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Geilsland School in Beith is set amidst 5 acres of prime Ayrshire countryside on the outskirts of the town. It is operated by Crossreach Childrens’  Services. http://www.crossreachchildrensservices.org.uk/ Crossreach is a non profit-making organization - funded by the Board of Social Responsibility of the Church of Scotland. It is the largest provider of Social Care in Scotland. Geilsland School caters for young men aged 14 – 18 years who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. We have a strong Christian commitment to supporting our young people – working closely with parents, carers and partner agencies.  

20 residential places, including  -

  • assessment
  • preparation for independent living
  • day education
  • through care provision  
SQA accredited centre offering Core Skills, ICT, Music, PE, PSD, and full range of Skills for Work (Construction and Hospitality) Courses. Geilsland Links is our on site work experience and leavers’ programme, offering SQA Skills for Work, and Gardening and Landscaping experiences and accreditation. Our young people also have the opportunity to progress into employment with our Crossreach Property Care Services.  Education is based in purpose built classrooms and workshops. There is an emphasis on Vocational Skills and preparing young people for the world of work. School learning experiences (SQA Accredited)  
  • SCQF Level 3 and 4 Communication
  • SCQF Level 3 and 4 Numeracy
  • SQA Skills for Work (Construction Skills)
    •  
      • Joinery and Bench Carpentry
      • Plumbing
      • Electrical
      • Hospitality
      • Painting and Decorating
      • Half Brick Walling
      • Employability Skills
 We also have a range of IT and Music courses available – all SQA and Microsoft Academy accredited. Our Work Experience LINKS can also offer 
  • Gardening and Landscaping – safe use of garden machinery and tools.
  • Horticulture – planting and growing.

We are currently in the process of applying for a Climate Challenge Fund grant which will enable us to offer allotments to the residents of Beith and Garnock Valley.

 

We currently support local charities, contribute to the St Inan's Festival and have good working partnerships with Beith Primary School.

 

Please contact alex.ferguson@geilsland.org for further details. 
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16 April | 1:02:30

BRIAN GRACIE says

hi my names brian gracie im a x geilsland boy i was sent there in the 70s becouse of my behaviour before this school i was in and out of places all done me no good i couldnt read or write i was a mental case a no hoper but this school showed me how to work sing as i was a minstral boy while i was at the school i was save but when i was sent home on leave or sent home for good i was into all kinds of troubles then i was sent to borstal training i was like this for years to come in and out of prisons of some kind all the way up to late 1994 when i went through flash backs which lead me to a road accident in 1965 were i was left with a surrviour brain injury with behaviour and personality disorders becouse of my past the school wasent going to take me but they did it was the best thing for me its just a pitty they didnt take me before hand it was the first place that tryed to help i must say im glad the schools still open todaY AND STILL OUT TO HELP THE BOYS if you see mr munro tell him im asking for him and im still crime free since late 1994 so my flash backs was the best thing for me ALL THE BEST GEAILSLAND BOYS DONT GIVE UP AS I DIDNT

12 May | 10:53:30

Alex Ferguson says

Great to hear of your good memories of Geilsland Brian. I would love to meet you and show you round the school some time. Please get in touch. Alex (Deputy Head)

alex.ferguson@geilsland.org

 

13 May | 10:47:29

Roger Griffith says

The NAC Ranger Service and the Friends of Spiers are proud to be in partnership with Geilsland School. Geilsland staff and pupils are helping with the restoration and maintenance of the Spier's Old School Grounds.

4 June | 2:58:30

daniel higgins says

hi alex i was in geilsland in 1978 i remember mr munrow and mr syanger they helpt me to se life in a diferent way.i herd there was an open day comming up could you give me some info

14 July | 1:18:58

john campsie says

just came across your site i was also in geilsland shool about 1974 or 1975 helped to built holiday home at balmaha and home on millport as well done a bit of work on the chapel as well is panda lows photo still there r.i.p.panda always remember mr munro mrs wiggins the cook miss elder mr reid mr ruxton . mr munro top guy r.i.p

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