Following review process, application will proceed for eligible cost of community walk and chat (£50) and wellbeing session only (£300); other costs are ineligible under the fund's criteria.

Irvine Royal Academy Parent Council would like to use this funding to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people within the school, with a particular focus on exam pressure and inclusive activities for pupils within our SSR Base.

Exam periods can be a stressful and overwhelming time for young people. We would like to provide a programme of wellbeing activities and resources that help pupils manage anxiety, build confidence and develop healthy coping strategies. This could include relaxation and mindfulness sessions, wellbeing workshops, stress-management activities and practical resources that pupils can continue to use during periods of increased pressure.

We would also like to provide additional inclusive activities for pupils within our SSR Base, ensuring young people with additional support needs have access to meaningful, enjoyable and appropriate wellbeing opportunities. Activities could include sensory sessions, music, arts and crafts, movement activities and other specialist sessions designed to promote confidence, communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing.

The project would help create a supportive and inclusive school community where all young people can access opportunities to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. Funding would allow us to bring in experienced providers and purchase resources that can continue to benefit pupils beyond the initial activities.

Breakdown of costs would be to spend around £700 in our mainstream school activities which would include familes and pupils with mental health awareness classes £350, walks and chats outside in the community with refreshments £50 and mindfulness classes in the evening £300.  £300 on sensory projects for our SSR base for children with additional needs age from 11 to 18, these will be either within school time or at the Tribevibe centre, this is at a cost of £150 per time and would provide funding for two sessions.

These activities will take place on an evening of choice for the school and opened to the wider community to come over.  These activities will be between January and June 2027.