Scottish Government

GUIDANCE ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH PARENTS MAY CHOOSE TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME

APPENDIX 2

CONTACTS

HOME EDUCATION ORGANISATIONS

Education Otherwise

A charity and self-help network offering support and information to home educating families and those considering home education, in Scotland and throughout the UK.

Home Education Advisory Service

A UK-wide organisation for home educators and those thinking about home educating.

Schoolhouse Home Education Association
A Scottish organisation which offers information and support to families who have chosen or are contemplating home education.

Home education organisations also have local branches affiliated to them. Further information available from the individual organisations.

Highland Home Educators

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS

Contact a Family Scotland

Extensive information service including details on local and Scottish wide parent support groups.

Disability Rights Commission

DRC provides advice, conciliation and legal enforcement services.

Enquire

National special educational needs information and advice service. Scottish Executive funded information service for parents.

ISEA

Independent Special Education Advice

Scottish Child Law Centre

Independent legal advice.

SHS

Training for disabled people and their families, with focus on empowerment.

SKILL Scotland

Services for young people and adults with disabilities in further and higher education and employment.

Learning & Teaching Scotland

Learning and Teaching Scotland is a national public body sponsored by the Scottish Executive Education Department. LT Scotland's remit is to provide advice, support and resources to enhance the quality of educational experiences in Scotland.

Scottish Executive Education Department