ARC Scotland
@arcscotland.bsky.social
Achieving Real Change for a more inclusive Scotland. Impactful Training, Powerful Networks and Influential Policy Work.
https://arcscotland.org.uk/
https://arcscotland.org.uk/
What a busy day yesterday for our team!
The Scottish Transitions Forum held a sold out conference in Edinburgh while Catherine, our Head of Learning and Development, presented at the @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social event about our consultancy work with @glasgow.ac.uk
Great work with great partners👏
The Scottish Transitions Forum held a sold out conference in Edinburgh while Catherine, our Head of Learning and Development, presented at the @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social event about our consultancy work with @glasgow.ac.uk
Great work with great partners👏
Great to hear about the Future Friendships programme with @arcscotland.bsky.social, co-developed with people with lived experience to support friendships for young people with a learning disability across the transition from secondary school
December 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
What a busy day yesterday for our team!
The Scottish Transitions Forum held a sold out conference in Edinburgh while Catherine, our Head of Learning and Development, presented at the @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social event about our consultancy work with @glasgow.ac.uk
Great work with great partners👏
The Scottish Transitions Forum held a sold out conference in Edinburgh while Catherine, our Head of Learning and Development, presented at the @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social event about our consultancy work with @glasgow.ac.uk
Great work with great partners👏
We are meeting today online!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
December 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
We are meeting today online!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
The meeting starts at 1:30pm, however you can join early from 1:15pm if you would like a quick chat before the meeting starts. The meeting will end at 3:45pm.
We very much look forward to hearing what you have to say on our theme of Training & learning!
It is a wrap! Thanks so much to Minister @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social for joining us and for her closing statement
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It is a wrap! Thanks so much to Minister @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social for joining us and for her closing statement
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
'We want to ensure that young people get the support they need when they need it throughout the transitions journey, this remains of critical importance to the Scottish Government'
We spoke a lot about the need for clear concise information in transitions so we want to remind everyone to get onto Compass compass.arcscotland.org.uk - a free online tool for young people with additional support needs and the adults in their lives. It is real info, from real people, on real life!
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We spoke a lot about the need for clear concise information in transitions so we want to remind everyone to get onto Compass compass.arcscotland.org.uk - a free online tool for young people with additional support needs and the adults in their lives. It is real info, from real people, on real life!
Rebecca and Lauren from @arcscotland.bsky.social have talked about principles into practice and their work with local authorities in Scotland to improve transitions to young adult life for all young disabled people
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December 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Rebecca and Lauren from @arcscotland.bsky.social have talked about principles into practice and their work with local authorities in Scotland to improve transitions to young adult life for all young disabled people
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Tracey is facilitating a panel discussion with parents and carers now. Thanks to parents Amanda Murray and Fiona Kantzidis for sharing their experiences
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
December 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tracey is facilitating a panel discussion with parents and carers now. Thanks to parents Amanda Murray and Fiona Kantzidis for sharing their experiences
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
‘A happy parent is a parent who knows, who has good information from professionals. I want to make sure we have all the boxes ticked for my son’
Eve (Divergent Influencers - follow them on IG!) and James welcomed the Minister for Children and Young People @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social to our conference. Laura, Claire, Rosie are now on stage for a brilliant panel on lived experiences.
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Eve (Divergent Influencers - follow them on IG!) and James welcomed the Minister for Children and Young People @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social to our conference. Laura, Claire, Rosie are now on stage for a brilliant panel on lived experiences.
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
We now have Jane Cullingworth and Charlotte Pearson from @glasgow.ac.uk talking about their research exploring disabled young people’s transitions into adulthood
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
December 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We now have Jane Cullingworth and Charlotte Pearson from @glasgow.ac.uk talking about their research exploring disabled young people’s transitions into adulthood
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions
Ian Bruce and Louise Duff from Skills development Scotland have talked about SDS and the experiences of young disabled people leaving school
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ian Bruce and Louise Duff from Skills development Scotland have talked about SDS and the experiences of young disabled people leaving school
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
Many thanks to Stefanie Morris, Service Manager Mental Health - Learning Disability @north-ayrshire.bsky.social presenting the work done in North Ayrshire for young disabled people as they move from childhood to adulthood.
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
December 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Many thanks to Stefanie Morris, Service Manager Mental Health - Learning Disability @north-ayrshire.bsky.social presenting the work done in North Ayrshire for young disabled people as they move from childhood to adulthood.
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
#InclusiveFutures #TogetherForTransitions #ARCScotland
At our conference we now have Grant Laidlaw, national lead for Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE). The GIRFE principles and values are reflected throughout the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People
‘People should be understood holistically’
‘People should be understood holistically’
December 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
At our conference we now have Grant Laidlaw, national lead for Getting It Right For Everyone (GIRFE). The GIRFE principles and values are reflected throughout the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People
‘People should be understood holistically’
‘People should be understood holistically’
Thanks to Clare McAndrew, from the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy Team for presenting the work done on the strategy and the principles behind it
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
December 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Thanks to Clare McAndrew, from the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy Team for presenting the work done on the strategy and the principles behind it
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
www.gov.scot/publications...
#TogetherForTransitions #InclusiveFutures #ARCScotland
Our conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice at Dynamic Earth has started!
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
December 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice at Dynamic Earth has started!
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
A sold out event 👏
#ARCScotland #InclusiveFutures #ToghetherForTransitions
Supporting transitions isn’t just about systems, it’s about people, relationships, and building a more inclusive Scotland.
Getting Transitions Right Two is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.
Getting Transitions Right Two is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.
December 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Supporting transitions isn’t just about systems, it’s about people, relationships, and building a more inclusive Scotland.
Getting Transitions Right Two is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.
Getting Transitions Right Two is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.
📣 Beat the January blues!
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📣 Beat the January blues!
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
Join Lynnette and learn how to support people with learning disabilities to stay safe online.
Designed for professionals, families and anyone receiving support to learn side by side.
📅 Wed 21 Jan
⏰ 10am - 1pm
💻 online
Book now: shorturl.at/gaV6L
It the week of the NIN!
This Friday we are meeting online and we will be talking about our theme of Training and Learning - 1:30pm - 3:45pm.
We have made a video with Fiona Dawson where she talks about her training at in her role with Downs Syndrome Scotland and what it means to her.
This Friday we are meeting online and we will be talking about our theme of Training and Learning - 1:30pm - 3:45pm.
We have made a video with Fiona Dawson where she talks about her training at in her role with Downs Syndrome Scotland and what it means to her.
Fiona Dawson on Training & Learning
YouTube video by ARC Scotland
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It the week of the NIN!
This Friday we are meeting online and we will be talking about our theme of Training and Learning - 1:30pm - 3:45pm.
We have made a video with Fiona Dawson where she talks about her training at in her role with Downs Syndrome Scotland and what it means to her.
This Friday we are meeting online and we will be talking about our theme of Training and Learning - 1:30pm - 3:45pm.
We have made a video with Fiona Dawson where she talks about her training at in her role with Downs Syndrome Scotland and what it means to her.
Only one week to go until the next NIN meeting!
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
December 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Only one week to go until the next NIN meeting!
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
Its next Friday 12th December 1:30pm - 3:45pm. This meeting is online.
The theme is Training and Learning which was selected by NIN Members.
We hope to see you there.
‘The most informative and fun training I have ever attended’ – Course Participant
Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now for our Disability, Equity and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm.
Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now for our Disability, Equity and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm.
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
‘The most informative and fun training I have ever attended’ – Course Participant
Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now for our Disability, Equity and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm.
Don’t miss out – secure your ticket now for our Disability, Equity and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm.
Don't forget to have your say before the next NIN meeting through our snap poll on Training and Learning. This is especially important if you cant make it but would still like your voice known in our meeting report.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Don't forget to have your say before the next NIN meeting through our snap poll on Training and Learning. This is especially important if you cant make it but would still like your voice known in our meeting report.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
You can find it here: bit.ly/4pIvb1X Or by scanning the QR code.
Power-up your learning in 2026 with Lived Experience led trainings! 💡
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
December 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Power-up your learning in 2026 with Lived Experience led trainings! 💡
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
Developed and delivered by ARC Scotland workers and ARC Associates, these courses have real-world insight that sticks with you.
Here’s what’s coming up (book now and get 25% discount):
‘I feel very informed, motivated and energised by the training’ – course participant
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 21st January 10am – 1pm.
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 21st January 10am – 1pm.
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
‘I feel very informed, motivated and energised by the training’ – course participant
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 21st January 10am – 1pm.
Book now for our online training 'Digital Empowerment, Enjoying the online world safely for people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence' on 21st January 10am – 1pm.
At the next NIN we will be running ‘Teach in 10’. They're 10 min workshops led by NIN Members.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
At the next NIN we will be running ‘Teach in 10’. They're 10 min workshops led by NIN Members.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
Choose which you would like to do. The first 5 people for each workshop will get their choice.
Fill this form to let us know which you want. bit.ly/4pBSlqW
Deadline Mon8 Dec.
Learn from the experts! Book our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 now and get 25% off with our Early Bird offer.
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Learn from the experts! Book our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 now and get 25% off with our Early Bird offer.
Not long to the next NIN on the 12th Dec!
The theme is Training and Learning and we've been catching up with NIN members who wanted to give us there thoughts on the theme.
Today we talked with Sean who is a keen photographer. We asked him how he learned about it and this is what he said.
The theme is Training and Learning and we've been catching up with NIN members who wanted to give us there thoughts on the theme.
Today we talked with Sean who is a keen photographer. We asked him how he learned about it and this is what he said.
Learning about Photography - Sean
YouTube video by ARC Scotland
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Not long to the next NIN on the 12th Dec!
The theme is Training and Learning and we've been catching up with NIN members who wanted to give us there thoughts on the theme.
Today we talked with Sean who is a keen photographer. We asked him how he learned about it and this is what he said.
The theme is Training and Learning and we've been catching up with NIN members who wanted to give us there thoughts on the theme.
Today we talked with Sean who is a keen photographer. We asked him how he learned about it and this is what he said.
Do you worry about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence to enjoy the online world safely?
Then our Digital Empowerment training is for you and the person you support!
Book now and save 25%!
Then our Digital Empowerment training is for you and the person you support!
Book now and save 25%!
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Do you worry about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence to enjoy the online world safely?
Then our Digital Empowerment training is for you and the person you support!
Book now and save 25%!
Then our Digital Empowerment training is for you and the person you support!
Book now and save 25%!