minutes to spare to help share your views about children and young people's health?

Young people are asked to complete the annual Children's Health Scotland survey to give children across Scotland the chance to share their experiences so professionals can better respect and uphold their rights.

The deadline to share your views is Sunday 9 June - please take the time to have your say so that young people's voices continue to guide the future of healthcare in Scotland.

Complete the survey here: https://www.childrenshealthscotland.org/nationalsurvey26/

Children's Health Scotland works to ensure every child in Scotland has the right to the best possible health and understands their health rights 🩺⚕️💪🫀👩🏻‍⚕️

They provide support programmes for children with health conditions, as well as for Kinship and Foster Carers and are the only charity in Scotland that focuses on the healthcare needs and rights of children with health conditions.

Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), Article 24, children have the right to the best possible health.

Scotland’s Getting It Right For Every Child approach underpins this work by ensuring every child gets the right support at the right time, centred around their wellbeing needs.

Take part in our National 'My Health, My Rights' Survey and share your experiences as a child or working with children.

04/06/2026

LAST CHANCE! Our Youth Work Modern Apprenticeship applications are live but there's only four days left to apply ⌛

Apply here now before the 7 June deadline: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/north-ayrshire-council/jobs/modern-apprentice-youthwork-l7-472016

Passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference? 🤩

Our Modern Apprenticeship programme in Youth Work lets you earn, learn, and build your skills and confidence while working in your community 🙌

Get ready to apply now and turn your passion into a profession!

With support and guidance every step of the way, successful candidates will:

• Work as part of a team which meet the learning and development of young people
• Support the personal, social and educational development of young people, through the delivery of a varied youth work programme
• Work with young people to increase levels of community involvement and gain the planning and personal skills required to tackle issues of concern in the community
• Assist in development and support to enable young people’s participation in youth forums, youth councils and the Scottish Youth Parliament

03/06/2026

Amazing win for two of our youth workers at the National Youth Work Awards! 🌟🌟

The Youth Worker of the Year winner is…Aimee Mason & Jessica Parker North Ayrshire Council! Their work on youth voice and cost-of-living support is strengthening communities while inspiring others to step forward and get involved.

01/06/2026

That's not all! There's been a £20million investment in access to sport opportunities this summer for all young people across Scotland.

Check out the programme here:https://northayrshire.community/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Summer-of-Sport-All-localities-Calendar-5.pdf to find FREE events near you, sign up today as spaces are limited! 👇🏆🤸⚽🏸🎊

From fun days, family fun, taster sessions, sport events and more there's something for everyone this summer

Get further info in the news release: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/summer-of-sport-is-on

K:A Leisure | Sportscotland | North Ayrshire Active Schools

📣 A nationwide summer programme of free and low-cost sporting activity has been launched this week by North Ayrshire Council in partnership with Sportscotland 👇

The £20 million 2026 initiative, funded by The Scottish Government and facilitated by Sportscotland, will offer young people aged three to 26 the opportunity to get active and maybe try something new.

This summer, it’s game on, and the 2026 Summer of Sport is a unique opportunity for communities across Scotland to embrace the excitement of sport and physical activity 🏆🤸⚽🏸🎊

With activities running throughout the summer and beyond, young people across our North Ayrshire’s six localities will have access to a range of free events, helping to remove barriers to participation and ensure more young people have the chance to get involved.

➡️ Confirmed events for June 2026 can be found in the catalogue: Summer of Sport catalogue on our Community Planning Partnership website: https://northayrshire.community/summer-of-sport-2026/

The Connected Communities team has also engaged with primary and secondary aged school children over the last few months to identify the types of activities they would like to see in the area.

Alongside our main partner K:A Leisure, North Ayrshire Council’s Community Learning and Development Service including Locality Teams, North Ayrshire Youth Work and North Ayrshire Active Schools, are working with a network of partners to ensure these opportunities are available to everyone, regardless of background.

The funding will enable the delivery of activities designed to help young people develop healthy habits, build stronger social connections, and foster a lifelong love of movement.

The programme is designed to remove barriers to participation, helping young people build confidence, make new friends, improve wellbeing and develop a lifelong love of being active.

A wide variety of activities will take place across communities throughout the summer, with specific sessions, venues and times listed for each local area.

Get full details in the news release: https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/summer-of-sport-is-on

01/06/2026

YES! An action-packed summer schedule is being offered for care experienced young people and their friends, family, carer or support workers this summer - spread the word! 🙌

Full details below, don't delay book up today via the shared post to be part of it all this summer

📣 It's OFFICIAL! The launch of our Summer Events schedule for care experienced young people has gone live today!

Save the dates below and click the links if you want to register - however try not to delay as spaces are limited.

From arts, crafts, movies, being out in nature, to colour runs, inflatables, a sports day, family fun and more, there's lots happening this July and August and carers, support workers and your friends are invited along too! 😎🎨🤸🐝🎉

So what's on?

➡️ Arts in the Park at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Wednesday 1 July from 12pm - 3pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/HT16Yf3038

➡️ Toddler Walk at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Thursday 9 July from 10am - 2pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/YLbDWHVHZF

➡️ Outdoor Movie at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Wednesday 22 July from 12pm - 3pm
(The Magic Faraway Tree PG)
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/jHc5KuYH25

➡️ Wellbeing Retreat at Kelburn Country Park, Fairlie
Wednesday 29 July from 12pm - 4pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/gf22iDDZuz

➡️ Habitat Explorers at Eglinton Country Park, Kilwinning
Wednesday 5 August from 12pm - 3pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/exHNyr0QUY

➡️ Sports Day in Dalry - funded by Summer of Sport 2026 Sportscotland - with colour dash and inflatables!!!
Wednesday 12 August at Dalry Sports Club 12pm-3pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/hfiyjnBrfb

Please note: under 12s must be accompanied by an adult at all events! All events are FREE and snacks and refreshments will be included - stay tuned for more updates this summer 👀