Are you an experienced Maths teacher with a passion for inclusive education? This could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! 👇
We’re looking for a part-time Secondary Maths Teacher to join our team in our Sensational Learning Centre in Linlithgow. With a focus on wellbeing and communication, our school provides a safe, nurturing environment for neurodivergent children and young people who face challenges in traditional mainstream education settings.
With small class sizes and a collaborative, values-led team, this is a brilliant opportunity to deliver meaningful learning experiences that make a real difference.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. 😄
🔗 To find out more and apply, click the link in our bio and go to `Work With Us`.
📅 Applications close: Tuesday 17th July
Exploring Stories Through Photography 📸
Over the past few weeks, pupils in our Sensational Learning Centre have embarked on a creative journey into history, storytelling, and self-expression through The Big Picture Co-Curation Project.
Through hands-on sessions, they explored powerful archive images, experimented with vintage cameras, reflected on storytelling through photography, and used frames to view our campus in new and meaningful ways. They also began creating personal storybooks and collaborated on a new welcome book for our Sensational Learning Centre. 🥰
Their creativity and insight have been incredible – and we’re so proud of what they’ve achieved.
🔗 Click the link in our bio and head to `News & Views` to find out more.
As we near the end of term here at our Sensational Learning Centre, we took some time last week to hold a special assembly to celebrate everyone’s hard work and achievements over the past year. There were many laughs and even more tears as we bid farewell to two young people moving on to incredible new adventures. 🥰
💬 Angela Evans, Head of Learning Services, said:
"This school year has been truly exceptional. A time of growth, connection and meaningful achievement. Our pupils have thrived through rich learning experiences, supported by dedicated staff who have gone above and beyond to nurture wellbeing, inclusion and curiosity. Together we have embraced change and celebrated progress. As we reflect on the school year, we do so with pride and gratitude and look ahead with renewed energy and optimism for what`s to come."
A big thank you to all the young people and SLC team for their contributions to the assembly and their dedication throughout the year. What an amazing year it has been!
We`d also like to thank their parents and family members for coming along to celebrate with us. 🫶
#EndOfTerm #Celebration #SummerCountdown
Pawel, who is supported through our Treehouse service, has been thriving outdoors – and it’s been incredible to watch his confidence grow. 🌱
He has taken real pride in looking after his garden space and has even been helping out our Facilities team by washing our transport vehicles. These small, everyday routines have become great ways for Pawel to build independence, develop new skills, and enjoy the outdoors in a way that works for him. 🚗 🌼
We’re now looking forward to working with Pawel to keep developing his garden – turning it into a space that reflects what he enjoys and how he likes to spend his time.
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For neurodivergent adults who require individualised support, Treehouse offers a low-arousal environment. We offer a diverse range of activities tailored to personal interests and needs that encourages individuals to embrace change and enjoy new experiences. Click the link in our bio to learn more. 🔗
Communication is one of the most important skills we use in everyday life.
For Marie, who attends our Gate service, Makaton has been a valuable way to support her communication journey. Marie has been learning Makaton to help bridge communication gaps, build her confidence, and strengthen her communication skills with others. 🥰
In this two-part series, Marie shows us how alternative communication methods like Makaton can empower individuals to connect with others, express themselves, and grow in confidence.
In this video, Marie shares five of her favourite foods using Makaton – a brilliant example of accessible communication in action. 🍕🍟
Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Gate Open Evening yesterday! 😄
We loved welcoming families into our neuro-inclusive space – and sharing how Gate supports neurodivergent young adults aged 16+ to find a future that fits them.
At Gate, we work alongside young adults as they explore what comes next after school, whether that’s further education, training, volunteering or employment. With personalised development plans, wellbeing-focused support and a team who truly understands, Gate offers more than just a service – it’s a place to grow. 🌳
💬 Missed the Open Evening but want to learn more?
📩 Get in touch: info@donaldsons.org.uk
Vibe`s Scavenger Hunt! 🚌🗺️
This week, a group of young people in Vibe took on a fun and practical challenge as they travelled independently by bus to Livingston Centre. Armed with only a list of scavenger hunt challenges, a meeting time, and a return deadline to our campus, each team had to navigate their own journey – planning bus routes, figuring out where to wait, and managing their time carefully to fit in lunch and complete as many challenges as possible.
The challenges were designed to be both creative and engaging – from finding shops that sold specific items, striking various fun poses in front of landmarks, to snapping photos of specific shop signs. But it wasn’t just for fun: the Vibe team intentionally included places they may need to visit in the future, such as banks, the job centre, and college. ✅
Each team approached the scavenger hunt differently, showcasing teamwork, problem-solving, and independence. We’re so proud of how they rose to the challenge – and we’re looking forward to tallying up the points and announcing the winning team!
Activities like this offer real-world learning opportunities that help young people build essential life skills in a meaningful and enjoyable way. As they approach transition age – whether that’s moving into further education, employment, or independent living – these experiences can be key to boosting confidence and readiness. 😄
A day to remember at the Linlithgow Marches!
Our ‘Out of This World Entertainment’ float – created around the theme of aliens invading the circus – was designed and built by the children, young people and young adults we support, with help from our dedicated team.
From glowing UFOs to circus-inspired details, it was great to see their ideas come to life and be enjoyed by the wider community. Not to mention taking first prize – something they are all really proud of!
Days like these offer more than just a creative outlet. They provide an opportunity for the people we support to build confidence, work together, and engage with the local community and its traditions.
A huge thank you to the Linlithgow Marches and The Deacons Court and our brilliant Donaldson team for making it all possible – and to everyone who cheered us on and made us feel part of something special.
#linlithgow #community #inclusion
