ARC Scotland

14/10/2026

Perception vs Experience: how can we bridge the gap between how well professionals feel they are supporting families through transitions and the actual experience of parents and carers?

At Scotland we provide information, resources and support to help address the challenges identified in our recently published Compass National Data Report and we will soon launch new tools for professionals to support better transitions.

We believe that together we can achieve The Scottish Government Strategy's vision that every young person with additional support needs feels confident in their transition to adulthood and are empowered and supported to control their own path to success.

Are you a parent and carer of a young person navigating transition to adulthood? We are here to help!

• Sign up to Compass, our practical planner for better transitions.
• Join the Scottish Transitions Forum to get early access to our latest resources and guidance

Read the report and find all the links in the comments - join us today!

08/10/2026

Have you seen our new data on transitions? 📊

Last week we published the Compass National Data Report 2025-26. It paints a clear picture of the current journey to adulthood for young people with additional support needs in Scotland.

We are seeing some positive changes, but there is more work to do.

We hope that the findings will help to support all partners – Scottish Government, local authorities, health boards, and service providers – to understand where to best focus their efforts and resources to improve support for young people and their families.

Are you a parent and carer of a young person navigating transition to adulthood?
We are here to help!
• Sign up to Compass, our practical planner for better transitions.
• Join the Scottish Transitions Forum to get early access to our latest resources and guidance

Read the report and find all the links in the comments - join us today!

01/10/2026

Today we publish crucial new data on transitions.

The Compass National Data Report 2025-26 paints a clear picture of the current journey to adulthood for young people with additional support needs in Scotland.

To you parents and carers out there, the findings likely won’t come as a surprise.

The data tells us that professionals in supporting roles are making some positive shifts. But moving into adulthood continues to be a difficult journey for young people with additional support needs and their families.

The report reflects the real, everyday experiences of young people, families, and frontline professionals—highlighting both the strides made and the gaps we urgently need to bridge together.

We ARC Scotland have been working with The Scottish Government to fill these gaps and will soon be realising expanded tools for professionals to support better transitions.

Do you need support?

If you are a parent and carer of a young person navigating transitions to adulthood, you don’t have to do it alone:

- Compass, our practical planner for better transitions, is here to support you.

- Join the Scottish Transitions Forum to connect with other parents and carers in our network and get early access to our latest resources and guidance.

Read the report and find all the links in the comments - join us today!

28/09/2026

💊 Good medication support starts with knowledgeable, confident people

That’s why ARC Scotland has refreshed our medication training offer for social care.

Our Managing Medication course supports supervisors and managers to explore the responsibilities that sit behind good medication practice, from staff competence and safe practice to risk assessment, medication errors, support planning and organisational responsibilities.

Our Medication Train the Trainer course takes the next step, helping people develop the skills and confidence to make medication training engaging and meaningful for their own teams.

The course explores different approaches to learning, recognising and responding to participants’ learning needs, preparation, reflection and building confidence in delivering training. Participants also complete ARC Scotland’s medication e-learning before attending the one-day course.

Better learning. More confident practice. Better support for people.

👉 Find out more about ARC Scotland’s medication training and book your place.

Managing Medication - 6th Nov - https://shorturl.at/S7sQN

Medication Training the Trainer - 20th Nov - https://shorturl.at/z943W

22/09/2026

Where are we at with transitions to adulthood for young people with additional support needs in Scotland?

On October 1st we will address this question with the launch of our Compass national data report 2025-26.

Through Compass, our digital personalised guide to transitions in Scotland:

• We asked young people if they are being listened to.

• We asked parents and carers if they are being supported.

• We asked professionals if they feel able to support good transitions.

The report will share national data from the first year of The Scottish Government National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for Young Disabled People, making comparisons with experiences and data from the previous year to reveal what progress has been made.

After the launch we will explore what these findings mean for professionals working alongside families, in particular how ARC Scotland upcoming new tools and resources can help to improve transitions support.

Want to be the first to get the report in your inbox when it comes out? Join the mail list via the comments 👇

18/09/2026

What a great looking day!

18/09/2026

National Involvement Network well done!! 👏

16/09/2026

Great with people. Brilliant at organisation. Ready for something more meaningful?

ADMINISTRATOR

20 hours per week | Home-based | £26,941 - £30,456 (pro rata)

ARC Scotland is a charity working for a more inclusive Scotland.

We're looking for a self-organised, customer-focused Administrator to join our Accredited Training Team. This is more than an administration role. Working mostly from home, you'll play an important part in supporting learners, employers and colleagues to access qualifications and learning opportunities that help people develop skills, confidence and careers.

You'll be the first point of contact for many of the people we work with, helping create a positive experience from enquiry through to qualification completion.

We're looking for someone who:
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, dignity, participation and human rights
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills
• Enjoys building positive relationships and helping people succeed
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities

In this role you'll:
• Support learners through their qualification journey
• Provide information, guidance and excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate records and information systems
• Support financial administration and invoicing processes
• Work closely with employers, Assessors, Verifiers and colleagues
• Help us continuously improve the way we work

Why join ARC Scotland?
• Flexible home-based working
• A supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities to learn and develop
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• The chance to contribute to positive change across Scotland

If you're looking for a role where your organisational skills, communication and values can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, send a supporting statement no more than 2 A4 pages detailing how you meet the essential criteria along with your CV to:

Andries Fourie, Head of Accredited Training, ARC Scotland, [email protected]

Closing Date is: Monday 28th September 2026 at 5pm.

Shortlisting will conclude on 5th October. Successful applicants will then be invited for interview.

Interviews will be held on the 12th October 2026. These will be held in our office at Unit 20, Hardengreen Business Park, Eskbank, EH22 3NX.

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15/09/2026

🎉 Fife Council commits to the Principles into Practice programme!

Our policy and development workers, Rebecca Williams and Lauren Lockhart, attended an in-person event to launch the transition guidance for children and young people with additional and complex support needs.

This guidance has been written by an appointed Lead Officer for Transitions who was tasked with pulling together statutory and local guidance - including the Principles of Good Transitions - into one document for multi-agency professionals to establish a consistent transition pathway for young people in Fife.

The launch event was a great success, with over 100 service representatives attending to discuss changes to the current process and quality assurance procedures. A follow-up online presentation was also delivered for those unable to make it in person.

We are delighted to have Fife Council on board and fully committed to embedding the Principles of Good Transitions into everyday practice. 👏

Interested in embedding these practices in your area? Join the Scottish Transitions Forum to connect with peers. Find the link in the comments 👇

14/09/2026

We are delighted to be represented at the strategic advisory group for Qualifications Scotland. We are an assessment centre for Vocational Qualifications and we're hoping to offer Modern Apprenticeships in the near future. We already are a delivery partner for a local authority helping them to fulfil their MA contract. 👏

Lauren Lockhart, our policy and development worker for the Scottish Transitions Forum, is a newly appointed member of the council and is offering insight into support for young people with additional support needs to experience a good transition after school. 🎉

We are pleased that Qualifications Scotland has a strong focus on equalities and flexibility within the qualifications offer so that all young people have an equal chance to succeed at school!