Update from CALL Scotland

Calling all parents & staff supporting pupils with ASN!

Our annual FREE ICT and Inclusion exhibitions are being held next month in Edinburgh and Clydebank. These are great opportunities to see and compare the latest software and technology for supporting pupils with additional support needs. Many of the key leading UK companies are exhibiting, and there will also be a series of presentations and workshops from both exhibitors, practitioners working in the field and CALL Scotland specialist staff, with a programme of 26-28 presentations to choose from each day.

• CALL Scotland, Edinburgh – 10 June 2015

• Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank – 11 June 2015

Registration/coffee for both events is from 8.45am, closing times – Edinburgh 5.30pm and Clydebank 4.00pm.

There’s no obligation to come for the whole day – feel free to drop in when it suits you. However, you MUST book in advance so we have an idea of numbers. To find out more and to book online, go to the ICT and Inclusion web page or telephone CALL Scotland on 0131 651 6235.

Extra Sessions specifically for Parents

This year in Edinburgh, we are also hosting a drop in-session for parents at the end of the day. Parents can attend themed sessions hosted by CALL Scotland specialist staff to provide an opportunity for parents to view and discuss ICT resources and strategies for supporting children with a range of additional supports needs such as language, learning, communication and access. There will be no presentation at these sessions as such, but an opportunity to view selected technology and learn how it can be used to support children in school and/or home.

As well as these sessions parents can come along earlier in the afternoon from 2pm onwards, to see the ICT and Inclusion exhibition and to chat with the exhibitors.

Parents’ Drop-in Sessions:

CALL Scotland, Edinburgh – 10 June 2015, 4.30-5.30 pm

The drop-in sessions will cover:

Primary level access to the curriculum, including literacy & dyslexia
Secondary level access to the curriculum, including speech recognition
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) single message to higher level devices
Technology to support pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties

Again, there is no need for parents to book for specific drop-in events (just turn up in time for your selected session or come along to the exhibition anytime from 2pm onwards) but please put your name down online so we know to expect you at some point. To find out more go to the ICT and Inclusion web page http://www.ictandinclusion.org.uk or telephone CALL Scotland on 0131 651 6235.