Additional Support for Learning in Edinburgh

Implementation of the ASL Act in Edinburgh
The implementation of the ASL Act in Edinburgh is supported by the ASL Steering Group and 'In on the Act'.

The ASL Steering Group
The ASL Steering Group is multi-agency and meets every three months to discuss updates and various aspects of ASL.

'In onthe Act'
'In on the Act' was produced by the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure effective implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004. It includes 'Pathways to Support' which give a structured approach to identifying, assessing and supporting pupils' learning.

The ASL Forum
The ASL Forum supports liaison between the Children and Families Department, NHS Lothian Therapy Services and parents and parent organisations including The Scottish Parent Teacher Council, Dyslexia Scotland SE, Capability Scotland, CCNUK, etc. It is chaired by the Director of Kindred.

Principal Teachers Support for Learning

Every secondary school in Edinburgh has a Support for Learning Department led by a Principal Teacher (PT). There are meetings for these PTs three times a year, organised by the Quality Improvement Officer (QIO) who has a remit for Support for Learning. The agenda for the meeting is drawn up initially by the QIO then PTs are invited to add any issues they wish to raise.

Maths and Numeracy powerpoint from March 2012 meeting
Mentoring - Sheona's presentation at the March 2012 meeting
Meeting minutes March 2012

Meeting Minutes November 2011
Health and Well-being Powerpoint
Integrated Literacy Strategy Update October 2011

Primary Support for Learning Teachers
All primary schools have at least one Support for Learning (SfL) teacher. Meetings for all SfL teachers are organised in a similar way to their secondary colleagues.

Primary SfL Meeting January 2012