Troon Community Council

The Role of the Troon Community Council

Community Councils are voluntary bodies which exist within a statutory framework and which have been granted statutory rights of consultation. The general purpose of the Troon Community Council is to ascertain, co-ordinate and express the wider views of the entire community within its boundaries. Community Councils will seek to represent and include all sections of their communities, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnic origin, political or religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. They can complement the role of the local authority but are not part of local government.

Community Information

Child Protection Level 1 Training  FOR STAFF Tomorrow – Friday 29th September 9.30am-12.30pm via Teams Please read

28 September, 2023

Child Protection Level 1 Training

Tomorrow – Friday 29th September
9.30am-12.30pm via Teams

A number of spaces have become available on the Teams training which is scheduled for tomorrow.

Description
This course provides an introduction to Child Protection and will assist practitioners in gaining an understanding of key child protection themes, including definitions of abuse and the possible signs and symptoms of harm.

Participants will explore values and attitudes surrounding the care of children and develop an understanding of the key legislative frameworks which shape practice in the promotion, support and safeguarding of Children at Risk of Harm. Practitioners will develop confidence in reporting and sharing Child Protection concerns in line with local Child Protection procedures.

Learning OutcomesDevelop an understanding of definitions of abuse

  • Explore values and attitudes surrounding the care of children
  • Increase confidence in exploring possible signs and symptoms of harm
  • Identify effective communication with children
  • Gain an awareness of the protection of children and our role in responding

Who Should attend?
This course is aimed at all staff who require a basic understanding of Child Protection.

Course Length
This is a half day virtual session delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, to register your interest please click here, ensure you provide your first name, surname, email address and job title.

School closures – Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September 2023 !

15 September, 2023

As a result of national industrial action, all South Ayrshire Council operated primary and secondary schools, along with Invergarven and Southcraig schools, will be closed to pupils on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 September 2023.

For families of pupils who are eligible to receive means tested free school meals, and have completed an application for this, a payment of £2.50, per pupil, per day, will be made to the main parent/carer to help meet the costs of meals during the closures.

The following standalone early years centres will be open and will operate as normal during the forthcoming three days of strikes:

• Cherry Tree Early Years Centre

• Space Place Early Years Centre

• Wallacetown Early Years Centre

All schools will return to operating as normal on Friday 29 September 2023.

15 September, 2023

RevolutionAYRy is a collaboration between community artists and the mental health & wellbeing charity, Three Sixty, as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival 2023.

Bringing together a diverse collection of community artists and their art . Empowered to express their views, challenging us to consider how we as individuals and wider society, can be part of the mental health revolution essential to inclusive wellbeing. The exhibition provides a unique insight into the personal, powerful and transformative stories of people with lived experience often through the lens of exclusion, stigma, stereotypes and immense personal strength.There will be an opportunity to watch a live art demonstration, create art of your own, enjoy a family friendly mindful activity and visit a pop up living room. It’s not to be missed!

You are the revolution!

To help with numbers please confirm your attendance via this link: https://bit.ly/45Sklgk

Alison Findlay

Service Manager

18c Wellington Lane, Ayr, KA7 2DA

Charity No: SCO18398

www.thethreesixty.org.uk

Communities ready to discuss a different democratic future Join the Democracy Matters Conversation

13 September, 2023

It’s been a fortnight since the second phase of Democracy Matters was launched by ministers and the COSLA presidential team at Linlithgow Community Development Trust.

We’ve already had a fantastic response with people telling us about the conversations they plan to have in their communities and the ambitious changes they want to see happen as a result.

Whether at the launch event or at the Development Trust Association Scotland Conference, it’s clear that communities across the country are already buzzing with ideas and are ready to get together to imagine a different democratic future.

Apply for a Democracy Matters Grant

For those new to the process we’ve written a wee blog about what happened during the first phase and our vision this time around. As you’ll see, equalities and participation were at the heart of phase one and will be again because democracy matters to everyone and no voice should be left unheard or disregarded.

We’ll be sending you these newsletters regularly throughout this second phase updating you on the trends and great stories that emerge.

For more information and accessible materials to help you host your community conversation head to our website. You can also access financial support for your Democracy Matters conversation

As ever if you have any questions about the engagement process don’t hesitate to drop us a line at democracymatters@gov.scot.

Best Wishes

Democracy Matters Team