New Legal rights for children with additional support needs

Presentation by Catriona Thomson, Senior Enquire Officer

Wednesday 18th April 2018 at 18:00hrs - 20:00hrs

IKEA Mezzanine Cafe

EH20 9BY  

From January this year, children and young people were given many of the same rights as their parents or carers as described in the Education (Scotland) Act 2016. The Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice has been amanded to explain these rights.  Catriona will explain what these rights are and how children can use them.

Wednesday 18th April 2018 at 18:00hrs - 20:00hrs

There will also be an information stand with tools to assist dyslexic students, along with time to talk to committee members and guest speaker on an individual basis.

Free events, Everyone welcome.

All welcome

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It’s now much easier to join or renew your membership of Dyslexia Scotland online!

Dyslexia Scotland now has the facility to pay for your membership or renewal online. We hope that by reducing the need to fill in forms and post them to us it will be easier for more people to show their support.    

The following link explains all the benefits of membership and the simple steps you need to take to join online.  Please note that it is also still possible to join using a printed membership form. 

http://www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk/become-member

DSSE is run by a committee of volunteers. We have a membership of over 130 and work to provide support to encourage and enable dyslexic people, regardless of their age or abilities, to reach their potential in education, employment and life

Helpline - Dyslexia Scotland runs a confidential Helpline which offers advice and guidance on dyslexia-related issues in Scotland. Helpline enquiries can be made by telephone, email or webchat. The Helpline is run by trained and experienced staff and volunteers.

Available from Monday to Thursday 10 am - 4.30 pm

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call 0344 800 84 84 or

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For general advice please phone: Dyslexia Scotland on  01786 44 66 50

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