ASN SUPPORTS
At Alloway Primary Mrs Fiona Meney (HT) , P1-3 Mrs Emma Park (PT), P4-7 Mrs Lisa Stewart (PT) are Pupil Support Co-ordinators. Mrs Lauren Miller (DHT) deals with Pupil Support in the EYC.
This page brings together links and resources which may be useful for families who are supporting children with ASN.
Please see information on Staged Intervention Levels – Staged Intervention leaflet for parents
Please see the following leaflets about GIRFEC.
Lead professional family leaflet
Dyslexia
Dyslexia Scotland is an excellent website for up-to-date information, advice and support.
Dyslexia Scotland also have a dedicated website for children aged 8+ called Dyslexia Unwrapped
Neurodiversity
The University of Edinburgh has created information booklets for parents of children who they think may be neurodiverse or have been diagnosed with neurodiversity. ‘Neurodivergent’ refers to a broad range of conditions including for example autism, ADHD, DCD/Dyspraxia, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and those born prematurely (amongst other diagnosis). However, use of these booklets need not be restricted to those with a diagnoses.
These booklets are relevant for those children who have thinking differences that arise for any reason.
Please contact your child’s class teacher if you wish to discuss this further. Mrs Park (P1-3), Mrs Stewart (P4-7) or Mrs Meney (Pupil Support) can help also.
The EPIC Strategy booklet_ A guide for parents
Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of ADHD_ A guide for parents
Understanding the Strengths and Difficulties of Neurodivergent Children_ A guide for parents
NEST (Neurodevelopmental Empowerment & Strategy Team)
The NEST has been set up to empower individuals and their families living with neurodevelopmental differences such as Autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).Our service is for children, young people and adults. It is open to anyone in Ayrshire who wants to contact about neurodevelopmental differences such as Autism, ADHD or FASD. You do not need a diagnosis to access our service.
Information and Advice Hub Contact details
Sleep Action
Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) is an organisation who provides support for children who are struggling with sleep routines. There is a wealth of information on the website below.
Young Carers
South Ayrshire Council provides a Young Carers service for children who have caring responsibilities.
More information can be found in the following website – South Ayrshire Young Carers Service – https://hscp.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/YoungCarers
Family First
This cluster support is based in Belmont Academy and provide targeted support for children and families . Please speak to Mrs Meney for further information.
The Exchange
The Exchange Counselling Service is a targeted service for children who may be struggling emotionally. More information can be found on their website. https://www.exchange-counselling.com/
OTHER AGENCY SUPPORTS
Ayrshire Cancer Support
Ayrshire Cancer Support have services available for children. Please see their website for more information about their service –
Hospital stays
We were recently passed information about a patient fund for when children are admitted to hospital. I hope no-one is in this position but wanted to share the information encase it is ever needed.
The Young Patient Family Fund reimburses food / travel costs etc for carers of children who are admitted as inpatients at hospital.
Further info and grant form can be found in the link below.
Women’s Aid
Please see website for more information about Women’s Aid – Women’s Aid
