We help children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning
CALL Scotland supports children with additional support needs who need assistive and communication technology, and their parents, teachers and therapists. CALL is based at the University of Edinburgh and is funded by Scottish Government and Service Level Agreements with local authorities. Visit CALL’s websites to find out how assistive technology can help you read, learn, write and communicate more effectively and independently: www.callscotland.org.uk
19/08/2025
Boost literacy gains with Digital Literacy application!
Join Philip Lowry from Kaligo in a FREE webinar tailored for teachers on 3rd Sept 2025.
Don't miss out—scan the QR code below or register at bit.ly/webinar3925
18/08/2025
Final call! There’s still time to sign up for our 4-week online course ‘Technology to Support SQA Digital Assessment Arrangements.’
Discover current practice and guidelines, tips and resources to support digital assessment arrangements.
Register via the link or QR code:
Bit.ly/course21825
15/08/2025
Did you join us for our first hybrid ASL & Technology Conference in June this year? If not, you missed out!
Find out what everyone thought and when it’s all happening again next year in Kirsteen's recent blog! Click the link https://f.mtr.cool/suedepdiov or scan the QR code.
14/08/2025
Join us on Wednesday 10th September when Adam will be sharing how Caption.Ed note-taking software can be a game-changer for some in terms of both accessibility and productivity.
Register to join us via the link or QR code below.
Bit.ly/webinar10925
13/08/2025
Do you know what digital tools are available to support your dyslexic learners?
Sign up now for our 5-week course starting on 9th September via the link or QR code below.
Bit.ly/course9925
11/08/2025
We're looking forward to taking part in this mini fest next month!
Sensory story skills workshops on the 5th and 6th September in Edinburgh - practical skills and story inspiration! Come and join us! Details and links to tickets here: mykindofbook.org.uk/festival/
Please share with anyone who would be interested!
Many thanks to Pamis, National Library of Scotland, Scottish Storytelling Centre, Scottish Sensory Centre and CALL Scotland for making this mini fest possible. 😁
11/08/2025
Our Technology to Support SQA Digital Assessment Arrangements starts on Thursday 21st August.
Find out how to identify and meet pupils’ needs, how to plan and implement digital assessment arrangements and about creating accessible digital prelims and assessments.
Bit.ly/course21825
07/08/2025
Kicking off our webinar programme for this session join us on 3rd September as Philip Lowry of Kaligo Apps shares with us how their app can build a solid foundation for learners.
Register to join live or catch up later on demand at bit.ly/webinar3925
05/08/2025
Are you a teacher, SQA coordinator, technical and digital learning lead or member of senior management supporting learners using Digital Assessment Arrangements in SQA exams – this course is for you! Find out more:
Bit.ly/course21825
01/08/2025
If you are new to a SfL role this session, or if you would like to upskill in using technology to support dyslexic learners, this course is the one for you.
Register via the link or QR code below to join us from 9th September.
bit.ly/course9925
All sessions will be recorded.
29/07/2025
Are you familiar with SQA Digital Assessment Arrangements? No matter if you are newly qualified or would like a refresh of requirements and implementation procedures.
Register via the link or QR code below to join us from next Thursday.
Bit.ly/course21825
25/07/2025
Rob Jennings from The Dyscalculia Network joined us at our recent ASL & Technology Conference. He has recently written and published a book with Jane Emerson that may be of interest, 'The Maths and Dyscalculia Assessment.' See details below.
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CALL Scotland is a small unit within the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh.
We help children and young people across Scotland to overcome disability and barriers to learning created by their environment, and to fulfil their potential.
CALL (Communication, Access, Literacy and Learning) is both a Service and a Research Unit. Service activity is limited by the amount of staff time available, but is open to anyone in Scotland concerned with communication difficulties, particularly in a learning context.
We've been around since 1983 working as a Research and Development centre as well as a working Service unit. Both elements are necessary and important - they inform, enrich and support each other.
Our mission is...
To provide pupils and families, local authorities and professionals with -