Back in 2019, a person called Angela Morgan was asked by the Scottish Government to find out how well additional support for learning (ASL) works in schools.
So Angela spoke to lots of different people, including children and young people. She asked them what works well, what doesn’t work well and what could be changed.
What is the ASL Review? If you need extra help with your learning, this is called additional support for learning (ASL) Back in 2019, a person called Angela Morgan was asked by the Scottish Government to find out how well additional support for learning (ASL) works in schools. So Angela spoke to lots of different people, including children and young people. She asked them what works well, what doesn’t work well and what could be changed. Afterwards, all of the information gathered was written into a report. This was called ‘Support for Learning: All Our Children and All Their Potential’ – but most people call it ‘the ASL Review’ for short. In the ASL Review, Angela Morgan made recommendations for what should happen next in order to make things better for pupils in Scotland. These became an ‘ASL action plan’ which outlines the next steps to make her recommendations happen. This whole process is important because every child and young person in Scotland has the right to support _and education. In summary, what the ASL Review highlighted is that some things need to improve to make sure this right becomes a reality for every pupil in Scotland. As a result, making these improvements will help improve the lives of children and young people – like you – across Scotland. Over the next 18 months, children and young people will be given more opportunities to have their say on different things relating to additional support for learning. The Scottish Government, and its partners are exploring more ways to involve children and young people in shaping education policies and guidelines. They will make sure the voices of pupils are represented in the spaces where decisions are made. There will be another Action Plan Review in 2026. #learning#support#education#scotland#update
In the ASL Review, Angela Morgan made recommendations for what should happen next in order to make things better for pupils in Scotland. These became an ‘ASL action plan’ which outlines the next steps to make her recommendations happen.
This whole process is important because every child and young person in Scotland has the right to support and education.
In summary, what the ASL Review highlighted is that some things need to improve to make sure this right becomes a reality for every pupil in Scotland.
As a result, making these improvements will help improve the lives of children and young people – like you – across Scotland.
So, what’s the latest?
In 2024 the Scottish Government shared their latest update on the things that they have done so far.
Progress so far
To date, more than 50% of the actions identified in the Scottish Government ASL Action Plan have been met but there is still much to do to deliver the remaining actions. Communication about the rights and responsibilities relating to additional support for learning is a top priority.
Inclusion Ambassadors
Scottish Government continues to fund The Inclusion Ambassadors. In the past year, the group have shared their thoughts and experiences about a wide range of issues relating to additional support for learning, including support planning and behaviour and relationships.
Success Looks Different Awards
Many of the group agreed with the recommendations of the ASL Review, that the wide range of achievements of pupils with additional support needs should be recognised and appreciated. In support of this, the Success Looks Different Awards were created.
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Incorporation
In July 2024, The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) was incorporated into Scottish Law. This means children’s rights are strengthened and protected in the laws in Scotland. Children’s rights are an important part of the actions in the ASL Action Plan.
There is a lot more information in the report about what the Scottish Government and other adults who support pupils with their learning are doing or planning to do.
If you’d like to read the full update, you can visit the Scottish Government website by hitting the button below.
Over the next 18 months, children and young people will be given more opportunities to have their say on different things relating to additional support for learning.
The Scottish Government, and its partners are exploring more ways to involve children and young people in shaping education policies and guidelines. They will make sure the voices of pupils are represented in the spaces where decisions are made.
Find out more about the Scottish Government’s latest version of the ASL (Additional Support for Learning) Action Plan and UNCRC incorporation in Scotland. #childrensrights#UNCRC#scotland#education#support
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