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Informed
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
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
Communication and Collaboration: Developing positive relationships
Effective communication and collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration (PowerPoint)
Gathering and presenting the views of the pupil (PowerPoint)
Relationship Based Approaches
ThingLink: Introduction to relationship-based approaches ⚹
Relationship-based approaches (PowerPoint)
Restorative approaches
How to be attuned to support engagement? (PowerPoint)
What happens when a child experiences SHAME. Informed level (PowerPoint)
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
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) ⚹
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 (ASN)
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
Vimeo video: Getting It Right For Forces Families
A summary of resources relating to highly able learners
Personal and professional development
Word file: The role of Pupil Support Staff
DigiLearn: Professional 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
Wellbeing, organisation and creativity
Mental wellbeing
We All Have Mental Health (YouTube)
Things you can do to help clear your head
Supporting group work
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