{"id":59,"date":"2024-07-05T11:58:50","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T10:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/schoolattendance\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:45:18","slug":"local-supports","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/schoolattendance\/local-supports\/","title":{"rendered":"Supports &#8211; Who Can Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supports &#8211; Who Can Help?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attendance Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attendanceworks.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attendance Works<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164534\/Attendance-Works.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164534\/Attendance-Works.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164534\/Attendance-Works-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164534\/Attendance-Works-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ChildLine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and young people can get confidential help about any question, concern or worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 0800 1111<br>Online at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.childline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Childline website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21161206\/Untitled-9.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Citizens Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensadvice.org.uk\/about-us\/contact-us\/nearby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find your local Citizens Advice &#8211; Citizens Advice<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-307\" style=\"width:174px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163104\/Citizens-Advice-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#DGDoingMore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dgdoingmore.co.uk\/the-outdoors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Outdoors \u2013 DG DOING MORE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dumfries and Galloway CAMHs:\u00a0 Parents &amp; Carers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dghscp.co.uk\/camhs\/parents-carers\/\">Parents &amp; Carers \u2013 Dumfries &amp; Galloway Health &amp; Social Care (dghscp.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-308\" style=\"width:165px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163118\/CAMHs-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dumfries and Galloway Carers Centre<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dgalcarers.co.uk\/young-carers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Young Carers &#8211; Dumfries &amp; Galloway Carers Centre (dgalcarers.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-309\" style=\"width:190px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163234\/CarersService.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dumfries and Galloway Schools Website<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk\/schools-learning\/schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schools &#8211; Dumfries and Galloway Council<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2026\/04\/10092328\/DGC-Logo-RGB.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2026\/04\/10092328\/DGC-Logo-RGB.jpg 538w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2026\/04\/10092328\/DGC-Logo-RGB-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enquire<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. It operates a helpline for parents, carers and practitioners. Publications include &#8216;A Parent\u2019s Guide to Additional Support for Learning&#8217;. An interpreter can be arranged upon request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Telephone helpline Phone: 0845 123 2303<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-mail:&nbsp;info@enquire.org.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/enquire.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enquire webs<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/enquire.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">i<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/enquire.org.uk\/\">te<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163752\/Enquire-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NHS Dumfries &amp; Galloway<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsdg.co.uk\/mental-health-and-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mental Health and Wellbeing \u2013 NHS Dumfries &amp; Galloway (nhsdg.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsdg.co.uk\/getting-started-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work with Us Portal \u2013 Getting Started \u2013 Need to Know \u2013 NHS Dumfries &amp; Galloway (nhsdg.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/scotlands-service-directory\/health-and-wellbeing-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health and Wellbeing services | NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163918\/NHS-DG-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163918\/NHS-DG-1.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163918\/NHS-DG-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21163918\/NHS-DG-1-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ParentLine Scotland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 0808 800 2222<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.children1st.org.uk\/parentline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parentline website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164125\/Parentline.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164125\/Parentline.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164125\/Parentline-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164125\/Parentline-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parentzone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Parentzone provides information for parents and carers about how you can support your child&#8217;s education. For more information please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/parentzone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parentzone&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164229\/Parentzone-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164229\/Parentzone-1.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164229\/Parentzone-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164229\/Parentzone-1-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p><strong>The Parents Inclusion Network (PIN)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A group of parents and carers who all have sons and daughters with a disability &#8211; children of all ages and adults with all types of disabilities. PIN believes the solution is simple &#8211; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact them via their website at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentsinclusionnetwork.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parents Inclusion Network<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164318\/PIN-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164318\/PIN-1.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164318\/PIN-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/schoolattendance\/uploads\/sites\/8793\/2024\/08\/21164318\/PIN-1-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Supports &#8211; 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.\u00a0 Attendance Works Online at Attendance Works ChildLine Children and young people can get confidential help about any question, concern or worry. Phone: 0800 1111Online at the&nbsp;Childline website. 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