2027 Intake Open Day

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1:30 pm - 3:30pm on Friday 30th October 2026

Explore our specialist supported day programmes at our 2027 Intake Open Day.

We focus on independence, employability and real-world learning, with a strong outdoor sports and activities ethos. Our Open Day is your opportunity to see our supported day programmes in action, meet our team and explore how we help young adults build practical skills, work towards recognised Qualifications Scotland awards and progress towards positive destinations.

Visit our Eskmills Campus, explore our day service facilities, discuss programme options and get your questions answered before the next referral deadline.

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Our Open Day is free to attend, but registration is essential – please use the form at the bottom of this page to secure your place.

2027 Intake Open Day Essential Information

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    When?

    Friday 30th October 2026

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    Where?

    Edge Group Scotland – Day Services Building
    Old Engine House, Eskmills, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PQ.

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    What Time?

    Doors are open from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, you can arrive at any point during this 2 hour timeframe.

Who Should Attend?

  • Social Workers & CLDT

    See first-hand how our specialist supported day programmes deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for young adults who are autistic, have learning disabilities and/or other additional support needs. Explore how practical, real-world learning supports greater independence, develops essential life and employability skills, and provides opportunities to work towards recognised Qualifications Scotland awards.

  • Teachers & Support Staff

    Discover the pathways available for school leavers through our Transitions and Life Programmes and learn how Edge supports young adults beyond the classroom. See how practical learning, travel training, community participation and employability development help young adults build confidence, increase independence and work towards recognised Qualifications Scotland awards and positive destinations.

  • NHS & Allied Professionals

    Learn more about how Edge can form part of a young adult’s wider support pathway. Explore how our structured programmes promote independence, wellbeing, confidence and active participation in the community, while providing meaningful opportunities to develop practical skills and work towards individual outcomes.

  • Parents, Carers & Guardians

    Come and see Edge for yourself, meet our team and learn more about the opportunities available through our programmes. Discover how young adults develop confidence, independence and practical skills through real-world experiences, while working towards personal goals, recognised Qualifications Scotland awards and their future beyond Edge.

Why Attend?

  • 👀 See it for yourself

    Explore our campus and see how our programmes work in practice. From travel training and independent living skills to employability, community participation and real-world learning, discover how everyday experiences are used to build skills for adulthood and the future.

  • 🎯 Understand our approach

    Learn how our structured programmes support young adults who are autistic, have learning disabilities and/or other additional support needs to make meaningful, measurable progress. See how practical learning is linked to individual outcomes, greater independence and recognised Qualifications Scotland awards.

  • 🔎 See learning in action

    Discover how activities including outdoor sports, travel training, volunteering and community-based experiences become opportunities to develop confidence, communication, resilience, problem-solving and independence.

  • 🍽️ Step into our kitchen

    Visit our dedicated kitchen space and see how practical cooking sessions develop essential everyday skills. From planning and preparation to cooking and kitchen safety, young adults build confidence and independence through learning by doing.

  • 🔗 Connect with our team

    Meet senior staff and programme leads, ask questions and learn more about our programmes, referral process and the outcomes we work towards. Find out how we use real-world environments and experiences to help young adults develop skills that transfer into everyday life.

  • 🗣️ Hear real experiences

    Meet young adults already part of Edge and hear about their experiences of our programmes, the skills they have developed and the progress they have made towards greater independence, recognised achievement and their own future goals.

Register For The 2027 Intake Open Day Here

2027 Intake Open Day Location 

The location for the open day is at our dedicated day services building, the Old Engine House situated within Eskmills. To find us, follow the “Edge Group Scotland Ltd - Day Services” signs on Station Road.

Edge Group Scotland Ltd - Day Services

Old Engine House, Eskmills, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PQ

Parking is available but spaces are limited

 

Building Accessibility

The Old Engine House building is over 2 floors (ground & first) with a specially designed teaching kitchen on the ground floor and a large classroom space on the first floor. Due to the historical nature of our Old Engine House building, there is no lift so the 1st floor is inaccessible for wheelchair users.

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