A North Ayrshire high school has been recognised for expanding its curriculum to offer pupils a wide range of flexible learning experiences. St Matthew’s Academy, Saltcoats, has achieved the Gold Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) School Ambassador Award. The SCQF is the qualifications framework for Scotland and is used to compare and understand the
A recruitment drive supported by North Ayrshire Council to help young jobseekers find work has seen 30 young people gain permanent employment. Employers across North Ayrshire were recently encouraged to join a Personal Recruitment Incentive (PRI) programme that offers grants to businesses that create job opportunities for young people. North Ayrshire Local Employability Partnership (LEP)
Major plans for development at key strategic site in North Ayrshire took a significant step forward this month. At a meeting of North Ayrshire’s Planning Committee, elected members approved proposals for the creation of a salmon rearing facility at Hunterston. Applicants Bakkafrost Scotland – who have over 40 sites across Scotland – were granted approval
The inaugural Islands Economy Showcase was held recently at the Scottish Parliament – and it shone the spotlight on six North Ayrshire enterprises. The event offered a unique platform to 24 enterprises from across Scotland's councils with island communities to meet policy makers, explore opportunities, share challenges and celebrate achievements. Among the featured participants on
North Ayrshire Council welcomed guests from South Korea to exchange ideas on how to best ensure local communities feel the benefits of Community Wealth Building (CWB). The South Korean visitors are in Scotland to find out more about how CWB is being delivered here and to share their experiences. North Ayrshire Council has been at
A number of employees from businesses across Ayrshire took part in a ground-breaking training course last week. North Ayrshire firm Ailsa Reliability Solutions were awarded an Ayrshire Skills Investment Fund grant. This fund is a key component of the Ayrshire Growth Deal to help upskill engineers in the local region to fill a current skills
An engineering firm involved in the Ardrossan Campus development gave back to the local community at a recent event. AtkinsRéalis are part of the design team for the new development which will see a modern, state-of-the-art education and community campus built on the site of the former Shell Oil refinery. Members of the AtkinsRéalis team
A North Ayrshire high school has become the first secondary in Scotland to receive a prestigious accolade for digital education. St Matthew’s Academy, Saltcoats, has achieved the Digital Schools Endorsement Award. The Digital Schools Awards (DSA) is a national awards scheme that promotes, recognises and encourages a whole-school approach to the use of digital technology. St
The former National Sports Centre on Cumbrae is set to reopen after exciting new plans were given planning approval by North Ayrshire Council. At a meeting of the Planning Committee on Wednesday (19 March), the proposals put for the closed National Centre on the island were approved. Planning permission was granted for the refurbishment of
The inaugural Islands Economy Showcase will be held at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 2 April 2025. This offers a unique platform to 24 enterprises from across Scotland's councils with island communities to meet policy makers, explore opportunities, share challenges and celebrate achievements. Among the featured participants are Arran Dairies, Taste of Arran, VisitArran, Auchrannie
