Additional support for learning: A guide for parents and carers
Our easy to read guide to additional support for learning in Scotland explains your and your child’s rights, local authorities’ duties, what to expect at meetings and much more.
Independent schools and additional support for learning
Factsheet explaining how the law on additional support for learning applies to pupils who attend independent schools.
School placements
Factsheet explaining the different types of schools that pupils with additional support needs might attend, how school placements are usually made, tips on choosing a school. and your rights to make a placing request to a school of your choice.
Planning for starting school
This factsheet explains what local authorities, schools and nurseries must do to plan for children with additional support needs starting primary school.
Planning for moving to high school
This factsheet explains what local authorities and schools must do to plan for children with additional support needs moving to high school.
Transport to school
This factsheet explains the law on which pupils are entitled to free transport to and from school.
Big moves: starting or changing schools Q+A webinar
Recorded Facebook Live session with advice around starting or changing schools
Understanding school placements and making a placing request Q+A webinar
Recorded Facebook Live session on how school placements work, including choosing or changing schools