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Sensory and Emotional Regulation Tools and Supports Sessions – 28th Oct, 4th Nov & 11th Nov

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Tailor Ed are running 3 sessions on a Friday offering a time for parents with or without your child to come along and explore a range of emotion and sensory regulation tools that can be helpful. See below for dates and full details.

The Target Specific team are running these sessions to give children/young people and their parents the opportunity to explore different sensory and emotional regulation tools and supports. We’ll provide some background to emotion and sensory regulation and you’ll then have the opportunity to explore the types of tools and supports that will help you put this into practice, guided by our team. There will be the opportunity to experience various sensory tools including messy play, sensory tents amongst others. 

Parent drop-in will be between 10-12pm, with parent and child/young person sessions being appointment based from 12.30-4pm.  Please talk to your project worker if you wish to come along and/or contact Kirstin here and we’ll get you booked in.  Please note that, due to limited capacity, these sessions are only available for families already working with Tailor Ed.

DATES: Sessions will be 28th October, 4th November and 11th of November.

VENUE: These will all be held at Millar Hall, 2 Nether Liberton Lane, Edinburgh EH16 5TY (next door to Cameron Toll) 

BOOKING: Appointments for parents with a child/young person will run 12.30pm – 4pm. Please email Kirstin Brady to book a place, or Parent drop-in will be from 10am – 12pm.  Currently open to existing Tailor Ed families only. 

THE KILTWALK IN EDINBURGH IS BACK

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TAILOR ED FOUNDATION is looking for individuals and families, friends and supporters to join on us for a fun day helping to raise funds for our work.

There are three walking options;

  • The Wee Wander: approx. 4 miles (ideal for families)
  • The Big Stroll: approx. 14 miles
  • The Mighty Stride: a long, long way 24 miles!!

To encourage as many families as possible to take part on our behalf we will sponsor the first 10 families to get in touch with us (2 adults and 2 children). Please get in touch with Stuart if you are keen to go for a walk – Stuart@tailoredfoundation.co.uk

You can find lots of information on their web site: https://www.thekiltwalk.co.uk/events/edinburgh

Every single penny you raise will go to our services and Sir Tom Hunter and The Hunter Foundation will top this up by a HUGE 50%

High School Pupil Faith Sinclair wins funding for Tailor Ed

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Faith, a pupil at Liberton High School, chose Tailor Ed Foundation as her Youth Philanthropy Initiative Project, and has won!

Tailor Ed Foundation was delighted a few months ago when a student from Liberton High School contacted Stuart and asked if it was okay if she did her Youth Philanthropy Initiative Project on us. The student explained she wanted to share her experiences of being autistic to her classmates and the whole school. She said there was no better local charity to support than Tailor Ed and just maybe she could raise funding for our work. Of course we agreed and Stuart was interviewed by the student as she prepared her presentation for her YPI project.

In June a very excited student then got back in touch with Stuart to say she had WON and that we would be getting £3000 towards our services.

This was a fantastic outcome: the student told us she is delighted to have raised awareness of autism throughout her school, with her friends, other students and school staff and she was over the moon that she had raised so much for us.

Tailor Ed Foundation would like to thank Faith Sinclair for choosing us as her local charity and for sharing her experiences so powerfully and convincingly with everyone at Liberton High School.

Youth Philanthropy Initiative is a well established part of social studies in the school curriculum for all High Schools for second year students and there is a separate programme for senior pupils: if your child ever comes home and tells you they are taking part in YPI but not sure which local charity to carry out their project on, please point them in our direction! Stuart would be delighted to help and support them – stuart@tailoredfoundation.co.uk

Summer 2022 – Circle Time, Ride a Bike Workgroups and our Summer Activity Guide!

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Download our ASN Activities Guide and learn about some of the other fun activities that Tailor Ed have planned over the Summer Break

Click HERE to download and read our 2022 Summer Guide full of fun activities and leisure opportunities for you and your family.

During school holidays, you can join us to start the day at Circle Time, each weekday at 10 am. You can join the group from 9.55am. Feel free to participate in any way you want and you feel comfortable; by having the camera on or off, microphone mute or unmute, dressing in your favourite costume or accompanied by parents or siblings. Please display your child’s name so we can welcome them.

If you joined Circle time before, you can use the same Zoom link; or if you want to join circle time for the first time, you need any help accessing this or have any questions contact contact@tailoredfoundation.co.uk 

Again this year we’re running our workshop for parents who want to teach their child to ride a bike. The practical sessions are for parents and carers and their child to practice riding a bike.

The sessions will be Saturday 9th July and Saturday 30th July at the Edinburgh Academy Junior School grounds in Canonmills (some free parking may be available). Our team will be on hand to help you teach your child and practice the various exercises. We can provide bikes if needed.

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

New Offices for Tailor Ed Foundation

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Tailor Ed Foundation are moving on 14th June to 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3LH

After many years in Leith, Tailor Ed Foundation are moving offices to a more central location at 18 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH. The new office has excellent transport links for our families travelling from across Edinburgh and East Lothian. Click here for a map or to get directions.

We would be grateful if you can make sure that you update our address and contact details on your records, and please note that we also have a brand new Enquiries telephone number – 07842 104368 – where you can leave a message for one of the team.

We look forward to welcoming you in our new Office soon!

Join our Target Specific Team – Project Worker role available

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Tailor Ed Foundation are recruiting for a further Project Worker within the Target Specific Service.

Applications for the role are open until 20th June 2022 – 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 – Target Specific Team

  • Salary: £26,548 per annum
  • Hours: 35 hours per week, specific days/hours to be negotiated   
  • Location: Edinburgh and East Lothian
  • Closing Date: 20th June 2022
Click here for Details & to Apply

Tailor Ed’s East Lothian Schools Pilot Service

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Tailor Ed Foundation are pleased to announce they are expanding their services to include an East Lothian Schools pilot service, working initially with a small group of autistic children to support them both at home and at school.

Headed up by our Senior Project Worker Pete McNaughton, this project will aim to support autistic children in mainstream East Lothian primary schools access their education. We will work intensively with a small group of children identified by the local authority over 12 months. We’ll work holistically across school and home environments and with the team around the child including parents.

Our dedicated Senior Project Worker will assess and then formulate targets for each child in collaboration with school, home and other key professionals using the SCERTS framework. We’ll deliver intervention strategies directly, drawing on our expertise in evidence-based approaches for autistic children. With effective methods in place to support each child better access their education we’ll work to embed these, modelling, coaching and providing training as necessary. We will then look to fade our direct involvement and evaluate the impact of the service.

Email pete@tailoredfoundation.co.uk for more information

Ride a Bike Workgroup

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Ride a Bike Workgroup
For families referred to Tailor Ed

Again this year we’re running our workshop for parents who want to teach their child to ride a bike. This will be run by our project workers Kate and Javier.

The first session is just for parents/carers and will be on Zoom on Wednesday 13th of April at 8pm.  At this first session 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. If you’re not able to make this time let us know and we can book in to run through vital information before you attend one of the practical sessions below.

The practical sessions are for parents and carers and their child to practice riding a bike.

The sessions will be Sunday 24th April, Saturday 9th July and Saturday 30th July at the Edinburgh Academy Junior School grounds in Canonmills (some free parking may be available). Kate and Javier will be on hand to help you teach your child and practice the various exercises. We can provide bikes if needed.

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

Workgroup dates

  • Wed 13th April, 8pm (Online)

  • Sunday 24th April

  • Saturday 9th July

  • Saturday 30th July

Appointments will be available throughout the day to book on to

Easter Holiday Activities for Children with Disabilities

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We’re pleased to be able to share details of a range of activities, organised by various organisations, taking place in Edinburgh over the Easter Break for children with a disability. All of these must be pre-booked so please see the details below:

  • Water of Leith Conservation Trust (24 Lanark Road) – Wild Wednesday 13th of April 2-4pm, Free Session for children with a  physical disability. Parent must attend if child is in a wheelchair. Book by emailing learning@waterofleith.org.uk
  • Water of Leith Conservation Trust (24 Lanark Road) – Wild Wednesday 20th of April 2-4pm, Free session for children with social and behavioural needs. Parent is not required to stay. Book by emailing learning@waterofleith.org.uk
  • Yard Family Sessions -Running through the Easter Holidays, Morning Session is 11.30am-1.30pm and afternoon session is 2.30pm-4.30pm. Free No sessions run on Good Friday or Easter Monday. An adult must stay for the session. To book a slot please email helen.hunter@edinburgh.gov.uk
  • Braidburn Swimming – Make sure you are on the distribution list to attend the Family Swims at Braidburn. Contact Sarakemp@edinburghleisure.co.uk
  • Spartans ASN Football camp – Junior Soccer School Holiday Camp (5-9yr old) – https://scfa.class4kids.co.uk/camp/89 Each session is £25, 1st session Thursday the 14th and 2nd session 21st of April. You can book one session or both. Runs 10-12.30pm. If you would like more information before booking please email scottnoble@spartanscfa.com
  • Spartans ASN Football camp – Senior Soccer School Holiday Camp (10-15yr old) – https://scfa.class4kids.co.uk/camp/90  Each session is £25, 1st session Thursday the 14th and 2nd session 21st of April. You can book one session or both. Runs 1.30pm-4pm.If you would like more information before booking please email scottnoble@spartanscfa.com
  • Gold and Gray – Football Camp over Easter register by clicking the link and scrolling down to the ASN Course  https://gold-and-gray-soccer-academy.class4kids.co.uk

Mental Health Sessions and Workshops Survey for Parents and Carers

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There’s a range of initiatives underway to help address gaps in services for families across the city. Tailor Ed is keen to ensure that the needs of families of autistic children are considered and inform service developments and so we’ll share with you news and opportunities to have your say. We have work underway with partners Barnardos and Autism Initiatives on a new offer to help support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodiverse children and young people which we hope to be able to share with you soon.

In addition, Jillian Hart, Development Officer for Parent & Carer Support in the Department of Schools and Lifelong Learning, City of Edinburgh Council has created a survey to help capture need and inform service planning around mental health supports for parents…

If you are a parent or carer who cares for a child or young person with emotional wellbeing or mental health issues, we would be grateful if you could complete this survey to share your views.

This survey is being carried out by a working group of professionals who wish to develop and increase the availability of mental health information sessions and courses for parents and carers. Gaps in the support available for families in this area were highlighted during a large Family Support parent and services consultation exercise during COVID 19. Members of this group are from The City of Edinburgh Council Parent and Carer Support and Psychological Services Teams, Health in Mind, One Parent Families Scotland, The Junction, VOCAL and CAMHS. The views gathered in the survey will be used to inform future developments.

Please follow the link below to complete the survey before the 17th Of February 2022.

 

Mental Health Sessions and Workshops Survey

 

If you wish any more information on the survey please contact Jillian Hart jillian.hart@edinburgh.gov.uk or Paulina Szach Paulina.szach@health-in-mind.org.uk