and other legislation. Supporters, advocates and the education authority Although you have the right to be supported by a supporter or advocate, your education authority does not have to provide one for you, or pay for one. Contact your local authority to find out what services are available in your area, or you may find the resources section in this guide useful. Your education authority must comply with a wish to have a supporter or advocate present, unless it is unreasonable. The education authority might consider it unreasonable to include your supporter or advocate in discussions if it believes they are unable to represent you or if they are in some way hindering the process. If this happens, you must be given clear reasons for the decision. There is an independent advocacy service to support parents and young people in Tribunal proceedings. You can find out more about this from the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland or Enquire. Abbey's story Abbey (picture posed by model) Abbey has just changed school as her family has moved into a new area. Abbey has dyslexia and is in primary three at her local school. Abbey's mum is disappointed in the new school as she no longer gets to talk to the class teacher as much and feels she doesn't know what support has been put in place. Abbey's mum had asked to speak to the class teacher but the teacher said it wasn't a good time as she was busy. Abbey's mum