Sibling Group

We run a Sibling Group for young people who have a sibling with an additional need or who have a small caring role. These sessions are usually on the last Saturday of the month in term time, and we offer more over the school holidays.

We come together to do a fun activity - this could be a trip to the beach, a fact finding mission, arts and crafts amongst many other things - and it is free to attend.

If you would like more information, please contact Laura on laura.russell@shetland.org or 01595 743909.

Our upcoming sessions are always publicised on our facebook page and on the 'meetings and events' tab on our website. Click HERE to access it.

Parent Group

We have a Parent Group for parent carers who have a child with an additional need. The child does not need a formal diagnosis for the parent carer to attend this group.

We meet 4 times a year to do a time out activity. This give the opportunity of a short break from the caring role as well as being able to chat to other parents who understand what it is like to have a child with additional needs.

If you would like more information, please contact Laura on laura.russell@shetland.org or 01595 743909.

Our next Parent Group will be publicised on facebook and on the 'meetings and events' tab on our website.

Lego Group

Lego Group is bringing together a small group of young people (usually around 6 young people) who are then split into smaller groups of 3. Each smaller group is given the task of completing a small Lego build. Each person in the group has a role, and they are encouraged to stay in this role by an adult helper. One person in the group is the Engineer, they have the instructions. One person is the Supplier, they have the bricks. One person is the Builder, they build the item. As you can imagine, the engineer needs to tell the supplier what to give the builder, and then how to put the bricks together!

It is good fun and there is always help on hand if needed! Of course, the role would change each week so that they don’t get bored and they get a chance to do each different part.

There is an opportunity to have a small snack and play with mixed Lego throughout the session.

Although the children are building small Lego sets together, this isn’t solely about play – it is about learning turn taking, following instructions, making friends, working on communication skills, working on listening skills, building relationships with others and problem solving. There are probably loads of other benefits too!

If you would like more information, please contact Laura on laura.russell@shetland.org or 01595 743909.

Our next Lego Group sessions will be publicised on facebook and on the 'meetings and events' tab on our website.

Friday Group

Friday Group is for young people in secondary school who have a social communication difficulty. We meet twice a month during term time in Mareel to play card games, chat and have a snack.

For more information about the group, and how to access it, please contact Laura on laura.russell@shetland.org or 01595 743909.