What its response is to the recommendation in the Economy and Fair Work Committee report, Closing the Disability Employment Gap in Scotland…

The Scottish Government will provide a full response to the Committee’s report within two months of its publication as consistent with Parliamentary Guidance.The Scottish Government remains committed to an all-age careers information and guidance offer that supports all people, including the specific needs of disabled and neurodiverse young people to progress rewarding careers.In regards to training for teaching staff, we are working closely with local government partners to improve the experience of children and young people with additional support needs at school, implementing the recommendations of the 2020 review of additional support for learning Supporting documents
- Additional support for learning: action plan
- gov.scot (www.gov.scot). In November 2022, an updated action plan Additional Support for Learning review: action plan
- November 2022 update
- gov.scot (www.gov.scot) was published alongside a second progress report Additional Support for Learning review action plan: second progress report
- gov.scot (www.gov.scot). A further update is due to be published in the coming weeks.Furthermore, Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are developing a new Continuous Professional Development (CDP) framework for careers practitioners with dedicated elements supporting transition support for disabled individuals. SDS also have mandatory internal learning highlighting Equality Responsibilities for all staff.All planning and support for disabled children and young people should be underpinned by ‘Getting it right for every child’ (GIRFEC) – Scotland’s holistic approach to upholding the rights and wellbeing of our children and young people.