Supports – Who Can Help?

If your child is struggling with school attendance you should always speak to their school in the first instance. They will be able to work with you to overcome any barriers. 

Attendance Works

Online at Attendance Works

ChildLine

Children and young people can get confidential help about any question, concern or worry.

Phone: 0800 1111
Online at the Childline website.

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Dumfries & Galloway Schools Website

Schools – Dumfries and Galloway Council (dumgal.gov.uk)

Enquire

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. It operates a helpline for parents, carers and practitioners. Publications include ‘A Parent’s Guide to Additional Support for Learning’. An interpreter can be arranged upon request.

Telephone helpline Phone: 0845 123 2303

E-mail: info@enquire.org.uk

Online at the Enquire website.

ParentLine Scotland

At some time all parents find that parenting can be difficult or stressful. ParentLine Scotland is the free, confidential, telephone helpline for anyone caring for a child in Scotland. You can call about any problem, however big or small.

Phone: 0808 800 2222

Online at the Parentline website

Parentzone

Parentzone provides information for parents and carers about how you can support your child’s education. For more information please visit the Parentzone’s website.

The Parents Inclusion Network (PIN)

A group of parents and carers who all have sons and daughters with a disability – children of all ages and adults with all types of disabilities. PIN believes the solution is simple – just bring people together. This informal connection of parents and carers, who share a similar experience and really do understand where each other is coming from, can offer invaluable support. And this can make a world of difference. Their members are from varying backgrounds with a wide range of disabilities and ages. They welcome any family whether or not you have had a diagnosis and there is no age limit. Please be aware that you have to become a member of PIN before taking up any of their events that are all free.

You can contact them via their website at Parents Inclusion Network