The Speech Language Communication Company (SLCo)
A Youth Club for those with additional support needs. Young people who would benefit from a supportive and creative social club that will help boost self-confidence and social communication skills on Friday afternoons from 2.30pm to 4pm at
Currie Community Centre
280 Lanark Road West
Currie
EH14 5RU
For more information visit the or contact Judith at
07507 535 857
Children’s Health Scotland – Self-management skill programmes
For children and young people aged nine to 17 years living anywhere in Scotland with a Health Condition or Concern. Through group sessions young people can work to build confidence, self-esteem, communication, and friendships, with a focus on learning how self-management skills can support their health even when times are tough. The Self-management skills programme runs for six weeks and topics covered include stress management, understanding health and wellbeing, coping skills and more. Programmes can run online and in-person throughout the year.
For more information or to refer a child or young person complete the or email sms@childrenshealthscotland.org
Resources for deaf young people
Find information and advice for deaf young people on the .
Activities for young people with additional support needs
WHALE Arts - Play sense create
Tailored sessions planned for children aged five to 10 years with additional support needs running on Saturdays. Sessions are about having a fun and creative space based on the children’s interests. Families can have fun and engage as much as they wish within the playful environment at
WHALE Arts
30 Westburn Grove
EH14 2SA
For more information or to sign up visit the or contact
0131 458 3267
Boroughmuir Blaze Basketball group
Sessions are open to children and young people aged 10 to 25 years of all ability levels. The additional support needs session allows players to develop their social, emotional and basketball skills. Join for a free taster session on a day that suits before signing up to the term. There is a cost attached to this activity and sessions run on Saturdays during term time from 9am to 10am at
The Crags Centre
10 Bowmont Place
EH8 9RY
For more information visit the , and to book, visit the
Edinburgh Leisure family fun swim sessions
Sessions offered exclusively to children with Additional Support Needs, their Parents, Carers and siblings. Enjoy making a splash with floats, sinkers and toys available at the poolside.
To find session times, venues and to book, visit the .
For more information, contact asncoachingglc@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Edinburgh Leisure Soft play sessions
Offered to children aged nought to 10 years to enjoy a comfortable, relaxed, and safe environment where they can learn and grow their confidence. The venue is fully accessible with ramp access, an internal lift and disabled toilets. Sessions are free for soft play members and run on Tuesdays from 4.30pm to 6pm at
Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith Road
EH16 5BB
For more information, visit the .