Useful links

The Scottish Government is consulting on changes to the Code of Practice that guides local authorities in implementing the Additional Support Needs Framework.  Please take part.

Enable Scotland is a charity run by its members and which campaigns for a better life for children and adults with learning disabilities. They have produced a new ASL factsheet (specifically on the recent amendments) which is available at http://www.enable.org.uk/publications.php?id=1

ENQUIRE is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning and has a new parents' information and rights leaflet available.

Stirling Council has an excellent website to guide parents and young people through the ASN framework.

National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) Scotland has been campaigning for children with a hearing impairment to be better supported by the ASN framework.

Mindroom provides direct help and support for children and adults with learning difficulties and their families - much of their work is with families trying to access better support in school.

ISEA Scotland provides an independent advocacy service for parents encountering difficulties or who disagree with how local authorities are meeting their child's support needs.  Contact them on 0131 454 0096.