support for learning and additional support needs it is recognised that some pupils will at various times in their school life experience some difficulty with learning, and require support. some will require constant support across the curriculum while others will under-achieve unless they are being stretched and challenged. this continuum of ability and achievement obviously requires a spectrum of quality responses. this has resulted in the provision of an appropriate differentiated curriculum catering for the needs of all pupils. when pupils feel they are having difficulty with their work, they should consult their class teacher. a pupil who has been absent should seek the teacher’s advice about catching up with work missed. for longer absences, teachers will send work home, as appropriate. parents should consult the pastoral care teacher on this matter. if an absence is going to be extended, it is very important that parents keep in touch with the school, in order that special arrangements can be made. the school is happy to arrange home tuition where necessary. when teachers identify learning difficulties in pupils, they use their department’s resources to improve pupils understanding. we have co-operative teaching in a number of subjects, involving the class teacher and another teacher of the same subject. in other cases the class teacher may have a support for learning specialist present in the class to assist pupils. when more severe problems in basic skills arise, these are tackled by the support for learning team. the team is also available to give advice and practical help to all subject departments. our support for learning unit has a wide range of suitable resources, including books, computer software and appropriate worksheets. we also have access to other specialised services if required. mr mullen, principal teacher of support for learning, will be glad to discuss any difficulties pupils may have in their learning and provide a variety of appropriate approaches to solve difficulties. south lanarkshire education resources have published a series of leaflets which cover information for parents and carers about the additional support for learning acts. enquire is funded by the scottish government to provide information on the framework for supporting children who require additional support for learning and to encourage positive partnerships between families, schools and local authorities to ensure children get the right support enquire offers independent, confidential advice and information on additional support for learning through: phone helpline: 0845 123 2303 email enquiry service: info@enquire.org.uk advice and information is also available at www.enquire.org.uk address : enquire enquire provides a range of clear and easy-to-read guides and fact sheets including the parents’ guide to additional support for learning. if you would like to order leaflets, postcards or guides to share with parents and carers of pupils in your school, please contact info@enquire.org.uk children in scotland rosebery house 9 haymarket terrace edinburgh eh12 5ez