Resources: Practice Profiles
PINS presents short profiles which illustrate how PINS members make a difference to the educational experience of children and young people. These focus on a particular aspect of their work rather than try to capture everything the project or initiative sets out to achieve.
NEW - PINS Practice Profile: Fathers Network Scotland
In this profile David Drysdale of Fathers Network Scotland talks about the importance engaging with and supporting men in their role as fathers. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
PINS Practice Profile: Hazel Whitters, senior pre-5 worker at the Jeely Piece Club nursery
Talks about working holistically with children and their families. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Sue Farmer at Midlothian Women’s Aid
Talks about supporting pupils affected by domestic abuse. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Pamela Grassick, an Education Support Worker for Swiis Foster Care
Talks about working with young people to ensure educational needs are being met. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Richard Hendry, National Coordinator of *Sacro’s Work with Schools
Talks about Restorative Practice. *Safeguarding Communities, Reducing Conflict. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Richard Hendry, National Coordinator of *Sacro’s Work with Schools
Talks about Peer Mediation. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Morag Steven, Director of Common Ground Mediation
Talks about additional support needs mediation between families, schools and other education services. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Jeannie Mackenzie, convener of the Scottish Network for Parental Involvement in Children’s Learning (SNIPCL)
Talks about how working with families can support pupils. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Holly Milne, Development Manager of BusinessLab
Talks about supporting families to increase pupil attendance and reduce exclusion. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
Patricia Santelices, a Project Manager at Growing Confidence
Talks about promoting emotional well-being for primary pupils, parents and carers and school staff. Download Portable Document Format (PDF) HERE
We want you!
If you think it would be helpful to let others know about some work you are doing you can email us at info@pinscotland.org and we can help you profile it.
