Additional Support needs

Buchanan High School complies with the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 as amended by the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009.

North Lanarkshire Council’s policy is contained within “Support for Learning Policy into Practice 2”, a copy which is available in the School. As a new school, we are currently developing a Support for Learning Policy, which is consistent with North Lanarkshire Council guidelines.

Through a process of assessment Buchanan High School will work towards providing these supports as identified whether internal, with the assistance of the education department or external, in conjunction with appropriately identified agencies. These supports may include psychological, medical, and social interventions.

All of our pupils have additional support needs. Assessment, planning and provision is under continual review. Support for pupils is constantly under review to ensure that their needs are being addressed.

For pupils with English as an additional language we will seek additional support advice from the local authority.

Looked after Children i.e. children who are cared for directly or whose care is supervised by the local authority are deemed to have Additional Support Needs unless assessment determines otherwise.