January saw the introduction of Positive Transitions to schools in Midlothian, providing sessions on topics like coding to help young people discover what they enjoy and prepare to transition from primary to secondary school.
Artistic visions
Art therapy students on placement from Queen Margaret University created art therapy groups supporting young people in Edinburgh schools.
Free digital support helpline provided by People Know How
The Connecting Scotland Helpline provides digital support to anyone in Scotland. It is free to call and is open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Launching our Positive Transitions Report
Our Positive Transitions Report details our learning from delivering our Positive Transitions service over the last 8 years and our plans to improve school transitions in Edinburgh, the Lothians and across Scotland.
Befriending buddies
Through befriending sessions, Theresa helped Eilidh find her confidence and learn new skills.
A world of imagination
Our Positive Transitions service supported young person Hannah to grow more confident and make new friends at school.
Fun in the sun
Young people from Edinburgh and East Lothian were treated to 4 weeks of fun in the sun through our Positive Transitions Summer Programme.
Natasha knows how
Natasha joined People Know How as a GCAS intern in 2022 and has gone from strength to strength supporting children and young people.
Express yourself
Local Edinburgh charity Forget Me Notes brought their best singing voices to our All Aboard canal boat as they treated their volunteers to a fun-filled afternoon exploring the Union Canal and celebrating their achievements.
Minecrafting friendships
Volunteer Emma wanted to utilise her spare time and give back to her community. Through volunteering with our Positive Transitions service, she helped Rhuraidgh to grow his confidence through playful sessions.
Playful performances
Placement students Imogen and Yvonne used games and an action-focused approach to drama therapy to help one child find new confidence through a dramatised character created in their sessions.
Music makes memories
Placement student Fraser helped one young child tackle his fears, concerns and build on his relationship with his mum, all through the power of music.