A One Day National Conference Additional Support for Learning Sharing Good Practice in Inclusive Education Thursday 25th April 2013 – Edinburgh

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A One Day National Conference

Additional Support for Learning

Sharing Good Practice in Inclusive Education

Thursday 25th April 2013 – Edinburgh

Following the recent publication of the Scottish Government’s long term plan of support, Capita Conferences  Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Conference gives you crucial guidance on implementing inclusive approaches in education to enable all children and young people to get the most from the learning opportunities available and realise their full potential.

Delegates will hear best practice case studies on how primary and secondary schools, local authorities and their partners are embedding strategies to identify and provide for those with additional support needs within the Curriculum for Excellence and the Getting it Right for Every Child agenda.

Our expert speakers include:

• Linda Whitmore, Development Officer, Children and Young People, ENABLE Scotland
• Barrie Forbes, Additional Support for Learning Coordinator, The Highland Council
• Chair: Susan Quinn, President, Education Institute of Scotland and Headteacher, St Cuthbert’s Primary School
• Angela Gibson, Headteacher, Crawforddyke Primary School and Nursery
• Angela Moore, Headteacher, Glencryan High School
• Danny Holligan, Children's Services Manager, Barnardo’s Scotland

Benefits of Attending

• Hear best practice case studies from local authorities and schools on targeting resources effectively to raise attainment and measuring pupils’ progress to evidence the impact of services
• Gain insight into how primary and secondary schools are working together to ensure transitions are effectively planned for and more consistently managed
• Learn from leading local authorities on how to build a multi-agency commitment to improving coordination and communication across services
• Take away new ways of providing tailored support for those with ‘hidden’ additional support needs, including children and young people who are looked after and those who have mental health difficulties
• Understand the importance of working with parents in designing the content and delivery of their child’s support package
• Take away ideas on how to ease the transition into adulthood for young people and prepare them for employment or higher education

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Contact                                Matthew Guy                    0207 960 7720                    matthew.guy@capita.co.uk