{"id":319,"date":"2020-04-14T14:44:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T14:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/asnfalkirk\/?page_id=319"},"modified":"2025-06-03T14:32:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T13:32:55","slug":"ict-asn-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/asnfalkirk\/ict-asn-service\/","title":{"rendered":"ICT\/ASN Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/making-a-referral-to-ict-asl-service\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Making a referral to ICT ASL Service<\/a><\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Falkirk Council Children\u2019s Services employees can make a referral to the ICT ASL Service.<\/p>\n<p>Connected Falkirk provides iPads to children in P6 &#8211; S6 in Falkirk Schools.\u00a0 Referrals for these year groups tend to be for specialist equipment and not iPads\/netbooks.<\/p>\n<p>Should the referral be successful then you will be issued with the appropriate resources, based on an analysis of need and best fit.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to assessing referrals, the ICT ASL\u00a0Service can carry out the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Telephone consultation with David Wells (QIO &#8211; ASN);<\/li>\n<li>Training for staff and pupils as available through CPD Manager;<\/li>\n<li>Access to CALL Scotland Assessment for more complex assessment requests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A referral to ICT ASL Service should take the form of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Coversheet<\/li>\n<li>Child\u2019s Plan Form 4<\/li>\n<li>Child\u2019s Plan Form 6<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Prior to making a referral to the ICT ASL Service you should read the Procedure Update below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/asnfalkirk\/uploads\/sites\/2869\/2022\/10\/26144214\/ICT-ASL-Information-Updated-2022.pdf\">ICT ASL Information Updated 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Each referral must be emailed to IAS@falkirk.gov.uk following the guidance in the policy update.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/asnfalkirk\/uploads\/sites\/2869\/2021\/11\/23222640\/Coversheet-for-ASN-Outreach.docx\">Coversheet for ASN ICT<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<article id=\"post-174\" class=\"post-174 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-ict-asl\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/supporting-literacy-in-the-classroom\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Supporting Literacy in the Classroom<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Louise Amos, (ASLOT Teacher) and I, David Wells (QIO &#8211; ASN) were recently asked to provide training for the Larbert Cluster in regard to literacy support in the classroom. \u00a0Louise and I collaborated to bring together information about the challenges that our young people face alongside the strategies that will support them, whether teaching strategies or digital supports.<\/p>\n<p>I have attached our presentation for you to access at any time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/ictasnfalkirk\/uploads\/sites\/2189\/2017\/09\/Literacy-Presentation.pptx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for the presentation!<!-- .entry-content --><!-- #post-174 --><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-164\" class=\"post-164 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/doorway-online\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Doorway Online<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Doorway Online is a collection of free learning activities originally developed with funding from Scottish Borders Council. It is now managed by the Doorway Accessible Software Trust, a Scottish charity. The suite comprises highly accessible educational activities that learners will find easy to use independently. Each exercise has a range of accessibility and difficulty options.<\/p>\n<p>Falkirk Council schools have free access to this resource online and it was previously issued in CD form to each primary school.<\/p>\n<p>It can be accessed here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.doorwayonline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doorway Online<\/a>\u00a0<!-- .entry-content --><!-- #post-164 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-160\" class=\"post-160 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/simple-english-wikipedia\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Simple English Wikipedia<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Simple English Wikipedia has thousands of pages where only simple words and grammar are used.<\/p>\n<p>It can be accessed here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/simple.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Wikipedia<\/a>\u00a0<!-- .entry-content --><!-- #post-160 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-157\" class=\"post-157 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/books-for-all\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">BOOKS for ALL<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Books for All provides books in accessible formats for pupils in Scotland who have difficulty with ordinary printed text, including those with dyslexia, who have a physical disability or who are blind or partially sighted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can access the page here\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.booksforallscotland.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BOOKSforALL<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can log in with your Glow credentials<\/p>\n<p>If you are unsure of your Glow credentials then please contact your Glow Coordinator in school.<!-- .entry-content --><!-- #post-157 --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-151\" class=\"post-151 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/accessingusing-work-talk-in-falkirk-council\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Accessing\/Using Work Talk in Falkirk Council<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>WordTalk was conceived and developed by\u00a0<strong>Rod Macaulay<\/strong>\u00a0of TASSC in Aberdeen, Scotland who later received a\u00a0<strong>Microsoft Innovative Teacher Award<\/strong>\u00a0for its development.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hometebxsl\">\n<p>For people with reading and writing difficulties, having text reinforced by hearing it read aloud can be very useful.<\/p>\n<p>It is also useful for proof reading and learning another language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hometebxsr\">\n<h2>Features<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wordtalk.org.uk\/common-assets\/cm-files\/images\/tick.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Speaks entire document, paragraph or word;<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wordtalk.org.uk\/common-assets\/cm-files\/images\/tick.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Highlights the text as it goes;<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wordtalk.org.uk\/common-assets\/cm-files\/images\/tick.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Talking dictionary;<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wordtalk.org.uk\/common-assets\/cm-files\/images\/tick.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Adjust the word highlight colours;<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wordtalk.org.uk\/common-assets\/cm-files\/images\/tick.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Change the voice and the speed;<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wordtalk.org.uk\/common-assets\/cm-files\/images\/tick.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Convert text to speech (wav or mp3).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>A helpsheet for Falkirk Council staff is available here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/ictasnfalkirk\/uploads\/sites\/2189\/2017\/08\/Enable-WordTalk.pdf\">Enable WordTalk<!-- .entry-content --><!-- #post-151 --><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-141\" class=\"post-141 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/ict-asl-home-use-policy-2017\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">ICT ASL Home Use Policy 2017<\/a><\/h1>\n<p><!-- .entry-meta --><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<p><!-- .entry-header --><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>As a Service I have now developed a policy document detailing Home Use for devices issued through ICT ASL Service.<\/p>\n<p>You can access the document here:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/ictasnfalkirk\/uploads\/sites\/2189\/2017\/02\/ICT-ASL-HUP-2017-Final.pdf\">ICT ASL HUP 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This should be issued to any pupil using a piece of technology that has been\u00a0assessed through ICT ASL Service \u2013 this policy is not for any other devices as these are covered under the Council\u2019s acceptable Use Policy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/mobiledevices\/files\/2013\/08\/30.pdf\">FC Acceptable Use Policy<!-- .entry-content --><!-- #post-141 --><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-135\" class=\"post-135 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 1.5rem\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/ict-asl-service-replacement\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">ICT ASL Service Replacement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-119\" class=\"post-119 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Whilst practitioners should do everything in their power to mitigate damage to equipment issued by the ICT ASL Service, there are occasions where a replacement is required.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have a piece of equipment that is no longer performing as it should? Has it been damaged?<\/p>\n<p>Where a like-for-like replacement is required, there is no need to re-refer through IAS.\u00a0 You should complete the form below and email this to david.wells@falkirk.gov.uk<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/ictasnfalkirk\/uploads\/sites\/2189\/2017\/01\/ICT-ASL-Replacement-Form-2017.doc\">ICT ASL Service Replacement Form<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Should you have any queries regarding this then please get in touch.\u00a0 Find David Wells on the Directory!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-117\" class=\"post-117 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-video\">\n<div id=\"mep_0\" class=\"mejs-container mejs-container-keyboard-inactive wp-video-shortcode mejs-video\" role=\"application\">\n<div class=\"mejs-inner\">\n<div class=\"mejs-controls\">\n<div class=\"mejs-button mejs-fullscreen-button\"><!-- .entry-content --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- #post-117 --><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-99\" class=\"post-99 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/barriers-to-learning\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Barriers to Learning<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Do you need more information about additional support?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/li>\n<li>Communication Disability<\/li>\n<li>Dyslexia<\/li>\n<li>Physical Impairment<\/li>\n<li>Sever and Complex Support Needs<\/li>\n<li>Visual Impairment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Further information about Technology in relation to ASL can be found at the same location.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/information\/\">Click here!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .entry-content --><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p><!-- #post-99 --><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-89\" class=\"post-89 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/nessy\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Nessy<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>In Falkirk Council we are using Nessy UK to develop the literacy and numeracy skills of those children requiring additional support as a result of a specific learning difference.<\/p>\n<p>Nessy is available as a subscription service\u00a0(fee payable)\u00a0and can be used at home to support your child\u2019s learning.<\/p>\n<p>Nessy is also available for a 30 Day Free Trial.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nessy.com\/uk\/\">Click here to visit the webpage!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-57\" class=\"post-57 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/support-through-call-scotland\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Support through CALL Scotland<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>CALL Scotland help children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning.\u00a0 As part of this service, which Falkirk Council subscribe to, they provide a number of resources publicly.\u00a0 They are excellent resources and can be displayed in your classroom or accessed when needed as a reference.<\/p>\n<p>To find these resources click on the direct link below:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/downloads\/\">CALL Downloads<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"post-32\" class=\"post-32 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized tag-call-scotland tag-cpd tag-gotalk\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/ictasnfalkirk\/go-talk-9-and-books-for-all\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Go Talk 9+ and Books for All.<\/a><\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\"><!-- .entry-meta --><!-- .entry-header --><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A number of Enhanced Provisions are using Go Talk devices to aid communication.<\/p>\n<p>CALL has also created a pack of symbolised resources which can be used with pupils with Additional Support Needs and those with communication difficulties. These include Go Talk 9+ overlays or printable symbol boards to go with each story, for general shared reading and for voting for the winner! There are also vocabulary sheets to go with each board to help with recording the messages.<\/p>\n<p>For more details go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/blog\/scottish-childrens-book-awards\/\">http:\/\/www.callscotland.org.uk\/blog\/scottish-childrens-book-awards<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making a referral to ICT ASL Service Falkirk Council Children\u2019s Services employees can make a referral to the ICT ASL Service. Connected Falkirk provides iPads to children in P6 &#8211; S6 in Falkirk Schools.\u00a0 Referrals for these year groups tend to be for specialist equipment and not iPads\/netbooks. 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