Educational & Social Services
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Promoting Inclusion
Inclusion lies at the heart
of modern educational provision and it is central to East Ayrshire's policy.
Every child is now entitled by law to a mainstream school-based education,
if this is wanted by their parents. We believe that this entitlement goes
much further. Our schools, educational and other services must offer a
quality provision to all children irrespective of where they live, their
background or their disabilities. All children and young people have talents.
It is the task of our education service to develop these talents to their
fullest potential.
For us, there is nothing new
in these ideas. We have always believed that the hallmark of a true education
lies in quality provision for all. This principle is reflected in the
many excellent inspection reports of educational establishments in East
Ayrshire, published by Her Majesty's Inspectors of education. Some of
these reports are amongst the best that have been published in Scotland.
We are also not complacent
and believe our service should continually improve. We are in constant
discussion with parents and school boards. Young people, including children
with special educational needs have a voice through pupil councils and
the authority's own Student Council. The Chair of the Education Committee
is proud to be the Children's Champion for East Ayrshire. As a joint department
of Educational and Social Services we are excellently placed to ensure
that families can benefit from well-co-ordinated professional support.
Through these commitments we aim to develop the best services both for
the community and for individual children and young people.
This policy is more than a
statement of intent. It is the basis for the future delivery of the service.
We hope you find it to be helpful and informative.
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