Key Guidance –
Scottish Government
(for more information visit: The Scottish Government)
Documents (& websites below)
Blueprint 2020 National Standard Principles and Practice
The Blueprint for 2020: The expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland. Operating Guidance
Blueprint 202 quality action plan
Early Learning and Childcare National Guidance
Children’s rights legislation in Scotland: A quick reference guide
The foundation of GIRFEC wellbeing indicators
Going Out There
Guide on the Presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting
Child Protection National Guidance
Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education
Health and Social Care Standards
Early Years Framework
ELC impacts of the COVID pandemic on young children
Achieving Excellence and Equity 2023
additional support for learning
the right help at the right time in the right place
included engaged and involved part 1
included engaged and involved part 2
supporting children’s learning: statutory guidance
The Promise
Parental Involvement Act
Safer Sleep for Babies
National Induction Resource- Nov 2023


