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Aberdeen City Council
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Karen Quinn Address
Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AB More Information
Additional contactColin Wright
Email: CoWright@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Email
KaQuinn@aberdeencity.gov.ukAberdeenshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Lyndsay AspeyTelephone
01467532914Email
lyndsay.aspey@aberdeenshire.gov.ukAddress
AB16 5GBOther Details
Education support servicesSupport for schools with Gypsy/Traveller pupils
Support for secondary age Gypsy/Travellers enrolled in school but not attending
For more information visit https://asn-aberdeenshire.org/
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Caithleen Bell Address
Woodhill HouseWestburn Road
Aberdeen
AB16 5GB
Email
caithleen.bell@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Site managers
Site Manager
Di Faithfull Email
gypsytravellerliaison@aberdeenshire.gov.ukAddress
Aikey Brae Traveller SiteMaud
Peterhead
AB42 5PP
Mobile No
07795 238423Angus Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Oscar Ruiz FernandezTelephone
01241 465590 / 07342076251Email
Ruiz-FernandezO@angus.gov.ukAddress
DD9 6JB Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Maggie Sherrit Address
Orchardbank Business ParkOrchardbank
Forfar
Angus
DD8 1AN
Email
sherritm@angus.gov.ukArgyll & Bute
Education contact
Contact Person
Elaine RossTelephone
01546 604484 / 07557076557Email
elaine.ross2@argyll-bute.gov.ukAddress
PA23 8AJ Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Rhona Grant Address
Argyll House, Alexandra Parade PA23 8AJ Email
rhona.grant@argyll-bute.gov.ukCity of Edinburgh Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Anne-marie ProcterTelephone
0131 469 2850Email
asls.admin@ea.edin.sch.ukAddress
EH16 4DSOther Details
The Additional Support for Learning Service works with Gypsy Roma Traveller families to support children and young people"s learning. We also work with schools to provide safe, welcoming and positive experiences for Gypsy Roma Traveller children and young people.
Additional contacts:
Secondary Age Children and Young People
Sandra Scott – Support Teacher (Gypsy Roma Traveller)
Email: sandra.scott@ea.edin.sch.uk
Telephone No: 0131 469 2890
Annemarie Procter – Depute Head Teacher, ASL Service
Email: annemarie.procter@ea.edin.sch.uk
Telephone No: 0131 469 2890
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Liz Highet Address
City ChambersHigh Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1YJ
More Information
Alternative contact:Shingai Maramba
Shingai.Maramba@ea.edin.sch.uk
Vicky Petrie
vicky.petrie@ea.edin.sch.uk
Email
liz.highet@ea.edin.sch.ukClackmannanshire Council
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Alison Young Address
Kilncraigs, Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa FK10 1EB More Information
Telephone
alisonyoung@clacks.gov.uk Comhairle nan Eilean Siar/ Western Isles Council
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Morag Fletcher Address
Sandwick Road, Stornoway HS1 2BW More Information
Email
m.fletcher@cne-siar.gov.ukDumfries & Galloway Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Rachael SmithTelephone
Email
rachael.smith@dumgal.gov.ukOther Details
R.Smith Principal Teacher of EAL/ Gypsy Traveller Services for Dumfries and Galloway https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/schools
https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/16163/Support-for-Learners
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Ann McShane Address
Carruthers House English Street, Dumfries DG1 2HP More Information
Email
Ann.McShane@dumgal.gov.ukDundee City Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Ruth McConnachieTelephone
01382 438099Email
ruth.mcconnachie@dundeecity.gov.ukOther Details
Additional contacts:John Lannon
Email: john.lannon@dundeecity.gov.uk
Jennifer King, line manager (ASN manager)
Email: jennifer.king@dundeecity.gov.uk
Greg Davidson (Traveller Housing)
Email: greg.davidson@dundeecity.gov.uk
Local authority webpages
https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/link/gypsiestravelling-people
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Hazel Bell Address
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee DD1 1QE More Information
Alternative contacts:Kirsty Forrester
Email: kirsty.forrester@dundeecity.gov.uk
Email
hazel.bell@dundeecity.gov.ukTelephone
East Ayrshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Fiona McCallumTelephone
01563538951Email
fiona.mccallum2@east-ayrshire.gov.ukAddress
KA3 1QDOther Details
Education support servicesEast Ayrshire Support Team is a service that supports abroad range of ASN needs, including: core ASN support, English as an Additional Language, Hospital Education and Visual impairment.
Additional contacts:
Margo MacMillan
Email: margo.macmillan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
For more information visit:
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/eastayrshiresupportteam/additional-support-needs/gypsy-travellers/
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Natasha Torbett Address
London Road, Kilmarnock KA3 7BU More Information
Email
Natasha.Torbett@east-ayrshire.gov.ukTelephone
East Dunbartonshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Jackie SwanTelephone
0141 578 8681Email
jackie.swan@eastdunbarton.gov.ukAddress
G66 1XQ Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Jo Johnson Address
12 Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch G66 1TJ More Information
Email
jo.johnson@eastdunbarton.gov.ukEast Lothian
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Alexandra MacKay Address
John Muir House, Haddington EH41 3HA More Information
Alternative contact:David Dalgleish
Email: ddalgleish@eastlothian.gov.uk
Email
amackay2@eastlothian.gov.ukEast Renfrewshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Clare CreightonTelephone
0141 577 8346Email
clare.creighton@eastrenfrewshire.gov.ukAddress
PH1 3JP Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Jan Girvan Address
211 Main Street, Barrhead G78 1SY More Information
Alternative contact:Jennifer Nicol
Email: jennifer.nicol@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Email
jan.girvan@eastrenfrewshire.gov.ukTelephone
Falkirk Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Jenny McNeilTelephone
01324 501978Email
jenny.mcneil@falkirk.gov.ukAddress
FK1 4HAOther Details
Education support servicesIn person family support, advice to schools, supporting transition between primary and secondary. Small group teaching of secondary school pupils at The Cottage.
Key contacts:
Tish Graham,
Email: letitia.graham@falkirk.gov.uk
Telephone No: 07515 331 926
Jenny McNeill
Telephone No: 07803 897996
Other useful links:
twitter @CottageFalkirk
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Michelle Brown Address
Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street, Falkirk FK1 5RS More Information
Email
Michelle.Brown@falkirk.gov.ukFife Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Sue RobbieTelephone
07739036933Email
sue.robbie@fife.gov.ukAddress
KY6 2BZOther Details
Education support servicesThe support we offer Gypsy/Traveller families and those working with travelling communities:
Links between home and school
Support for flexible packages
Pastoral care to complement that of the school Liaison with welfare services and outside agencies
Support for planning home education Assessment, resources and teaching strategies
Direct support/tuition
Co-operative teaching
Continuing Professional Development Information on cultural background
Information, resources and training for education for race equality
A contact point for Fife Council and national support networks for Gypsy /Travellers.
For more information visit https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/fife-council/
For education staff who can access glow: https://glowscotland.sharepoint.com/sites/FifeCouncil/Support/ASL/SLS_GATE/
Key contacts:
Jennifer.allan@fife.gov.uk
03451 555555 Ext 442126 (main contact)
Claire Morris: 07985718787
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Fay Browne Address
Fife House North Street, Glenrothes KY7 5LT More Information
Email
fay.browne@fife.gov.ukGlasgow City Council
Education contact
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Mary Rocks Address
Glasgow Life38 Albion Street
Glasgow
G1 1LH
More Information
Alternative contact:CarolMccallion
Email: carol.mccallion@glasgowlife.org.uk
Events in the community:
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on?page=1&channel=Communities
Email
mary.rocks@glasgowlife.org.ukHighland Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Linda ThomTelephone
01463702745 / Email
linda.thom@highland.gov.ukAddress
IV3 5NXOther Details
Transitions websitehttps://hi-hope.org/directory/listing/transition
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Mark Richardson Address
12/13 Ardross Street, Inverness IV3 5NS Email
mark.richardson@highlifehighland.comInverclyde Council
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Claire Alexander Address
Customer Service CentreMunicipal Buildings
Clyde Square
GREENOCK
PA15 1LY
More Information
Email
claire.alexander@inverclyde.gov.ukMidlothian Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Paul Mailley Telephone
0131 270 5660Email
paul.mailley@midlothian.gov.ukAddress
EH22 2PSOther Details
Education support serviceLiaising between schools and the Traveller community
Supporting pupils in the school setting.
Additional contacts:
Josie Adamson
Email: josie.adamson@midlothian.gov.uk
Patsy Bruce
Email: patsy.bruce@midlothian.gov.uk
For more information visit
https://www.step.education.ed.ac.uk/midlothian/
Other useful links
East & Midlothian Housing (shared responsibility for Whitecraig site)
https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210552/helping_you_find_somewhere_else_to_live/11966/choices_for_gypsytravellers
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Calum Price Address
40-46 Buccleuch Street, Dalkeith EH22 1DN More Information
Alternative contact:David Polfreman
Email: David.Polfreman@midlothian.gov.uk
Email
calumprice@btinternet.com Moray Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Laura DavidsonTelephone
01343 557914Email
laura.davidson2@moray-edunet.gov.ukAddress
IV30 1BX Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Louise Dalziel Address
Council Offices High Street, Elgin IV30 1BX More Information
Additional contactMoira Strathdee
Email: moira.strathdee@moray.gov.uk
Email
Louise.Dalziel@moray.gov.ukNorth Ayrshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
James MartinTelephone
01294 465851Email
jamesmartin@north-ayrshire.gov.ukAddress
KA12 8BD Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Anne-Marie Hunter Address
Cunninghame House, Irvine KA12 8EE More Information
Email
Anne-MarieHunter@north-ayrshire.gov.ukNorth Lanarkshire Council
Education contact
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Eleanor Rafferty Address
c/o Community Learning and DevelopmentLearning and Leisure Services
Municipal Buildings
Kildonan Street
Coatbridge
ML5 3BT
More Information
Alternative contact:Nicola Barlow
Email: BarlowN@northlan.gov.uk
Emma Deans
Email: DeansE@northlan.gov.uk
Email
raffertye@northlan.gov.ukOrkney Islands Council
Education contact
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Kerry Spence Address
School Place, Kirkwall KW15 1NY More Information
Additional contactChrissie Matthews
Email: Chrissie.Matthews@orkney.gov.uk
Email
kerry.spence@orkney.gov.uk Perth & Kinross Council
Education contact
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Susan Guild Address
Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull St, Perth PH1 5GD More Information
Alternative contact:Renata Fraser
Email: RenataFraser@pkc.gov.uk
Email
sguild@pkc.gov.ukRenfrewshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Fiona Weir-ClarkeTelephone
07990 783455Email
fiona.weir-clarke@renfrewshire.gov.ukAddress
Renfrewshire House, Cotton St, Paisley PA1 1WB Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Susan Stewart Address
HSCP Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AL More Information
Alternative contact:Rachael Kerr
Email: Rachael.kerr@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Email
susan.stewart@renfrewshire.gov.ukScottish Borders Council
Education contact
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Becca Childs Address
Langlee ComplexMarigold Drive
Galashiels
TD1 2LP
Email
BChilds@scotborders.gov.ukShetland Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Helen TaitTelephone
01595 745408Email
helentait1@shetland.gov.ukAddress
ZE1 0BAOther Details
Education Outreach Services supporting a range of additional support needsKey contacts:
Helen Couper, Education Outreach Services Manager,
Email: helen.couper@shetland.gov.uk
Telephone No: 01595 745588
Other useful links:
https://www.shetland.gov.uk/support-pupils/additional-support-needs-information
https://www.learnshetland.com/ https://www.shetland.gov.uk/schools/home-education/1
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
June Porter Address
8 North Ness, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LZ Email
june.porter@shetland.gov.ukSouth Ayrshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Varri Steel, Principal teacher Learning & Inclusion teamTelephone
01292 616420Email
varri.steel@south-ayrshire.gov.ukAddress
KA7 1DROther Details
Education outreach serviceFor more information visit
https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Kate Sangster Address
21 River Terrace, Ayr KA8 0AU More Information
Email
Kate.Sangster@south-ayrshire.gov.ukSouth Lanarkshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Fiona McLarenTelephone
07585404730Email
gw07mclarenfiona3@glow.sch.uk Other Details
Laura Bernstein:Telephone No: 01698 883725
Email: lbernstein@larkhall.s-lanark.sch.uk
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Lianne Grieve Address
Almada Street, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire,ML3 0AA More Information
Email
lianne.grieve@southlanarkshire.gov.ukStirling Council
Education contact
Contact Person
Mairi MoyesTelephone
07385 031 857 (mornings) / 01786 233193 (afternoons)Email
moyesm60s@glowmail.org.ukAddress
FK8 2LQ Other Details
Education support servicesSupport with school enrolment.
Liaison between schools and families.
Key contacts:
Mhairi Moyes
Telephone No: 07385 031 907
For more information visit
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Ed Gibbon Address
Customer First1-5 Port Street
Stirling
FK8 2EJ
More Information
Alternative contact:Ruth Martin
Email: martinr@stirling.gov.uk
Email
gibbone@stirling.gov.ukWest Dunbartonshire Council
Education contact
Contact Person
William HartTelephone
0141 562 2492Email
william.hart@west-dunbarton.gov.ukAddress
G82 1QLOther Details
Education support servicesInterrupted Learner
Additional contacts:
William Hart
Telephone No: 01389 773964
Jo Scott (WH Manager)
Telephone No: 01389 773964
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Jane Logue Address
16 Church Street, Dumbarton G82 1QL More Information
Email
jane.logue@west-dunbarton.gov.ukWest Lothian Council
Education contact
Community learning and services
CLD Contact
Laura Wilson Address
St David House 20 South Bridge Street
Bathgate
EH48 1TT
More Information
Alternative contact:Anton Whittingham
Email: Anton.whittingham@westlothian.gov.uk
Email
laura.wilson2@westlothian.gov.uk