Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

Join us for our Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality training in Glasgow on 26th February, 10am – 4pm - arcscotland.org.uk/event/disabi...

LAST CHANCE to book into our online training Digital Empowerment on 21st January from 10am to 1pm. Relevant to ALL especially those receiving support, their families, carers and professionals who help them.

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

LAST CHANCE to book into our online training Digital Empowerment on 21st January from 10am to 1pm. Relevant to ALL especially those receiving support, their families, carers and professionals who help them.

We are happy to announce the new NIN steering group has been selected! The new steering group is: Reece Watt, Sandra Webster, Allan Ward, Ben Payne, Jack Bromly, John Gallon and Paul Hannaford. We will also have the Co-Chairs Lynnette Linton and Gregor Hardie to lead the group. Congratulations all!

Now you know the locations for next years meetings, you should know the themes! These themes were decided by NIN members, they are what you have chosen to talk about in 2026. The 2026 👇 We look forward to hearing what you have to say about them!

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

NIN Meeting Locations 2026 NIN Members decided where we will hold the meetings in 2026. Here are the locations 👇 Please save Tuesday 24 March in your diaries. This meeting will be held in Glasgow at the Pearce Institute.

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

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👏

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!

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 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 Pn2p.scot

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’

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

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

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

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

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’

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

Our conference Transitions in Action: Strategy into Practice at Dynamic Earth has started! 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.

📣 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

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.

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.

‘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 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.

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):

‘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.

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.

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.

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%!

🛑 When my rights have NOT been met: Key Messages from the NIN Report. It's essential we listen to these experiences to drive change! 👂 Read the full report, including a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social on ARC Scotland website shorturl.at/lUWa8 Here are the main concerns shared by members:

A lovely message from Derek Parker, Head of SVQ Assessment Centre at ARC Scotland. Derek leaves a fantastic legacy, supporting many hundreds of professionals to achieve their awards and an SVQ Assessment Centre of the very highest quality. 👏

📣 NEW REPORT LAUNCH! – “My Rights” Here's the key messages from the NIN meeting on 3 Sept. With 87 attendees, and a presentation from @scldnews.bsky.social, the day was filled with powerful examples of when rights are met in people's lives. Read the full report here: shorturl.at/Yehes

Transitions raise lots of questions! ! 🤔 Compass has answers you can trust. It’s up to date, reliable and Scotland specific, so you support young people and families to the best of your ability. Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot

📣 Getting Transitions Right Two is open for booking—and we’re giving you something to chirp about! 🐦✨ Book your place today and get 25% off with our Early Bird offer.

🆓 Free taster webinar: Disability, Equity & Intersectionality 🗓️ Thu 20 Nov | ⏰ 1:30–2:30pm 💻 Online | 🎟️ Free to attend Learn from lived-experience trainers, explore 3 big myths & reflect on your inclusive practice. Perfect for anyone in a customer-facing role. Register here: shorturl.at/8y1fo

So much to do, so little time ⏰ Why spend hours hunting for information? Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it. Any professional can sign up to Compass Pro today at www.compasslaunch.scot

You can’t put transitions on hold – change comes, ready or not. Compass helps you be ready with the info young people and families need. Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot

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!

Learn from the experts! Book our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 now and get 25% off with our Early Bird offer.

Transitions information in one place. ✅ Compass for professionals guides you to what young people and families need to know. It links to the best information in Scotland, right there, on your phone. Any professional can create their own account and start using Compass Pro - www.compasslaunch.scot

Young people and families look to professionals for advice that’s spot on. But how can you be sure you’re on top of the latest developments? Compass is always up to date on transitions in Scotland. Create a Pro account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to find out more and sign up.

🎓 Only 35% of professionals have received transitions training. Training empowers professionals to deliver the best outcomes — and it’s key to improving Scotland’s transitions system. 📘 Find insights and recommendations here: shorturl.at/KjqS1 #Transitions #CompassReport #ARCScotland #Training

🆓 Free webinar: Disability, Equity & Intersectionality 🗓️ Thu 20 Nov ⏰ 1:30–2:30pm 💻 Online Let’s move beyond inclusion as a buzzword. Learn from lived-experience trainers & reflect on your inclusive practice. 🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/HB3Bt #DisabilityJustice #Equity #Inclusion