Congratulations to our Kilt Walk team who completed this year’s event last weekend. Feedback from the team was that it was a brilliant day: great weather, good company, tasty sweeties, and only a few blisters.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to their challenge for your kindness and generosity. Every penny goes towards supporting autistic children and their families.
If you would like to add to their efforts there is still time via our Just Giving page:
Last month, a team of 4 (including the daughter of Tailor Ed’s Fundraising manager) set out to complete the Three Peaks Challenge (that’s climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa (a.k.a Snowdon) one after the other.
They persevered through long hard hours, including climbing in the dark, and managed to raise over £3,000, which will be split equally between Tailor Ed Foundation and Homeless Hampers. It’s an absolutely epic achievement, and we’re so grateful to them for putting themselves through such a tough challenge to raise funds to support the work we do for children and families across Edinburgh.
You can still donate by visiting their Justgiving page:
Please note that we have now closed the referral window for support beginning August 2026. This applies to children who are due to start their preschool year in 2026, with a scheduled start for P1 in August 2027.
Families who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for support in August 2027. Click here for full details
East Lothian
We regret to announce that we have made the difficult decision to change our eligibility criteria for our Early Years service. We will now only accept referrals from families with an Edinburgh address., and will not be able to accept referrals from East Lothian from 2027 intake onwards.
We no longer receive direct funding for the East Lothian area, and so do not have the resources to continue providing support. If this situation changes, we will review our allocation of support accordingly.
Download our ASN Activities Guide 2026 to learn about some of the fun activities on offer in and around Edinburgh and East Lothian this summer.
Click HERE to download and read our 2026 Summer Guide full of fun activities and leisure opportunities for you and your family.
In addition to our guide, City of Edinburgh Council have shared their suggestions for free or low-cost activities for families in Edinburgh, covering a huge variety of experiences for all ages and interests. Click here for details.
If you wish to find out more about the support available for families, both over the summer and year-round, please click here.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to two parents who have completed their incredible 5 Hills Challenge to raise money for Tailor Ed!
Ailsa Johnston and Clare Alexander took on the challenge as a way to show their appreciate for the support that Tailor Ed provides them and their children. They did an amazing job, and we’re so grateful to them for raising funds to keep supporting the work we do for their chidlren and many others across Edinburgh.
Download our ASN Activities Guide 2025 to learn about some of the fun activities on offer in and around Edinburgh and East Lothian this summer.
Click HERE to download and read our 2025 Summer Guide full of fun activities and leisure opportunities for you and your family.
In addition to our guide, City of Edinburgh Council have shared their suggestions for free or low-cost activities for families in Edinburgh, covering a huge variety of experiences for all ages and interests. See the flyer below or click here for details.
There is also a programme of summer holiday ASN activities around Edinburgh, including swimming, tennis, cricket, cycling and dancing. If you are interested in trying any of these activities, click here for more information or see the flyer below.
If you wish to find out more about the support available for families, both over the summer and year-round, please click here.
Join Tailor Ed for relaxed and informal Play & Learn sessions for families with children up to 7 years of age this summer.
Following on from our first session earlier in June, we are delighted to offer dates for further Play & Learn sessions.
What are sessions like?
This session offers your child the chance to play, explore, and learn in a relaxed and welcoming environment, alongside other children and with support from our staff.
Rather than following a structured format, the focus is on free play—allowing children to engage, discover, and interact at their own pace.
Our goal is to bring families together, so we warmly encourage parents and carers to take a moment to relax, connect with others, and enjoy a tea or coffee provided by Tailor Ed. Siblings are also welcome, including those over 7 years of age.
A small snack will be offered about halfway through the session. If your child has any allergies, please inform your Project Worker in advance.
We have space for up to 8 families per session, so get in touch early to secure your place!
When and where will sessions be held?
Sessions run on the following dates, from 2pm – 4pm
Friday 4th July
Friday 11th July
Friday 18th July
Friday 1st August
Friday 8th August
All sessions will be held at St Peter’s Church, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9PE. Click here for a map.
We are also running ASN Stay & Play sessions in association with The Yard and Home Link. These monthly sessions, aimed at children aged between 0-5 years based in south east Edinburgh, are supported by dedicated playworkers who help children with disabilities or who are neurodivergent play and grow in confidence.
You do not need to have a referral from Tailor Ed to attend, the sessions are open to anyone with additional support needs.
Sessions runs from 10am – 11.30am at Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, 5 Moredunvale Place.
Next dates are:
8th July
12th August
9th September
7th October
11th November
9th December
Booking is required for every session, please call 0131 661 0890.
The Edinburgh Kiltwalk is just round the corner…… Sunday 14th September 2025. Just think about the stunning scenery, an amazing atmosphere, lots of snacks and the best bit ……… it doesn’t involve running!
Each step will raise extra pounds to help us support autistic children and their families across Edinburgh and East Lothian.
There is a Kiltwalk to suit everyone.
The Wee Wander is just 3 miles – and is perfect for families including your pet dog! If you raise £50 we will refund 50% of your entry fee (Adults £13, kids £7, dogs are free
The Big Stroll is around 14 miles – ideal for most walks. This one is just for adults. If you raise £100 we will refund 50% of your £20 entry fee
The Mighty Stride is around 23 miles and is the perfect opportunity to tick this off your bucket list. If you raise at least £100, and feel like a superhero, we will refund all your £20 entry fee!
Tailor Ed Foundation are recruiting for a part time Project Worker (20 hours per week) within the ND:well team, delivering 1:1 and group-based support to autistic children and young people to support their mental health and well-being.
Applications for the role are open until 6th April 2025 – 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!
,Project Worker – ND:well Service
Salary: £29,547 per annum (full time equivalent)
Hours: 20 hours per week, specific days/hours to be negotiated
As part of our collaboration with the Edinburgh Disability and Neurodiversity (EDAN) Hub, Tailor Ed has expanded its wellbeing services to includeneurodivergent (with a diagnosis or on the diagnostic pathway)children, young people and their caregivers!
We are excited to offer wellbeing groups for CYP aged 5-18 who have identified neurodivergence or are on the diagnostic pathway.These groups are best suited for young people who have a reasonable understanding of neurodivergence as a part of their identity and would like to learn strategies for supporting their wellbeing. There will be 8 weekly sessions with up to 6 young people and 2 facilitators as well as 1:1 follow-up to groupwork to allow for individual reflection and support. The topics include special interests, habits, bodies and energy, sleep, emotional and sensory regulation, identity and community. Referrals can come from the young person themselves, a caregiver or a professional. For more information about the referral process and criteria, please click on the buttons below. Timings will be determined this January. We will also be running the CYP service in other community settings. For more information on this, please click here.
Support groups relating to a variety of topics such as sharing a diagnosis, energy management, emotion regulation, sleep, zones of regulation and gaming will be available for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent CYP as another part of the service. The first groups will run for 8 weeks from this week and will be held in-person and online. In-person groups meet from 10-11:30 AM at Number 6 on Fridays while online sessions are held from 8-9 PM on Tuesdays. Attendance at all 8 sessions is required only for in-person groups. Following groupwork, parents will also be able to access 1:1 sessions with our Family Support Workerfor individual reflection and support. Click here to book a place (NOTE: the in-person group for this quarter is now fully booked).
Lastly, Tailor Ed is part of the collaborative offering 20-minute Next Steps Appointments to help parents and carers identify supports and services that meet their needs. These are on offer at the Yard and Barnardo’s. To book an appointment, click here.
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