I would recommend Apex to anyone. They made me feel I could achieve something when I was there and I hadn’t felt like that in a long time. It was a friendly place to be and the staff were great. It wasn’t easy and there were a few times when I wanted to pack it in but they stuck by me and got me a placement with a joiner. It’s the first job I’ve ever had and I’m loving it!
Apex Client
I was really nervous about going to Apex because I didn’t think I was ready to get a job and I was still looking for a place to stay. I’m glad I did though because my worker was really good and started to sort out my flat straight away. They helped me with my qualifications as well and I’m planning to go to college to do graphic design. I’m grateful to Apex for showing me what I can do.
Brigadier Hugh Monro, former HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
Because of this partnership working, the inclusion unit is accepted very strongly by all of those partners, particularly by the families, and that’s why there’s such a high success rate. It’s a solution-focused unit. It takes in the whole child, not just what’s going on at school. It seemed to me this holistic approach seemed to work.
Brigadier Hugh Monro, former HM Chief Inspector of Prisons
It’s a real alternative to exclusion and I came away feeling inspired by what I saw….It seems to me that this is an excellent way ahead.
Children and Families Social Worker, Fife.
I feel that I must make you aware of members of your staff who went above and beyond whilst working with a young person from Dunfermline High who was being brought into care. The two ladies from the Inclusion unit, not only engaged well with social work but they also supported the young person to make the transition from home to care. I am clearly of the opinion that without their dedication and support that the whole experience would have been much more difficult for all involved, particularly the young person.
Apex service user
I have enjoyed each session. Some days I didn’t want to leave the house but the thought of going to the Apex group made me get up and go out.
Apex service user
My confidence in myself and other people has increased. By attending this course I now feel more confident in getting out of the house, travelling on public transport and doing something for me.
The Trustees of Holywood Trust, Dumfries and Galloway
The Trust has always been impressed with the work carried out by Apex in Dumfries and Galloway, and the ability of the staff to engage with the most difficult to reach young people.
Gary, Apex client
All the staff I have worked with at Apex have been brilliant in assisting me, and I owe them a lot for helping me get my life back on track.
Sandra, Apex service user
I think [Apex] help you lot. I have got a job, started going up town and I have made new friends.