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This section provides links to sources of useful
information. The information is grouped into web resources,
publications, legislation and relevant organisations.
Web Resources
The
Additional Support Needs Tribunals for
Scotland website provides information about the
tribunal.
http://www.asntscotland.gov.uk
The
Assessment is for Learning programme seeks
to provide a streamlined and coherent system of assessment.
It will ensure that parents, teachers and other
professionals have the feedback they need on pupils'
learning and development needs. The website also has many
links to other useful information.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/assess/texthome.asp
The
Children's Hearings System website
contains background information on Children's Panels and
provides information on what happens in a Hearing.
http://www.childrens-hearings.co.uk/
The
Disability Rights Commission (
DRC) is an independent body established
in April 2000 by an Act of Parliament to stop
discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for
disabled people.
http://www.drc-gb.org/
The
don't give it, don't take it resource has been developed to provide
teachers and others who work with young people with
material they can use to raise awareness of sectarianism
and religious intolerance and encourage better mutual
understanding.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/antisectarian/
The
Enquire service offers advice and
information to parents and young people by way of a
telephone helpline and through written responses to email
and enquiries via the website. They provide training and
outreach, and produce a range of free publications.
http://www.enquire.org.uk/
The
Family Matters Working Together multimedia
pack supports bilingual key workers working in partnership
with minority ethnic families of disabled children
including those who are identified as having 'special
educational needs' or requiring additional support.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/inclusiveeducation/publications/meldi/index.asp
IEP Scotwrite is an electronic
system for creating and managing targets within
Individualised Educational Programmes.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/inclusiveeducation/publications/success/iepscotwrite.asp
The
inclusive education web resource brings
together a range of up-to-date information, useful
resources and connections to relevant organisations
relating to inclusion.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/inclusiveedfucation/index.asp
Learning and Teaching Scotland offer
support and guidance on all matters related to the
curriculum in the early years, and primary and secondary
education sectors in Scotland and promote learning through
life. The website provides links to a number of other
useful resources.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/index.asp
The
NHSScotland Confidentiality and Data
Protection website contains information on the
ways in which NHSScotland protects the personal data that
it needs to use to deliver health care. It contains
information on basic principles, consultation and links to
resources, guidance and training on the issues of
confidentiality and protection of personal data held by
NHSScotland.
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/confidentiality/
or
http://www.nhsis.co.uk/confidentiality/
The
Parentzone website helps parents to get
involved in their children's education. They can find
information on education in Scotland and advice on
supporting their child's learning.
http://www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk/
The
Professional Development Programme for Educational
Psychologists in Scotland involves groups of
educational psychologists from across local authorities
working together to research and report on topics relating
to additional support needs. Further information is
contained at the attached link.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/pdp/
The
toolkit for data sharing is aimed at
service providers, such as local authority and other public
sector employees, who have to grapple with data sharing
issues. It provides comprehensive, up-to-date information
and guidance on information management practice and
relevant legislation. It also provides information and
links to current practice developed by a broad range of
public service providers.
http://www.dca.gov.uk/foi/sharing/toolkit/index.htm
The Scottish Executive is expected to publish similar
guidance relating to information sharing for children's
services in summer 2005.
Publications
A Scottish Executive Review of Speech and Language
Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for
Children and Speech and Language Therapy for Adults with
Learning Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/health/rsltm-00.asp
A Scottish Framework for Nursing in Schools
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/sfns-00.asp
Ambitious, excellent schools - agenda for action
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/aesaa-00.asp
Better Behaviour - Better Learning
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library3/education/rdtg-00.aspand 2004 policy update
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/bbssu-00.asp
Choosing a School: A guide for parents
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/cas04-00.asp
Code of Additional Support Needs Mediation
Practice - produced by the Govan Law Centre Education
Law Unit, is based on the Yorkshire and Humberside
SEN Mediation's guidelines and Code of
Practice for Mediators.
http://www.edlaw.org.uk/ASNMed.pdf
don't give it, don't take it
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2005/04/20840/54391
Five National Priorities in Education
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/nper-00.asp
Finding Practical Solutions to Complex Needs: a
consultation on the arrangements for supported further
education places and funding for students with complex
needs.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Consultations/Current
For Scotland's Children
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library3/education/fcsr-00.asp
Guidelines for the practice of mediation
(developed by the Scottish Mediation Network) these are
generally accepted guidelines for the practice of
mediation, and are intended to form a baseline for the
conduct of all forms of mediation in Scotland.
http://www.scottishmediation.org.uk/index.asp
Hall 4 - the fourth edition of a Royal College of
Paediatrics and Child Health report following its most
recent review of childhood screening and surveillance
practice across the
UK.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/37432/0011167.pdf
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
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/hsap-00.asp
Hidden Harm - the Scottish Executive Response to
the Report of the Inquiry by the Advisory Council on the
Misuse of Drugs.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2004/10/20120/45470
How good is our school? Her Majesty's Inspectorate
of Education - one of a series of publications from
HMIE supporting inclusive education.
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/HGIOS.pdf
Implementing Inclusiveness, Realising Potential. The
Beattie Committee Report, Scottish Executive.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library2/doc04/bere-00.htm
Inclusive educational approaches for Gypsies and
Travellers within the context of interrupted learning
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/resources/travellers.pdf
Individuals in Transition: A Framework for Assessment
and Information Sharing. This framework has been
prepared by Careers Scotland in partnership with a wide
range of agencies and the Scottish Executive to facilitate
the effective sharing of information between agencies.
http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk/careersscotland/Web/Site/GenericServices/About_Us/policy_transition.asp
Integrated Early Years Strategy
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/isey-00.asp
"It's everyone's job to make sure I'm alright"
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/iaar-00.asp
Learning with care - The Education of Children Looked
After Away from Home by Local Authorities.
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/lwc.pdf
Moving On from School to College, Her Majesty's
Inspectorate of Education
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/more.htm
Needs Assessment Report on Child and Adolescent Mental
Health, Public Health Institute for Scotland (2003) -
http://www.phis.org.uk/pdf.pl?file=publications/CAMH1.pdf
Partnership Matters: A Guide to Local Authorities,
NHS Boards and Voluntary Organisations
on Supporting Students with Additional Needs in Further
Education
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/health/glanhs-00.asp
Protecting Children and Young People - Framework for
standards
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library5/education/pcypfs-00.asp
Success for All - a handbook of advice and
guidance which addresses all aspects of setting targets and
managing individualised educational programmes.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/inclusiveeducation/publications/successforall.asp
The same as you? A review of services for people
with learning disabilities.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ldsr/docs/tsay-00.asp
Legislation
Her Majesty's Stationery Office (
HMSO) are responsible for the publishing
of all legislation, Command Papers and the Official
Gazettes. The Office of Public Sector Information (
OPSI) website provides electronic access
to all legislation and regulations and associated
explanatory notes, including the legislation referred to in
annex a.
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/
Relevant organisations
The list below is not intended to be an exhaustive list
of all of the organisations which may be able to provide
information, advice or services relating to additional
support needs.
Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland
Europa Building, 450 Argyle St, Glasgow G2
8LG
Tel: 0141 242 0370 Fax: 0141 242 0360
Email:
inquiries@asntscotland.gov.uk
Web:
http://www.asntscotland.gov.uk/
The Tribunals have been established with the
objective of providing an independent and expert body
to adjudicate in a user friendly way on certain matters
relating to additional support needs.
ASCS (Advice Service Capability
Scotland)
11 Ellersly Road, Edinburgh EH12 6HY
Tel: 0131 313 5510 Fax: 0131 346 1681 Textphone:
0131 346 2529
Email:
ascs@capability-scotland.org.uk
Web:
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/information.asp
Capability Scotland is a large disability
organisation offering a range of services and support
for those with cerebral palsy and other
disabilities.
Advocacy Safeguards Agency
1-2 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD
Tel: 0131 524 9380 Fax: 0131 524 9381
Email:
info@advocacysafeguards.org
Web:
www.advocacysafeguards.org
ADDISS (Attention Deficit Disorder
Information and Support Service)
10 Station Road, Mill Hill, London NW7 2JU
Tel: 020 8906 9068 Fax: 020 8959 0727
Email:
info@addiss.co.uk
Web:
www.addiss.co.uk/index.html
AFASIC
1 Prospect III, Afasic Scotland, Gemini Crescent,
Dundee Technology Park,
Dundee DD2 1TY
Tel: 01382 561891
Email:
afasicscotland@btopenworld.com
Web:
http://www.afasic.org.uk/
AFASIC promotes understanding,
acceptance, equal opportunities and inclusion of
children and young adults with speech and language
impairments.
Barnardo's Scotland
Headquarters, 235 Corstorphine Road,
Edinburgh EH12 7AR
Tel: 0131 334 9893 Fax: 0131 316 4008
Web:
http://www.barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo's works to give disadvantaged children
help to build their future. It runs locally based
projects in Scotland, including those for families of
children with additional support needs.
CALL Centre (Communication Aids for
Language and Learning)
Moray House School of Education, University
of Edinburgh, Paterson's Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8
8AQ
Tel: 0131 651 6235/6236 Fax: 0131 651 6234
Email:
call.centre@ed.ac.uk
Web:
http://www.callcentrescotland.org.uk
The
CALL Centre provides services and
carries out research and development projects, working
with all those involved in meeting the needs of people
who require augmentative communication and/or
specialised technology, particularly in education.
Careers Scotland
Headquarters,150 Broomielaw, Atlantic Quay,
Glasgow G2 8LU
National Tel: 0845 8 502 502 Tel: 0141 228
2264/2489/2527 Fax: 0141 228 2851
Web:
http://www.careers-scotland.org.uk
Careers Scotland provide services, information and
support to individuals at all ages and stages of career
planning, and employers wanting to recruit and maintain
a productive workforce.
Centre for Education for Racial Equality Scotland (
CERES)
Moray House Institute of Education,
Charteris Building, Floor 2 Room 5, Faculty of Education,
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Tel: 0131 651 6274 Fax: 0131 651 6511
Email:
ceres@ed.ac.uk
Web:
www.education.ed.ac.uk/ceres/
CERES works with the public, private
and voluntary sectors across Scotland to raise
awareness of race equality issues in education and
advises on the development and implementation of
anti-racist policies and perspectives. They support the
development of bilingualism, carry out and collate
relevant research and maintain a resource centre for
inclusive education.
Childline Scotland
18 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH
Tel: 0870 336 2910 Fax: 0870 336 2911 Helpline no:
0800 1111
Web:
http://www.childline.org.uk/Scotland.asp
This helpline offers children and young people
confidential advice on matters concerning them.
Children in Scotland
Princes House, 5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
EH2 4RG
Tel: 0131 228 8484 Fax: 0131 228 8585
E-mail:
info@childreninscotland.org.uk
Web:
http://childreninscotland.org.uk
This is a membership organisation representing the
interests of children and young people in Scotland on
behalf of its members.
Commission for Racial Equality (Scotland)
The Tun, 12 Jackson's Entry, off Holyrood
Road, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ
Tel: 0131 524 2000 Fax: 0131 524 2001 Textphone:
0131 524 2018
E-mail:
scotland@cre.gov.uk
Web:
http://www.cre.gov.uk/
Contact a Family Scotland
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7
5QY
Tel: (0131) 475 2608 Fax: (0131) 475 2609
Email:
scotland@cafamily.org.uk
Web:
www.cafamily.org.uk/scotland/
This national organisation offers information and
support to families who care for children with any
disability or additional support need, and can link the
families of children with rare or specific
syndromes.
Down's Syndrome Scotland
158-160 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh EH11 3AU
Tel: 0131 313 4225 Fax: 0131 313 4285
Email:
info@dsscotland.org.uk
Web:
www.dsscotland.org.uk
Down's Syndrome Scotland offers a range of support
services and information for individuals with Down's
Syndrome,their families and those who work with
them.
Dyslexia Scotland
Unit 3, Stirling Business Centre,
Wellgreen, Stirling FK8 2DZ
Tel: 01786 446650 Fax: 01786 471235 Helpline: 0178
644 6650
Email
info@dyslexiascotland.org
Web
www.dyslexiascotland.org
Dyslexia Scotland aims to raise public awareness of
dyslexia and its related difficulties, and offers
advice and support for those with dyslexia.
Dyspraxia Foundation
8 West Alley, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1EG
Tel: 01462 455016 Fax: 01462 455052 Helpline: 01462
454986
Web:
http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
This agency aims to support individuals and
families affected by developmental dyspraxia and to
increase understanding and awareness of dyspraxia.
Education Law Unit - Govan Law Centre
Govan Law Centre, 47 Burleigh Street,
Govan, Glasgow G51 3LB.
Tel/Minicom: 0141 445 1955 Fax: 0141 445 3934.
Email:
advice@edlaw.org.uk
Web:
http://www.govanlc.com/index.html
The Education Law Unit works in partnership with
schools, education authorities, parents' groups and
charities to make pupils' rights and parents' rights in
education a reality.
ENABLE
6th Floor, 7 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3HL
Tel: 0141 226 4541 Fax: 0141 204 4398
Email:
enable@enable.org.uk
Web:
http://www.enable.org.uk
ENABLE works to promote the
interests of people with learning disabilities in
Scotland. They also run an information service.
Enquire
5 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG
Tel : 0131 22 22 425 Fax : 0131 22 89 852 Helpline:
0845 123 2303 Typetalk: 0800 959598
E-mail:
info@enquire.org.uk
Web:
www.enquire.org.uk
Enquire is the national advice and information
service for matters related to additional support for
learning.
Epilepsy Scotland
48 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 1JL
Tel: 0141 427 4911 Fax: 0141 419 1709 Helpline: 0808
800 2 200
Email:
enquiries@epilepsyscotland.org.uk
Web:
www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/epilepsy
This service aims to improve the quality of life
for people with epilepsy and their families in
Scotland.
Equity in Education
76 High St, Peebles EH45 8SW
Tel: 01721 729326
Web:
http://www.equityineducation.org/
The aim of Equity in Education is to improve
educational and social outcomes for children and young
people, in particular those with additional support
needs.
ISEA (Independent Special Education
Advice) (Scotland)
164 High Street, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22
1AY
Tel/Fax: 0131 454 0096 Advocacy project: 0131 454
0144
This organisation provides information, advice and
support, including advocacy/representation, to parents
and carers of children/young people with additional
support needs.
Learning and Teaching Scotland
Glasgow office, 74 Victoria Crescent Road,
Glasgow G12 9JN
Tel: 0141 337 5000 Fax: 0141 337 5050
Email:
enquires@LTScotland.org.uk
Web:
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk
Learning and Teaching Scotland offer consultancy to
schools regarding curriculum development and produce
publications on the curriculum and how to adapt it for
pupils with additional support needs.
Linking Education and Disability
Queen Margaret University College, 36
Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 8TS
Tel: 0131 317 3439 Fax: 0131 339 7198
Email:
enquiries@lead.org.uk
Web:
http://www.lead.org.uk
LEAD provides guidance to physically
disabled young people (16+) and adults requiring access
to education and lifelong learning.
National Autistic Society - Scotland
Central Chambers, 109 Hope Street, Glasgow
G2 6LL
Tel: 0141 221 8090 Fax: 0141 221 8118
Email:
scotland@nas.org.uk
Web:
http://www.nas.org.uk
This service works to help people with autism and
Asperger's syndrome, and their families, live as
independently as possible.
National Deaf Children's Society Scotland
187-189 Central Chambers, 93 Hope Street,
Glasgow G2 6LD
Tel: 0141 248 4457 Fax: 0141 248 2597 Minicom: 0141
222 4476
Email:
ndcs.scotland@ndcs.org.uk
Web:
http://www.ndcs.org.uk/ndcs_network/scotland/index.html
NHS Helpline Scotland
Network Scotland, Ruthven Lane, The Mews,
Glasgow G12 8NT
Helpline: 0800 22 44 88 Fax: 0141 334 0299
This helpline offers information on health
services, practices and procedures.
Parentline Scotland
83 Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh EH9 1AT
Tel: 0131 446 2333 Fax: 0131 446 2339 Freephone:
0808 800 22 22
Web:
www.children1st.org.uk
Parentline is a confidential telephone helpline run
by Children 1st providing support to parents and carers
in talking through any concerns relating to parenting
issues.
Partners in Advocacy
Unit 17, John Cotton Business Centre, 10
Sunnyside, Edinburgh EH7 5RA
Tel: 0131 478 7723
Email:
admin@partnersinadvocacy.org.uk
Web:
http://www.partnersinadvocacy.org.uk/
Resolve
Children in Scotland, 5 Shandwick Place,
Edinburgh EH2 4RG
Tel: 0131 222 2456 Fax: 0131 228 8585
Email:
smitchell@childreninscotland.org.uk
Web:
http://www.resolveasl.org.uk
Royal National Institute for the Blind (
RNIB)
Dunedin House, 25 Ravelston Terrace,
Edinburgh EH4 3TP
Tel: 0131 311 8500 Fax: 0131 311 8529 Helpline: 0345
66 99 99
Email:
rnibscotland@rnib.org.uk
Web:
http://www.rnib.org.uk
This service offers practical support and advice to
blind people and those with visual impairments.
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (
RNID)
Cronngate Business Centre, Brook Street,
Glasgow G40 3AP
Tel: 0141 554 0053 Fax: 0141 554 5837 Helpline: 0808
808 0123 (freephone)
Textphone: 0808 808 9000 (freephone)
Email:
informationline@rnid.org.uk
Web:
http://www.rnid.org/
This organisation provides services, information
and campaigning for the deaf and hard of hearing
people.
Schoolhouse
PO BOX 28496, Edinburgh EH4 4YU
Tel: 0870 745 0968
Email:
enquires@schoolhouse.org.uk
Web:
http://www.schoolhouse.org.uk
This organisation offers information and support
related to home based education.
Scottish Association for Mental Health
Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5
9JP
Tel: 0141 568 7000 Fax: 0141 7001
Email:
enquire@samh.org.uk
Web:
www.samh.org.uk
Scottish Child Law Centre
54 East Crosscauseway, Edinburgh EH8 9HD
Freephone for under 18s 0800 328 8970 Tel: 0131 667
6333 Fax: 0131 667 1713
Email:
enquiries@sclc.org.uk
Web:
http://www.sclc.org.uk/
This is a national agency promoting issues
affecting those with mental health problems.
Scottish Mediation Network,
18 York Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EP
Tel: 0131 556 1221
Web:
www.scottishmediation.org.uk
Scottish Network for Able Pupils
Room 556, St Andrew's Building, University
of Glasgow, 11 Eldon Street, Glasgow G3 6NH
Tel: 0141 330 3071
Email:
snap@educ.gla.ac.uk
Web:
www.ablepupils.com
Scottish Refugee Council
5 Cadogan Square, (170 Blythswood Court),
Glasgow G2 7PH
Tel: 0141 248 9799 Fax: 0141 243 2499
Web:
www.scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Scottish Sensory Centre
Moray House School of Education, University
of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AQ
Tel: 0131 651 6501 Tel (Text): 0131 651 6067 Fax:
0131 651 6502
Web:
www.ssc.mhie.ac.uk
The Scottish Sensory Centre promotes and supports
new developments in effective practices in the
education of children and young people with sensory
impairments (visual, deaf and blind). It works in
collaboration with education professionals, voluntary
organisations, parents and young people.
Scottish Society for Autism Headquarters
Hilton House, Alloa Business Centre, The
Whins, Alloa FK10 3SA
Tel: 01259 720044 Fax: 01259 720051
Email:
info@autism-in-scotland.org.uk
Web:
www.autism-in-scotland.org.uk
This service offers care, support and education in
Scotland for people with autism and their families and
others who work with them.
Scottish Traveller Education Programme
The University of Edinburgh, 2.5 Charteris
Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ
Tel: 0131 651 6444 Fax: 0131 651 6511
Email:
step@education.ed.ac.uk
Web:
www.scottishtravellered.net
Sense Scotland
Sense Scotland, 43 Middlesex Street,
Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1EE
Tel: 0141 429 0294 Fax: 0141 429 0295 Text: 0141 418
7170
Email:
info@sensescotland.org.uk
Web:
www.sensescotland.org.uk
Sense Scotland are a service providing organisation
which is also engaged in policy development for
children and adults with complex support needs because
of deafblindness or sensory impairment, learning
disability or physical disability. Sense Scotland also
provide communication and innovative support services
for people who are marginalised because of challenging
behaviour, health care issues and the complexity of
their support needs.
SHS Limited
5b Washington Court, Washington Lane,
Edinburgh EH11 2HA
Tel: 0131 538 7717 Fax: 0131 538 7719 Textphone:
0131 477 3684
Email:
general@shstrust.org.uk
Web:
http://www.shstrust.org.uk
This service offers training, research and events
on advocacy and participation in services for disabled
people, their families, and those who work with them -
its focus is the empowerment of users.
SKILL Scotland
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7
5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2348 Fax: 0131 475 2397
Email:
admin@skillscotland.org.uk
Web:
www.skill.org.uk
This service promotes opportunities to empower
young people and adults with disabilities to realise
their potential in further and higher education,
training and employment.
Special Needs Information Point
14 Rillbank Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 1LN
Tel/Fax: 0131 536 0583 Office/textphone: 0131 536
0360
Email:
snip@btinternet.com
Web:
www.snipinfo.org/
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