Useful links

Agencies we work with:

The fSDC liaison project is supported by the Scottish Government child disability team.  Our main contact is Rod Burns.  Email him at rod.burns@scotland.gis.gov.uk or call him on 0131 244 0253.

The child disability team sits within the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) division in the Scottish Government.

There is also a division for pupil support which focuses on implementing the Additional Support for Learning legislation and framework.

And a team in the Scottish Government concerned with children's rights.

The Scottish Parliament's education committee often considers issues relating to disabled children and young people.  And the equal opportunities committee has an interest in all disability and equality issues. 

Organisations we work with:

Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.

Education Law Unit at Govan Law Centre is Scotland's expert legal resource in the field of school education.

ENQUIRE is the Scottish advice and information service for additional support for learning. 

 Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) aims to ensure the voice of people living with long term conditions is heard

The National Clinical Managed Network for Children with Exceptional Needs (NCMN CEN)

Parenting across Scotland (PAS) is a partnership of Scottish charities working together to provide a focus on issues affecting families in Scotland.

SCCYP is the Scottish Commissioner for Children and Young People and promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland.

SACR is the Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights and works to promote the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

YouthLink Scotland represents the interests and aspirations of the whole of the youth work sector both voluntary and statutory.

Campaigns:

All over the UK organisations are campaigning for rights and justice for disabled children and young people.

Every Disabled Child Matters is the campaign in England.

Disabled Children Matter Wales is the campaign in Wales

Children with Disabilities Strategic Alliance is the campaign in Northern Ireland.