What the ASL? The Enquire Podcast

We are joined by Salena Begley MBE from the charity Family Fund, who talks to us about how the work they do to support families on a low income raising a disabled or seriously ill child or young person in Scotland. This episode covers: Challenges to financial wellbeing facing families of disabled or seriously ill children, including unavoidable additional costs related to disability or ill-health...

We are joined by Paul Nisbet who talks to us about the benefits and potential of technology to support learners with additional support needs. This episode covers: The different types of technology available to aid with alternative and augmented communication Who is responsible for providing technology to facilitate learning and communication Assessing need using the SETT framework (Student, Envir...

In this episode, Ellenor and Mark from the Enquire helpline chat about support planning at school. They discuss when support for learning might be needed and what this should look like.  They also cover: When individualised support and formal planning may be needed The different plans that might be used What a Co-ordinated Support Plan is and who may be eligible for one How schools or local author...

We are joined by Kelly Munro from Carers Trust Scotland. She talks to us about what being a young carer means, tackling stigma and making school a safe, supportive space. Kelly is the Education Officer (Primary and Secondary) (Scotland) with the Carers Trust, a national organisation working to increase awareness and improve support for young carers. This episode covers: Recognising what makes some...

In this episode, we find out more about the My Rights, My Say service. My Rights, My Say is a partnership service, delivered by Enquire, Children in Scotland, Partners in Advocacy and Cairn Legal. It works to support young people aged 12-15 with additional support needs to be involved, engaged and supported in their education. Lucy and Susies chat about how the My Rights, My Say service works, how...

In this episode, Ellen and Mark from the Enquire helpline chat about preparing for meetings. At Enquire we know parents and carers can find meeting with the school difficult, for many different reasons. We discuss why meetings might take place and offer some top tips on how to feel prepared. We also provide advice for during and after the meeting, with the intention of ensuring everyone is working...

Parenting across Scotland Chief Executive, Amy Woodhouse, talks to us about their Parent Evidence Review, the need to take a holistic view when addressing issues families face and working together to share expertise when it comes to children and young people with additional support needs.   Find out more: Enquire - enquire.org.uk Reach - reach.scot Parenting Across Scotland - parentingacrossscotla...

Hannah from Enquire and Cathy Magee from Dyslexia Scotland discuss how dyslexia can impact children and young people at school, as well as how these needs can be supported. This episode covers: what dyslexia is and the impact it can have on children and young people’s learning how families and schools can work together to meet the needs of dyslexic pupils the steps that families can take if they a...

In this episode Hannah from our helpline team talks to Tracey Francis from ARC Scotland. They chat about supporting young people with additional support needs to prepare for life after school. Tracey shares her expertise about what can be done to get transitions right and explains how their new app 'Compass' can help everyone understand the transitions process better, and find the best information...

Welcome to Enquire’s first What the ASL? Podcast – half an hour with experts, discussing all things Additional Support for Learning (ASL)!   In this episode we talk about working together. We are delighted to welcome Sandra Mitchell from Resolve: ASL Mediation and Sarah-Jane from Partners in Advocacy. We chat about what it means to work together – the importance of relationship building, how to co...