Care Experience and Young Carers
Our dedicated in-school Officers meet with young people who are care experienced or identify as young carers to provide additional planning and support from S4 until their school leaving date.
We provide regular 1:1 appointments to support the transition from school into further education, training and employment to ensure our young people meet their full potential. This includes helping our young people to overcome barriers while discussing a range of post-school options and supports available.
Within our Employability pipeline we adopt a person-centred approach to all individuals. Additionally we apply a targeted approach to the following groups:
Care Experienced
As part of our commitment to Corporate Parenting, young people who are care experienced or a young carer receive enhanced support from our team which starts from senior phase in school and continues throughout their employability journey.
Thriving Communities have dedicated workers who have links with partners including Education, Skills Development Scotland, Social Work, The Champions Board and Young Carers Centre which helps to support young people into employment or further education.
South Ayrshire Council Modern Apprenticeship opportunities can be ring-fenced for young people who are care experience or a young carer and support is put in place to help young people access these opportunities. For more information please see the Modern and Craft Apprenticeship page.