1. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges ASL Transitional Planning

2. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Emphasis on the Universal Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence 16+ Learning Choices Offer A Transitional Phase College – an extended form of transition?

3. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Transitions Differing types 'Normal' 'Exceptional'

4. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Education (ASL)(Scotland) Act 2004 (as amended) Definition of Additional Support Needs - 'unable without the provision of additional support to benefit from school education provided' Incorporates a breadth of concept different from Special Educational Needs Useful working definition – help to overcome barriers to learning

5. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Looked After Children and Young People Changes in legislation – 2004 Act updated in 2009 Maintained relevant legislation: 1995 Children's Act – right to Pathway Planning and review Support and Assistance Regulations 2003

6. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges ASL Transitions General duty regarding changes to School Education – Section 13(6) and associated regulations Sections 12(6) & 13 of the ASL Act Duties of the Education Authority Timescales Appropriate Agencies Appeals

7. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Getting the Right Support

8. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Supporting Each Other

9. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Being Creative

10. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Challenges Who and When? Current extent of Transitional Planning? Balance of Targeted and Universal? Identification of 16+ learning opportunities? Efficient involvement of partner agencies? The diverse nature of post-school provision? Changing nature of the school curriculum – CfE

11. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Issues Engaging early enough Having a coordinated set of courses available Travel Negotiating with local authority regarding physical resources and aids Maintaining universality within the college

12. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Partnership Does Matter

13. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Does It Not?

14. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges References Partnership Matters: A Guide to Local Authorities, NHS Boards and Voluntary Organisations on Supporting Students with Additional Needs in Further Education http://www.scotland.gov.uk./Publications/2009/05/08155445/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk./Publications/2009/05/08155445/0 Supporting Children’s Learning Revised Code of Practice http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/08/11140218/0 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/08/11140218/0 Equalities Duties http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/guidance- for-education-providers-further-and-higher-education/

15. Scotland’s Colleges is a trading name of both the Scottish Further Education Unit and the Association of Scotland’s Colleges Tel: 01786 892000 info@scotcol.ac.uk www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Contact Details