What is Support Training Action Group (STAG)?
Support Training Action Group (STAG) is a non-party political, not for profit organisation. The STAG mission is to exchange good practice and disseminate information on issues affecting young people and adults with additional support needs.
STAG supports people to do this by:
- providing a platform for member organisations.
- promoting excellence in the field of supported needs training and education.
- supporting and enabling members to share resources and good practice.
- utilising any funds raised for the sole benefit of improving services for support needs.
- promoting training as a means of overcoming discrimination and encouraging education.
- developing training as a bridge between unemployment and work or education.
- promoting, developing and maintaining effective partnerships.
STAG members represent a broad geographic area covering all Scottish regions.
Whatever the Support Need, members have expert knowledge groups who are aware of issues affecting their specific field of activity.
STAG has strong links with the Scottish Government, Skills Development Scotland and organisations who have the ability to influence policy in our field.
Membership is not restricted to Support Needs training providers, educationalists etc., it is for anyone who is actively involved in the area of Support Needs.