What a fantastic response we had to this year’s kids competition. 275 entries either via email or competition card completed in school were received by our office. Jillian Ingram, Child Protection Lead Officer, randomly selected two entries – Huge CONGRATULATIONS … Continued
North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee enjoyed a day out at Rivergate Shopping Centre in Irvine, talking to parents, carers, children, young people and other adults about keeping children and young people safe. Standing in the rain for an hour during … Continued
This week North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee launched a new resource – a DVD called “Gordy’s Story” – which helps children understand they have the right to be safe and that they should talk to an adult if they are … Continued
100 staff from across many different services in Ayrshire came along to the inaugural Protecting Partnerships Event held in Fullerton Connexions Irvine on Monday 22nd May. Chaired by Elma Murray, Chief Executive, North Ayrshire Council, this event was an opportunity … Continued
North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee is celebrating a successful multi-agency learning event that focused on listening to children and young people. Tam Baillie, Commissioner for Children and Young People gave the key note address and, in addition to hearing about … Continued
North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee extend a very warm welcome to Louise Henry, who is joining us as the new Learning & Development Co-ordinator for the Committee. Louise brings a wealth of experience and skills from children’s services – across … Continued
HAVE YOU SEEN THESE BANNERS ON A SCHOOL FENCE NEAR YOU? All schools in North Ayrshire now display clear messages to the whole community that protecting children is everyone’s responsibility. These banners provide a contact number for anyone concerned about a … Continued
North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee are delighted to announce the launch of Stay Strong Little Mousey, a poignant tale of a little mouse who feels sad and scared due to home circumstances. The story was written by a local young … Continued
In support of European Safer Internet Day (#SID2016), North Ayrshire Child Protection Committee is launching some new resources to help support everyone to use the internet safely. Visit the General Public Page of our website and click on “ALL” … Continued
The Scottish Government is running a marketing campaign from 28th January to 21st February to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation. You can access relevant material and information via this link: http://www.csethesigns.scot/