Publications for Children and Young People
These attractive, accessible booklets are designed to help children and young people participate in decisions about their education. The booklets are full-colour and feature original cartoon drawings. The information is also available on audio CD, read by young people.
What are additional support needs?
An introduction to this concept, with information about what the child
or young person can do if they need extra help.
Download What
are additional support needs? (4.2 MB)*
This guide details help that young people can get when planning
what to do when they leave school, including good websites to visit.
Download Getting
ready to leave school (1.5 MB)*
Essential information for P7 pupils — perfect for transition
planning.
Download Going
to secondary school? (1168 kB)*
Find Large print, audio or BSL versions of Going to Secondary School? on the young people's website
Round the table — a guide to going to meetings
Tips to help children and young people get involved in meetings.
Download Round
the table (3.5 MB)*
Find Large print, audio or BSL versions of Round the table on the young people's website
What's the plan? — your education and support
A guide to personal learning planning, individualised educational programmes
and co-ordinated support plans.
Download What's
the plan? (2.8 MB)*
Find Large print, audio or BSL versions of What's the plan? on the young people's website
People who can help you in and out of school
A glossary guide to the roles of adults in supporting children's learning,
including less well known roles such as independent mediators.
Download People
who can help you in and out of school (4.2 MB)*
Nadia shows what helps she wants, reports bullying and goes to her review
meeting at secondary school. Includes picture communication (Boardmaker)
symbols.
Download Nadia's
story (2.1
MB)*
Find Large print, audio or BSL versions of Nadia's story on the young people's website
A guide to participating in life at secondary school featuring young people with additional support needs from across Scotland. Every copy includes subtitles and British Sign Language interpretation, and teachers notes accompany the video. You can order the DVD by emailing the Enquire office
Download the teachers notes by clicking this link (178kB)*
This online factsheet advises on extra help children and young people
may need with exams, along with some study tips and helpful websites.
Download Help
with exams (2.1 MB)*
Find Large print, audio or BSL versions of Getting help with exams on the young people's website
