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1 to 1 Support from Circle and Stepping stones
Sometimes it can be good to talk to an adult who is not in your family. They will listen to you and you can do something fun together. As you get to know them you can tell them about your feelings, worries and things that are going on in your life. It is good to have different people in your life you can talk to and have some fun at the same time.
Circle Mentoring ISSEP (Inter School Social Education Project)
This mentoring project is for primary-aged children in North West Edinburgh. You will get a mentor who will be an older pupil in their last year at high school. They will meet with you once a week to do fun activities, help with school work and get to know you.
Visit the for more information or contact info@circle.scot or 0131 332 9269
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Young Carers
There are an estimated 29,000 young carers in Scotland. Being a young carer can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you might support a relative or a friend from time to time or be responsible for providing care for an adult at home for most of every week. If you think you might be a young carer it can be helpful to speak to an adult you trust about it. If you aren’t sure if you are a young carer
If you are a young carer you are entitled to support. There are three young carer services in Edinburgh. They work together across the whole of Edinburgh and each service covers a different area. offers support in North West Edinburgh.
Capital Carers are there to help you as you support the person you care for and to make sure you are ok and also have time for yourself. Supports include Weekly groups, one to one support and sometimes options in your school.
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Edinburgh Youth Theatre
EYT is a community where young people excel in theatre performance, grow in confidence, make lasting friendships and have a ton of fun. EYT runs weekly youth theatre classes exploring the performing鈥痑rts. These classes are based in Portobello, Dalry and online. Holiday workshops are also available.
For more information, contact management@eytheatre.com, visit the website - or call
0131 677 64 06.
Granton Youth
We link with a number of schools to offer children and young people 1:1 counselling when they are struggling with mental health and wellbeing. We link with Broughton, Craigroyston, Forresters, Craigmount, Queensferry, Royal High, Granton, and Foxcovert schools.
For more information, contact mary@grantonyouth.com
Pilton Youth and Children’s Project
Primary Aged Fun Club
This is an open-access club with arts and crafts, cooking, games, sports, and soft play, based at the PYCP centre.
- Primary 1 and 2 Fun Club - Friday 2.00 – 3.30 pm
- Primary 3 and 4 Fun Club - Friday 3.45 - 5.15 pm
Primary 5 to 7 Club
This is an open-access club with arts and crafts, cooking, games, and sports. Be with friends, have food, and get support from staff, at the PYCP centre. The club takes place on Tuesdays, 3.30 – 5.00 pm.
For more information on our clubs, email info@pycp.co.uk, call 0131 332 9815, or visit the
Child and Family Support for ages 5 to 8 and parents
This offers a safe space to explore worries and set achievable goals with our Family worker.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday sessions, usually in school or at the PYCP centre. You can find details on how to request this support below.
1:1 support for ages 5 to 18
This 1:1 support offers a safe space to explore worries and set achievable goals such as building confidence or having more positive friendships. Support is on weekdays, usually in school or at the PYCP centre.
For more information on how to request 1:1 support or child and family support
Email laura@pycp.co.uk, call 0131 332 9815, or visit the