Attending Pupil Support Planning Meetings (Team Around The Child)
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
Information for Parents/Carers
Additional Support Needs
Assessing Additional Support Needs Information for Parents/Carers
Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 amended 2009
The Assessment Process
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents of Children with Additional Support Needs
Will I be involved in the planning and reviewing of my child’s needs?
Will I be involved in the planning and reviewing of my child’s needs?
Yes, families are always involved in the planning and reviewing of their child’s needs, particularly lea
Policy and Guidance
This section is currently being refreshed and will be updated soon.
Additional Support Needs Information
What are Additional Support Needs?
A child or young person is said to have additional support needs if he or she is unable to benefit from school or pre-school education without help which is normally given to children or young people of the same age.
Additional support needs can arise from a variety of circumstances. These fall broadly into four categories: