Calling Scottish Families! 📢
Have you navigated ADHD or Autism diagnostic pathways in Scotland? The Scottish Parliament wants to hear YOUR experiences for their Inquiry.
They need to hear from families like yours. What`s working well? What could be improved? What challenges have you faced?
This is your opportunity to directly influence how support and services are shaped across Scotland. Your experiences are incredibly valuable!
💻 Share your views online: Share your views directly on the Scottish Parliament website: https://engage.parliament.scot/group/31500
💬 Talk to Us: If you`d prefer to discuss your experiences, email our Policy Lead, Stephen Caulfield, at scaulfield@donaldsons.org.uk to arrange a call.
Make your voice heard before 18 August deadline – your input is vital to improving services!
Please share this post to reach more families! 👏
#ADHD #Autism #Scotland #Neurodiversity #ScottishGovernment
Pupils are helping shape the future of the Sensational Learning Centre. 👏
Through the Pupil Council, they’re sharing ideas, making decisions, and driving change.
This past year, they’ve:
🎃 Planned a Halloween event
🐑 Organised a visit to Hillview Animal Park
🎾 Suggested new activities in wellbeing, art and sport
Their voices aren’t just heard – they’re making a real difference. And along the way, they’re growing in confidence and helping build a school community where everyone feels included.
#PupilVoice
We’re very proud to share that a handcrafted piece created by the neurodivergent young adults supported by our Gate service is part of the Scottish Myths and Legends exhibition at Linlithgow Museum – and it`s on display until 28 September! 🖌
Inspired by Scottish folklore, the work was a true team effort, filled with creativity, collaboration and hard work. Last week, the group visited the exhibition to see their piece on display – a really special and proud moment. 👏
Big thanks to @linlithgowmuseum for celebrating inclusive creativity and inviting us to be part of the exhibition!
🔗 Click the link in our bio and head to `News & Views` to read the full story.
Jamie from our Treehouse service recently enjoyed a day trip to Culross – soaking up the history of the village and learning more about the stories behind its unique buildings. 🏰⚔
Jamie has a real interest in history and days like this are a brilliant way to support his learning while building confidence and independence in the wider community. 👏
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Treehouse is our specialist wellbeing service for neurodivergent adults aged 16+ who require an individualised programme and bespoke environment to support and improve their wellbeing, skills development and independence.
🔗 To learn more about Treehouse and how we support people like Jamie, click the link in our bio.
Are you an experienced Catering Assistant who loves to nourish young minds? And do you want to be part of an inclusive and purpose-driven organisation?
Come join us! 😄
We’re looking for a Supply Catering Assistant to join our team here at The Donaldson Trust. Based at our Linlithgow campus, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality food and maintain excellent hygiene standards to provide a catering service for the people we support, our colleagues, and visitors. 👨🍳
Working alongside our Cook, you’ll help create a warm, safe, and welcoming environment during busy periods or to cover staff absence. This is a great opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation where every role contributes to making a difference to the lives of neurodivergent children, young people and adults.
🔗 To find out more and apply, click the link in our bio and go to `Work With Us`.
🗓 Closing date: Sunday 20th July
Just before the end of term, the young people supported by our Vibe service enjoyed a trip to Portobello Beach. ⛱
Despite the rain, everyone made the most of the day – paddling in the water, relaxing on the beach, and finishing off with some fun at the arcade and pizza from @civerinos_official, which was a definite favourite!
Spending time together outdoors like this was a fantastic way to boost wellbeing and build connections with one another. 🥰
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Vibe is our wellbeing service for neurodivergent young people aged 12–18 who aren’t in full-time mainstream education and need support to re-engage with learning. Through activities like these, we focus on improving wellbeing and helping young people confidently build relationships.
🔗 To find out more about Vibe, click the link in our bio.
We had a fantastic time at our Sensational Learning Centre Sports Day last week! 🏅
The day was full of energy and enthusiasm as the pupils got involved, supporting one another and showing brilliant team spirit throughout.
A big thank you to everyone who took part, cheered from the sidelines, or helped the day run smoothly. And a special thanks to our Facilities Technician, Stuart, who did a great job as goalie for the day! ⚽️
#SportsDay #TeamSpirit
There’s nothing like an ice cream treat to round off the term – and thanks to Clarks Soft Ices, that’s exactly what we had! 🍦
Their visit to campus last week brought a real buzz of excitement. It was a brilliant way to celebrate all the hard work and achievements of all our pupils, young people, and trainees across our services.
A very special thank you goes to Jenna, a parent in our Sensational Learning Centre, whose incredible fundraising efforts meant that the pupils in SLC could enjoy an ice cream, completely free of charge. 😋
Thank you again to Clarks Soft Ices for visiting us – and to Jenna for making it possible. ⭐
