National House Project
Gavin McManus
Facilitator
gavin.mcmanus@midlothian.gov.uk
Gav has worked for 11 years with young people within youth work, outdoor education and in the 12+ practice team within children’s services.
Gav’s experience is different In all aspects of his work whether that be taking young people surfing, supporting them through difficult transitions or being a corporate parent to support when needed. He is excited to be part of Midlothian House project and having the opportunity to connect and build relationships and watch the project and young people grow and develop.
In Gav's previous role within the 12+ practice team, he had experience of referring young people for house project and now is ready to support as one of the NHP team.
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House Projects in Scotland event - March 2024
We were delighted to be joined by Natalie Don, The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, Fraser McKinlay, CEO of The Promise Scotland and Heather Coady, an Independent Consultant, who share a passion and commitment to changing the system for people in, and leaving, care in Scotland. Not only did they address the conference but they got to hear from Local House Project staff and young people on how they are working together to improve the way in which young people leave care and how this meets the commitments made in The Promise in 2020.
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