Freya Fitzsimmons

She/her | MSYP for Cunninghame South | Chair of the @NA_YouthExec

[North Ayrshire Executive Youth Council @NA_YouthExec]

@GV_YouthForum are putting on an excellent fundraiser for Shout this summer! Please pop along to the kilbirne lochshore park to support them, or donate here: https://t.co/qXJhpFzWAN

[North Ayrshire MSYPs @NA_MSYP]

How are the walking routes near you?
#syp #rurallife

[North Ayrshire MSYPs @NA_MSYP]

Scotland’s opportunity to shape the future is here!
There’s only 12 DAYS LEFT now for young people to have their say in this year’s SYP Manifesto Consultation. Don’t miss your chance!

https://t.co/ZltYetF9kj

[Freya Fitzsimmons @FreyaMSYP]

Had a great time at joint cabinet today! Especially taking my rightful seat from @Mustard_MSYP , heard lots of great feedback from everyone present. Can’t wait till next time!

[North Ayrshire Council @North_Ayrshire]

📣 After 18 months full of action, enthusiasm and championing young people across our six localities, Niamh Berrie, Max Harper, Amy Dickson, Kieva Muirhead and Rachel Allison have become North Ayrshire’s latest young people to complete their Youth Work Modern Apprenticeship accreditation 👏

Since coming on board in August 2023, the team have been a vital part of @NAYouthServices, delivering over 2,000 youth groups and activities across our six localities 🙌

🧠 Niamh, Kieva and Rachel are excited to move on to the University of Glasgow after the summer to study Community Learning and Development, Amy is off to Ayrshire College to study Sports Coaching 🏃‍♀️ and Max is currently deciding upon where to go next...

Known as MAs, recruits doing a Modern Apprenticeship are paid at the National Minimum Wage.

Part of the council’s wider Working North Ayrshire MA programme, the in-house training allows successful candidates to earn while they learn across a host of council services, developing industry recognised qualifications to progress their careers.

⭐ From Joint Cabinet, detached youth work events, creating videos, supporting national social media campaigns, to the delivery of mental health and youth empowerment sessions across a variety of settings, the MAs have been an invaluable driving force to champion youth work, participation and youth voice in North Ayrshire.

Modern Apprentice Max reflects: "Since starting in 2023, I have gained a tremendous amount of confidence and social skills.

"I am much better at talking to new people and engaging in conversations. Also, I have improved my time management, reading, writing, and decision-making skills. I am so happy I decided to apply. It has truly been the best decision I’ve made."

🤩 Delivered in partnership with Youth Services, the five inspiring young people have gained an SCQF7 Youth Work qualification.

Councillor Chloé Robertson, North Ayrshire’s Young People’s Champion, said: “Congratulations to the Youth Work Modern Apprentices who have made their mark across our six localities over the last 18 months.

“Our Modern Apprentice programme is an integral part of our youth work delivery. Completing their qualifications with in-house assessors, with hands on learning and delivery, the MAs have been able to provide peer support, create youth programmes and support the wider Youth Services team.

“The work they have done has also been a direct contribution towards the council’s work surrounding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child – international legislation that sets out how to champion, respect and uphold children and young people’s rights.

“Apprenticeships are a brilliant way for young people to work while training, gaining qualifications that reflect the knowledge and skills they have developed in practical and fast-paced settings.

“Well done to everyone involved, thank you for your commitment and dedication. You should all be really proud of yourselves.”

➡️ The next intake for Youth Work Modern Apprentices will be announced in May 2025. Stay tuned for updates!

Read the news story to find out all about their journey with us: https://t.co/ehsfeSG7mg

#WorkingNorthAyrshire #ScotAppWeek25 #thisisyouthwork #UNCRCNorthAyrshire

[North Ayrshire Executive Youth Council @NA_YouthExec]

Let me Introduce you to your Youth Exec board for the year 2025!

Chair: @FreyaMSYP
Vice Chair: @Mustard_MSYP
Treasurer: Keeva Esson
Secretary: Chloe Aston
Social Media: @Mustard_MSYP and Keeva
Events Lead: @EmmaMSYP

Wishing them all the best of luck for the year ahead

[Freya Fitzsimmons @FreyaMSYP]

Great day spent planning with other local MSYPs, Excited for what comes next! @EmmaMSYP @EmmaBurnsSYP @Mustard_MSYP

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

A Sunday well spent with our MSYPs planning the coming months, individual goals, group action plans and nation campaigns/consultations. @OfficialSYP @Mustard_MSYP @EmmaMSYP @EmmaBurnsSYP and Freya 💡

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

The final 2024 meeting last night with our @NA_YouthExec. A year of events, planning and representing our young peoples voices. We are excited for what 2025 will bring. Will 2025 be the year you want to join? DM us 💡 📢

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

Thank you to @NAfoodbanks for hosting a UNCRC event around food insecurities on Saturday. Some of our Exec group got involved and took part in the interactive workshop led by our MAs. And thank you for the tour… Great day all around.

[Freya Fitzsimmons @FreyaMSYP]

Had a great time at the @OfficialSYP sitting at the Scottish Parliament!

Speaking in the debating chamber, discussing our national campaign and meeting other MSYPs was amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🫶

#SYP82

[Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP]

📣 That brings SYP’s 82nd National Sitting at @ScotParl to a close!

🗳️ Our MSYPs from across Scotland had a great time debating motions, preparing for campaign, holding committee meetings and so much more

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

Have your say! Share your thoughts in the quick SYP survey and help shape the future for young people in Scotland. Your voice matters - take a minute to make it heard!
#SYP82 #YouthVoice

https://t.co/vViMPgZInR

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

An amazing visit to London to Parliament where our young people had a guided tour, watched House of Commons in action and had a Q&A with @alangemmell talking all things @North_Ayrshire and journeys into politics. Lots of fun and so informative!

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

Today some of our MSYPs and climate change ambassadors supported primary aged young people in the park litter pick. Fantastic to see some peer mentoring and climate action! #ThisIsYouthWork #ClimateAction

[Scottish Youth Parliament @OfficialSYP]

🗳️ Today is the #GeneralElection2024!

🕙 Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight!

⬇️ Here’s a handy guide we’ve created for young voters:

[Freya Fitzsimmons @FreyaMSYP]

Couldn’t have asked for a better first sitting!
I had a great weekend meeting everyone and taking in part in #SYP81 can’t wait for next time 🫶

[Emma Henderson MSYP @EmmaMSYP]

Arran Pride 2024 Complete mate ✅. Thank you to all the organisers for a great event.

[North Ayrshire Executive Youth Council @NA_YouthExec]

The Parade is about to begin at Arran Pride, and we can't wait!

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

PRIMARY 7 YOUTH COUNCIL
135 young people, 8 schools, 4 workshops & a lot of interactive fun!
Mental health & wellbeing 🧠
Spaces and places 🌳
Youth voice 🗣️
Outdoor learning 🏕️
Now the mammoth task of collecting all our young people’s feedback for change!
@NAYouth_Council

[North Ayrshire Youth Services @NAYouthServices]

Joint Youth Forum meet today, young people from the localities came
together to learn more about Mental Health & Wellbeing.We were joined by SAMH who led the groups through interactive workshop & our MH workers lead some activities around resilience & letter to our future selves