Supported Day Services

Our specialist support services include day programmes for school leavers and young adults who have learning disabilities, are autistic, and/or have other additional support needs (ASN) across Musselburgh, Edinburgh, and the surrounding areas.

Our day service programmes equip young adults who have learning disabilities, are autistic, and/or have other additional support needs (ASN) with the skills, confidence, and experiences to lead independent, fulfilling lives and progress towards their positive destinations.

Specialist Supported Day Programmes

We offer a comprehensive range of activities, focusing on employability, supported volunteering, independent travel training, healthy cooking, and outdoor sports, all aimed at helping participants reach their positive destinations. Each programme is meticulously planned and delivered by a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our participants and guiding them on their pathway to independence.

Learning Disability, Autism & ASN Support Services

  • A group of ASN school leaver take part in an adaptive surfing lesson as part of the Edge Transitions Programme, a supported holistic life skills programme for autistic and ASN school leavers

    Transitions Programme

    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), offering a holistic, vocational approach that builds confidence, independence, and skills for adulthood.

    Referrals Now Open - Next Intake: July 2026

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  • A group of young adults in an auditorium part of the Edge Life Programme, a supported holistic life skills programme for autistic and ASN young adults

    Life Programme

    A specialist supported day service for young adults aged 20–35 who have learning disabilities, are autistic, and/or have other additional support needs (ASN), offering opportunities to build real-life independence and grow confidently within their community.

    Referrals Now Open - Next Intake: January 2026

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Person-Centered Planning - PATH & MAPs

Each participant follows a personalised pathway shaped by their goals, strengths, and aspirations.

  • Independent Travel Training

    Practical, supported learning that builds confidence to travel safely and independently.

  • Outdoor Activities & Sports

    Inclusive outdoor learning that boosts wellbeing, teamwork, and resilience.

  • Employability & Opportunities

    Hands-on experiences and skills development to prepare for work, volunteering, and community participation.

  • Healthy Cooking

    Teaching essential cooking skills, nutrition, and independence through simple, healthy recipes.

Wellbeing Outcomes

Progress is guided, supported, and measured to help each young adult reach their positive destination.

Referrals made easy!

To find out more about our specialist support services referral process and our eligibility criteria, and how we can help individuals achieve positive destinations, select the button below.

Service Referral & Eligibility
Mobile phone screen displaying a service referral form titled 'Service Referral Form' with fields for name, relationship to young person, and phone number.
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Edge Woods

Edge Woods brings together sustainability, wellbeing, and education — transforming unused land into a vibrant woodland and garden that benefits not only our programme participants, but the wider East Lothian community too.

Discover more about our BIG plans for our new outdoor learning space.

Edge Woods

What our clients say...

  • "Thank you for a great first year at the Transitions Programme. I’m so glad I joined this amazing place with outstanding staff. I can’t wait for more adventures along the way!"

  • Edge transformed my son's life, it helped him to fly and helped me to let him go.

  • "My favourite thing has been having a purpose to each day and starting to enjoy the sports I like with others"

  • "Being away from home does not feel as scary as before we started"

  • "I’m learning to trust and have fun with people again on this programme and that feels really nice"

  • "... I don’t have to explain myself to anyone at Edge."

  • "... having time with what feels like friends, exploring new places and learning new skills."

  • "Edge helped me better prepare for living on my own and to manage myself in a confident way."

Our Day Services’ Partners

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  • Logo of East Lothian Council featuring a stylized blue bird in flight and blue text.
  • Logo of the City of Edinburgh Council featuring purple text on a white background.
  • Logo of the Independent Living Fund Scotland with green and dark green text on a white background.
  • Sign for Museums & Galleries Edinburgh with a black background and white text.
  • Lothian logo with a circular icon featuring stylized lines in shades of brown and white
  • The logo of West Lothian Council featuring a circular emblem with a bridge and landscape, and the council's name beside it in green text.
  • Logo with the word 'Midlothian' and a green leaf graphic.
  • An orange circular badge with the words 'Accredited School' at the top and 'Stand Up Paddle' at the bottom, featuring the acronym 'ASI' in the center and a stylized figure paddleboarding.
  • Logo of the National Trust for Scotland featuring a stylized emblem and the organization's name in teal.
  • Logo for Project SEARCH featuring a stylized human figure with arms raised, surrounded by colorful symbols of the sun, moon, and abstract shapes, with the text 'Project SEARCH' beside it.
  • Logo for Lead Scotland featuring a blue tree and the slogan "Linking education and disability"
  • Logo for Historic Environment Scotland with text in English and Gaelic
  • Scottish police emblem with crown, thistle, and the motto 'Semper Vigilo' with text 'Police Scotland, Keeping people safe, POILEAS ALBA'.
  • Logo for Skills Development Scotland resembling a postage stamp with a teal background and white text.
  • Logo of Edinburgh Trams with a stylized tram track icon and maroon text.
  • Logo of Edinburgh International Climbing Arena with stylized orange and gray text and symbols.
  • Logo for Momentum Surf School featuring stylized surfboards and the text 'momentum surf school' with the tagline 'surfing, surfing, surfing'.
  • Logo with orange text that says "Edinburgh Leisure" and an orange swoosh
  • ScotRail logo with a stylized x made of blue dots, along with the text "ScotRail" and the tagline "Scotland's Railway".
  • Logo of Jobcentre Plus with green background and white and yellow text.
  • Text says 'My World of Work' next to icons representing various careers and industries including a hard hat, airplane, test tube, camera, computer, camera, magnifying glass, and currency symbols.
  • Logo of Edinburgh College with black squares and text
  • A black and white circular emblem with the text 'WAGGONWAY 1722 PROJECT' and a silhouette of a person with a dog sitting by a steam train on a curved track.
  • The word 'tenpin' written in white lowercase letters on a light teal background.
  • Logo with a snowflake icon and the text 'Hillend' in red, stylized font.
  • Tesco logo with red text and blue stripes underneath on a white background.

What we’ve been up to…

View fullsize ⚓ Sailing into new experiences! Last week, our Life Programme crew headed west to explore Glasgow’s Riverside Museum — and climbed aboard the iconic Tall Ship Glenlee! From trams to tall ships, it was a brilliant day discovering how peop
View fullsize 🌿 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵! Edge Woods is taking shape — and now we’ve got a dedicated Facebook group to bring our community together....𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗬𝗼𝘂! It’s the place to: 🌱 Foll
View fullsize 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! At Edge Group Scotland, we’ve always believed that fair work is about more than just a payslip. It’s about stability, dignity, and the ability to plan your life with confidence. That’s why w
View fullsize 🎬 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! Bryan’s journey through our Life Programme shows what’s possible when confidence, skills, and self-belief come together. From travel training to film production, his story capture
View fullsize *IMPORTANT* 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 28𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! Calling all Social Workers, Learning Disability Teams, Occupational Therapists, NHS professionals, and Parents/Carers supporting young adults who h
View fullsize 🗺️ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴! Our Year 3 Transitions crew took their independent travel skills to the next level yesterday — planning their route, navigating the journey, and landing in one of Edinburgh’s mo

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