Family Support

At least 1 in 10 people have dyslexia.  We support dyslexic learners in school by using lots of different strategies and resources.  Here are some links to helpful sites where you can find out more about dyslexia and ways to support your child.

Dyslexia Unwrapped

Dyslexia Scotland - North East 

Addressing Dyslexia Toolkit 

Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) is the responsibility of all adults involved in the education and support of children.  This website shares more information about how that is done, explaining aspects such as the names person, childs' planning meetings and safeguarding.

GIRFEC Aberdeenshire 

This is a worry for all families at times but there are lots of resources available to support better mental health for children and young people as well as their adults.  There is a wealth of information on the Aberdeeenshire Mental Health Hub site about aspects such as anxiety, LGBTQ+, bereavement and disordered eating.  

Aberdeenshire Mental Health Hub 

Kooth can be used directly by young people to support their mental health.

Kooth 

Insight Timer is a great resource for guided meditations, sleep sounds and relaxation

Insight Timer 

We've learned lots about ADHD in school but the Education Psychology Service have also built a padlet with lots of information for families and additional links for further resources.

EPS ADHD padlet 

ADHD Foundation 

Autism is a spectrum condition and as a school we are increasingly aware of what this might look like for different people.  Here are some useful websites with more information and support.

National Autistic Society 

Different Minds 

Autism and Neurodiversity Scotland 

SensationALL 

As a school, we call on support from lots of linked services.  Here are some of them.  

Education Psychology 

School Counsellor 

Sensory Support Service 

English as an Additional Language 

Aberdeenshire Specialist Technology Service