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Additional Support Needs (ASN) Mediation

When parents and carers of children with additional support needs have concerns about any aspect of their child’s education, first of all they should raise them with the class teacher or head teacher.  If the problems persist, then they can be raised with the people in charge of the school, which in most cases in Scotland is the local authority (council).

Good communication among parents, schools and the local authority is the key to positive relationships and partnerships.
Dealing with disagreements can sometimes be difficult for people and require a more structured process. It is much easier to resolve or avoid potential problems by talking through the issues as early as possible.

If the problems still persist, there are various options available to try to get them resolved. More information is available at Enquire.

The law says that every local authority needs to have arrangements for independent mediation, and Common Ground Mediation works across a number of areas in Scotland.

  • ASN mediation process aims to improve understanding, enable open and honest communication, explore issues, concerns and work towards resolving areas of disagreement.
  • ASN mediation is free of charge for parents and carers of children with additional support needs.
  • Mediation is confidential, private (see privacy policy) and voluntary – you don’t have to use the service if it doesn’t feel right for you.
  • The mediator is an independent person, specially trained not to take sides or judge the people taking part in mediation.
  • The views of the child or young person are taken into account.
  • Taking part in mediation does not affect your legal right to use another method of dispute resolution.

Common Ground Mediation complies with the Scottish Quality Standards for ASN Mediation.

What our clients say...

“Got more than I expected, mediator was fair, impartial, giving time to each person. The communication barriers were addressed with a plan to move forward. Thank you.”

Parent, 2019