Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/A/Adult-Learning.htm
Information for Adult Learning provided by Orkney Islands Council.
Education, Learning & Work
-
All Age Learning Disability Team (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/all-age-learning-disability-team.htm
Orkney Islands Council website providing information and resources for the All Age Learning Disability Team.
-
All Age Learning Disability Team (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/all-age-learning-disability-team.htm
Phone: 01856873535
The All Age Learning Disabilities Team accepts referrals for children, young people and adults who have an identified Learning Disability.
-
Befriending Services – VAO Orkney (vaorkney.org.uk)
Website: https://www.vaorkney.org.uk/befriending/
Befriending services for both older adults and young people in Orkney. All befriending matches are delivered by volunteers who are fully trained and supported by the Befriending team. Matches are carefully made to ensure both sides benefit from the experience. They also have Group befriending and Intergenerational befriending sessions in order to reach out to more people in our community.
-
Child Protection (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/child-protection.htm
Phone: 01856 873535
Times: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Emergency Contact: 01856 888000
Information for child protection in Orkney.
-
Corra Foundation
Website: https://www.corra.scot/
Corra Foundation exists to make a difference to the lives of people and communities. It works with others to encourage positive change, opportunity, fairness and growth of aspirations which improve quality of life. Corra wants to see a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives.
-
Dyslexia Friendly Schools (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/D/Dyslexia-Friendly-Schools.htm
The local authority is committed to supporting schools in developing a variety of approaches to inclusive practice, including Dyslexia Friendly Schools.
-
Early Learning and Childcare (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/P/Early-Learning-and-Childcare.htm
Information on early learning and childcare via Orkney Islands Council website.
-
Education in Orkney
Website: https://www.orkney.com/life/live/education
Information on Orkney’s education system.
-
Education is for All (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/E/Education-is-for-All.htm
Information on Education is for All via Orkney Islands Council.
-
Heriot-Watt Orkney
Website: https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/orkney.htm
Heriot-Watt Orkney is one of the UK’s most stunning and unique university locations.
-
Jobs | Orkney Islands Council | myjobscotland
Website: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/orkney-islands-council/jobs
Job listings in Orkney provided by Orkney Islands Council via MyJobScotland.
-
Local Authority Education Websites (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/F/Featured-Links.htm
Featured links for Local Authority Education Websites in the Orkney Islands.
-
Orkney Islands Council
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/
Website for the Orkney Islands Council.
-
Orkney Islands Facts for Kids (kiddle.co)
Website: https://kids.kiddle.co/Orkney_Islands
Information for children about the Orkney Islands.
-
Orkney Schools Calendar
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/orkney-schools-calendar.htm
List of holidays and service day dates for the schools in Orkney.
-
Pupil Care and Welfare (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/P/Pupil-Care-and-Welfare.htm
Information for pupil care and welfare in Orkney.
-
Schools (orkney.gov.uk)
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/schools.htm
Information on schools in Orkney via the Orkney Islands Council website.
-
Skills Development Scotland
Website: https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
Phone: 0800 917 8000 (for Individuals) or 0800 783 6000 (for employers)
More contact information available on the website.
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. They contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. They work with their partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.
-
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Website: https://www.dofe.org/
Duke of Edinburg is here to empower young people; to support them as they learn new skills, overcome obstacles, and build confidence and resilience.
-
UHI Orkney – Evening, College, and University Courses
Website: https://www.orkney.uhi.ac.uk/studying-at-oc/
UHI Orkney is one of the partner colleges which make up UHI. We deliver a wide range of modern apprenticeships, further education, higher education, degree and postgraduate learning, as well as short courses and evening classes. You can study in-person at our campuses in Kirkwall and Stromness or online from wherever you are based. We are committed to providing quality student support, including support for Gender Based Violence, counselling needs, study skills, disabilities, careers, finance and funding, and more.
-
Working for us | NHS Orkney (scot.nhs.uk)
Website: https://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk/working
Information on working for the NHS in Orkney.