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	17.12.08 The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has just announced newly revamped webpages for disabled candidates. The pages provide information about assessment arrangements for candidates with additional support needs. Related links include Guidance for candidates, parents and centres, using sign in SQA exams, digital question papers, and EAL. http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/14977.html


	28.10.08 The inspectorate for schools in Scotland has published a report on educational provision for learners with dyslexia across the country. Although foreign language teaching is not mentioned specifically, there is detailed analysis of approaches used to meet learning needs and many examples of good practice that can be applied across all subjects. Available to download here: http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/eflwd.html


	5.9.08 In April 2009, for the first time, the Association for Language Learning's Annual Conference will cater for colleagues who teach British Sign Language. To be added to the mailing list for information about the Language World conference, contact ALL on info@all-languages.org.uk


	22.8.08 AifL Self-Assessment Toolkit (schools edition) The Assessment is for Learning Self-Assessment Toolkit for schools has been revised and re-launched on the AifL website. This resource aims to help practitioners understand the scope of the AifL key features and implement them into their teaching practice. In this second edition, the ten key features of AifL have been remapped, to take account of How Good is our School 3 The Journey to Excellence, and the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/assess/toolkit/schools/index.asp


	11.7.08 Advice on education funding for asylum seekers (Scotland only) The Scottish Government has published a leaflet giving an overview of the funding available for asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and non-UK EU nationals who wish to study a course of further or higher education in Scotland. The information in this leaflet is intended to help the practitioners who provide advice to these students. http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/july/news_tcm4493324.asp


	5.7.08 E-twinning A school in South West France for pupils with special needs is keen to set up an email link link with a UK school for their 6ème and 5ème SEGPA pupils. If you are interested, please email wendy.grantham@wanadoo.fr with details of your school, location and ages of pupils you wish to involve.


	2.7.08 Free language learning resources A list of freely available language learning resources is publicised this week on the Money Saving Expert website: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tipnote/learn-language-free


	27.6.08 The Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland has launching a campaign to highlight the dearth of educational material available in braille, large print, CD or audio. For more information: http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/publicwebsite/public_scotnews08_ia485fe654-8.hcsp


	21.6.08 The Scottish Sensory Centre's extensive list of Seminars and Workshops for session 2008 to 2009 is now available on their website: http://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/list.html


	11.6.08 A new website, hosted by CILT, the National Centre for Languages, provides vital information and support for community languages teachers and managers in the UK. Content includes video clips showing best practice, case studies, useful links and training and event information. Key features include a database of schools teaching community languages in England and information on how to gain accreditation in community languages: http://www.ourlanguages.org.uk


	25.5.08 Count us in: Achieving success for deaf pupils has been produced jointly by HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) and the National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS). The aim of the publication is to report on the quality of education currently experienced by deaf1 children in Scottish schools, to provide examples of good practice and to identify signposts for improvement which schools can use when planning for excellence. http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/publication/asfdp.html


	24.5.08 Better access to learning resources The Scottish Government has announced that from August young people in Scotland with visual impairments or other print disabilities will have access to the best educational material available. They will be able to use the Scottish Books for All database powered by SCRAN, one of the largest educational online services, to access learning materials. The database will contain a selection of adapted materials which teachers can access to ensure that all pupils with additional support needs receive curriculum materials at the same time as their classmates in a format that meets their needs. http://www.LTScotland.org.uk/news/2008/educational/may/news_tcm4481797.asp


	24.4.08 News from the Scottish Qualifications Authority National Qualifications 2008: Assessment Arrangements Instructions for those responsible for operating audio/CD/DVD equipment for candidates with disabilities and/or additional support needs in Modern Languages, Gàidhlig, Gaelic (learners), Music and Physical Education examinations have now been posted on the secure area of SQA's website. Once logged in to the secure area, select 'Assessment Arrangements' from the 'In this section' menu.

3.4.08 The Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Local Authorities & Schools
Advance notice of the publication of "The Autism Toolbox". Commissioned by the Scottish Government and authored by a multi-professional writing team from The National Centre for Autism Studies, University of Strathclyde, this resource will be made available by the Scottish Government and through the Scottish Autism Network website.

This resource has been developed to support the recommendations of the HMIE report Education for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorders and the National Autistic Society's report make school make sense. The aim of this resource will be to draw on a range of practice experience, literature and research to offer guidance for schools providing for children and young people with autism spectrum disorders.

Further details about contents can be found at http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/03/28125135/1

23.2.08 News from SQA

ESOL resources
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has launched new, free interactive ESOL learning and teaching materials to help teachers prepare and deliver SQA Units and Courses as well as provide support for independent or blended learning.
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/5398.html?p_source=eZine&p_month=February&p_year=2008&p_ezinetype=HTML&CMP=EMC-OH9131476833

BSL Survey
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is undertaking an online survey of British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Awareness provision in Scotland. This will inform the potential revision of their Units or the development of new Units and qualifications. Their online survey is open until Friday 21 March 2008.
SQA's BSL page is here:
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/controller?p_service=Content.show&p_applic=CCC&pContentID=8215
Find the online survey here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ynhXxVK1SQcnEErSsBW8Zg_3d_3d


	1.2.08 Dyslexia action plan for teachers The Scottish Government announced this week that the Deans of Scottish universities involved in Initial Teacher Education have agreed a joint action plan to make education more inclusive. The action plan, agreed at a Dyslexia Summit hosted by the First Minister and Sir Jackie Stewart, will see the development of guidance relating to specific issues such as dyslexia. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/01/29132104


	23.1.08 The Scottish Parliament announces that 'How the Scottish Parliament Works - British Sign Language video' is now available on its website. You can find out about the work of the Parliament, how MSPs are elected, what happens in the Debating Chamber, what the committees do and more. Copies of the BSL DVDs with subtitles or voiceover are also available free of charge from the Public Information Service. Contact sp.info@scottish.parliament.uk or phone 0131 348 5000 for more details


	On Thursday 17th January. the British Prime Minister announced a boost to English language learning, teaching and training facilities for people throughout the world. Read the text of his announcement here: http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page14289.asp


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