Additional support for learning: guidance on assessing capacity and considering wellbeing
Guidance to help local authorities and schools understand the extended rights and make decisions on capacity and wellbeing.
Additional support for learning: statutory guidance
Guidance on the duties of education authorities and other agencies to support children’s and young people’s learning.
Choosing a school: a guide for parents
Guide for parents on the placing request system, and advice on choosing a school.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): early learning and childcare services
Coronavirus (COVID-19): early learning and childcare services was published in 2022 and has been regularly updated. It gives guidance on reducing the risk of coronavirus spreading in early learning and childcare
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on reducing the risks in schools
Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on reducing the risks in schools was published by the Scottish Government in 2021 and has been regularly updated. It provides guidance for schools and local authorities on
Early learning and childcare
Guidance is for local authorities and all involved in implementing and delivering early learning and childcare services.
Education of children unable to attend school due to ill health
Advice on the roles and responsibilities of local authorities, schools, hospitals and other services in relation to children unable to attend school due to ill health.
Home education
Guidance on home education including the rights and responsibilities of parents and local authorities.
Improving educational outcomes for children and young people from travelling cultures
Guidance is for local authorities, schools, early learning and childcare settings to help support children, young people and their families to engage in education.
Included, Engaged and Involved Part 1: Promoting and Managing School Attendance
Guidance on the importance of good attendance, and sets out how different types of authorised and unauthorised absence should be managed.