Edge Life Programme

The Edge Life Programme is a part-time, specialist-supported day programme for young adults (18 to 35 years old) with ASN who need a more holistic, vocational approach to support their transition to adulthood.

This part-time (20 hours per week) programme takes place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Musselburgh for 47 weeks each year.

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Spring Term Intake: Now Closed, Summer Term Intake: Now Closed

Autumn 2024 Intake: Referrals remain open for our waiting list

The Impact of the Life Programme

Who is eligible for Edge Life?

All Edge Life Programme participants must;

  • Have Additional Support Needs (ASN)

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old

  • Be able to verbally communicate

  • Willingness to take part in outdoor activities

  • Be able to understand and follow safety instructions

  • Be able to attend to their own personal care

  • Have an appointed person who will communicate digitally with Edge Group Scotland’s Day Services Team

  • Be able to work in a group on a minimum 3:1 ratio

  • Be able to manage apps a communicate via mobile phone and iPad*

  • Involved in their own plan and want to plan their individual future

  • Be able to travel to and from Edge HQ in Musselburgh on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

  • Be eligible for funding through their local social work department

*iPads supplied by Edge

Applications for the Edge Life Programme can ONLY be accepted via the referral form linked below

What happens at Edge Life?

Cooking for Independence

Cooking sessions include, but are not limited to:

  • Kitchen Skills

  • Understanding Recipes

  • Essential Cooking Techniques

  • Meal Planning & Budgeting

  • Understanding Healthy Food Choices

Life Admin

Life Admin sessions include, but are not limited to:

  • Employability & Volunteering

  • Travel Training

  • Money Management

  • Healthy Relationships

  • Self Care

  • Mental Health & Wellbeing

  • Online Safety

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor sessions include, but are not limited to:

  • Climbing

  • Stand-up Paddleboarding

  • Surfing

  • Beach Activities

  • Skiing

  • Bushcraft & Outdoor Learning

Our Day Services’ Partners

2024/25 Life Programme Timetable

  • Winter

  • Spring

  • Summer

  • Autumn

Meet The Day Services Team

Our Supported Day Service would not be possible without the awesome team of experts at the helm.

Find out more about the Day Services Team and what gives them the “edge”

Tour the Life Programme

  • Edge Transitions Programme classroom location

    Location for classroom days

  • Edge Transitions Programme's support workers

    The Transitions Team

  • Edge Transitions Programme cooking for independence

    Essential Kitchen Skills

  • Edge Transitions Programme Outdoor Activity Leaders Gareth & Jamie

    Outdoor Activity Leaders - Jamie & Gareth

  • Edge Transitions Programme surf sessions with Momentum Surf School

    Surfing

  • Edge Transitions Programme stand-up paddleboard (SUP) sessions

    Stand-up paddleboarding

  • Dedicated Teaching Kitchen

  • Travel Training

  • Edge Transitions Programme climbing sessions with EICA Ratho

    Climbing

  • Edge Transitions Programme snowsports sessions

    Skiing at Hillend

  • Cooking for Independence

  • East Coast Buses - Travel Training Partners

  • Dedicated Supported Day Services Building

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