A brand new learning and wellbeing service to support young people has officially launched. 

Young people aged 12 to 18 who are neurodivergent, can now access support through the WoodlaND Learning service, created by The Donaldson Trust.

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The service, which is based in Clarkston, will offer a range of activities designed to improve emotional and mental well-being, promote positive relationship building, develop communication and social skills and build confidence to re-engage with their learning to improve educational attainment.

The service, which is delivered in partnership with Off Grid Community, also aims to support those whose secondary mainstream school placement is at risk due to non-attendance.

Glasgow Times:

Laura Watkins, chief executive of The Donaldson Trust, said: "WoodlaND Learning offers a real opportunity to work in partnership with schools to provide joint placements where appropriate with the aim of supporting young people to re-engage with mainstream education.

"It focuses on elements including working to improve self-esteem, confidence, relationships and emotional and mental wellbeing, helping to reduce placement breakdown and increase positive destinations for young neurodivergent people."

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It is estimated that around one in seven people are neurodivergent.

For more information about WoodlaND Learning, click HERE