Sub-groups:
Training sub–group
The training sub group was established in March 2003 and the group's remit is to have an overview of single and inter-agency child protection training within North Ayrshire.
The NA CPC Training Sub Group meets on a 6 weekly basis to:
- Prioritise and agree child protection training
- Develop the NA CPC annual training calendar
- Assist and support single agency training programmes
- Organise a range of training opportunities/events for staff (eg practitioner forums, briefing sessions, workshops, seminars and conferences)
- Feedback any training issues to NA CPC arising from practice developments, Inquiries or policy developments
- Evaluate and report back on attendance of staff at training events and any related issues (eg low attendance from particular agencies/staff members)
- Oversee and implement NA CPC Training strategy
Training Sub-Group Member List
Title/Designation |
Name |
Training & Development Co-ordinator, NA CPC | Caren McLean (Chair) |
Lead Officer for Child Protection, NA CPC | Jillian Russell |
Senior Clerical Assistant for Training, NA CPC | Louise Baird |
Child Protection Advisor (Health) | Sandra Winton |
DC, Strathclyde Police | Jennifer McCulloch |
Authority Reporter, SCRA | Iain Mitchell |
Head Teacher, Stanecastle School (Education) | Cathy Gilius |
Head of Centre (Education) | Anne Hunter |
Service Manager (Training), Social Services | Carol McGlashan |
Divisional Manager, Housing Services | Carol Barton |
Voluntary Forum Rep | Sandra Ewart |
Prevention Officer (Young People), Ayrshire & Arran Addictions Forum | Michelle Sloan |
Prevention Officer (Young People) Addiction Services | Dianne Frew |

