Vibe (The Donaldson Trust)

Who is this for?

• Neurodivergent young people aged 12-18 who are not in full-time attendance in mainstream education.

Who provides this?

• The Donaldson Trust, the National Body for Neurodiversity.

Description

Vibe is a wellbeing service designed for neurodivergent young people aged 12-18 who are not in full-time attendance in mainstream education and require support to re-engage with learning. 

Based at our campus in Linlithgow, the Vibe service focuses on reducing anxiety, building resilience, and improving self-esteem to help young people confidently build relationships to achieve their goals and ambitions. 

Working in partnership with schools and wider education partners, Vibe provides a flexible support structure to help neurodivergent young people access learning opportunities and improve outcomes, including:

• Improved health and wellbeing
• Reduced stress and anxiety through the development of coping strategies
• A sense of connection and belonging through positive relationship building
• Increased confidence to re-engage with learning and develop new skills
• Ability to identify, lead and achieve ambitions through goal-oriented support
• Improved access to positive pathways in education, training and employment through transitions support

How do I access this?

• In the first instance, you should speak to your school or local authority about a referral. Alternatively, you can enquire directly to Vibe.

Is there a cost?

Typically, placements are funded by your local authority. Alternatively, placements can be privately funded.

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

• Vibe is based in Linlithgow and welcomes referrals from local authorities across the central belt. The campus offers public parking and wheelchair access.

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