Informed

Published 06/09/2021.  Last updated 07/12/2023

This level of the framework is appropriate for staff who support all children and young people who require additional support at the universal level of staged intervention.

There are a range of activities and resources, in a variety of formats to select. The activities range from 5 to 45 minutes each.

Scottish Educational context and knowledge

Scottish Educational Context

An introduction to Scottish education on thinglink reflects the central role inclusive education has in Scotland. It illustrates the wide range of legislation, policy, guidance and professional standards which support inclusion.

The inclusion, wellbeing and equalities Wakelet  is a collection of links to materials stored online that can be used to support inclusive education and learner wellbeing.

Ask us, hear us, include us video

The Young Ambassadors for Inclusion are young people with additional support needs who have been nominated by their local authority to join a network which provides an opportunity for them to share their views and experiences of Scottish education.

Curriculum for Excellence

An Introduction to Scotland’s Curriculum on Sway

About the 3 to 18 Curriculum

UNCRC Rights and Participation

 Power Point presentation: Introduction to the UNCRC (1.8 MB)

ThinkLink: Overview of UNCRC

Reach - understand children's rights to education and support in Scotland

 

GDPR

ThingLink: What is GDPR?

 

Communication and Collaboration: Developing positive relationships

Effective communication and collaboration

Powerpoint presentation: Effective communication and collaboration (279 KB)

Powerpoint presentation: Gathering and presenting the views of the pupil (PKC)(568 KB)

 

Relationship Based Approaches

ThingLink: Introduction to relationship-based approaches

Powerpoint presentation: Relationship-based approaches (169 KB)

 

Restorative approaches

Powerpoint presentation: How to be attuned to support engagement? (966 KB)

Powerpoint presentation: What happens when a child experiences SHAME. Informed level (451 KB)

 

Child wellbeing and development

Safeguarding and Child protection - local authorities have responsibility to ensure staff have an understanding of local Child Protection procedures

Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to Child Protection (1.4 MB)

Getting it right for every child approach (GIRFEC)

DigiLearn: Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety

 

Health and Wellbeing

CYPMH – Professional Learning Resource

Scottish Government: Getting it right for every child: understanding wellbeing leaflet

Health and wellbeing

YouTube video: Talking Mental Health - animation by 10 to 11 year olds about what helps them with small and big feelings ⚹

Resilience alphabet - building inner strength and wellbeing for kids - primary

 

Child development

verywell mind: Child Development Theories and Examples

 

Language and communication development

Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to speech, language and communication needs (500 KB)

ican: Ages and Stages

Autism Toolbox: Communication

SLCF - The Communication Trust - Universal Level online learning. (Login required)

PDF file: SLCF_Handbook – this can be used across all 3 levels of the framework

CALL Scotland: Webinar: North Lanarkshire Communication Friendly Resources

 

Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Augmented and Alternative Communication Modules - Series 1 Introduction to AAC

 

Additional Support Needs

Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to Additional Support and Equality (2.8 MB)

Supporting young carers in education

Focus on care experienced children and young people (archive)

SWAY: Introduction to Neurodiversity

YouTube video: British Dyslexia Association - What is Neurodiversity?

Addressing Dyslexia: What is Dyslexia?

YouTube video: Dyslexia Scotland - Identification of dyslexia

Autism Toolbox: What is Autism?

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: What educational practitioners need to know

ADHD UK: About ADHD

Vimeo video: Getting It Right For Forces Families

Forces Children’s Education

A summary of resources relating to highly able learners

 

Personal and professional development

Word file: The role of Pupil Support Staff

Scottish Government: Common Core of Skills, Knowledge & Understanding and Values for the "Children's Workforce" in Scotland

Knowledge of Language

DigiLearn: Upcoming Webinars

DigiLearn: Professional Learning

Supporting remote learning

 

Inclusive IT to support learning

CALL Scotland: Webinar - How to Best Use Microsoft Teams for Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

CALL Scotland: Webinar - iPad Apps to Support Learning and Communication for Those with Autism

CALL Scotland: Webinar - Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: Technology for Students with ASN

CALL Scotland: Downloads

 

Wellbeing, organisation and creativity

Mental wellbeing

YouTube video: We All Have Mental Health

NHS SCotland: Things you can do to help clear your head

 

Supporting group work

YouTube video: Toolkit Talk: Small group tuition

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF): Small group tuition

Informed

Published 06/09/2021.  Last updated 07/12/2023

This level of the framework is appropriate for staff who support all children and young people who require additional support at the universal level of staged intervention.

There are a range of activities and resources, in a variety of formats to select. The activities range from 5 to 45 minutes each.

Scottish Educational context and knowledge

Scottish Educational Context

An introduction to Scottish education on thinglink reflects the central role inclusive education has in Scotland. It illustrates the wide range of legislation, policy, guidance and professional standards which support inclusion.

The inclusion, wellbeing and equalities Wakelet  is a collection of links to materials stored online that can be used to support inclusive education and learner wellbeing.

Ask us, hear us, include us video

The Young Ambassadors for Inclusion are young people with additional support needs who have been nominated by their local authority to join a network which provides an opportunity for them to share their views and experiences of Scottish education.

Curriculum for Excellence

An Introduction to Scotland’s Curriculum on Sway

About the 3 to 18 Curriculum

UNCRC Rights and Participation

 Power Point presentation: Introduction to the UNCRC (1.8 MB)

ThinkLink: Overview of UNCRC

Reach - understand children's rights to education and support in Scotland

 

GDPR

ThingLink: What is GDPR?

 

Communication and Collaboration: Developing positive relationships

Effective communication and collaboration

Powerpoint presentation: Effective communication and collaboration (279 KB)

Powerpoint presentation: Gathering and presenting the views of the pupil (PKC)(568 KB)

 

Relationship Based Approaches

ThingLink: Introduction to relationship-based approaches

Powerpoint presentation: Relationship-based approaches (169 KB)

 

Restorative approaches

Powerpoint presentation: How to be attuned to support engagement? (966 KB)

Powerpoint presentation: What happens when a child experiences SHAME. Informed level (451 KB)

 

Child wellbeing and development

Safeguarding and Child protection - local authorities have responsibility to ensure staff have an understanding of local Child Protection procedures

Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to Child Protection (1.4 MB)

Getting it right for every child approach (GIRFEC)

DigiLearn: Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety

 

Health and Wellbeing

CYPMH – Professional Learning Resource

Scottish Government: Getting it right for every child: understanding wellbeing leaflet

Health and wellbeing

YouTube video: Talking Mental Health - animation by 10 to 11 year olds about what helps them with small and big feelings ⚹

Resilience alphabet - building inner strength and wellbeing for kids - primary

 

Child development

verywell mind: Child Development Theories and Examples

 

Language and communication development

Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to speech, language and communication needs (500 KB)

ican: Ages and Stages

Autism Toolbox: Communication

SLCF - The Communication Trust - Universal Level online learning. (Login required)

PDF file: SLCF_Handbook – this can be used across all 3 levels of the framework

CALL Scotland: Webinar: North Lanarkshire Communication Friendly Resources

 

Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Augmented and Alternative Communication Modules - Series 1 Introduction to AAC

 

Additional Support Needs

Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to Additional Support and Equality (2.8 MB)

Supporting young carers in education

Focus on care experienced children and young people (archive)

SWAY: Introduction to Neurodiversity

YouTube video: British Dyslexia Association - What is Neurodiversity?

Addressing Dyslexia: What is Dyslexia?

YouTube video: Dyslexia Scotland - Identification of dyslexia

Autism Toolbox: What is Autism?

Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: What educational practitioners need to know

ADHD UK: About ADHD

Vimeo video: Getting It Right For Forces Families

Forces Children’s Education

A summary of resources relating to highly able learners

 

Personal and professional development

Word file: The role of Pupil Support Staff

Scottish Government: Common Core of Skills, Knowledge & Understanding and Values for the "Children's Workforce" in Scotland

Knowledge of Language

DigiLearn: Upcoming Webinars

DigiLearn: Professional Learning

Supporting remote learning

 

Inclusive IT to support learning

CALL Scotland: Webinar - How to Best Use Microsoft Teams for Pupils with Literacy Difficulties

CALL Scotland: Webinar - iPad Apps to Support Learning and Communication for Those with Autism

CALL Scotland: Webinar - Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: Technology for Students with ASN

CALL Scotland: Downloads

 

Wellbeing, organisation and creativity

Mental wellbeing

YouTube video: We All Have Mental Health

NHS SCotland: Things you can do to help clear your head

 

Supporting group work

YouTube video: Toolkit Talk: Small group tuition

Education Endowment Foundation (EEF): Small group tuition