CIRCLE
The CIRCLE resources were developed through a collaboration between Queen Margaret University, NHS Lothian and City of Edinburgh Council.
The information in these resources represent the reflective practice of hundreds of teachers as well as feedback from learners and parents/carers. It also reflects relevant research and policy guidance.
Overall, the resource aims to empower education staff to support all pupils, to promote inclusive practice and to encourage effective collaboration between school staff, parents/carers, partner services and other agencies.
CIRCLE resource to support Inclusive Learning and Collaborative Working (Primary)
CIRCLE resource to support Inclusive Learning and Collaborative Working (Secondary)
Recommended Professional reading list
Inclusion, inclusive practice, nurture and nurturing approaches and sensory supporting environments
Cooper, P. & Boxall, M. (2002)
Nurture Groups in School and at Home
A foundational text supporting nurturing approaches.
Geddes, H. (2006)
Attachment in the Classroom: The Links Between Children’s Early Experience, Emotional Well-being and Performance in School
Explores attachment-aware practice, helping practitioners understand behaviour and build safe, supportive learning relationships.
Naish, S. (2018)
The A–Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions
Practical, accessible strategies that support trauma-informed and nurturing approaches.
Koscinski, C. (2016)
The Pocket Guide to Sensory Integration
A useful guide to understanding sensory processing needs and creating supportive classroom environments.
Booth, T. & Ainscow, M. (2011, updated editions available)
The Index for Inclusion: Developing Learning and Participation in Schools
A values-driven framework supporting inclusive school culture, participation, and equity
Education Scotland – Inclusion, Wellbeing & Equalities Professional Learning Framework
The Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Professional Learning Framework supports anyone working with children and young people in an educational context. It can also support those who work with adult learners, parents, carers, families and in community learning contexts.
Education Scotland – Inclusion, Wellbeing & Equalities Professional Learning Framework
The Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Professional Learning Framework supports anyone working with children and young people in an educational context. It can also support those who work with adult learners, parents, carers, families and in community learning contexts.
