Personal support in schools
National Conference 2008
The speakers spoke positively about the effects of Personal Support on Learning and the responsibility that all staff have to support young people in schools. They acknowledged the excellent work that is already happening throughout the country and stressed the importance of leadership and continuing professional development in this area. Their presentations had many similar threads and it was encouraging to hear how they all valued Personal Support and the work of the Implementation team.
The keynote speakers were as follows:
| Speaker name | Position |
|---|---|
| Professor Martyn Rouse | Director of the Inclusive Practice Project Aberdeen University |
| Maureen Watt MSP | Minister for Schools and Skills |
| Terry Ashton | Adviser (Guidance and Careers) Aberdeen City Council |
| Dr Julia Swan | Director of Education Falkirk |
| June Orr | HM Inspectorate of Education |
Personal Support in Practice - by Julia Swann (883 KB)