{"id":428,"date":"2025-04-03T10:50:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dandgattendancetoolkit\/?page_id=428"},"modified":"2026-03-02T13:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:34:10","slug":"bespoke-part-time-timetables","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dandgattendancetoolkit\/bespoke-part-time-timetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Bespoke\/Part Time Timetables"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bespoke and Part Time Timetables<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Understanding part-time timetables\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wSEh66TfDQM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bespoke Timetables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;bespoke timetable&nbsp;is an individually tailored schedule designed to meet the specific needs of a learner. These are often used for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN):&nbsp;To accommodate learning styles, sensory needs, or medical requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pupils with Mental Health Concerns:&nbsp;To provide a gradual return to full-time education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pupils at Risk of Exclusion:&nbsp;As part of an intervention strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocational or Alternative Learning Pathways:&nbsp;Where a pupil attends a vocational or alternative pathway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Part-Time Timetables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;part-time timetable&nbsp;is when a pupil is not in school full-time but attends reduced hours. Part Time timetables must be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short-term and regularly reviewed&nbsp;to ensure progression a return to full-time learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreed with parents\/guardians&nbsp;and ideally the young person.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported with clear plans&nbsp;for how lost learning time will be addressed (e.g., through remote learning, home support, or alternative provision).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>National Policy and Practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Statutory Duty of Education Authorities<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The&nbsp;Education (Scotland) Act 1980&nbsp;states that local authorities have a duty to provide adequate and efficient education suitable to the needs of every child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part-time timetables should not be used as a long-term solution&nbsp;unless exceptional circumstances apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Included, Engaged, and Involved Part 1 &amp; 2 (Scottish Government Guidance)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlights that&nbsp;exclusion should only be a last resort, and alternatives, such as bespoke or flexible learning plans, should be considered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasises that&nbsp;part-time timetables must be carefully planned, agreed upon, and reviewed&nbsp;to ensure they do not become a form of &#8220;hidden exclusion.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Act 2004<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires schools to identify and support pupils with additional needs, which can sometimes involve&nbsp;tailored timetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rights-Based Approach (UNCRC &amp; GIRFEC)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UNCRC Incorporation in Scotland&nbsp;reinforces the right to education (Article 28), meaning part-time or bespoke timetables must be in the best interests of the child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting It Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)&nbsp;requires that any flexible timetable supports the&nbsp;wellbeing indicators&nbsp;(SHANARRI).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glowscotland.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/r\/sites\/dumfriesandgallowaycouncil\/D%26GCouncil\/DG%20Ed%20Policy\/Policies\/Attendance%20at%20School\/PT%20Timetable%20Guidance\/Support%20for%20Pupils%20not%20attending?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=cXKWXb\">DG Guidance for Schools Part Time Timetables<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bespoke and Part Time Timetables Bespoke Timetables A&nbsp;bespoke timetable&nbsp;is an individually tailored schedule designed to meet the specific needs of a learner. These are often used for: Part-Time Timetables A&nbsp;part-time timetable&nbsp;is when a pupil is not in school full-time but attends reduced hours. 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