National Performance Framework
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http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/11/13092240/9
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Education’s role is central to achieving Scotland’s Strategic Objectives for a Wealthier & Fairer; Smarter; Healthier; Safer & Stronger; and Greener society. |
National Literacy Trust |
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Database/
travellers.html |
Independent charity dedicated to helping people learn how to read. The second website has Scottish references in addition to English references. |
Learning and Teaching Scotland |
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/ |
National public body, funded by the Scottish Government, provides support, resources and staff development for early years and school education, and promotes life long learning. Their role in relation to the Scottish Government is to advise and support developments in learning and education, including the use of information and communications technology (ICT). |
Inclusive Education Scotland |
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/inclusiveeducation/index.asp |
This part of the website contains important information to support the development of Inclusive Education for all, including Gypsy and Traveller children and young people. |
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 & 2009 |
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/05090858/0 |
Central to Inclusive Education is the concept of ‘additional support’ that lies at the heart of the 2004 & 2009 Acts and supporting children’s learning code of practice. The cross-curricular approach of this legislation highlights the theme of safety in relation to effective access to the curriculum. |
Enquire Advice Service |
http://www.enquire.org.uk/ |
Enquire is a Scottish Government funded advice and information service that can provide information to both parents and professionals about Scotland’s Additional Support for Learning Act. The service is also designed to help and support children and young people in their understanding the implications of the Act for learning. Enquire aim to empower parents to make the right choices for their child’s education and to support professionals. |
Travellers' School Charitable Trust |
http://www.travellersschool.plus.com/ |
Existing to support Travellers and their children to access opportunity, freedom and choice, through education. While focused on England and Wales the issues for Travellers are common across the UK. |
Education otherwise |
http://www.education-otherwise.org/ |
The UK-based organization provides support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school by their parents. |
Schoolhouse |
http://www.schoolhouse.org.uk/ |
Supporting home education in Scotland. |
