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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

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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

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Just one week to go until our Gate Open Evening! 👏

If your child is leaving school and you're exploring what's next, come and discover how our Gate service helps neurodivergent young adults find a future that fits.

Come along to meet our team, ask questions, and explore our neuro-inclusive spaces.

📅 Thursday 19 June 2025

🕔 5 to 7pm

📍 The Donaldson Trust, Preston Road, Linlithgow EH49 6HZ

🔗 RSVP via the link in our bio.

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Tuesday’s approval, by MSPs, of the Scottish Government’s Care Reform (Scotland) Bill brings to a close a long-running chapter of proposals for reform of social care in Scotland.

We supported this legislation and, while we remain disappointed that many of the original proposals were not followed through, positive change should now come if it is implemented in full.

Independent advocacy is an essential component of genuine neuro-inclusion, and we are encouraged by a commitment in this new law around improving and widening access to advocacy. 

The Donaldson Trust is strongly supportive of a general right to independent advocacy for all neurodivergent people and their families, in all settings. Ensuring greater consistency, transparency, and accountability across social care settings in Scotland must remain on the Scottish Government’s agenda. We continue to believe that can only be delivered through the national oversight of social care. We back calls from @alliance.scot in this respect.

To read our full response, click the link in our bio and go to 'News & Views'. 🔗

#CareReform #CareReformBill #SocialCare

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Are you passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and young people to thrive? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! 👇

We’re looking for a Learning and Wellbeing Practitioner to join our team in the Sensational Learning Centre. Based on our campus in Linlithgow, our school provides a safe, nurturing environment for neurodivergent children and young people who face challenges in traditional mainstream education settings.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and dynamic school community, committed to high-quality teaching and learning. You’ll play a key role in creating a safe and engaging learning environment where difference is celebrated, and inclusion is actively built.

🔗 To find out more and apply, click the link in our bio and go to 'Work With Us'.

⏰ Applications close: Friday 20th June at 9am

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