
Addressing Wellbeing of Children and Young People in Educational Settings
Explore the legal context, key legislation, GIRFEC principles, and strategies for addressing the health and wellbeing needs of children and young people during periods of ill-health or absence from school. Learn about the importance of normality, communication, and setting high expectations to support their overall development and success.
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Addressing the Health and Wellbeing of CYP during a period of ill-health Juliet McCann Service Leader Additional Support for Learning Service CEC
Legal Context Education Authorities have a duty to secure education to the development of the personality, talents and mental and physical abilities of the child or young person to their fullest potential.
Key Legislation Children and Young People Scotland Act 2014 Education Scotland Act 1980 Equality Act 2010 Standards in Scotland s Schools Act 2000 Additional Support for Learning Act 2004 No interpretation of legislation unfortunately!
GIRFEC and the SHANARRI indicators Safe Healthy Achieving Nurtured Active Respected Responsible Included
Addressing the HWB needs of CYP absent from school
What helps? Normality Communication Continuity and Progression High Expectations Wider Achievement Awards Work Towards Transition