Extra support and guidance for children with additional needs

Children with additional support needs are to receive an improved service as a result of new measures that will make it easier for teachers and health staff to work together.

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 (AHPs), who include speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, among others.

Following a wide-reaching consultation, the Scottish Government has now published national guidelines for health and education staff showing clearly, for the first time, how they can best work together.

Adam Ingram, Minister for Children and Early Years, launched the new guidance at Armadale Primary School, West Lothian.

A full report is available on the Scottish Government website.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/06/02144725