The My Rights My Say Young Advisors group have shared their experiences as learners with additional support needs and reflections on the approaches that lead to more meaningful engagement in school.
Drawing from their own experiences, the young people have created a short paper reflecting on a range of factors – from what they most enjoy in lessons and reflections on the wider curriculum, to the importance of relationships and being seen as an individual.
More about the Young Advisors
The Young Advisors are a group of young people with additional support needs aged 12-21 who share their views and experiences of support at school. Their work shapes the My Rights, My Say Service and aims to ensure all children in Scotland are heard in decisions about their education.
The group were formed as part of the My Rights, My Say Service and is managed by a project team based at Children in Scotland.
Reflections
Discussions and key points raised by the group focused on:
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- The value of active participation
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- Learning that applies to the real world
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- The importance of a suitable learning environment
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- Why person centred-learning matters
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- How success is measured
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By sharing the discussions had with their peers and the project group, it is hoped their experiences and views will help shape and inform approaches to learning planned and delivered by educators, policy makers and teachers.
Read the paper in full (opens as PDF)
The My Rights, My Say Service exists to ensure young people aged 12-15 with additional support needs use their rights and have their views included and considered in decisions relating to their education and support. The service provides advice and information about children’s rights and support for learning and offers indepenent advocacy, a Children’s Views service and legal support. It is a partnership between Enquire, Partners in Advocacy, Children in Scotland and Cairn Legal. It is a free, confidential and independent service.
