The Additional Support Base (ASB) is part of the Education Outreach Services and works to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people across Shetland.
The ASB is staffed by a small team of ASN teachers and learning support workers who use a pupil centred, nurturing approach to support well-being and education. We work in partnership with school, parents/carers and other services to support children and young people with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs.
Support is offered on an outreach basis as well as within the ASB itself. Pupils who require additional support outwith their school setting can access the additional support base on a full or part-time basis (secondary only). The staff work closely with the pupils' enrolled schools to support the delivery of academic provision and maintain positive relationships between pupils and school staff. This promotes inclusion and enables pupils to access their enrolled school where possible.
The type and level of support provided is carefully considered in consultation with the school, and will reflect the needs of the child or young person.