Specialist Services in Highland

Autism Outreach Education Service [pdf file]
HASEN: Highland Autistic Spectrum Education Network [web site]
Assistive Technology Support Service [pdf file]
Highland Deaf Education Service and Hearing Support Service[pdf file]
Highland Education Vision Support Service[pdf file]
Gypsy/Travellers and Children who Experience Interrupted Learning
- Gypsy/Travellers and Children who experience Interrupted Learning [pdf]
- The Scottish Traveller Education Programme (STEP) have produced 3 booklets for Gypsy/Traveller families called ‘Education in Scotland , Being Safe in School in Scotland and Additional Support for Learning in Scotland with an accompanying DVD (which assists with literacy difficulties). The information will also be useful for schools and can be accessed and downloaded on the STEP website www.scottishtravellered.net/resources.html Further packs or individual copies can be purchased directly from STEP by contacting Jean Oliver on 0131 651 6440 or emailing to step@education.ed.ac.uk If a school admits new Gypsy/Traveller children the Gypsy Traveller Development Officer can provide the family with packs.
- My Learning Record This is a family held educational record. Families can give it to a school when their child enrols and collect it back when their child leaves. It provides an initial education record in order to support continuity of education for the child.
- Initial Rapid Assessment Guide The Initial Rapid Assessment Guide (IRAG) for Gypsies and Travellers within the context of interrupted learning: guidance for teachers. This document provides guidance and materials to carry out an initial and rapid assessment of the reading, writing and mathematical skills of a pupil.
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