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Additional support needs
This support for learning section includes links to materials that have been produced for learners working at Access levels 1 and 2. Access 1 has been designed for learners who require considerable support with their learning, while Access 2 is designed to meet the needs of learners with more moderate support needs.
Finding resources
Subjects with resources for Access 1 and 2 are listed below. Many of the materials are freely available to download.
- Art and Design
- Art and Design Worksheets - Access 2
- Art and Design Teacher’s Guide and Student materials - Access 2
- CD Rom - Access 2
- English
- Curriculum Descriptors - Access 1
- Engineering - Enterprise through Craft
- Enterprise in Access - Access 2
- Pictorial Dictionary - Access 2
- Safety in the Workshop - Access 2
- French
- A Guide for Teachers - Access 1
- Curriculum Descriptors - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Access 1
- Life in Another Country: Support for Teachers and Students - Access 1
- Support Pack for French - Access 2
- Guide for teachers - Access 2
- Technology in Modern Languages (A Reference Document)
- German
- A Guide for Teachers - Access 1
- Curriculum Descriptors - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Support for Teachers and Students - Access 1
- Support Pack - Access 2
- Guide for Teachers - Access 2
- Technology in Modern Languages (A Reference Document) - Access 2
- Home Economics
- Healthy Basic Cooking - Access 1
- Learning and Teaching Approaches - Access 1
- Curriculum Descriptors - Access 1
- Nurtigraph - a CD Rom produced to support all levels
- Italian
- A Guide for Teachers - Access 1
- Curriculum Descriptors - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Support for Teachers and Students - Access 1
- Support Pack for Italian - Access 2
- Guide for Teachers - Access 2
- Technology in Modern Languages (A Reference Document) - Access 2
- Managing Environmental Resources
- Planning a Herb Garden - Access 1 and 2
- References and Resources - Access 2
- Staff Notes - Access 2 and 3
- Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
- Questioning Belief - Access 2
- Questioning the World - Access 2
- Science Support Notes - Access 2
- Spanish
- A Guide for Teachers - Access 1
- Curriculum Descriptors - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Access 1
- Life in Another Country - Support for Teachers and Students - Access 1
- Support Pack for Spanish - Access 2
- Guide for Teachers - Access 2
- Technology in Modern Languages (A Reference Document) - Access 2
Managers will also find resources to support the planning and delivery of programmes of study in the section Management of support for learning in the resource database. In this section you will find:
- Curriculum Descriptors for Access 1 - part one (subjects A-M)
- Curriculum Descriptors for Access 1 - part two (subjects M-S).
Background to Access 1 and 2
If you wish to find out more about the development of Access qualifications within the NQ Framework, we have reproduced an article by Mitch Miller of the Scottish Qualifications Authority. He discusses the uptake of Access 1 over the past three years and provides figures on attainment at Access 1 and 2.
Read the full article
Related links
Inclusive Education
This new web resource has key publications and information to support the education of all children in Scotland.
Access 1 and 2 materials
Visit the Scottish Qualifications Authority website for Access 1 and 2 unit specifications and staff support materials.
Access Network
This has been set up for teachers of Access units and clusters in Scotland. The blog enables teachers to keep up-to-date with the group’s activities and meetings.
Connected 11
This online magazine has a special feature on ICT and Inclusive Education in issue 11.