Advice for parents and carers in Scotland
We know that trying to find information and advice online can feel overwhelming. Here we’ve gathered together the key bits of info you need to understand your child’s rights to get the support they need throughout their education.
You can also learn about your rights as a parent or carer to be involved in decisions and discussions about your child’s support. You can find useful tips to help you work together with your child’s school or nursery, and plenty of links to more information if you need it.
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Understanding my child’s rights to support
Understand your child’s rights to extra support in school under Additional Support for Learning law.
Early years and starting school
Helpful advice and information about your child’s rights to support in nursery and what you can expect as they move to primary school.
Getting the right support in place for my child
This section will help you understand how a child’s needs are identified and assessed and the process of how support is planned.
Working with school and solving problems
A positive relationship with your child’s can help make sure your child gets the support they need. Read on for advice about building and maintaining good relationships and avoiding disagreements.
Attendance and exclusion
In this section, find out what you can do if your child is missing school due to physical or mental health issues or other reasons such as exclusions and part-time timetables.
Choosing a school or moving school
Helpful advice to help when you are considering a new school for your child or if you moving to Scotland. from another country.
Support after 16 and leaving school
This section explains your child’s rights once they turn 16, and has information and advice about the next steps your child can take beyond school.
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