Service for children and young people
What does Enquire provide for children and young people?
Enquire provides
- workshops and information stalls for children and young people in schools and out of school groups
- advice and information to children and young people who contact the helpline
- a range of publications for children and young people, which are listed on the publications page
- a newly redesigned website for children and young people (April 2008)
How can I arrange a workshop or information stall for children and young people?
You can email Katy MacDougall, Information and Development Officer (children and young people) or call 0131 222 2436 to arrange an Enquire visit.
Enquire offers workshops for children and young people on:- having a say at school, including participation in meetings
- the meaning of the term "additional support needs"
- choices, role models and people who can help
- what the Enquire service can offer.
Does Enquire run consultations with children and young people?
Enquire carries out its own consultations with children and young people and gives information and advice on the law and guidance regarding consultation with children and young people with additional support needs.
Can children and young people use the helpline?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from children and young people and advisers are trained to deal with any issues. All staff are Disclosure Scotland checked and receive ongoing supervision. You can find out more on the helpline page.
Does Enquire help children and young people with school work?
Enquire offers advice and information about what education authorities can do to help children and young people. Please contact the helpline if you feel your child needs extra support at school.
If you are looking for an out-of-school study club Your Area the website for children and young people lists out-of-school clubs, some of which provides support with school work.
Your Area is our signposting service for young people showing youth clubs, support services and information point in each local authority area.
If you run a club or project click here to add it to the website.
The clubs and projects on the imap are not run or monitored by Enquire. Some are regulated and inspected by the Care Commission. You can check this on the Care Commission website*. Some are affiliated to a national body, which may have standards for staff recruitment, training and supervision. Some are not regulated, inspected or affiliated to any larger organisation.
If you are a parent or carer we recommend you follow the advice in the Parent Checklist for Youth Activities on the Scottish Government website* before your child joins a club.
More information
For more information on the Enquire service for children and young people, or if you have any feedback, contact Katy MacDougall on 0131 222 2436 or click here to send Katy an email.
