ASN swimming lessons prove to be a success in Aberdeenshire
Swimming classes for children with additional support needs has been introduced across Aberdeenshire.
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Camphill School praised by MSP
Staff, volunteers and pupils at a school for children with additional support needs have been praised by a north-east MSP.
Horse-riding charity fears it may be forced to close unless volunteers come forward
A charity that helps people living with additional needs enjoy horse riding fears a shortage of volunteers may force it to close.
Parents say special needs school in Aberdeen is ‘fabulous’ after inspectors offer damning verdict
Parents of pupils at a special school and nursery in Aberdeen have come out in support of staff after inspectors delivered a damning verdict following a recent visit.
Children not helped enough with reading, numbers or safety at Aberdeen school
Children at an Aberdeen special school are not being taught maths, literacy or safety skills properly and senior staff tied-up in red tape, a shock new report has found.
50 pupil support assistant posts to be ‘deleted’ across the Highlands
Up to 50 vacant education jobs for specialist support staff in Highland schools are being “deleted”.
The Old School in Westhill brought back to life as charity base
One of the oldest buildings in a north-east town has been restored to vibrant life at the heart of its community.
LIVE: Highland councillors debate ‘spending to save’ proposals ahead of £37m cuts
Highland councillors are today debating proposals that could see them spending £2.5m to help facilitate cuts of more than £37m.
No limits for Skye as she rallies ASN cuts protest
A 17 year old Highland student yesterday rallied a protest at Highland Council headquarters against forthcoming education cuts.
Parents furious at ‘horrifying’ Highland classroom cuts
Highland Council’s decision to target children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) as part of budget savings has been met with fresh fury after it emerged the north has a massively above-average rate of diagnosed pupils.
Cash-strapped Highland council putting children’s education at risk with new budget saving tactics
Highland Council’s administration yesterday got its budget of £37.5million savings through yesterday - but there were concerns inside and outside the chamber over cuts to education.
Plans unveiled for north-east’s first soft play centre for children with additional support needs
Plans have been unveiled for the north-east’s first soft play centre for children with additional support needs.
Brexit could cause “real damage” to schools like Camphill, says SNP
A senior Scottish Government minister has raised fears Brexit could do “real damage” to organisations like Aberdeen’s Camphill. School while on a visit to the north-east yesterday.
Fears council breaking law to cope with teacher shortage
Moray Council has been accused of “failing” children after it emerged teachers dedicated to pupils with specialist needs have been pulled to cover staff shortages more than 300 times since the beginning of the year.
Moray teacher dedicated to supporting pupils with extra needs made MBE
A Moray teacher, who has dedicated her career to helping pupils with specialist needs has been made an MBE.
Moray mums offer support to parents of disabled children
A trio of Moray mums who bonded over the challenges their children face have formed a new support group for parents.
REVEALED: How much additional support needs have been cut in Scotland
Aberdeen has suffered the highest level of cuts to additional support needs in Scotland, with a 49% funding drop in the last four years.
Aberdeen has lost a third of its additional support needs teachers since the SNP took office
New figures have shown that Aberdeen has lost a third of its additional support needs teachers since the SNP came to power.
Moray parents to make their voices heard over school changes
Campaigning parents intend to make their voices heard in the controversy over learning support changes in Moray schools.
Moray parents meet education bosses over staff cuts
Parents protesting plans to slash support staff posts and hours at schools across Moray have claimed education bosses have failed to answer questions on how it will affect their children.
Parents invited to meet education bosses in Moray class cuts row
Parents fighting Moray Council plans to reduce the number of classroom support posts have been invited to individually meet education bosses next week.
Moray pupils could be schooled at home as council slash teaching posts
A leading disability campaigner has claimed an "unprecedented" number of parents will educate their children from home next term, as Moray Council rolls out plans to slash classroom support posts.
“Every child will suffer” under council classroom plans
Parents have warned that every child in Moray will suffer as a result of council plans to axe classroom support posts.
Controversial plans to cut school posts pushed forward
Moray Council has advanced with plans to slash classroom support posts, despite angry protests from parents at the move.