Mediation Services
Mediation Service for Families with Children who have Additional Learning Needs
Good communication among parents/carers, school and West Lothian Council Education and Cultural Services is the key to positive relationships and partnerships.
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 includes a requirement for education authorities to have in place arrangements for mediation, involving independent mediators, to aim to resolve disputes between parents and the authority and/or school regarding a child who has additional support needs.
Common Ground Mediation is an independent mediation organisation for families in West Lothian.
This a free service for all families with children who have additional learning needs.
If you would like further information on what this service can do for you please contact:
Alison Raeburn,
Principal Support Officer,
Education & Cultural Services,
West Lothian Civic Centre,
Howden South Road,
Livingston
Tel: 01506 282634
e-mail: alison.raeburn@westlothian.gov.uk
Or contact Common Ground directly:
Common Ground Mediation,
PO Box 28094,
Edinburgh,
EH16 6WH.
Tel: 0131 664 9324 or 07760486465
e-mail: info@commongroundmediation.co.uk
Web: www.commongroundmediation.co.uk (new window)
updated: 13/09/11
