Supporting our Families
This page provides information regarding many of the supports and resources available throughout Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh and beyond.
You can also find up to date information on the support and activities available for families across Edinburgh at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supportforfamilies
If you need help finding support for you or your child, email supportingparentsandcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk
Supporting Our Parents and Carers
Pupil and Family Support Services Padlet
Edinburgh Council: Support for Families
ND:Well Parent Advice Sessions at Barnardo’s
Resources from NHS Lothian
Resources from the EDAN (Edinburgh Disability and Neurodiversity) Hub
There is a new service called EDAN Hub and it’s purpose is to support families with children and young people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent and it is available to families living in Edinburgh. More info is available by clicking here.
There is also some fantastic information on the Padlet links below – simply click on the link that best suits your child and you will find information ranging from resources to financial supports. These Padlets get updated regularly so save them for future use!
| Autism info for parents of older children | https://padlet.com/ASLS_EY_info/autism-parent-information-sessions-older-children-bw37dnai90ijym2l |
| ASN info for parents of younger children | https://padlet.com/ASLS_EY_info/asls-early-years-3jgk7kita0vhs2d1 |
| ASN Info for EY settings (Including P1) | https://padlet.com/lyndseytyler/asls-early-years-settings-dvto63o0kewa1n9l |
| Parent Information Sessions for those with Autism at the P4-P7 level (pre-recorded video links) | https://carrickknoweprimary.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Video-Links-Autism-at-the-P4-7-stage-Parent-Information-Sessions.pdf |