Youth Work in the Area

April 2018 – October 2018

THE BIG HEADLINES

Youth Work is educational and it’s fun Key numbers for the period

It’s an empowering process where young people The Black Isle youth team has had 2604 meaningful contacts with young people  Learn new things about themselves and others In total there were 5517 hours of engagement  Improve their confidence and self-belief All this was delivered on 157 separate occasions.  Can express themselves without judgement And took place in various locations on the Black Isle  Become more open and accepting of those

who are different to them 144 awards have been gained which recognises the  Are encouraged and supported to try and make variety of achievements going on differences to things that matter to all young people

STORIES: DIFFERENCES: and THE FUTURE

Choices for Life In June 2018 Police ’s Choices for Life Team WHAT’S COMING UP came to Fortrose Academy and delivered interactive sessions on substance misuse, there were lots of In the coming months local young people: questions about Choices and the consequences. Display with young ones using the booze goggles and Will represent their area at the Area doing an activity. Youth Parliament Conference Lots about peer pressure and how to use a code to get a parent to collect you keeping people safe Will be able to participate in winter activities including FUSION events #Developingtheyoungworkforce Drew Mann is a former pupil from Fortrose Academy Will continue to have opportunities to develop who has done lots for our local community. While personal and social skills and be actively recognised holding down a job he was volunteering around his for any achievements local area. Rowing regattas and the Avoch Community Rowing Club were his main points of interest. Over the Wanda Mackay past 2 years Drew has helped to get the Cromarty 07515717011 01381621981 community rowing club up and running, while Email – [email protected] providing coaching to both adults and children. From a Facebook – Black Isle Youth Development very young age Drew always knew that he wanted to be a police officer. Not only did he dive into the workforce, he also kept his head in the game, and eyes on the prize. He is now a fully-fledged Police Constable

Volunteers 2 of our Youth Volunteers have received their 500 Hour Saltire Certificate. Erin and John have contributed so much to the local community and volunteered at various different projects and community events

Equality and Diversity Group There has been a group set up in Fortrose Academy to promote Equality and Diversity in the school, supported by YDO and School Staff