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Issue 8.08

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Impact of School Libraries on Learning

This report by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) suggests investment in school library provision by local authorities and schools can lead to better educational attainment outcomes. It also suggests that school libraries can play a significant role in the delivery of Curriculum for Excellence, providing proactive support across the four capacities and cross-curricular responsibilities. Leadership Briefing issue 8.08 (92)

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SEN: Preparing For The Future

This report by the local government ombudsman claims that some children with special educational needs are being left without education for significant periods, with pupils unlawfully excluded from school and denied specialist support. Others are having their educational opportunities limited due to long delays in providing support. It urges that children with SEN, and their families, must be treated fairly and receive the support to which they are entitled. It highlights a number of stories from the LGO’s complaints where pupils are being unlawfully excluded from school, being denied specialist support, and many are having their education opportunities limited because of long delays. Leadership Briefing issue 8.08 (92)

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2014 Annual Childcare Costs Survey

Many parents in Britain are paying more for childcare annually than the average mortgage bill, with average fees for one child in part-time nursery and another in an after-school club being £7,549 per year, according to the Family and Childcare Trust's annual report. The study is based on information gathered by the trust from local authority family or children's information services in England, Wales and Scotland. Leadership Briefing issue 8.08 (92)

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