Scottish Government

happy, safe and achieving their potential
a standard of support for children and young people in Scottish schools
the report of The National Review of Guidance 2004

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contents

Preface

Ministerial Foreword

Introduction
Children's and Young People's Potential
Teachers Make a Difference

The Standard of Personal Support in School

The Review of Personal Support in School
Context
The Evolving Role of Personal Support in Schools
Key Influences on Personal Support in Schools in the 21st Century

Positive Relationships and a Caring School Community
The Role of Teachers
The Role of Specialist Staff and Principal Teachers
The Role of Senior Managers and Headteachers
The Role of Authorities

Core Features of Personal Support in Schools

The Way Forward for Personal Support in Scottish Schools
Outcomes for Children and Young People
Self Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Schools and Authorities
Quality Assurance in Schools and Authorities

Supporting Pupils - Sharing the Agenda

Annex A10 Standards for Personal Support in Schools - Practice Issues

Annex B Supporting Research - Current Models of Pupil Support and Guidance 2003

Annex C National Review of Guidance - Reference Group Members

Further Information

ISBN 0-7559-4435-6