Childcare
Capability Scotland, Childcare 4 all
Childcare 4 All supports mainstream childcare settings, including private and local authority nurseries, school clubs, holiday clubs, playgroups and childminders, to develop their capacity to include children with additional support needs within their services. Contact:
Aberdeenshire: Diana Burton- Tel: 01224 482352, Email: diana.burton@capability-scotland.org.uk
Edinburgh: Lauren Haw- Tel: 0131 347 1027, Email: lauren.haw@capability-scotland.org.uk
Dumfries & Galloway: Diana Burton- Tel: 01387 244463/224 481, Email: diana.burton@capability-scotland.org.uk
Contact
‘Contact’ are a charity offering support to families with disabled children. They advise that ‘some childcare settings provide specialist services for disabled children, however all childcare should welcome and include disabled children.’ Call their freephone helpline and/or visit the website below for more information. Contact: Helpline Number: 0808 888 3555 Scotland Office: 0131 659 2930 Email: scotland.office@contact.org.uk
Information last updated on 5 June 2020. Please note that information may be subject to change. All information is provided in good faith but Disability Information Scotland does not endorse any product or service referred to within this resource.
If you would like this information guide in another version then please contact us and we will post or email you a copy.
Children & Young People:Search for Local Organisations
Our quick search tool can connect you to over 3000 service providers, suppliers and organisations supporting people across Scotland. To find support near you, simply enter your search term and select your local authority.
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| Autism Specific Consultancy Services Scotland Ltd | Autism Specific Consultancy Services Scotland Ltd (ASCS-S) offers a range of services that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of its customer. The Autism Consultant and Director of ASCS-S’ has over two decades of experience in the Health and So… |
| False Allegations Support Organisation (FASO) | Services provided: FASO is a voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting anyone affected by a false allegation of abuse. The organisation offers clear information, practical advice, and emotional support to anyone affected by false accusation. Openi… |
| FTH Theatre | Description: There are a variety of spaces available within the arts venue. The Studio can accommodate 120 while the Main Hall can seat up to 580 people. The ground floor meeting room can seat up to 15 and there is a café bar on site. They can cater fo… |
| Glasgow Childrens Holiday Scheme | Aims: The aim of the scheme is to provide a break for children and families living within the Greater Glasgow area who would otherwise not get a break for reasons of disadvantage, disability, social exclusion and other reasons. A holiday provides the… |
| Haggeye | Services provided: Haggeye is a youth forum that works across Scotland so young people aged 16 to 27 years old can come together to make a difference by successfully campaigning for accessible services, facilities and opportunities, locally and nationa… |
| Hyperactive Children’s Support Group | Aims: To provide help, information and ideas for hyperactive / ADHD children, families and professionals. Services provided: Offers advice, support and information to families Conducts research and promotes investigation into the incidence of hyperacti… |
| Hyperclub | Aims: Hyperclub’s aim is to support children, adults & elderly people to access activities and promote independence, supporting them to build friendships and confidence to access other public service’s. Services provided: Hyperclub works and commun… |
| Independent Fetal Anti-Convulsant Trust | FACSA supports families and their children affected by Anti-Epilepsy Drugs (AED’s) in pregnancy. These medications are prescribed for a variety of other conditions also such as Depression, Bipolar, Migraine and Pain Relief. Objectives: FACSA supports… |
| Right There | Services provided: Right There operates across Glasgow, South Lanarkshire, Edinburgh, the Highlands and the Orkney Islands. The charity’s programmes support children, young people, individuals and families. They provide accommodation support, homelessn… |
| RNIB | Aims: To support independent living To create an inclusive society To stop people losing their sight unnecessarily. services provided: Information and advice Help visually impaired children and young people get a good start in life by running a range o… |
