At Gate, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to develop their strengths, explore their interests, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences in an environment where they feel comfortable and valued.

Our service provides a welcoming, neuro-inclusive and low-arousal environment where individuals are supported to develop life skills, promote independence, make choices and enhance their wellbeing at their own pace.

We recognise that everyone is different, and our approach is flexible, respectful and responsive to individual needs, preferences and aspirations.

Gate offers a supportive and inclusive environment for neurodivergent people aged 16 and over.

Our focus is on developing practical life skills, encouraging independence, promoting choice and supporting positive wellbeing through meaningful activities and experiences that are a stepping stone towards positive destinations.

Our days are structured to provide consistency and predictability, while remaining flexible to meet individual needs. Each day begins with a gentle start, followed by morning and afternoon sessions, with opportunities for wellbeing activities and a wind-down period at the end of the day.

At Gate, individuals are encouraged and supported to:

• Feel safe, be themselves, feel comfortable and included: Enjoy a welcoming, neuro-inclusive, low-arousal environment that recognises individual sensory, communication and wellbeing needs.
• Develop positive peer relations, life skills and independence: Build confidence and practical skills through everyday activities, meaningful experiences and opportunities to make choices.
• Promote positive wellbeing: Take part in activities that support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, confidence and personal development.
• Explore interests and learn new skills: Enjoy a range of creative, practical, social and wellbeing activities, with subject specialist tutors delivering sessions on certain days of the week.
• Build relationships and social connections: Have opportunities to develop positive peer relations, connect with others and participate in group activities, while respecting individual preferences for social interaction.
• Make choices and have a voice: Be actively involved in decisions about their day, the activities they participate in and the goals they would like to work towards.

Our approach is built around four key principles:

Person-Centred: We recognise everyone as an individual, respecting their choices, preferences, strengths and aspirations. People are supported to participate in ways that are meaningful to them.

Neuro-Inclusive: We provide a welcoming, low-arousal environment that recognises different communication styles, sensory preferences and ways of engaging. Our approach is flexible and responsive to individual needs.

Empowering: We encourage independence, build confidence and promote choice, supporting individuals to develop skills and achieve their personal goals at their own pace.

Collaborative: We work alongside individuals, families, carers and other relevant professionals to promote consistency, positive experiences and individual wellbeing.

We welcome enquiries from individuals, parents, carers and professionals, including social workers and schools supporting young people transitioning into adult services.

We operate 48 weeks a year, Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

Placements at Gate can be funded through Self-directed Support (SDS) . For more information about Self-directed Support, please visit Self Directed Support Scotland.

If you would like to find out more about Gate, please complete the enquiry form below. A member of our team will be happy to contact you, answer any questions and arrange a visit at a convenient time.

Enquiry Form