New national resource to aid support for young people

The first ever national guidance for professionals giving advice and support to young people on healthy relationships and consent has been published. It means that whenever a young person seeks advice – whether from a teacher, a health professional or a youth worker – they should receive consistent, age-appropriate information. Continue reading New national resource to aid support for young people

Edinburgh called on to enter photography competition

People of Edinburgh are being encouraged to enter a portrait photography competition this month by sharing images and stories that capture what walking means to them. Continue reading Edinburgh called on to enter photography competition

Community Assembly in Leith

Save Leith Walk would like to invite you to a Community Assembly to discuss how you would like Leith run.

This event will be a great opportunity to meet fellow Leithers and share what you value in your community and what you would like to improve. Together we can build momentum to take action in shaping our neighbourhood and take ownership.

The Electoral Reform Society will facilitate the event and help with bringing aspirations together. The information gathered on the day will be used to create an Action Plan for the local community, enabling the people of Leith to take a pro-active role in the development of their community. There will be plenty of time for discussion, networking and sharing of ideas.

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Pro-EU campaign group rallies against Farage’s No Deal ‘fraud’

Members and supporters of leading pro-EU campaign group the European
Movement in Scotland made their voices heard as Brexit Party leader, Nigel Farage, held a rally at Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange last night. The group told him that his ‘No Deal Brexit’ rhetoric is not welcome here, as well as standing up for EU citizens, in a peaceful but good-natured manner. Continue reading Pro-EU campaign group rallies against Farage’s No Deal ‘fraud’

THE BIG LUNCH: Community Picnic at The Botanics

Saturday 1st JUNE: 1pm – 4pm

To celebrate the start of volunteer week we’re inviting all of our friends to join us for a picnic at Edinburgh’s stunning Botanic Gardens. Continue reading THE BIG LUNCH: Community Picnic at The Botanics

Childcare Academy information session – Thursday 30th May

Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you:

THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

· Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment

· Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting

· Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award

· Gain employment in the childcare sector

· Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)

· Access various Progression Routes upon successful completion

Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 2^nd September 2019

Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session? This will last approx. 1 hour and will give you the opportunity to find out what is involved in our Academy programme, ask any questions and take away an application pack.

Thursday 30^th May 2019 @ 1pm

If you would like to find out more, please contact:

Audrey O’Neill (Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931

email audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929

email Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk