ASN Support - Ayrshire

19/11/2025

We gathered information earlier on in the year regarding our Education Support Hub. Majority of the responses stated that they wished for Head of Education to be in attendance.

I wanted to share with you some information that I hope you find useful.
Any complaints made via the NAC complaints procedure for inclusion purposes will not be passed onto the head of education. Lindsay Morris who is the executive manager for inclusion and safeguarding will in fact receive your complaint.

Here is what Lindsay has to say 👇

"I have been working in education for 30 years. I hold a First Class Honours Degree in Education with a Distinction in Teaching and have worked in four different local authorities. A Head Teacher in two schools in Glasgow, I joined North Ayrshire Council as a Quality Improvement Manager in 2015. I was appointed to the role of Executive Manager in 2023 and holds strategic responsibility for inclusion and child protection. I lead a small team of central officers to support and challenge leaders in schools and early years provisions to deliver a high-quality service for North Ayrshire’s children and young people. I am passionate about the quality of teaching and learning for all and also sit on the Fitness to Teach panels for the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Lindsay is who hosts our education support hubs and is full of knowledge and experience. Pop along to have a cuppa and a chat with her. She will be more than happy to discuss any of your queries and answer any questions.

For complaints it is still best to follow the complaints procedure as there are certain protocols and steps that must be undertaken. You can find the complaints procedure here 👇

https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/council-voting-elections/complaints-and-feedback/make-a-complaint

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

At Spudbuds Ayr, this is what inclusive looks like x

16/11/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1a8TTBW7WA/

Congratulations to our lucky winner... Jim Foster 🥳 you have won £150 ✨️

Thanks again to everyone who helps to support our wonderful charity, your kindness means the world ❤️

15/11/2025

Can you help?

We are looking for hairdressers and barbers who are trained or experienced in working with children, young people, and adults with additional support needs.

Even if you aren’t trained yet but would like to provide an inclusive service, we would still love to hear from you.

Parents and carers:
Please share any recommendations below and tag the hairdressers or barbers you trust with your child, young person, or adult.

Hairdressers and barbers:
Let us know in the comments if you currently offer, or are interested in offering, ASN-friendly appointments.

We’ll gather this information and regularly publish an updated list to help support our community.

15/11/2025

Let's Talk Inclusion❗️

Pop along to the Education Support Hub this December.

📆 Tuesday 16th December

🕛 12pm - 2pm

📍 Marress Early Years Centre, Located behind Cunninghame House, Irvine.

No need to book, just pop along for a cuppa and find our some really useful information 😀

15/11/2025

14/11/2025

As we touched on the subject of support for employees last night, we also want to highlight some workplace policies that may be helpful for you to know about.

Every employee is protected by their organisation’s local policies. These should be easily accessible, so we encourage you to take a moment to check your own workplace policy documents.

Carer’s Leave / Special Leave
Most workplaces have a policy designed to support employees who are unable to attend work due to caring responsibilities. The name of the policy may vary between organisations, so it is always worth having a look to see what applies to you.

What if I can’t find my workplace policies?
If you’re struggling to locate these, you can contact your Human Resources department or speak with your manager. They should be able to guide you on how to access them.

If you continue to have difficulties or need further advice, Citizens Advice can also offer support.

These policies exist to protect you, and you are fully entitled to make use of them when you need them. Remember — you do not have to struggle alone.

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

They also do ASN Sessions 👇

14/11/2025

For all of our wonderful Teachers ❤️