With the better weather, our students have been absolutely loving getting out on the electric bike🚴‍♂️ It’s given so many of them a little more freedom to be out in the community. It’s become so popular that there’s even a bit of friendly competition to get a turn when the sun comes out!😀

Fully Engrossed in his Book📖 There’s something lovely about seeing our students enjoying a quiet moment with a book. These small snapshots show concentration, independence, and the personal progress each learner makes in their own way✨ #Teensplus #Studentspotlight #Learninginaction

🎭World Theatre Day🎭 Project Worker Scott shares a story about one of our students at the Liberton Brae Centre who showed a huge change in their speech after joining our drama group! This is a reminder of how powerful creativity is, not just for performance, but for connection and self‑expression❤️

🧮Happy World Maths Day🧮 At Teens+, our students are building their numeracy skills every single day! From addition and number recognition to money management and practical problem‑solving, maths plays a big part in supporting confidence and independence across our centres🔢

We love our Project Workers too!🤗❤️

Busy in the Garden!🌱 This student was busy at our Liberton Brae Centre planting cucumber seeds today, lots of fun, focus, and hands‑on learning! Gardening activities like this are a brilliant way to build responsibility, enjoy some calm, and watch something grow over time💚

Good luck from your Teens+ Family🎡🧗 Today, Scott and Ethan are taking on the Falkirk Wheel Abseil, stepping over the edge of the 35‑metre drop to raise funds for Teens+✨ If you’re able to support their fundraiser, you can donate here: 👉 capella.enthuse.com/cf/teens-fal...

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆😀✨ Did you know our students regularly head out of the centre to learn in real‑world settings? Last week, some of our students from McDonald Road visited the Memory Museum at Ocean Terminal. A great chance to build knowledge, explore history, and develop confidence in the community🏛️

Online Safety at our East Lothian Centre👩‍💻 Students at our East Lothian Centre had a visit from a local Police Constable from Police Scotland last week, who spoke with them about the importance of staying safe online💻️

💜International Women’s Day💜 Last week in our McDonald Road centre, one of our students created a presentation all about the women who inspire her for International Women's Day. On the final slide, she included herself!

What helps you sleep at night?🌙 To celebrate World Sleep Day, we asked the Trainees and Facilitators at our Fisherrow Next Steps Hub to share the little things that help them wind down and get a better night’s sleep. From routines to relaxing habits, everyone has their own way of switching off✨

💚NET ZERO CHAMPIONS💚 We’re proud to be part of Capella, named Net Zero Champion of the Year and highly commended for the Innovation Award at this year’s Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards!✨

It is hump day, and this is just the motivation we needed 🏀⛹️‍♀️

✨ WE ARE HIRING ✨ Become a Teens+ Project Worker and work 1-2-1 with our incredible students! Act as a guide, mentor, and championfor our students, and empower them to realise their potential 🚀 Vacancies available across our centres:

💜Employee Appreciation Day💜 Today we’re celebrating the incredible staff across all our Teens+ centres. From our Project Workers and Centre Managers to the teams working behind the scenes, every person plays a vital role in creating a safe, supportive, and uplifting environment for our students.

It's World Book Day 📚 Today we are marking World Book Day by recognising how important books are for our students here at Teens+✨ Whether it’s listening to a story, exploring pictures, using symbols, or reading together in groups, books help open up new ways to learn and connect!

Learning to Travel Independently🚍️ Our trainees at the Fisherrow Next Steps Hub recently met with Lothian Buses to learn about safe and confident self‑travel. They explored how to plan journeys, communicate with drivers, and stay safe while travelling, all important skills for independence✨

Taking on the Falkirk Wheel Abseil...AGAIN!💜 On 21st March, Scott and Ethan will be abseiling down the iconic Falkirk Wheel to raise £600 for a brand‑new pool table at our Liberton Centre, with any extra funds going toward essential resources across our other centres🎱✨

✨ JOIN TEENS+ AS A PROJECT WORKER ✨ Become a guide, mentor, and champion for our students. Work 1-2-1 with our incredible students and empower them to realise their potential 🙌 🕒 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 🙏 2pm finish on Fridays 💷 £24,336 pa 😎 36 days’ holiday 😋 Free lunches

Numeracy in East Lothian🔢 Over in our East Lothian Centre, one of our students has been working on his addition up to the number 30, and he’s been putting in a great effort💪 We are super proud of our students and love celebrating individual milestones just like this!

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆😀✨ Did you know Teens+ has four centres supporting young adults across Edinburgh and the Lothians? Each centre offers something a little different, but all share the same goal, supporting our students to learn, grow, and build independence in a way that works for them❤️

"Person‑centred support in practice, not just on paper."❤️ Feedback like this truly reflects the work that happens every day, taking time to understand each student, adapting to what matters to them, and making sure their voice shapes their support. #teensplus #whoweare

Emotional Health Day at Teens+💛 Yesterday was Emotional Health Day! The students in our East Lothian Centre have regularly taken part in Emotion Works, a group space where they explore different emotions, what they mean, and how to recognise and express them. #Teensplus #Emotionalhealthday

✨ BECOME A CENTRE MANAGER ✨ Join the team recognised as “sector leading”, rated 6 – Excellent rating by the Care Inspectorate, as Centre Manager (fixed term). 📍 Location: McDonald Road, Edinburgh 📅 Closing Date: 01/03/26 👉 Learn more and apply: teensplus.org.uk/centre-manag...

"They’ve changed my life and my son’s life, and I’m ever so grateful."❤️ Feedback like this in our Care Inspectorate report reminds us why Teens+ exists: To support young adults and their families with care and respect, and create meaningful opportunities to THRIVE every day ✨ #teensplus #whoweare

Basketball is a student favourite🏀⛹️‍♂️ Our sports sessions are all about teamwork; students supporting each other, and celebrating every shot, whether it lands or not!

💜Random Acts of Kindness Day💜 Today we’re celebrating the small things that make a big difference. Kindness doesn’t have to be grand. Sometimes it’s holding a door, sharing a smile, or supporting a friend when they need it. How are you spreading kindness today?

Our New Electric Bike Has Arrived at Liberton Brae! 🚲 We’re excited to share that the electric bike for our Liberton Brae Teens+ Centre has now been delivered. The smile on our students' faces tells exactly how impactful this will be for them✨

Digital Learning Day at Teens+✨💻️ Digital learning isn’t just about using devices, it’s about making learning accessible and giving our students tools that help them take part in ways that suit them best.

Rosettes at Liberton Brae! 🏅 Over at our Liberton Brae centre, this student, who loves all things horses, has been collecting rosettes throughout the day for the positive things he does. Each rosette has a word, such as Kind, Brave, Safe, or Hard Work, and is earned whenever that skill is shown!❤️

Celebrating Accessible Communication💭 This student used the Proloquo2Go to share his morning news and confidently took to the big screen, showing just how powerful accessible communication can be.

💜National Volunteering Week💜 This National Volunteering Week, we’re celebrating our students who volunteer across a range of organisations and charities. Their contributions help give back to the community while also building confidence and real‑world experience.

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE!🗳️ Leith Chooses closes tomorrow, so there’s just one day left to vote for Teens+ and support our Creative Connections project🎨 If you live, work, or volunteer in Leith, your vote helps bring more inclusive art and wellbeing opportunities to our students!

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆😀✨ Did you know our Project Workers help shape each student’s day? They play an active role in creating classes and leading group sessions on topics they’re passionate about. It’s a great way to bring fresh ideas, variety, and creativity into our centres' weekly timetable👥

Our charity casino night scheduled for Friday, 13th February, is no longer going ahead as planned. We appreciate all your support for this event, and we are sorry for the disappointment. All ticketholders will receive a refund within 5-7 business days. We look forward to sharing new event details.

Fashion Creativity at McDonald Road!🎨 Our Fashion Group students have been busy exploring the history of bags this term. Last month, before the holidays, they visited the National Museum of Scotland to check out the fashion galleries and get inspired by the designs on display👜

JUST 1 WEEK LEFT TO VOTE!❤️ Your Leith Chooses vote supports our Creative Connections project, which aims to bring inclusive art and wellbeing opportunities to young adults🎨 If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time! Vote here: buff.ly/fpm3SWt Every vote counts. Thank you for supporting Teens+💜

Celebrating Burns Night🐂💙 Trainees at our Fisherrow Centre Next Steps Hub marked Burns Night in a creative way this year, by designing their own tartans🎨 It was a brilliant opportunity to explore Scottish culture, experiment with colours and patterns, and enjoy a relaxed, hands‑on activity.

We are staying fit this January💪🏃 Like many across Scotland, our students are getting active this month thanks to the sports equipment we were able to buy with donations from Tesco. The new kit has brought more movement, exercise, and fun into our daily sessions. #TescoStrongerStarts

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆😀✨ Here’s one you might not know: our Friends+ service actually stands for Fun, Reliable, Individual, Educational, New, Diverse, Support!

🌟Celebrating a Proud Moment at Teens+🌟 We’re still so proud of our latest Care Inspectorate report. It’s a reflection of the hard work, dedication and care our staff and students show every day. We’re delighted to have been invited to share our sector-leading processes with others on managing risk

A big thank you to the Delamere Dairy Foundation!👨‍💻 Their more than generous donation of £4,190 has allowed us to purchase new laptops for our centres, giving our students better access to learning tools, communication aids, and digital skills training.

𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 Did you know that our Next Steps programme is designed to help Trainees build the skills they need for life after Teens+? From practical independence skills to community engagement and work-based learning, Next Steps supports young adults in preparing for their future💜

Join the team recognised as “sector leading”, receiving a 6 – Excellent rating from the Care Inspectorate as Deputy Head of Service 🏆 Are you an experienced, values-driven leader who can champion effective, efficient practices and foster continuous improvement? This one's for you 👇

🤑 £20 OFF 🤑 Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th FREE 🎟️ Round up the troops for a great night out, all in support of Teens+ 🎰🃏 📅 Date: Friday 13th February 📍 Venue: Musselburgh Rugby Club 🎟 Tickets: £20 each (or grab the deal!) Book now and bring your friends 👉 teensplus.org.uk/events/

National Hug Day at Teens+ 🤗 Today we’re celebrating National Hug Day by celebrating the small moments of support that matter most. At Teens+, connection comes in many forms, whether it’s a quick hug, a high‑five, or simply being present for one another.

A Trip to the Local Fire Station!🔥🚒 Our students from East Lothian had a fantastic time visiting the local fire station this week. They learned about fire safety, explored the fire engines, and got to see what life is like for the firefighters who keep our communities safe.

Teens+ has been recognised as “sector leading”, receiving a 6 – Excellent rating from the Care Inspectorate 🎉🏆 📝 The report highlights that our students are: “empowered to be fully involved in making decisions about their physical and emotional wellbeing through high‑quality personal plans.”

🗳️ VOTE FOR US IN LEITH CHOOSES ☑️ Teens+ are in the public voting round of Leith Chooses 2026 with our inclusive arts programme Help us access £5k to run: 🚀 Creative workshops at our McDonald Road centre 🏢 A community exhibition and auction 🎨 Artlink-led sessions, workshops, and materials for all