Specialist Supported Day Services

Intake Referral Deadline: 29th May 2026

Edge Group Scotland provides specialist supported day services for young adults who have learning disabilities, are autistic and/or have other additional support needs (ASN).

Our programmes blend practical life skills rooted in real-world experience with meaningful community and industry engagement, volunteering and employability pathways — building transferable, future-ready skills and delivering specialist social care support with recognised, certified outcomes in a supportive environment where every young adult can grow, participate and thrive.

Accredited Pathways

We offer structured programmes where participants gain Qualifications Scotland-accredited qualifications as part of their individual journey to independence. As a Qualifications Scotland approved centre, our experienced practitioners deliver specialist social care support with recognised, certified outcomes, helping young adults build confidence, develop independence and gain meaningful real-world skills.

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Specialist Social Care for Young Adults with Learning Disabilities, who are Autistic and/or have ASN

The impact of our specialist day programmes in 2025

#OutcomesInAction

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community volunteering hours

Contributing meaningfully to local communities while building routines, confidence and workplace readiness.

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hours of physical activity and sport

Building resilience, practical skills and healthier lifestyles through regular movement and sport.

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recipes planned, prepped and mastered

Developing practical, confidence-boosting food skills that support independence at home and in the community.

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travel training journeys completed

Planning, navigating and travelling independently to build confidence, capability and real-world access.

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say Edge has made a positive difference

Clear progress in confidence, independence, community connection and overall quality of life.

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improved their physical health & mental wellbeing

Improved fitness, confidence and wellbeing supported through routine, activity and positive relationships.

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feel confident about the future

Reflecting growing independence, self-belief and readiness for next steps beyond the programme.

Referrals made easy!

To find out more about our referral process and eligibility criteria, and how we can help individuals achieve positive destinations, select the button below.

The next intake across all programmes starts in July. Referrals must be received by 29 May 2026

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Service Referral & Eligibility

Positive Destinations: Skills for Life, Learning & Work

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    Travel & Transport

  • Two young boys cooking in a kitchen classroom, one chopping vegetables and the other gesturing with his hands, with pots and pans hanging on the wall behind them.

    Practical Cookery

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    Sport, Health & Wellbeing

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    Employability: Workplace Preparation & Volunteering

What our clients say...

  • "Thank you for a great first year at the Transitions Programme. I’m so glad I joined this amazing place with outstanding staff. I can’t wait for more adventures along the way!"

  • Edge transformed my son's life, it helped him to fly and helped me to let him go.

  • "My favourite thing has been having a purpose to each day and starting to enjoy the sports I like with others"

  • "Being away from home does not feel as scary as before we started"

  • "I’m learning to trust and have fun with people again on this programme and that feels really nice"

  • "... I don’t have to explain myself to anyone at Edge."

  • "... having time with what feels like friends, exploring new places and learning new skills."

  • "Edge helped me better prepare for living on my own and to manage myself in a confident way."

Our Day Services’ Partners

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  • The logo of West Lothian Council featuring a circular emblem with a bridge and landscape, and the council's name beside it in green text.
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  • An orange circular badge with the words 'Accredited School' at the top and 'Stand Up Paddle' at the bottom, featuring the acronym 'ASI' in the center and a stylized figure paddleboarding.
  • Logo of the National Trust for Scotland featuring a stylized emblem and the organization's name in teal.
  • Logo for Project SEARCH featuring a stylized human figure with arms raised, surrounded by colorful symbols of the sun, moon, and abstract shapes, with the text 'Project SEARCH' beside it.
  • Logo for Lead Scotland featuring a blue tree and the slogan "Linking education and disability"
  • Logo for Historic Environment Scotland with text in English and Gaelic
  • Scottish police emblem with crown, thistle, and the motto 'Semper Vigilo' with text 'Police Scotland, Keeping people safe, POILEAS ALBA'.
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  • Logo for Momentum Surf School featuring stylized surfboards and the text 'momentum surf school' with the tagline 'surfing, surfing, surfing'.
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  • ScotRail logo with a stylized x made of blue dots, along with the text "ScotRail" and the tagline "Scotland's Railway".
  • Logo of Jobcentre Plus with green background and white and yellow text.
  • Text says 'My World of Work' next to icons representing various careers and industries including a hard hat, airplane, test tube, camera, computer, camera, magnifying glass, and currency symbols.
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  • A black and white circular emblem with the text 'WAGGONWAY 1722 PROJECT' and a silhouette of a person with a dog sitting by a steam train on a curved track.
  • The word 'tenpin' written in white lowercase letters on a light teal background.
  • Logo with a snowflake icon and the text 'Hillend' in red, stylized font.
  • Tesco logo with red text and blue stripes underneath on a white background.
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Edge Woods

Edge Woods brings together sustainability, wellbeing, and education — transforming unused land into a vibrant woodland and garden that benefits not only our programme participants, but the wider East Lothian community too.

Discover more about our BIG plans for our new outdoor learning space.

Edge Woods

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