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Guidelines published to help children with additional support needs in Scotland |
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Scottish Government aims to help health and educational staff work together.
The Scottish Government has published national guidelines to help health and educational staff work together to help children with additional support needs.
More than 44,000 children in Scotland require additional support for their learning and many of these are likely to receive assistance from Allied Health Professionals, who include speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, Art Therapists and Dietricians, among others.
However, there are fears that the quality of service children receive can vary depending on which part of the country they live in.
The guidance gives clear and concise information to school and NHS staff to help improve practice in providing support when a child needs additional help. As well as encouraging partnership working, it aims to make sure parents and wider family members are involved throughout.
Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Early Years, said: "I have seen the benefits that can be reaped by children and their families when staff come together, whether it is in planning, joint training, assessment or in coordinated support."
"Taking a partnership approach can help us to make the most of the resources at our disposal."
Further information:
The Scottish Government |
