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| Anti-bullying | The aim of the Anti-bullying network is to provide information about how bullying can be tackled. We do not offer an advice or counselling service but we do want to hear about new anti-bullying ideas so that we can pass on the information. The network is intended for use by teachers, parents and young people. |
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| Careers Scotland | The Careers Scotland website is for anyone living and working in Scotland and wanting to discover their potential. They provide services, information and support to individuals at all ages and stages of career planning; people helping others with career planning and employers wanting to maintain a productive workforce. Browse the site, access their many services and become an effective career planner. |
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| Children 1st | Children 1st is one of Scotland's leading childcare charities. Their mission is to give every child a safe and secure childhood. |
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| Children in Scotland | Resolve:ASL is an independent mediation service that has been set up by Children in Scotland to assist local education authorities to meet the mediation requirements in the new Education (ASL)(Scotland) Act 2004. The service offers a fully trained and supported network of mediators; neutral venues; training opportunities; information on legislative requirements and good practice.
The service involves a child-centred approach to resolving disputes and disagreements over Additional Support for Learning and an amphasis on building trust and understanding to promote effective parent/professionals partnership. |
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| Edinburgh Grid for Learning | Learning It is hoped that this website will answer many of the questions you may have about the education offered in the city's schools. This website alone cannot answer all your questions and you are actively encouraged to visit any school you are interested in sending your child to.
This site outlines the City of Edinburgh policies and procedures on education as well as highlighting some of the ways you can take an active role to support your school in your child's education. |
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| Goalpost | Goalpost aims to provide a resource for families, professionals and, most importantly, young people who are trying to find out more about specific difficulties and where to go for help. It is a non-profit making 'mother and daughter adventure'!. |
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| Healthy Respect | Healthy Respect is a partnership project which works in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The project's vision is to work with young people to enable them to develop a positive attitude to their own sexuality and that of others, and a healthy respect for their partners. Healthy Respect is here to encourage young people up to the age of 18 to enjoy healthy and respectful relationships |
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| Hungry for Success | This website gives access to the final report of the Scottish Executive's Expert Panel on School Meals. It sets out a vision for a revitalised school meals service in Scotland and presents a number of far-reaching recommendations connecting school meals with the curriculum as a key aspect of health education and health promotion. |
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| Internet Safety | Safekids.com is your family's guide to making the Internet and Tec fun, safe and productive. There are links to many other sites which deal specifically with issues such as Chat Room Safety, Cell Phone Safety, Guidelines for Parents and Privacy Issues. |
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| Mindroom | Mindroom is a charity that deals with learning difficulties. Whether you are a child, a parent, a teach or an expert - it doesn't matter, it's for you. Mindroom is a global meeting place where people can come with questions and share answers. Their goal is to create such awareness and understanding that, by the year 2020, all children in this country with learning difficulties will receive the recognition and help they need. |
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| Parents Splitting Up? | This site provides practical information for young people and parents who are going through a family break-up. If you are feeling sad or confused this website is here to help you to understand the situation a bit better. Remember, it's not your fault. |
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| Parentzone | Parentzone helps parents to get involved in the children's education. The site provides many additional links which details ways in which parents can encourage and help their children in the learning process. |
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| Partners in Advocacy | Partners in Advocacy is Scotland's oldest-established advocacy organisation for adults, young people and children with learning disabilities. Originally part of Barnardo's, they became fully independent in 1998. They provide advocacy in Edinburgh, Glasgow, West Lothian , Dundee and Midlothian.
Their work is based on the principles of human rights and independent advocacy. That mean they believe in: the value of all people; the right to be respected; the right of everyone to play a part in society; the importance of choice; the potential of all to develop skills and abilities; the importance of safeguarding those who are vulnerable; the benefits of advocacy for those with least power in society; the independence of advocacy and people who advocate. |
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| Plan It Plus | Planitplus is dedicated to giving advice on Careers and LifeLong Learning. A wide range of information from writing a CV, education resources, changing careers, modern apprenticeships and interactive career planning are all included. |
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| Royal National Institute for the Blind | The RNIB is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sight problems. Their pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem - not just with braille, Talking Books and computer training, but with imaginative and proactical solutions to everyday challenges. |
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| Royal National Institute for the Deaf | Find out about deafness and hearing loss, tinnitus, hearing aides, latest products, accessible entertainment and the Disability Discrimination Act. You can also proctice sign language and fingerspelling with their interative tools and learn useful tips to help you communicate better. |
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| Scottish Association for Mental Health | The Scottish Association for Mental Health operates a range of services across Scotland for people with mental health problems. It also strives to influence public policy as it affects people with mental health problems. |
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| Scottish Child Law Centre | The Scottish Child Law Centre is an independent charitable organisation, based in Edinburgh, which provides services to the whole of Scotland. The aim of the Centre is to promote knowledge and use of Scots law and children's rights for the benefit of children and young people in Scotland. They provide a free telephone advice service on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people, including education; health; social work; divorce; residence; contact; children's rights; youth offenders; and access to files. In addition, the Centre produces up-to-date publications on a range of issues, provides training and organises conferences and seminars. |
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| SQA | Scottish Qualifications Authority is an executive non-departmental public body sponsored by the Scottish Executive Education Department. It is the national body in Scotland responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment and certification of qualifications other than degrees. The overall aim of the SQA is to manage the qualifications system to allow students to fulfil their potential to participate in the economy, society and communities of Scotland. |
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| The National Autistic Society | The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. The website includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, the NAS and its services and activities. |
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| UCAS | As the name suggests, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service is the central organisation that processesses applications for undergraduate courses at UK Universities and Colleges. |
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| Victim Support | The Victim Support movement in the UK began in Bristol in the 1970's when people from the local community came together to help victims of crime. This was in recognition of the fact that the needs of victims of crime were largely unrecognised by the criminal justice system and victims had no support available to them.
The movement has charitable status with its main objectives being to relieve poverty, sickness and distress amony people who have suffered the same as a result of any criminal offence and to advance public education and awareness in relation to issues relating to victims and their families. |
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