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Who pays the costs if my child is educated in another education authority as a result of a parental placing request?

clancaster — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:23:50 +0000

If you make a successful placing request for your child to attend a school in another education authority area (the host education authority) it becomes responsible for your child’s education and is responsible for all relevant duties under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004.

However, the host authority is not responsible for transport between your home and the new school.

When a host authority provides education to a child from another education authority, as a result of a parental placing request, they may ask the other authority for contributions to cover the cost of the education. This matter is decided between the two education authorities or may be determined by Scottish Ministers.

The host authority cannot, however, recover any costs relating to mediation or dispute resolution from the home authority.

Enquire conference report – out now!

acaven — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:10:50 +0000

Enquire’s 2012 national conference ‘Additional Support for Learning: sharing the lessons learned across Scotland’ was hosted by East Lothian Council on 8 March at the Quay, Musselburgh. If you missed the event, or want a reminder of the key learning points of the day, have a look at our conference report here.

Annual conference 2012 – Additional Support for Learning: sharing the lessons learned across Scotland

cfinlayson — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:34:54 +0000

Enquire’s national conference ‘Additional Support for Learning: sharing the lessons learned across Scotland’ was hosted by East Lothian Council on 8 March at the Quay, Musselburgh.

The audience of parents and professionals from across Scotland heard from Minister for Children and Young People Aileen Campbell who stressed the Government’s commitment to early intervention at any time in a young person’s life. The Minister’s suggestion that sharing good practice is the foundation of growth and as a country we need to get better at it was echoed during the day.

Delegates took the opportunity in discussion and workshop sessions to highlight and reflect on what we are doing well and on what could be better.

This year we launched an engaging film in which children and young people talk about the difference support has made to their lives.

The conference ended on a high note with a keynote session by Martyn Rouse, Emeritus Professor Aberdeen University, whose encouragement and clarity were greatly appreciated.

Read more about the day, including key learning points, in the conference report. Additional Support for Learning: sharing the lessons learned across Scotland.pdf

View the film ‘The Learner’s Perspective’ online on Enquire’s YouTube channel.

The following presentations are available to download -

Enquire conference 2012 – ASL lessons Elizabeth King presentation

Enquire conference 2012 – ASL lessons Enquire presentation

Enquire conference 2012 – Martyn Rouse presentation

The Commission on School Reform – online survey

cthomson — Wed, 02 May 2012 15:09:47 +0000

The Commission on School Reform was set up by the Think Tanks Reform Scotland and the Centre for Scottish Public Policy to consider whether the current school system in Scotland is meeting the present and future needs of young people.

It will make recommendations on how things might be improved or areas that require further enquiry.

If you would like to share your views then complete their online survey by 29 June 2012 .

Questions and answers

acaven — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:22:42 +0000

As a parent, it is natural to have questions and concerns about your child’s education and learning. Most answers can be found by talking to people around you, such as teachers, health visitors, etc. However, if you are looking for independent advice and information about additional support for learning and you are unsure about calling the Enquire helpline, a good place to start is in our website common questions section. Here, you will find answers to a range of common topics we frequently respond to, and if this sparks your interest and you want to talk to us please phone us on the helpline 0845 1232303.

Are you a parent of a child with a disability or long term condition? If so read on…

cthomson — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:45:13 +0000

The Scottish Government has invited the Long Term Conditions Alliance Scotland (LTCAS) to collect case studies to help with implementation of Getting it Right for Every Child.

LTCAS are keen to interview families who have a child with a disability or long term condition to gather information on their personal experiences of practice (both good and bad) within the services they use. (All case studies will be kept anonymous and will not be published within the report until families are happy with the content.)

If you are interested in taking part or know families who may be interested, visit the LTCAS website or contact Margaret Barclay on Margaret.Barclay@ltcas.org.uk

Scottish Parent Teaching Council launches 2012 manifesto

cthomson — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:43:22 +0000

The Scottish Parent Teacher Council has launched its manifesto for the local government elections in May this year. Priorities raised by their members include additional support needs, underused schools and illiteracy.

SPTC state that their parent members report that services for young people with additional support needs have been an early victim of financial pressures.

To read the full manifesto visit the SPTC website.

Additional support for learning updates

acaven — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:46:51 +0000

Keep informed and up to date with developments and events about additional support for learning by signing up to receive Enquire’s e-bulletin. It’s packed with news, handy tips, myth busting, and much more. Read the most recent edition here for a taster of what to expect.

Enquire helpline during public holidays

acaven — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:55:31 +0000

The Enquire helpline is closed during the public holidays on Friday 6th and Monday 9th April. If you require information on additional support for learning during these times please look at our website. Useful sections include “What is additional support for learning?’, ‘Features’, and ‘Publications’ where you can download any of our printed information. The Enquire office remains open during this time and the helpline will re-open on Tuesday 10th April.

New support service for children with eczema

cthomson — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:27:20 +0000

Eczema Outreach (Scotland) was set up in 2011 in West Lothian by the mother of a young girl with severe eczema. The charity exists to improve the quality of life of people with eczema and their carers in Scotland.

Eczema Outreach (Scotland) aims to :

support families by creating connections between them and provide information
increase the confidence and self-esteem of children with eczema through a programme of social outings
reduce stigma by raising awareness of the condition
influence policy to improve services

For more information visit the Eczema Outreach (Scotland) website