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Additional Support Needs
In the Professional Standards for Teachers 2021, there is specific recognition of Additional Support Needs. This document gives an overview of the places where Additional Support Needs are specifically mentioned.
Professional Guides
GTC Scotland has published five professional guides focusing on additional support needs in partnership with specialist bodies.
The guides provide practical guidance for teachers and are part of GTC Scotland’s services to enhance teacher professionalism as part of our advisory role as the professional body for Scotland’s teachers.
Meeting the needs of autistic learners
Produced in partnership with the National Autism Implementation Team, National Autistic Society Scotland, Scottish Autism and Children in Scotland.
Meeting the needs of dyslexic learners
Produced in partnership with Dyslexia Scotland.
Meeting the needs of learners with visual impairment
Produced in partnership with the Scottish Sensory Centre.
Teaching and supporting deaf learners
Produced in partnership with the Scottish Sensory Centre.
Understanding neurodiversity in the context of equality and inclusive practice
Produced in partnership with The Salvesen Mindroom Centre.
Useful resources from our partners
Dyslexia Scotland
Scottish Government and Education Scotland
- Additional support for learning review
- Guidance on the presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting
- Making Sense: Education for Children and Young People with Dyslexia in Scotland
- The Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice: Professional Learning Resource
- The Making Sense Final Report
- Scottish Definition of Dyslexia
National Framework for Inclusion
The National Framework for Inclusion 3rd edition (NFI) provides guidance for teachers on inclusion and inclusive practice. The NFI consists of a series of reflective questions linked to the Professional Standards for Scotland’s teachers. Read more about the National Framework for Inclusion.