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Summer 2024 – Updated ASN Leisure Opportunities Guide

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Download our recently updated ASN Activities Guide and learn about some of the other fun activities on offer in and around Edinburgh this summer.

Click HERE to download and read our 2024 Summer Guide full of fun activities and leisure opportunities for you and your family.

In addition to our guide, City of Edinburgh Council Active Schools have circulated a flyer with details of their ASN Summer Opportunities for Swimming, Cycling and Sport classes which you can view here.

The Council have also shared their poster with links through to other free or low-cost activities for families in Edinburgh, covering a huge variety of experiences for all ages, along with information on the support available. Click here for details.

Finally, The Bike Station are running some fantastic free events as part of their Kids Bike Life project – check out all of the details here.

Ride a Bike Workgroups Summer 2024

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Ride a Bike Workgroups
For our Early Years and Target Specific families

This summer we’re running our workshops for parents who want to teach their child to ride a bike. This will be run by our project workers.

The first sessions will be Online Information Sessions for parents and carers, and these will be on:

  • Thursday 27th June at 12pm and Monday 1st July at 8pm 

At these online sessions we will go through the practicalities of teaching your child to ride a bike and how to decide if your child is ready, as well as watching some videos of the basic exercises we will be using.

These practical sessions will be held on:

  • Wednesday 3rd July 2024 and Tuesday 30th July 2024
  • Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, EH3 5PL.
  • The sessions will run throughout the day from 10am to 3pm.

We will be using an enclosed playground area within the school grounds. The area is fenced. We have access to toilets in the school building  Families will be allocated an hour time slot to practice exercises. Your Project Worker will confirm your date and time.  

Places on this workshop must be booked in advance as there are limited places. To book email contact@tailoredfoundation.co.uk or speak to your project worker. Thank you.

Getting there – Buses go to Inverleith Row (8, 9, 23, 27) and Ferry Road (8, 9, 14, 21, 27). The school is a 5-7 minute walk from the bus stop. There is also free parking available inside the school campus.  

On the day – Please bring your child’s bike (without stabilisers) or balance bike if you have one, and if it is practical for you. There will be bikes available if you do not have one or it is not practical for you to bring one. Please bring a helmet and any safety equipment you would like your child to wear. Drinks, snacks and motivating toys for your child to use during break times would also be great! 

Please note that parents are responsible for their children at all times. Tailor Ed staff will be on hand to demonstrate exercises and support as required. 

Workgroup dates

  • Thursday 27th June at 12pm and Monday 1st July at 8pm (both online)

  • Wednesday 3rd July, 10am – 3pm

  • Tuesday 30th July, 10am – 3pm

Appointments will be available throughout the day to book on to, and you will be sent a link for the online session when you book.

Time Twisters Sessions and Summer Groups – Important Update

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We want to update you on recent changes to some of Tailor Ed Foundation’s Services.

Unfortunately, we were unsuccessful in securing our usual funding from Better Breaks. This means that we are unable to deliver the services previously funded by this money. 

Time Twisters 

We are no longer able to run our sessions at Time Twisters. Our last session will be Wednesday 29th May 2024 

Time Twisters have stated that all Tailor Ed families are welcome to attend any of their other regular sessions. These can be booked online or by calling them directly. They have suggested attending on quieter or sunnier days as this is when there are fewer other people. They asked that we remind families that they are unable to offer additional staff at these other sessions. 

We would love to see lots of our families on 29th May. Please speak to your Project Worker to arrange to join us as normal. 

Summer Groups 

We are unable to provide summer groups this year. We will continue delivering support, working with families individually, over the summer period.  

 

We know that this news will be difficult for many of you and for your children. We are incredibly sorry that we are not able to provide these services and hope you understand this was a not a  decision we took lightly. Tailor Ed is not in a position to fund these services without considerable external income. We hope that by communicating these decisions as early as possible, families will have time to prepare for this ending and are able to support their children to understand this too. We are here to help – Please speak to your Project Worker if you need guidance or support explaining this to your children. 

We know how much families value the sessions we provide and will be looking at ways to reinstate these in the future, if possible. 

If you’ve any questions, please get in touch. 

Join our Target Specific Team – Full Time Project Worker (temporary contract) role available

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Due to one one the team going on Maternity Leave, are are looking for a temporary Project Worker within the Target Specific Service, starting as soon as possible.

Applications for the role are open until Tuesday 2nd April 2024 – please see link below for full job description and Application Form. Please feel free share this advert with anyone who might be interested in or suitable for this position!

Project Worker (temporary) – Target Specific Team

  • Salary: £27,875 per annum
  • Hours: 35 hours per week, specific days/hours to be negotiated   
  • Location: Edinburgh and East Lothian
  • Closing Date: 2nd April 24
Click here for Details & to Apply

Sensory and Emotional Regulation Tools and Supports Sessions – 12th & 19th October 2023

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Tailor Ed is running a sensory and emotional regulation workgroup in October.

The first session is a parent information and explore session, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn about sensory needs and then have the opportunity to explore different tools. Two sessions will run on the 12th October in the morning, 10.30-12pm then again in the afternoon 1pm-2.30pm.

On 19th October we will be running the group with the children/young people in attendance where they will have the opportunity to experience various sensory tools including messy play, sensory tent amongst others. Each family will be allocated an hour to explore!

If you would like to join either session, please contact Kirstin at kirstin.brady@tailoredfoundation.co.uk and we’ll arrange a time slot for you. Please be aware we have limited spaces, but we do hope to repeat these sessions again next year if you do not receive a space this time. Thank you!

DATES: Sessions will be held at 10.30am-12pm and 1pm-2.30pm on Thursday 12th October, and again at hourly slots on Thursday 19th October 2023.

VENUE:  Millar Hall, 2 Nether Liberton Lane, Edinburgh EH16 5TY (next door to Cameron Toll) 

BOOKING:  Please email Kirstin Brady to book a place. Currently open to existing Tailor Ed families only. 

Online Parent Information Sessions – Autumn 23

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Tailor Ed are running a series of Online Parent Training Sessions – this includes dates for our 4 session groups exploring Zones of Regulation, plus a range of other topics including a new session this series that is an overview on  supporting wellbeing for autistic children and young people. We’ll look to continue to develop new sessions in response to your requests.

Zones of Regulation (4 part course, max 6 participants per group – which can include 2 parents on one Zoom call)

Spend 4 sessions in a small group developing an understanding of the Zones approach to supporting emotional recognition and regulation skills. With plenty time for questions and discussion we’ll look to help you build your own Zones plan to help with daily life. Sessions take place online for an hour each time. Spaces in this group are limited, so please email ndwell@tailoredfoundation.co.uk to reserve a place.

Group 1 – 1pm on 30/8, 6/9, 13/9, 20/9

Group 2 – 8pm on 31/8, 7/9, 14/9, 21/9

Group 3 – 1pm on 8/11, 15/11, 22/11, 29/11

Group 4 – 8pm on 9/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11

Parent Information Sessions

These 1 hour online sessions provide parents and carers an opportunity to hear about specific topics that may be impacting the wellbeing of their child. All approached with a neurodivergent lens, we’ll share our knowledge and experience of some common challenges and the approaches and supports that can help. These sessions are full of information but there’s also the opportunity to ask questions.

Topic Daytime 1pm Evening 8pm
An overview on neurodivergent wellbeing 27/9 28/9
Sharing with your child that they are neurodivergent 4/10 5/10
Sleep 11/10  12/10
Energy management 25/10 26/10
Emotion Regulation 1/11 2/11

If you’d like to attend any of these sessions you can simply look out for the email the week of the session with the link. If it’s the first time you’re joining a session, or you haven’t previously provided us with any of your details then please click the link or button below and complete the form.  We’d be grateful if each attending parent completes the form.

https://forms.office.com/e/NeNK44E0ZK 

The first part is essential info so we know who plans to attend and can send you the link.  The second part is only necessary if you or your family have not received support from Tailor Ed before and we don’t hold any of your information. The third section is optional information that our funders ask us about who is accessing and benefitting from our services.

Sign up for the Kiltwalk Edinburgh 2023

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THE KILTWALK IN EDINBURGH IS BACK

Tailor Ed Foundation is looking for individuals, families, supporters and work teams to take part in this years Kiltwalk on 17th September and help raise funds for our work. No targets as every penny counts!

There are 3 options: 5 miles, 15 miles………..or 21 miles!

If you want to find out more about this year’s Kiltwalk before you decide please go to ……………

https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinburgh

The Wee Wander from Granton to Murrayfield Stadium is open to children…….and dogs, so why not take part as a family?

If you, your family, friends, work colleagues, and your dog are keen to take part in this years Kiltwalk please let Stuart, our Fundraising Manager know and he will give you a promo code covering your registration fee.

Stuart will also help you set up your own Just Giving page so you can persuade all your family and friends to support you.

Contact – stuart@tailoredfoundation.co.uk

Summer Activity Guide 2023

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Tailor Ed have updated their annual summer activities guide detailing just some of the fun activities available in and around Edinburgh, and highlighting those specifically for children and young people with additional support needs.

We have also included some really useful information on how leisure providers can help make their activities more accessible to everyone.

Click HERE to download and read our 2023 Summer Guide full of fun activities and leisure opportunities for you and your family.

Could you be our next Finance Officer?

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Tailor Ed Foundation are recruiting for a Finance Officer to work 16 hours per week.

Applications for the role are open until 23rd June 2023 – see link below for full job description and Application Form. Please feel free to share this advert with anyone who might be interested in or suitable for this position!

Finance Officer – Part Time

  • Salary: £20,759 per annum (pro-rata)
  • Hours: 16 hours per week, specific days/hours to be negotiated
  • Location: Edinburgh/Working from home
  • Closing Date: 23rd June 2023
Click here for Details & to Apply

Support & Training for Leisure Providers in Edinburgh

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The Disability Strategic Group have recently been working with Roo from Tailor Ed to help organisations in Edinburgh with making their services, clubs and classes more accessible and inclusive for children and young people with Additional Support Needs.

Earlier in the spring, they did a fantastic job of delivering a full day of training to a whole range of leisure providers e.g. sports clubs, social groups, creative arts organisations, who are now better equipped to deliver the accessible opportunities which the city desperately needs.

Does this sound like something which you want to get involved in, or looking to find out more information and hear about upcoming events??  If so, please email contact@tailoredfoundation.co.uk and we can tell you more.

If you have already attended our Training Session, we would be hugely grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this feedback survey – https://forms.office.com/e/NUYY3FcvcB