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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

As we approach the new term please share and check this out. We are excited to be participating with this training. Teachers are literally doing it for themselves.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Over 40% of pupils in Scotland’s schools have ASN. 💡 That means all teachers are ASN teachers — are you ready for the year ahead? 📚 Practical, Scottish, teacher-led CPD to set up your ASN classroom from Day 1. 🎟 Book now: www.neurodivergenceconnect.co.uk/event-list

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

We’ve launched our Crowdfunder! Neurodivergence Connect CIC is building support for neurodivergent children in Scotland. Help us make a difference. 💙 👉 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ndconnects...

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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Please share and check them out! Teachers filling the Gap in ASN training. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

🧠Scottish educators! Boost your ASN knowledge with our FREE self-paced online CPD programmes: 📚 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Education 🎯 PDA Profile 🌱 Introduction to ASN in Scottish Early Years Study at your own pace. 👉 neurodivergenceconnect.co.uk/onlinecpd

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Scottish Teachers for Permanence @teachers4perm.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Willie Rennie is absolutely right – we are angry. 💬 Sick of temp contracts. Sick of instability. 📢 It’s time for permanent jobs for Scotland’s teachers.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

“Have attended many training sessions on neurodivergence but this is first session where parents’ perspectives were at the forefront.” This is exactly why Neurodivergence Connect exists — Every teacher should hear this. #NeurodivergenceConnect #ASN #CPD #AutismAwareness

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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

“They said it’s “physically impossible” to provide the quality of education that all pupils are entitled to while meeting the needs of all additional support needs (ASN) in their class.” Parents/carers agree and the system is beyond crisis point. Everyone deserves better, so much better.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

7. The gap between policy and practice is harming both teachers and pupils. Families feel ignored. Teachers feel unprepared. Pupils with support needs deserve more than this.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

6. Teachers say: “I had no training in visual schedules or communication tools.” “I had to Google how to write an IEP.” “I learned more from parents and support staff than from my degree.”

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

5. Moving into ASN roles is just as unclear. There is no required qualification. No national pathway. Many teachers are placed in ASN roles without training. Some learn on the job after starting with non-verbal or high-support pupils.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

4. The GTCS requires inclusive practice during probation. But there is no national requirement for ASN input. Some councils offer sessions. Others offer nothing. Teachers often rely on trial and error or ask PSAs for advice.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

3. Audit Scotland confirmed the gap: “Teachers are not consistently well prepared to support pupils with ASN.” 77% of EIS members said they had no meaningful ASN training during ITE. 89% felt underprepared.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

2. Many students receive just one lecture on ASN. Some say it was entirely legal background. Few ITE courses offer practical content. No course requires ASN-specific placements. Most do not involve autistic or neurodivergent voices at all.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

1. GTCS and government policy claim that ASN and inclusion are built into all teacher education. But universities give vague, general statements with little detail on autism, ADHD, trauma, or practical support strategies.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🧵THREAD: The Gap in ASN Training for Teachers in Scotland Policy says teachers are trained to support all learners. But the reality in classrooms tells a different story. We reviewed teacher education, induction, and ASN roles. Here is what we found. #ASN #EducationScotland #CPD

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

We hope that by empowering the parents perspectives and experiences we will see positive change.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

I’m sorry that was your experience and understand how upsetting that must have been. We’re aware of situations like this, which is why we want to give value to parents’ voices, show them the respect they deserve and remove barriers to working together to meet the needs of all children.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

We’re not asking the system to make space for parents. We’re showing that the space already belongs to them. Inclusion starts by recognising the knowledge they bring and building policy and practice around it.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Our CPD events change that. Parents lead. Teachers listen, ask, learn. The insights shared are personal, practical and grounded in lived experience. This isn’t theory. It’s what’s actually working for real children.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

But many parents of neurodivergent children in Scotland say they’re sidelined. Meetings held without them. Expertise dismissed. Constant battles to be heard. This isn’t inclusion. It’s obstruction.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Scotland’s own guidance is clear: “parents, carers and families are by far the most important influences in a child’s life” and “when parents and schools work together, children do better.” (Scottish Government, 2018)

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

International research backs this: when teachers partner with parents, pupil outcomes improve. Behaviour, academic progress, confidence, attendance, emotional regulation – all benefit. (Harris & Goodall, 2007)

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Too often, parents are treated as passive participants in the system. Yet they are the ones who notice patterns, advocate for adjustments, and understand what helps or harms their child across every setting.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Neurodivergence Connect is built on one core belief: parents are experts in their child’s needs. Not part-time experts. Not emotional side-notes. Experts. Our research shows why their knowledge must be central in education. A short thread 🧵

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empoweredscotland.bsky.social @empoweredscotland.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Please give them a follow. We are honoured to be participating in this. Teachers and parents together learning from each other. Let the change required begin.

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

6/ So that’s us We’re ND Connect Scotland If you’re a teacher, sign up If you’re a parent with insight to share, we want to hear from you And if you believe in this, follow and share 💜 #NeurodivergenceConnect #ASNScotland #InclusionMatters #TeacherCPD

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

5/ Why are we doing this? Because parents are experts Because teachers want to do better Because the system isn’t working well enough, and change starts with real conversations

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

4/ Our first event is in just 5 days Over 70 teachers have already signed up And it’s completely free 🗓 Tuesday 3rd June 🕢 7.30pm to 8.30pm 💻 Online 📥 Sign up: www.neurodivergenceconnect.com/simpl-e-sche...

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

3/ We’re running a brand new CPD event where teachers can ✅ Ask real questions ✅ Get practical, honest answers ✅ Hear what actually works, from parents who live it every day Just lived insight and support

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

2/ We bring together two worlds that don’t talk nearly enough 🏫 Educators 🏡 Parents of neurodivergent children When teachers hear directly from parents, something powerful happens 💥

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

🧵1/ Hey 👋 We’re Neurodivergence Connect Scotland We’re something a bit different. Not a service. Not a campaign group. Not just another training session We’re a conversation that’s been missing for too long 💬

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Neurodivergence Connect Scotland @ndconnectscot.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

👀 First event in just 5 days! Teachers, ask parents of neurodivergent children what actually works – at home and in school. ✅ CPD accredited ✅ Free to attend 📅 Sign up now via neurodivergenceconnect.com #ASNsupport #ScottishEducation #AutismAwareness #TeacherCPD #ParentLed #InclusionMatters

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