Age Range
Children, young people, parents and carers
Description
About the Practice
When a support decision in Edinburgh becomes impossible to decode, parents need a structured path before the next deadline arrives. Partners in Advocacy ASN Support Edinburgh Families helps Edinburgh parents understand the Scotland ASN, ASL and co-ordinated support plan framework before a meeting, refusal letter, review or tribunal deadline takes over the whole house. The work is about turning fear and scattered evidence into a clearer plan for school, the authority and the next decision point.
Clinical Expertise
Independent advocacy across Scotland, including My Rights My Say delivery
Support planning and rights-based advocacy
Tribunal and rights support through Scottish advocacy routes by eligibility
Why Work With Us?
Independent Advocacy: Parents get a clearer route through confusing education language, so they can see what needs to happen before the next school, authority or tribunal step.
Voice and Rights Support: Support focuses on evidence, deadlines, wording and next actions, helping families move from panic to a practical plan.
Calm Support During Conflict: Advocacy helps reduce the feeling that parents and young people are being spoken about rather than listened to.
Location
Online / In-person
Scotland-wide service routes by eligibility
Typical Wait Time
Ask provider
Fees / Price Range
Charity advocacy services by eligibility
Assessment Tools / Approach
Case review, evidence mapping, plan review and advocacy support by service scope
Self-referral Accepted
Most advocate and advice routes accept parent enquiries; local statutory advice services are the free first route
Written Report Included
Advocacy planning and support expressing views
Post-diagnosis Support
Independent advocacy across Scotland, including My Rights My Say delivery
Daily Living Skills
Advocacy for school access, support-plan provision, placement decisions and parent confidence
School Support
Advocacy for communication with school, council and services
Home / School Visits
Scotland-wide service routes by eligibility