We work in Partnership to provide programs of support to secondary and ASN schools which are responsive to the needs of young people and issues which schools identify

​

Helping young people in secondary schools to develop the skills for life long learning and work. some examples of the support we provide:

​

• Pupil Representative Training for pupil/house councils

• The Democracy Challenge

• PSE Inputs on dealing with stress

• PSE Inputs on bullying

• 6-8 week group work programmes supporting young people to develop their self-esteem/confidence and resilience.

• Street Hero - a week-long programme, for pupils in S3 and above, looking at their personal safety, the law, street first aid, drug and alcohol use, sexual health and avoiding risky situations.

• soft skill development to support wider employability programmes. Dynamic Youth Awards, these awards are externally moderated y ASDAN and are SCQF levelled. Where appropriate, we offer them in conjunction with the group work we are carrying out.

• Healthy Respect Drop-Ins. 

​​

For more information on our Youth Work in Schools programme, please contact Claire Kane, Senior Community Education Worker on 07917242525 or email claire.kane@westlothian.gov.uk