The Equalities and Human Rights Commission has published new guidance on the reasonable adjustments duty on auxiliary aids and services for disabled pupils.  This duty took effect from 1 September 2012 in the UK, although the new guidance applies only in Scotland.  The guidance is designed to help school leaders and education authorities comply with the reasonable adjustments duty, with a particular focus on the new auxiliary aids and services provision.  It is also intended to help disabled pupils and their parents understand the duty.

The practical examples included in the guidance illustrate what would be expected of schools responding to and anticipating the support needs of disabled pupils for whom schools have to make reasonable adjustments.  It includes practical case studies showing how the duty can be applied in contexts which will be familiar in educational settings.