In light of a 13 year-old boy's letter to the Highland Council pleading for his support to be reinstanted was a heart wrenching story to hear. No child should feel left out of an education. It' is crutial for the right needs to be put in place at the start of a child's education.

We spoke to Federica Stefani who tells us about what criteria a child has to meet to recieve additional support needs (ASN) in thwe Highland and what effect this may have in the near future.

You can find our success story, and more here: https://www.northern-scot.co.uk/news/i-am-struggling-teenager-13-calls-to-reinstate-additio-380714/

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This Podcast is created by Highland News and Media

Host: Shannon Marvell

Producer: Christopher Dixon

Journalist: Federica Stefani