Edge Transitions Programme

Intake Referral Deadline: 29th May 2026

Recognising the importance of the transition from school to adulthood, the Edge Transitions Programme provides a specialist supported day programme for school leavers aged 16–19 who have learning disabilities, are autistic and/or have other additional support needs (ASN).

Our holistic, vocational approach builds confidence, independence and practical skills for adult life. Participants gain Qualifications Scotland awards embedded within a personalised, real-world learning programme — delivering specialist social care support with recognised, certified outcomes that build on each young person’s existing experiences.

* New for 2026 * This is a 1-year programme taking place Monday to Thursday (30 hours per week over 4 days) for 48 weeks each year.

Next intake: July 2026 - Referrals Open

Transitions Programme: Skills for Life, Learning & Work

  • Group of people boarding a green and white double-decker bus with an advertisement saying "Own It. With ESPC." Multiple individuals are wearing hoodies and jackets, with two staff members in orange high-visibility jackets assisting.

    Travel & Transport

  • Two young boys are working together in a cooking class, chopping vegetables and preparing food on a red cutting board while surrounded by kitchen utensils and ingredients in a well-equipped kitchen.

    Practical Cookery

  • Group of people learning to surf in the ocean, with some lying on surfboards and others paddling, under a partly cloudy sky with hills in the background.

    Sport, Health & Wellbeing

  • People raking leaves and cleaning a trail beside a brick wall in a wooded area during autumn with colorful foliage and fallen leaves.

    Employability: Workplace Preparation & Volunteering

Who is eligible?

All Edge Transitions Programme participants must;

  • Be a school leaver (16 - 19 years old)

  • Have one or more of the following:

    • a learning disability

    • be autistic

    • other additional support needs (ASN)

  • Be able to verbally communicate

  • Be willing to take part in outdoor activities

  • Be able to understand and follow safety instructions

  • Be self-ambulatory

  • Be able to attend to their own personal care and take their own medication

  • Have an appointed person who will communicate digitally with Edge Group Scotland’s Transitions Team

  • Be able to work in a group environment

  • Be able to manage apps and communicate via mobile phone and iPad*

  • Involved in their own plan and want to plan their individual future

  • Be able to attend Edge HQ in Musselburgh Monday - Thursday

  • Eligible for social care funding through their local social work department

*iPads supplied by Edge

Applications for the Edge Transitions Programme can ONLY be accepted via our online referral form.

Make a referral to the transitions programme ➤

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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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

Transforming Transitions With Positive Destinations

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