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Helpful Links for Parents, PARENTS / PÀRANTAN, Sgoil An Taobh Siar

Dyslexia Masterclasses for Parents

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Dyslexia Scotland Hebrides is pleased to announce 2 free events for parents/carers of children and young people with dyslexia.

Our ‘Dyslexia Masterclasses for Parents’ will give an overview of dyslexia and what you can do to help.

Join us at these free events – no need to book:

Tarbert, 6 June, 7pm – https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/events?eventId=9741

Stornoway, 7 June, 7pm https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/events?eventId=9742

A flyer is also attached.

Best wishes

Lena

Lena Gillies|Dyslexia Scotland

National Development Officer

Charity No. SC000951

Postal address: First floor, Cameron House, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ

Tel: 01786 446650 (main line)

Direct: 07703 183548 35128

Helpline: 0344 800 8484 (Mon – Thurs 10am – 4.30pm; Fri 10am – 4pm)

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Helpful Links for Parents, PARENTS / PÀRANTAN, Sgoil An Taobh Siar

Scotland-wide Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme for Under 22s

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As you may know, the scheme launched in January this year allowing children and young people aged 5-21 who live in Scotland to travel for free by bus with a valid National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC.

We’re already seeing lots of young people benefitting from the scheme, and in September we launched a nationwide marketing campaign to increase awareness and understanding of the scheme and to encourage even more young people to apply.

Our website, freebus.scot, has lots of information about free bus travel, how it works, how to apply, the benefits and some tips for travelling safely too

Helpful Links for Parents, Letters to Parents, PARENTS / PÀRANTAN

Parental Employability Support Fund – CNES

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Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF). 

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar can offer training, funding, and childcare support to parents in the Western Isles through the Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF).

Support to boost skills and qualification levels is available to employed and unemployed parents with the aim of increasing a parent’s earning potential.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar can provide job preparation support with CV building, job applications and mock interviews; skill boosting through accredited qualifications, vocational training and the arrangement of work experience placements; one to one mentoring and support on budgeting.

Dolina Smith, Employability Services Manager said: “The Parental Employability Support Fund delivers direct support to individuals in the Western Isles to address issues of child poverty, unemployment, under employment and economic skills shortages.

“I would encourage any parent, regardless of current employment status to contact the employability team and arrange an initial discussion.”

For more info on drop-in sessions and how you can get support please email employability@cne-siar.gov.uk