Educational & Social Services

In July 2000, the Social Work Department and the Education Department merged to form the Department of Educational & Social Services. By uniting both services in the one department, the Council will provide improved services for the people of East Ayrshire.

The department has built on its strong relationship to promote an even greater partnership that shares its responsibilities and provides the best possible services for our customers, among them some of the most vulnerable people in East Ayrshire. The best practices from both departments have been brought together to improve and enhance the service delivered.

Vision Statement

The Department of Educational and Social Services is committed to:

Providing a choice;
Maximising opportunity for all;
Developing the potential of individuals;
Meeting needs through inclusion

The department is responsible for:

• 9 secondary schools
• 44 primary schools
• 4 special schools
• 11 nursery schools
• 5 Day Nursery/Family Centres
• 17 nursery classes within schools
• 3 children's homes
• 3 Adult Learning Centres
• 2 adult residential units
• 32 Community Education Centres & 8 Community Wings (many of which have integral community learning centres

In addition, there is a wide range of additional support establishments throughout the authority supporting people with a variety of needs.

The main sections within the department are: