About LEAD Scotland
What about us? Advocacy and representation for disabled students
In March 2019 we wrote a briefing about the issues disabled students experience in accessing advocacy and representation when they’re in dispute with their college or university. Almost five years on, very little has changed, and arguably the situation is worse. Not only do students face issues with accessing advocacy, it can be almost impossible […]
Posted: Friday, December 20th, 2024
Improving outcomes for disabled students – working papers, update 2024
This report has been authored and published by Lead Scotland and grew out of a research project that was originally developed with Advance HE in 2019. In 2019 the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) co-hosted the ‘Improving outcomes for disabled students’ advisory group with Lead Scotland, which brought students, parents and sector professionals together to identify […]
Posted: Friday, October 25th, 2024
East Lothian Multiply
What can the project offer me or someone I am working with? At Lead Scotland, we understand numeracy can be daunting. We can provide free, personalised, and confidential support to remove numeracy barriers and give you the confidence to use numeracy for life. Our tailored approach means you can receive 1-to-1 support at home […]
Posted: Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Linking Cyber and Accessibility Webinars
Trustee’s Week 2024 Cyber resilience for trustees 12:30 – 13:30, Monday 4th November Being a charity trustee is one of the most rewarding ways you can contribute to an area you care about. Whether you’re passionate about human rights, educational inclusion, environmental protection or cultural heritage, as a trustee you have an important role within your […]
Posted: Monday, May 30th, 2022
Aberdeenshire Employability
What can the project offer me or someone I am working with? The project works with adults aged 16-67 who identify as disabled and/or a carer, who are post-school and may be experiencing multiple barriers to accessing work, learning, education, community engagement and volunteering. We will support learners (1:1 or in small groups) to […]
Posted: Thursday, March 18th, 2021
Main Office Move
Our main office is Lead Scotland Studio 1.09, St Margaret’s House 151 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Posted: Friday, August 9th, 2019
Office Move
Our main office is on the move! We have been so lucky to be part of the Napier University family for the past few years but its now time to move on. Our new offices will have free parking and is on the 21 and 29 bus route so please come visit us once we […]
Posted: Friday, August 9th, 2019
Fife Befriending Young Carers
What can the project offer me or someone I am working with? We enable young people aged 12 to 18 who have caring role at home in Fife to experience the same opportunities as their peers. Our fantastic Lead Scotland Volunteer Befriender’s can help provide support to young people that can improve their confidence […]
Posted: Friday, June 14th, 2019
Fife Befriending Projects
What can the project offer me or someone I am working with? Lead Scotland has two Befriending Projects in Fife set up to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Fantastic Volunteer Befrienders support both projects supporting participants to build confidence and connect more with their communities.
Posted: Friday, February 12th, 2016
Accessibility on the Lead Scotland Website
Lead Scotland is committed to providing accessible information. We continually review our site to make information accessible to the widest possible audience. If you have any problems with the website or accessing information please contact us. We aim to meet WCAG version 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) Conformance Level “AA”, which means that all Priority […]
Posted: Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
Improving disabled learners’ progression through learning in colleges (Feb. 2015)
Background Recent research from the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) found that disabled learners in colleges are not progressing as well through Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels as well as non-disabled learners. ECU therefore asked Lead Scotland to carry out research to find out why this might be happening. We therefore conducted two surveys […]
Posted: Friday, December 4th, 2015
Support Lead Scotland
There are multiple ways that you can support Lead Scotland from fundraising, to becoming a volunteer or even becoming a member. Take a look and see how you can get involved.
Posted: Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Contact Lead Scotland
For general enquiries: Email enquiries@lead.org.uk or call 0131 228 9441 Textphone users (18001) 0131 228 9441
Posted: Thursday, December 3rd, 2015
Learners – FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ). If your question isn’t answered here, please contact one of our Lead Scotland Learning Coordinators or our head office. I (or someone I support) want to explore education but find it challenging to learn in group or traditional classroom settings. Can Lead Scotland provide home-based learning support? Yes, […]
Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Become a Member
Do you feel passionate about learning? Would you like to be involved and have a say in the work that we do? Lead Scotland is a Company Limited by Guarantee. Become a member and join others who also believe in widening access to learning. It is free and you can cancel anytime. As a member […]
Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
Our Policy Work
Our policy work allows us to represent the voices of disabled learners in issues which affect them in post-school learning, training and employment across Scotland. This includes: Centering disabled people’s lived experience in our policy work Involving disabled people in our policy work or advocating for their involvement Developing and maintaining links with key policy […]
Posted: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015
About Lead Scotland
Lead Scotland is a charity supporting disabled people and carers by providing personalised learning, befriending, advice and information services. We have learning projects and befriending projects in Scotland and a national helpline and information service. Our local services are community and home based, one to one or in small groups so that people have the […]
Posted: Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
