Guidance
Statutory Guidance on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) Scotland Act 2004 (as amended) (Third Edition) 2017
This Scottish Government guidance explains the duties on education authorities and other agencies to support children’s and young people’s learning.
Guidance on education of children unable to attend school due to ill health.
Scottish Government guidance which provides advice on the roles and responsibilities of local authorities, schools, hospitals and other services in relation to children unable to attend school due to ill health, to ensure that these children continue to learn whenever possible. The guidance also advises on the duty of parents under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to provide education for their child either by ensuring they attend a local authority school, or by making alternative arrangements.
Guidance for parents and local authorities on home education
Scottish Government guidance which explains the law on home education including the rights and responsibilities of parents and local authorities.
Supporting transgender young people in schools: guidance for Scottish schools
Guidance published by the Scottish Government in 2021 which provides practical advice, information and signposts to age and stage appropriate resources to support schools and their staff, to secure the best possible educational experiences for all their young people, including transgender young people.
