EAST worked in partnership with SAC and Educational Psychological Services to developed a policy and assessment process to support the identification of Dyscalculia. This policy reflects current research and links with already established EA assessment processes. The working party looked outward to neighbouring Glasgow Dyslexia Service, Somerset County Council and East Dunbartonshire Council to discuss hypotheses and share ideas. This was helpful in shaping the policy.
The Dyscalculia assessment process has now been incorporated in the East Ayrshire’s Standard Circular 102 “ East Ayrshire’s assessment Process”.
A staff and parent leaflet was also developed and are available below.
Dyscalculia Information for Parents and Carers
Dyscalculia Guidance for Practitioners
EAST continue to work collaboratively with SAC to deliver joint training twice a year on Dyscalculia.
EAST also has a representative on the East Ayrshire Numeracy Leaders group. This representative is actively involved in sharing good practice , facilitating training and developing materials for class teachers across the authority