Created on: 24 Aug 2022 | Last modified: 09 Nov 2023
The EIS and Open University delivered a seminar on Additional Support for Learning (ASL) at the 2022 Scottish Learning Festival, alongside perspectives from an EIS member and a young person, who has recently left school.
Please note: you may have to adjust your volume during the recording, as sound levels vary.
We have drawn together sources and resources referenced during the seminar, accessible below. If you would like to follow up on any aspect of the seminar, please contact Pauline at pmccolgan@eis.org.uk.
Anne Keenan, EIS Assistant Secretary (Education and Equalities)
Dr Carolyn Cooke, Open University Academic Staff Tutor (Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport)
Khadija Patel, Open University Partnerships Manager
A wealth of free resources are available on the Open University website: Schools and early learning education
Course: Exploring equality and equity in education (Advanced level; 10 hours)
Course: Identifying and supporting additional support needs in early learning and childcare (ELC).
Course: Supporting children’s development (inc. section on supporting individual needs)
Thank you to ASN Teacher Trish McQueen and Student Teacher Natasha for sharing their work and life insights.