Support for Learners Policy
This document contains the Angus Council Support for Learners Policy Statement, with additional sections providing guidelines for staff and references to local and national resources.
View the:
- Support for Learners Policy (1.3 MB PDF)
- Supporting Learners in Angus - a Parents' Guide (250 KB PDF)
- Angus Children's Visual Impairment Services Tayside Agencies (CVISTA) leaflet (200 KB PDF)
- Education Department Disability Equality Scheme 2002-2006 document (180 KB PDF)
See also the Disability Equality Scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your policy on the education of children who have a disability or who need additional support of their learning?
The Angus Council Support for Learners Policy (1.3 MB PDF) contains the policy document and other guidance as well as useful resource references.
Do you have a policy on specific learning difficulties such as autism, dyslexia or dyspraxia?
The Angus Council Support for Learners Policy (1.3 MB PDF) emphasises that the umbrella title 'Support for Learners' applies to all learners.
What is the intended readership of the Support for Learners policy document?
The policy has been written for staff working with pupils with additional support needs but contains information likely to be useful to a range of partner agencies and to parents/carers or young people themselves.
How are places allocated in Extended Secondary Provision at the MAP, COMPASS and 3Ss Projects?
Allocation of off-site places is through Level IV of the Staged Intervention Process described in the Support for Learners Policy (1.3 MB PDF).
Who do I contact for further information?
Frances Watt - Administrative Officer
Education Department
Montrose Road Centre
Forfar DD8 2HT
Tel: 01307 473663
Service Page: supportforlearnerspolicy.htm
Service Details Last Reviewed : 23 June 2010