ASN Transitions and COVID 19 Supporting children, young people

ASN Transitions and COVID 19 Supporting children, young people who require additional support, their families and practitioners For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators Document title Transforming lives through learning

Welcome This presentation aims to support your professional learning. After participating in this introductory learning activity you will have an awareness of: Additional Support Transitions for learners who require additional support in the context of COVID-19. Suggestions and information which support ASN transitions. You will also have an opportunity to explore and reflect on the provision of transition support for learners. The National Model of Professional Learning Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

”The path before us is through uncharted territory and will need careful navigation. Our guiding values should be kindness, compassion, openness and transparency.” COVID – 19 – a framework for decision making Scottish Government: April 2020 Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Child-centred transitions in the new context Why is this advice needed for all sectors of education? To ensure practitioners and teachers have access to practical advice based on what we currently know about best transitions practice, learning from others, and applying this in a Scottish context To intentionally plan for a safe transition that builds on the learning children and young people bring with them from home To provide reassurance that despite the significant impact that COVID-19 is having on all of our lives, we will be doing the right thing for our children and young people if we adopt child-centred approaches which are grounded in nurturing principles. To empower practitioners and teachers to embrace play as pedagogy. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Transition Transition is not a single event, such as leaving school, but a process that unfolds over many years and involves significant emotional, physical, intellectual and physiological changes. More significant changes Transitions can be associated with changes in people, place, or routine (horizontal) or more significant changes such as returning to school after school holidays, changing class, moving to a new school, or leaving school (vertical). How individual learners react to different changes will vary, some learners will find horizontal changes very challenging. Transitions also impact on the family or on those who care for the child or young person Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Scottish Context for Inclusion, Equality and Equity Scottish education is based on the belief that education is a human right and that all children and young people should be supported to reach their fullest potential. Children’s rights and entitlements are fundamental to Scotland’s approach to inclusive education. It is supported by the legislative framework and key policy drivers Scotland’s education system is designed to be an inclusive one for all children and young people in Scottish schools, with or without additional support needs. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Additional Support Needs ‘Additional Support Needs’ (ASN) is the standard terminology used in Scotland when children and young people need more – or different - support to what is normally provided in schools or pre-schools to children of the same age. Additional support is a broad and inclusive term which applies to children or young people who, for whatever reason, require additional support, long or short term, in order to help them make the most of their school education and to be included fully in their learning. Education authorities are required to identify the additional support needs of each child or young person for whose school education they are responsible. This can be achieved in a range of ways. COVID-19 Emergency COVID-19 legislation has extended some time frames for the Additional Support for Learning Act 2009 as amended. Further information can be found on the emergency legislation can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2020/7/contents/enacted Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Barriers to Learning There are a wide range of factors which may lead to some children and young people having a need for additional support. These fall broadly into the four overlapping themes highlighted in the graphic. COVID-19 All children and young people, their families and practitioners in Early years and childcare settings (ELC) and schools will feel the impact of COVID 19 on all four overlapping themes. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Additional Support Needs and Overlap A child or young person may be affected by more than one barrier to learning. There can be an overlap between: co-occurring additional support needs e.g. particularly able or talented and being a young carer health/disability and social and emotional factors e.g. physical disability and trauma additional support needs and disability e.g. Autism , Dyslexia (when there is a significant impact on day to day living). COVID-19 Emergency COVID-19 legislation has extended some time frames for the ASfL Act 2009 as amended. Further information can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2020/7/contents/enacted Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

ASN Transitions and COVID 19 COVID-19 COVID-19 has brought unexpected transitions for every child and young person in Scotland. For example extended time at home changes in family circumstances learning in a different school/centre/hub, returning to school after an extended period at home changes of address/placement. The school closures happened quickly, and the reduced time and transition planning could have a significant impact on whole families or on those who care for a child or young person. The return to school will also look very different from any previous experience. They may not learn alongside their friends, be in the same classroom, or be able to access the same learning experiences as they did before COVID-19. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Transition Principals , ASN and Covid 19 The Transition Principles below provide a framework of reflective questions for practitioners, schools and local authorities to support and prepare learners who require additional support during transition at this difficult time. Equity and Inclusion Universal and Targeted support to achieve equity and inclusion. Safety Empowerment Collaboration Keep everyone safe and minimise harm. Proactively seek out the best possible solutions to ease their transition from their homes to continue their educational journeys. Enable/equip learners with skills and learning experiences that are important to them. Make decisions collectively. Plans are clear and transparent (across/within sectors) Relationships Entitlement Environments Use our knowledge of CYP to be responsive to anxieties/challenges. High-quality learner lead curriculum. Tailored transitions experiences. Creative and safe. Offer interaction, experiences and space to motivate learning. A professional learning resource is available to support reflection and explore solutions to these areas. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Knowledge of Additional Support No practitioner is required or expected to be an expert or have deepened knowledge about all the areas of additional support. However, an awareness of ASN areas, appropriate pedagogy and knowing where to access support is required in order to support learners. This support could be accessed through: Online resources developed for Scottish schools such as the National Improvement Hub, the Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit , the Autism Toolbox Discussions with colleagues ENQUIRE and other 3rd Sector organisations COVID-19 Learners who were not previously recognised has requiring additional support prior to COVID 19 may require support and are entitled to have there needs identified and met. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Effective Partnership and Communication The Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended 2009) aims to ensure a partnership with parents/carers and collaborative working with professionals from partner services and agencies, to meet the needs of the child or young person. COVID-19 Effective communication and partnership working is crucial to supporting learners who require additional support during this difficult time. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Supporting Effective Transitions Effective communication processes and channels between professionals, parents/carers and learners is essential when supporting and planning transition. COVID-19 For learners who require additional support it is extremely important to ensure that effective 2-way communication processes are established between school staff, their families and the learner. This is vital to support families and learners who are anxious about the transitions. They will have valuable information and suggestions to share which can support transitions to be more positive for their child. Reflective activities been developed to help practitioners, schools and local authorities ensure the there collaborative approaches are supporting effective communication and building relationships. Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

COVID 19 Information, Support and Professional Learning Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

Activity : Supporting transitions for learners who require additional support This activity can be done individually or with colleagues – make a note on your reflections Focus – How effective are transitions for learners who require additional support? Reflection In my class In our school community In our local authority What I /we do well What needs to improve How to improve Document title For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

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