Publication - Advice and guidance

Planning improvements for disabled pupils' access to education: guidance for education authorities, independent and grant-aided schools

Published: 31 October 2014
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Public sector
ISBN: 9781784128937

Guidance to support responsible bodies in the development and maintenance of accessibility strategies.

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Useful resources for Practitioners

Reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils (Scotland)

Disability Strategies and Pupils' Educational Records (Scotland) (Act) 2002

Addressing dyslexia toolkit

Dyslexia Scotland

CALL Scotland

Hidden in Plain Sight - A report by the Equality and Human Rights Commission on the harassment of disabled people and their families

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009

The Additional Support for Learning Dispute Resolution (Scotland) Regulations 2005

Equality Act 2010

Education (Scotland) Act 1980

Guidance on Education of Children Absent from School Through Ill-health

The Administration of Medicines in Schools

Guidance on Presumption of Mainstream Education

Guidance on School Transport

Guidance on School Health

Managing Head Lice Guidance

Supporting Learners - Education Scotland

Scottish Qualifications Authority - Supportive practices for Literacy

Briefings for Professionals from Enquire

'Getting ready to leave school: Making a good transition' on Enquire's Youtube channel

HSE Guidance on School Trips

HSE Guidance on supporting pupils with disabilities, special educational needs, and additional support needs

Participants not Pawns - Guidance on consulting children and young people

7 Golden rules for participation of children and young people

Useful Resources for Parents

CALL Scotland

Dyslexia Scotland

Enquire - The Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning

Enquire's Parents Guide to Additional Support for Learning

Enquire Factsheets Relating to Additional Support for Learning

Link to Govan Law Centre - Education Law Unit website

Contacting Local Authorities - Advice from Enquire

Steps to Avoid and Resolve Disagreements from Enquire

Scottish Traveller Education Programme ( STEP)

Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service - Respect Me

'Getting ready to leave school: Making a good transition' on Enquire's Youtube channel

Useful Resources for Children and Young People

Dyslexia Scotland

Enquire Website for Children and Young People

Enquire Guides for Children and Young People

Link to Govan Law Centre - Education Law Unit website

Scotland's Anti-Bullying Service - Respect Me

'Getting ready to leave school: Making a good transition' on Enquire's Youtube channel

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