ARC Scotland

Only two weeks to go!

Two weeks today we will be in Glasgow for our next NIN meeting, are you coming along?

This meeting is themed community. This links to Charter for Involvement statement number 3: We must be involved in out communities! We can wait to hear what you have to say about it.

Remember to fill out our snap poll for the up coming NIN meeting!

Its your chance to have your voice heard before the meeting. Its especially important if you cant make it in person and still want your thoughts to be recored for the NIN report.

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Who better to teach online safety than those who navigate it every day? 🤝
Our Digital Empowerment course is led by ARC Associates with lived experience. No jargon, just real stories & practical tools for people with support needs and anyone who supports them
📅 23 April 🎟️ £10-£75 🔗 shorturl.at/A9PRc

With just less than 3 weeks to go until our next NIN meeting we thought we would share the travel information for the venue in Glasgow. We very much hope to see you there, but dont forget to let us know by Friday 13th of March if you are coming - we need to order the right number of lunches!

'Having the right support in college and work, someone there to support you’

Our NIN report on ‘Training and Learning’ shows what makes learning easier for people with additional support needs. What came up might surprise you!

Full report here: shorturl.at/x4sQu and share with anyone interested!

‘Not many opportunities for people with disabilities to do training and learning. The things I did at day centre was too easy, so I was bored’

NIN members spoke about the barriers they faced with training and learning.

Read the NIN latest report to see what they said: shorturl.at/x4sQu

cover of the NIN Report

Our latest NIN report is here! 🚀

At our online meeting in Dec we asked members about their experiences with training and learning, the barriers they face and what makes learning easier for them.
What they came up with might surprise you!

Read the report to see what they said: shorturl.at/x4sQu

Grounded in real stories and best practice, this training reflects ARC Scotland’s mission: delivering opportunities for real change toward an inclusive Scotland.

🎟️ Don’t miss out, book your place today:
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#LastChance #TransitionsMatter #InclusiveScotland #ARCScotland

Building confidence to do things is a slow process: - find out how as a parent or a professional you and help this happen in our Getting Transitions Right 2 training.

⏳ Time’s nearly up!

In just 10 days, 5th March, Getting Transitions Right Two runs again and this is your last chance to join a powerful network of professionals shaping better futures for young people with additional support needs.

Natalie Don-Innes, Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise, speaking at the ARC Scotland conference. A quote on the side reads: "I dont think young people are always listened to...going forward, we need to listen to young people and act on their behalf to get transitions right" The ARC Scotland logo is in the corner.

Ciara McCarthy, a Divergent Influencer, presenting at the 'Transitions in Action' conference. The image features her quote: "I'm almost at the end of my first transitions - it's taken so long for policy to get where it is, for me it's a little too late, it could have been implemented ages ago, but I hope for people who are following along behind me, it makes a huge change"

Clare McAndrew from the Scottish Government speaking at the ARC Scotland conference. The text highlights her vision: "In the next few years, I really hope that we'll have managed to overcome some of the challenges and break down some of the barriers that we know exist and young disabled people have a much improved experience."

Quotes from our conference ‘Transitions in Action’.
The message is clear: Listening is only the first step; action must follow.

So take action today!
Sign up for Compass, our free support tool: compass.arcscotland.org.uk
Join the Scottish Transitions Forum network:
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The online world should be safe for everyone. 🌐

Join ARC Scotland for Digital Empowerment training - co-delivered by trainers with lived experience.

Learn to spot scams, stay safe, & build confidence.

📅 23 April 🎟️ £10-£75 🔗 shorturl.at/A9PRc

The NIN Steering Group has officially launched! 🌟

Their first online meeting was a success. We can't wait to see what they achieve together as a team. Check out some of the thoughts from their members in the video below! 👇

Join the NIN free membership to stay up to date: shorturl.at/aVrGT

Secure your space now: arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...

Monday 9 March (in person, Edinburgh) 9.30 - 4.00
Book here - arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...

#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience

“The authenticity of the trainers’ knowledge and experience really made this one of the best sessions I have attended.” Previous participant

Getting Transitions Right 1 runs 9.30am - 12.30 - 2 x half days - 11th & 12th May 2026 (online) - please note you must attend both days.

Find out about up-to-date legislation, policy and good practice and how to translate it into better experiences for everyone involved. Grounded in lived experience, this course informs and inspires anyone involved in transitions to influence lasting, inclusive change.

Struggling with transitions? Our flagship training course Getting Transitions Right 1 will give you the knowledge and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of young people with additional support needs as they become adults.

YouTube video by ARC Scotland CompassAnimation

Find the transitions information you need – fast.

Compass guides you to what young people and families really need to know, and links to the best resources in Scotland.

Anyone can create a Compass account today. Go to www.compasslaunch.scot to sign up!

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🗓️ The next session is coming up on 5th March - book your place today:
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#TransitionsSupport #ARCScotland #InclusivePractice #RealChange

Getting Transitions Right 2 is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.

Together, we share tools, real stories, and practical strategies to make change that lasts, one transition at a time.

What was the hardest part in letting go in transitions- having the confidence to do things by myself says Ackie!! Find out how you can support these conversations as a parent or a professional in Getting Transitions Right 2 training run by ARC Scotland.

Monday 9 March (in person, Edinburgh) 9.30 - 4.00
Book here - shorturl.at/YW1U7

Monday 11 & Tuesday 12 May (online, 2 half days) 9.30 - 12.30 - Book here - shorturl.at/ganCf

#ARCScotland #TransitionsTraining #LivedExperience

Find out the most up-to-date legislation, policy and practice, and how to translate it into smoother, more person-centred transition experiences for everyone involved.

Book today: 19th February(in person, Glasgow) 9.30 - 4.00
shorturl.at/mCEo7

Don’t miss out! Our flagship course Getting Transitions Right 1 is just 10 days away, bringing you the insight, knowledge and confidence to shape a better future for the young people you support as they become adults.

🗓️ The next session is coming up on 5th March - book your place today:
👉 arcscotland.org.uk/event/gettin...

#TransitionsSupport #ARCScotland #InclusivePractice #RealChange

Getting Transitions Right Two is an interactive course for professionals and carers supporting young people with additional support needs into adulthood.

Together, we share tools, real stories, and practical strategies to make change that lasts, one transition at a time.

As a parent, the challenge was to coach him so that he could do things safely on his own. It was still frightening but very rewarding" Hear more about how Ackie and Dave managed Ackies Transitions in the Getting Transitions Right 2 training Run by ARC Scotland.

Want to support Digital Inclusion? 💻✨

Our Digital Empowerment training is here to help you and the people you support recognise online scams, bullying and grooming, to navigate the online world with confidence.

📅 23 April 2026 10am – 1pm

📍 Online

🔗 Book here: shorturl.at/A9PRc

So much to do, so little time ⏰

Why spend hours spent hunting for information?

Compass guides you through transitions, with everything in one place and there when you need it.

Join the 1200 professionals already signed up to Compass Pro at www.compasslaunch.scot