At KO-NEKT, we support children and young people (age 5 to 25 years) with Additional Support Needs — no diagnosis required.
Our services are delivered in group settings at our centres, or out in the community through one-to-one or two-to-one support.
We champion the rights of all children and young people to be the best they can be, fully included in the heart of their communities. From play-based activities to life skills development and emotional wellbeing support, we offer a wide range of in-centre and community-based opportunities that help each young person grow, connect and thrive.
Additional Support Needs (ASN) covers a wide range of circumstances where a child or young person may need extra help to learn. This can include learning difficulties or disabilities, neurodivergent conditions, social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, long-term or short-term health issues, and experiences such as being a young carer, experiencing trauma, or learning English as an additional language.
Why Choose KO-NEKT?
In 2024, 40.5% of pupils in Scottish schools were identified as having Additional Support Needs (ASN), a figure that has more than doubled over the past decade. This increase reflects greater awareness, improved recognition of diverse needs, and changes in how support is identified. ASN can affect many aspects of a child or young person’s life, including school attendance, safety, educational attainment, and overall social and economic wellbeing.
As these young people move into adulthood between the ages of 18 and 25, they may face new challenges such as mental health difficulties, barriers to social inclusion, and limited access to appropriate support. While many aim to work and live independently, the transition to adulthood can be a particularly stressful period, with the potential for increased anxiety and uncertainty.
This places additional strain on public, private and third-sector services, revealing the limitations and unsustainability of traditional support models.
It’s clear: a change is needed.
KO-NEKT is unique in its approach, challenging the conventional ways of providing support. We think outside the box, offering innovative and flexible solutions tailored to the individual needs of each child and young person.
Our centres are closely connected to local communities, providing a diverse range of activities and peer experiences that cater to each individual’s age, needs, and developmental stage. Through positive and safe play, we aim to promote personal growth, boost confidence, and build resilience. Our focus is on enhancing mental, physical, and social development, fostering inclusion and participation, and helping young people develop the daily life skills they need to become more independent.
Benefits:
SHANARRI Developmental Outcomes
Every young person will work towards at least one Outcomes depending upon the needs identified during their initial meeting. Reviews are then carried out every 3-months.
