National Improvement Framework
Setting out the actions the Scottish Government and partners will take to drive improvement for children and young people.
Opportunities for All: supporting all young people to participate in post-16 learning, training or work
Aims, principles and delivery mechanisms of the Scottish Government's commitment to learning or training for all 16-19 year olds.
Planning improvements for disabled pupils’ access to education
Scottish Government guidance for all local authorities and independent and grant-aided schools on their duties to develop and maintain Accessibility Strategies.
Presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting
Guidance to help local authorities make decisions about school placements for children with additional support needs.
Respect for All: National approach to anti-bullying
Guidance for schools and local authorities to help them to effectively prevent and deal with bullying.
Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006
Legislation aiming to make it easier for parents to become involved in their own child’s education and in their child’s school more generally.
Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000
Legislation setting out the rights of children to education and the related duties of education authorities.
Supporting children and young people with healthcare needs in schools
Guidance on the responsibilities of schools, local authorities and NHS boards in meeting the healthcare needs of pupils.
Supporting transgender young people in schools: guidance for Scottish schools
Supporting transgender young people in schools: guidance for Scottish schools was published by the Scottish Government in 2021. The guidance provides practical advice, information and signposts to age and stage appropriate