Further information on the 2004 Act and implementation is available from a variety of sources:
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning, funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Children in Scotland. Enquire offers advice and information by way of a telephone helplinee, textphone, a website, publications and training. The service is available to parents, carers of children and young people with additional support needs, to the children and young people themselves and to professionals working with them. You can contact the Enquire helpline on 0845 123 2303 or visit their website at www.enquire.org.uk.
The Learning and Teaching Scotland web service provides support, information and resources for all areas of the Scottish curriculum and promotes developments within Scottish Education. LTS Online contains a wealth of resources and materials for Scottish teachers and educationalists from Early Years through to National Qualifications. The web service also provides support materials for teachers to support practice and continous professional development.
The Scottish Government web site has more information about other Scottish public bodies including other tribunal bodies.
For a full list of organisations providing advice and information or mediation, please refer to Section 7 (Useful Contacts) of the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland 'A Guide for Parents'.
Since the publication of the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland 'A Guide for Parents', the following organisations have come into existence:
If you would like to add your organsiation to this updated list, please contact us.
Tribunal members and staff will be sensitive to the needs of different cultures and communities