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New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs
... New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs 13 Nov 2024 A paper published by Children in Scotland offers new guidance on creating inclusive school environments for young people...
Scotland’s growing number of kinship families need more support, according to new research
The Yard announces major expansion plan
...Dundee City Council, that there is a significant gap in services for families with children with additional support needs, particularly on our doorstep in Douglas, Mid Craigie and Linlathen. “As I know from personal experience, every child has...
Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year
...on 25 October. Funded by Creative Scotland, the programme supports young people with disabilities, additional support needs, or other financial, social or mental health barriers to the arts to apply for funding for a range of arts activities, from...
New fund supports 106 young people with additional support needs to access the arts and unlock their creative potential
... New fund supports 106 young people with additional support needs to access the arts and unlock their creative potential 28 April 2022 MEDIA RELEASE A total of 106 young people with additional support needs have taken forward creative arts...
Arts ASN inclusion Participation young peopleInclusion Ambassadors report recommends action to help children and young people with additional support needs feel supported and included in school
...Inclusion Ambassadors has been published today, calling for more activity to ensure those with additional support needs feel supported at school. The report, Challenging inequality and leading change, reviews the work of the Inclusion...
additional support for learning ASL ASN inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsCaledonia Play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs
... Caledonia Play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs 1 Aug 2024 For children with additional support needs, adventurous outdoor play can be a therapeutic experience that provides a moment of serenity outside...
New report reveals what really matters to pupils with additional support needs
...2022 A new report from Children in Scotland has identified key messages from young people with additional support needs on how best to support their education journey. The work is part of a larger project, managed by Education Scotland, to...
Additional support ASL ASN Education inclusion pupil voiceWinners announced for inaugural awards, celebrating school pupils with additional support needs
...first ever Success Looks Different Awards in recognition of how they celebrate their pupils with additional support needs. The awards, developed by the Inclusion Ambassadors and managed by Children in Scotland, allow schools to share how they...
ASL ASN inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsPut children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...key barriers to engaging with live music experiences which included cost, transport, safety, and additional support needs. The findings present new ideas for future live music interventions that could support children and young people’s...
Scottish schools recognised for work to support pupil inclusion
...this year's Success Looks Different Awards in recognition of how they celebrate their pupils with additional support needs. The awards invited education settings to share how they were supporting the achievements of their pupils outwith...
Person-centred support is key for Transitions Strategy
...strategy. The Inclusion Ambassadors, a group that comprises secondary school-aged pupils with additional support needs who attend a range of education provision, have been asked to share their experiences of transition planning and support as...
Young people’s creative pursuits supported by national arts funding
Scotland’s education system "needs structural and cultural reform"
...education and continuing professional learning A return to 2010 levels of specialist provision for additional support needs Increased focus on ASL in initial teacher education and through continuous training New / renewed national policy to support...
ASL ASN Education exams ManifestoNew project to better understand what pupil support in Scotland should look like
...to build knowledge and influence practice development around support for young people with additional support needs in an education setting. Children in Scotland will spend the next six weeks consulting and engaging with young people...
additional support for learning ASL ASN EducationPress release: New award for schools celebrating pupils with additional needs
...RELEASE Schools who actively celebrate the successes and achievements of their pupils with additional support needs are to be recognised with a new award launched today. The Success Looks Different award, developed by Scotland’s national...
Additional support inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsGovernment ‘must be brave’ in leading education reforms, focusing on rights, early years and meeting all learners’ needs
additional support for learning Children's rights Early years Education education reform inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors learners report
New partnership project to hear from young people with additional needs about what works for them in transition to adulthood
...how important the period of transition to adulthood is for all young people and, for those with additional support needs in particular, how vital it is that person-centred support for transitions is available. “We're really excited to learn...
additional support for learning additional support needs Contact disabled inclusion NDTI Time to Talk Next Steps transitionProgress on additional support for learning must be accelerated in wake of the pandemic
...session, Sally said: “We know that the educational experiences of children and young people with additional support needs have been particularly impacted by the global pandemic. That’s why it is imperative that the progress made against the ASL...
additional support for learning ASL ASL review ASN inclusionThe Inclusion Ambassadors have a clear vision to help pupils feel more supported at school. Now they need your help to make it happen
...something everyone should get behind The Inclusion Ambassadors are a group of 20 young people with additional support needs from all across Scotland. The group aims to make sure that the views of young people with additional support needs are...
Launching a new way to support child rights and additional support for learning
...They also said that all school staff “need to have more knowledge and understanding of additional support needs”. In October the Scottish Government, COSLA and ADES published their response to that review, the Additional...
New measures to support autistic pupils welcome, but we must not lose momentum
...significant changes. “However, it is critical for autistic children, and all children with additional support needs, that we also focus on the other areas identified within the report to make sure we are doing our very best for all children...
ASL ASN Autism Children's rights Education equality inclusionOur view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty
communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRC
Panel on Europe issues letter to John Swinney urging support for right to education through Brexit
...Listen to Us in which we described our worries about Brexit affecting funding for children with additional support needs, the number of teachers in rural areas, and the importance of making sure we learn about politics in school so we feel...
To support children in the fight against this virus, we need your voices, knowledge and expertise
...parents or carers understand how the new coronavirus laws affect the education of children with additional support needs in Scotland. The website will be updated daily as new education legislation and guidance is published. Referrals to the My...
engagement events Learning membership networkMobilise third sector services to give children and communities support in the fight against Covid-19
...childcare providers will be absolutely crucial as this is an especially vulnerable time for them. additional support needs: local action and continuity vital “We welcome acknowledgment of the fact that the impacts of Covid-19 are particularly...
ASN childcare communities Covid-19 Education schoolsUniversal or targeted? Supporting free period products is about values as much as availability
More knowledge, flexibility and consistent support: young people’s recommendations to the ASL review
...for more knowledge, flexibility and consistent support. The group of young people, who all have additional support needs, submitted a response directly to Angela Morgan ahead of the publication of her review report in Spring 2020. Observations...
25 Calls response – The increasingly apparent gaps in mental health support and provision for young people highlights the chasm in mental health support for all
First Minister challenged by young people on mental health support and Brexit aftermath
...those from black minority ethnic backgrounds, who are less confident, live in rural areas, or have additional support needs. We’ll be ensuring that the issues raised by the young people in FMQT Next Generation are pursued so that this opportunity...
Children Nicola Sturgeon Participation young peopleAdditional support service strengthens its online offer to children and families
...working with children. The section contains information about their duties towards children with additional support needs, alongside policy and legislative developments and advice on communicating with parents and carers. Catriona Thomson,...
ASL Children's rights News SupportHow can we support young carers in education settings?
...aren’t able to attend parents’ night. But just think about it. The children you know with additional support needs are likely to have brothers and sisters who provide care at home. Then there are those who are caring for a parent with an...
School support staff shortage 'must be tackled'
...medicine, is an issue of concern for both school support staff and parents of children who have additional support needs. “Some parents have told us that they have to take time off work to go into school to meet their child’s needs, and in...
Inequalities Mental Health News Staff SupportChildren’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible?
...medicine, is an issue of concern for both school support staff and parents of children who have additional support needs. “Some parents have told us that they have to take time off work to go into school to meet their child’s needs, and in...
Children Consultation response Healthcare News Policy School Scottish Government StaffA momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland
...ever to exercise their rights. "As a network, My Rights, My Say supports children aged 12-15 with additional support needs to share their views and experiences related to their education and the support they receive in school. The limited reach of...
The road to safer journeys for children and young people
...learning resources to ensure they are accessible for children and young people with mild-moderate additional support needs, while also developing a new road safety resource for children with complex additional support needs, which will be ready by...
Inclusion Ambassadors welcome school return but say the still don't feel heard
...to highlight what needs to happen to make sure the Inclusion Ambassadors, and others with additional support needs, are fairly and appropriately included in decisions about their education." “We will be working with the group over this...
additional support needs ASL ASN Education inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsNot Included, Not Engaged, Not Involved: Survey finds autistic children are missing out on education
additional support needs ASN Autism School
Children in Scotland to manage new Early Learning and Childcare Inclusion Fund
...fund aimed at supporting early learning and childcare settings to meet the needs of children with additional support needs. The Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund will provide funding to early learning and childcare (ELC) settings to...
additional support needs childcare early learning fundingChildren’s rights extended as new legislation comes into force
...reflect on their practice and consider whether they routinely listen to and involve children with additional support needs in the decisions that directly affect them.” A new children's service called My Rights My Say has also been created to...
Additional support additional support needs Children's rights LegislationNew resources to support school attendance
Attainment Education family support schools Scottish Schools
Report highlights success of family support programme
...£3 million in disability payments for Scottish children May 18, 2022 Councils urged to keep additional support needs on the agenda May 10, 2022 Accelerate free school meal provision, says STUC April 22, 2022 Rewind welfare reform...
Health parentingMembers Bill to give legal right to transition support
Additional support ASL ASN Education transitions
Support Help and Integration in Perthshire (SHIP)
...runs youth clubs, sports groups, holiday clubs and after school clubs for children with complex additional support needs (5-18 years). The parent-led charity has been running since 1986 and has extensive experience in supporting children to...
Review of Additional Support for Learning
...you click on the section, it will open in a new page. What did children and young people with additional support needs tell Angela? Click here to open (opens in PDF) What is the current situation? Click here to open (opens in PDF) Who has...
Not included, not engaged, not involved supporter update
...of additional funding for frontline staff working with children and young people with additional support needs made in Programme for Government 2019-20 welcome Support for the revised guidance on placing children with additional...
Call 3: All children and young people should have access to mental health support when they need it, based on rights, trust, privacy – and without discrimination
Call 12: Support our pupils and teachers: embed understanding of ASN in initial teacher training and ongoing development
Call 17: Prioritise integration, support for families and participation to give children the best start
...the school starting age to maximise the welcome development of ELC. Integration for children with additional support needs and for their families is essential for their wellbeing. They are particularly dependent on services based on effective...
Call 21: Invest in relationship-based whole-family support
19/09/24 - Children's Rights and the incorporation of the UNCRC
...a primary school teacher with a specific interest in child-centred provision for young people with additional support needs. Before her career in teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a...
22/01/25 - Reasonable and realistic adjustments
...reasonable adjustments in various settings, particularly concerning children and young people with additional support needs Using in-depth case studies to identify the sensory and communication needs of an individual and the impact an adjustment...
27/11/24 - Bridging the gap
...they spearhead a consultancy dedicated to training professionals working with individuals with additional support needs. Corrie brings nearly two decades of invaluable experience in education, specialising in sexual health and inclusive...
New app launched to help school leavers
... Photo credit: Julie Howden/ARC Magazine / New app launched to help school leavers with additional support needs transition into adulthood Posted 22.06.23 by Alice Hinds additional support...
additional support needs Disability School transitionSuccess Looks Different Award
...Looks Different Awards In recognition of how schools support and celebrate their pupils with additional support needs. The Success Looks Different Awards are a chance for schools and early learning centres to celebrate how they are helping...
additional support needs ASL inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsNo results found.
New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs
... New paper advocates for inclusive school environments for young people with additional support needs 13 Nov 2024 A paper published by Children in Scotland offers new guidance on creating inclusive school environments for young people...
Scotland’s growing number of kinship families need more support, according to new research
The Yard announces major expansion plan
...Dundee City Council, that there is a significant gap in services for families with children with additional support needs, particularly on our doorstep in Douglas, Mid Craigie and Linlathen. “As I know from personal experience, every child has...
Access All Arts Fund opens for a third year
...on 25 October. Funded by Creative Scotland, the programme supports young people with disabilities, additional support needs, or other financial, social or mental health barriers to the arts to apply for funding for a range of arts activities, from...
New fund supports 106 young people with additional support needs to access the arts and unlock their creative potential
... New fund supports 106 young people with additional support needs to access the arts and unlock their creative potential 28 April 2022 MEDIA RELEASE A total of 106 young people with additional support needs have taken forward creative arts...
Arts ASN inclusion Participation young peopleInclusion Ambassadors report recommends action to help children and young people with additional support needs feel supported and included in school
...Inclusion Ambassadors has been published today, calling for more activity to ensure those with additional support needs feel supported at school. The report, Challenging inequality and leading change, reviews the work of the Inclusion...
additional support for learning ASL ASN inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsCaledonia Play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs
... Caledonia Play designs play solutions for children with additional support needs 1 Aug 2024 For children with additional support needs, adventurous outdoor play can be a therapeutic experience that provides a moment of serenity outside...
New report reveals what really matters to pupils with additional support needs
...2022 A new report from Children in Scotland has identified key messages from young people with additional support needs on how best to support their education journey. The work is part of a larger project, managed by Education Scotland, to...
Additional support ASL ASN Education inclusion pupil voiceWinners announced for inaugural awards, celebrating school pupils with additional support needs
...first ever Success Looks Different Awards in recognition of how they celebrate their pupils with additional support needs. The awards, developed by the Inclusion Ambassadors and managed by Children in Scotland, allow schools to share how they...
ASL ASN inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsPut children's views and experiences at the heart of Additional Support for Learning reform
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
...key barriers to engaging with live music experiences which included cost, transport, safety, and additional support needs. The findings present new ideas for future live music interventions that could support children and young people’s...
Scottish schools recognised for work to support pupil inclusion
...this year's Success Looks Different Awards in recognition of how they celebrate their pupils with additional support needs. The awards invited education settings to share how they were supporting the achievements of their pupils outwith...
Person-centred support is key for Transitions Strategy
...strategy. The Inclusion Ambassadors, a group that comprises secondary school-aged pupils with additional support needs who attend a range of education provision, have been asked to share their experiences of transition planning and support as...
Young people’s creative pursuits supported by national arts funding
Scotland’s education system "needs structural and cultural reform"
...education and continuing professional learning A return to 2010 levels of specialist provision for additional support needs Increased focus on ASL in initial teacher education and through continuous training New / renewed national policy to support...
ASL ASN Education exams ManifestoNew project to better understand what pupil support in Scotland should look like
...to build knowledge and influence practice development around support for young people with additional support needs in an education setting. Children in Scotland will spend the next six weeks consulting and engaging with young people...
additional support for learning ASL ASN EducationPress release: New award for schools celebrating pupils with additional needs
...RELEASE Schools who actively celebrate the successes and achievements of their pupils with additional support needs are to be recognised with a new award launched today. The Success Looks Different award, developed by Scotland’s national...
Additional support inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsGovernment ‘must be brave’ in leading education reforms, focusing on rights, early years and meeting all learners’ needs
additional support for learning Children's rights Early years Education education reform inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors learners report
New partnership project to hear from young people with additional needs about what works for them in transition to adulthood
...how important the period of transition to adulthood is for all young people and, for those with additional support needs in particular, how vital it is that person-centred support for transitions is available. “We're really excited to learn...
additional support for learning additional support needs Contact disabled inclusion NDTI Time to Talk Next Steps transitionProgress on additional support for learning must be accelerated in wake of the pandemic
...session, Sally said: “We know that the educational experiences of children and young people with additional support needs have been particularly impacted by the global pandemic. That’s why it is imperative that the progress made against the ASL...
additional support for learning ASL ASL review ASN inclusionThe Inclusion Ambassadors have a clear vision to help pupils feel more supported at school. Now they need your help to make it happen
...something everyone should get behind The Inclusion Ambassadors are a group of 20 young people with additional support needs from all across Scotland. The group aims to make sure that the views of young people with additional support needs are...
Launching a new way to support child rights and additional support for learning
...They also said that all school staff “need to have more knowledge and understanding of additional support needs”. In October the Scottish Government, COSLA and ADES published their response to that review, the Additional...
New measures to support autistic pupils welcome, but we must not lose momentum
...significant changes. “However, it is critical for autistic children, and all children with additional support needs, that we also focus on the other areas identified within the report to make sure we are doing our very best for all children...
ASL ASN Autism Children's rights Education equality inclusionOur view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty
communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRC
Panel on Europe issues letter to John Swinney urging support for right to education through Brexit
...Listen to Us in which we described our worries about Brexit affecting funding for children with additional support needs, the number of teachers in rural areas, and the importance of making sure we learn about politics in school so we feel...
To support children in the fight against this virus, we need your voices, knowledge and expertise
...parents or carers understand how the new coronavirus laws affect the education of children with additional support needs in Scotland. The website will be updated daily as new education legislation and guidance is published. Referrals to the My...
engagement events Learning membership networkMobilise third sector services to give children and communities support in the fight against Covid-19
...childcare providers will be absolutely crucial as this is an especially vulnerable time for them. additional support needs: local action and continuity vital “We welcome acknowledgment of the fact that the impacts of Covid-19 are particularly...
ASN childcare communities Covid-19 Education schoolsUniversal or targeted? Supporting free period products is about values as much as availability
More knowledge, flexibility and consistent support: young people’s recommendations to the ASL review
...for more knowledge, flexibility and consistent support. The group of young people, who all have additional support needs, submitted a response directly to Angela Morgan ahead of the publication of her review report in Spring 2020. Observations...
25 Calls response – The increasingly apparent gaps in mental health support and provision for young people highlights the chasm in mental health support for all
First Minister challenged by young people on mental health support and Brexit aftermath
...those from black minority ethnic backgrounds, who are less confident, live in rural areas, or have additional support needs. We’ll be ensuring that the issues raised by the young people in FMQT Next Generation are pursued so that this opportunity...
Children Nicola Sturgeon Participation young peopleAdditional support service strengthens its online offer to children and families
...working with children. The section contains information about their duties towards children with additional support needs, alongside policy and legislative developments and advice on communicating with parents and carers. Catriona Thomson,...
ASL Children's rights News SupportHow can we support young carers in education settings?
...aren’t able to attend parents’ night. But just think about it. The children you know with additional support needs are likely to have brothers and sisters who provide care at home. Then there are those who are caring for a parent with an...
School support staff shortage 'must be tackled'
...medicine, is an issue of concern for both school support staff and parents of children who have additional support needs. “Some parents have told us that they have to take time off work to go into school to meet their child’s needs, and in...
Inequalities Mental Health News Staff SupportChildren’s intimate healthcare needs in schools must be met. So who’s responsible?
...medicine, is an issue of concern for both school support staff and parents of children who have additional support needs. “Some parents have told us that they have to take time off work to go into school to meet their child’s needs, and in...
Children Consultation response Healthcare News Policy School Scottish Government StaffA momentous moment for children's rights in Scotland
...ever to exercise their rights. "As a network, My Rights, My Say supports children aged 12-15 with additional support needs to share their views and experiences related to their education and the support they receive in school. The limited reach of...
The road to safer journeys for children and young people
...learning resources to ensure they are accessible for children and young people with mild-moderate additional support needs, while also developing a new road safety resource for children with complex additional support needs, which will be ready by...
Inclusion Ambassadors welcome school return but say the still don't feel heard
...to highlight what needs to happen to make sure the Inclusion Ambassadors, and others with additional support needs, are fairly and appropriately included in decisions about their education." “We will be working with the group over this...
additional support needs ASL ASN Education inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsNot Included, Not Engaged, Not Involved: Survey finds autistic children are missing out on education
additional support needs ASN Autism School
Children in Scotland to manage new Early Learning and Childcare Inclusion Fund
...fund aimed at supporting early learning and childcare settings to meet the needs of children with additional support needs. The Early Learning & Childcare Inclusion Fund will provide funding to early learning and childcare (ELC) settings to...
additional support needs childcare early learning fundingChildren’s rights extended as new legislation comes into force
...reflect on their practice and consider whether they routinely listen to and involve children with additional support needs in the decisions that directly affect them.” A new children's service called My Rights My Say has also been created to...
Additional support additional support needs Children's rights LegislationNo results found.
No results found.
No results found.
Support Help and Integration in Perthshire (SHIP)
...runs youth clubs, sports groups, holiday clubs and after school clubs for children with complex additional support needs (5-18 years). The parent-led charity has been running since 1986 and has extensive experience in supporting children to...
Review of Additional Support for Learning
...you click on the section, it will open in a new page. What did children and young people with additional support needs tell Angela? Click here to open (opens in PDF) What is the current situation? Click here to open (opens in PDF) Who has...
19/09/24 - Children's Rights and the incorporation of the UNCRC
...a primary school teacher with a specific interest in child-centred provision for young people with additional support needs. Before her career in teaching, Sophie completed a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Performance where she developed a...
22/01/25 - Reasonable and realistic adjustments
...reasonable adjustments in various settings, particularly concerning children and young people with additional support needs Using in-depth case studies to identify the sensory and communication needs of an individual and the impact an adjustment...
27/11/24 - Bridging the gap
...they spearhead a consultancy dedicated to training professionals working with individuals with additional support needs. Corrie brings nearly two decades of invaluable experience in education, specialising in sexual health and inclusive...
No results found.
No results found.
New resources to support school attendance
postAttainment Education family support schools Scottish Schools
Report highlights success of family support programme
post
...£3 million in disability payments for Scottish children May 18, 2022 Councils urged to keep additional support needs on the agenda May 10, 2022 Accelerate free school meal provision, says STUC April 22, 2022 Rewind welfare reform...
Health parentingMembers Bill to give legal right to transition support
postAdditional support ASL ASN Education transitions
Not included, not engaged, not involved supporter update
post
...of additional funding for frontline staff working with children and young people with additional support needs made in Programme for Government 2019-20 welcome Support for the revised guidance on placing children with additional...
Call 3: All children and young people should have access to mental health support when they need it, based on rights, trust, privacy – and without discrimination
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Call 12: Support our pupils and teachers: embed understanding of ASN in initial teacher training and ongoing development
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Call 17: Prioritise integration, support for families and participation to give children the best start
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...the school starting age to maximise the welcome development of ELC. Integration for children with additional support needs and for their families is essential for their wellbeing. They are particularly dependent on services based on effective...
Call 21: Invest in relationship-based whole-family support
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New app launched to help school leavers
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... Photo credit: Julie Howden/ARC Magazine / New app launched to help school leavers with additional support needs transition into adulthood Posted 22.06.23 by Alice Hinds additional support...
additional support needs Disability School transitionSuccess Looks Different Award
post
...Looks Different Awards In recognition of how schools support and celebrate their pupils with additional support needs. The Success Looks Different Awards are a chance for schools and early learning centres to celebrate how they are helping...
additional support needs ASL inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors