Additional support for learning: guidance on assessing capacity and considering wellbeing
Guidance to help local authorities and schools understand the extended rights of children age 12-15 with additional support needs and make decisions on capacity and wellbeing.
Additional support for learning: statutory guidance
Themes: Co-ordinated support plans, Dispute resolution, Education data recording, Information provision, Legal definition, Moving school, Placing requests, School attendance, Support provision
Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014
A key part of the Scottish Government's strategy for making Scotland the best place in the world for children to grow up.
Curriculum for Excellence
Curriculum for Excellence provides the framework for learning and teaching in Scotland.
Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education: A Delivery Plan for Scotland
Document setting out the Scottish Government's plans for improving educational outcomes for all pupils.
Early learning and childcare
Guidance is for local authorities and all involved in implementing and delivering early learning and childcare services.
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004, as amended
This Act of the Scottish Parliament provides a framework for local authorities and other agencies to support all children with their learning.
Education (Scotland) Act 2016
Act supporting a range of improvements to Scottish education with objectives for reducing pupils' inequalities.
Equality Act 2010
Act providing a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
National Improvement Framework
Setting out the actions the Scottish Government and partners will take to drive improvement for children and young people.