This level of the framework is appropriate for staff who support all children and young people who require additional support at the universal level of staged intervention.
There are a range of activities and resources, in a variety of formats to select. The activities range from approximately 5 – 45 minutes each and the and the icon ⚹ indicates key induction activities.
Scottish Educational context and knowledge
Scottish Educational Context
ThingLink: Introduction to Scottish education ⚹
‘Ask us, Hear us, Include us’ – The Young Ambassadors for Inclusion
YouTube video: Ask Us, Hear Us, Include Us - Young Ambassadors for Inclusion
Wakelet: Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities
Curriculum for Excellence
Introduction to Scotland’s Curriculum
UNCRC - Rights and Participation
Power Point presentation: Introduction to the UNCRC (1.8 MB)
ThinkLink: Overview of UNCRC ⚹
Reach - understand children's rights to education and support in Scotland
GDPR
Communication and Collaboration: Developing positive relationships
Effective communication and collaboration
Powerpoint presentation: Effective communication and collaboration (279 KB)
Powerpoint presentation: Gathering and presenting the views of the pupil (PKC)(568 KB)
Relationship Based Approaches
ThingLink: Introduction to relationship-based approaches ⚹
Powerpoint presentation: Relationship-based approaches (169 KB)
Restorative approaches
Powerpoint presentation: How to be attuned to support engagement? (966 KB)
Powerpoint presentation: What happens when a child experiences SHAME. Informed level (451 KB)
Child wellbeing and development
Safeguarding and Child protection - local authorities have responsibility to ensure staff have an understanding of local Child Protection procedures
Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to Child Protection (1.4 MB) ⚹
Getting it right for every child approach (GIRFEC) ⚹
DigiLearn: Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety
Health and Wellbeing
CYPMH – Professional Learning Resource
Scottish Government: Getting it right for every child: understanding wellbeing leaflet
YouTube video: Talking Mental Health - animation by 10 to 11 year olds about what helps them with small and big feelings ⚹
Resilience alphabet - building inner strength and wellbeing for kids - primary
Child development
verywell mind: Child Development Theories and Examples ⚹
Language and communication development
Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to speech, language and communication needs (500 KB) ⚹
SLCF - The Communication Trust - Universal Level online learning. (Login required)
PDF file: SLCF_Handbook – this can be used across all 3 levels of the framework
CALL Scotland: Webinar: North Lanarkshire Communication Friendly Resources
Augmented and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Augmented and Alternative Communication Modules - Series 1 Introduction to AAC
Additional Support Needs
Powerpoint presentation: Introduction to Additional Support and Equality (2.8 MB) ⚹
Supporting young carers in education
Focus on care experienced children and young people
SWAY: Introduction to Neurodiversity
YouTube video: British Dyslexia Association - What is Neurodiversity? ⚹
Addressing Dyslexia: What is Dyslexia? ⚹
YouTube video: Dyslexia Scotland - Identification of dyslexia ⚹
Autism Toolbox: What is Autism? ⚹
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: What educational practitioners need to know
Vimeo video: Getting It Right For Forces Families
A summary of resources relating to highly able learners
Personal and professional development
Word file: The role of Pupil Support Staff
DigiLearn: Professional Learning
Inclusive IT to support learning
CALL Scotland: Webinar - How to Best Use Microsoft Teams for Pupils with Literacy Difficulties
CALL Scotland: Webinar - iPad Apps to Support Learning and Communication for Those with Autism
Wellbeing, organisation and creativity
Health and Wellbeing
Support for the education workforce
Mental wellbeing
YouTube video: We All Have Mental Health
NHS SCotland: Things you can do to help clear your head
Supporting group work