Introduction

There are many reasons why children and young people may need support to help them learn. The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 came into force in November 2005. Read a summary of the Act. 

The Act promotes:

• the concept of additional support needs
• new duties on education authorities and other agencies
• rights for parents
• resolving differences between families and authorities, mediation, dispute resolution and the Additional Support Needs Tribunals. 

Click here to get the latest news on the Act's implementation or to access a range of information leaflets on the Act.    

The Scottish Government has recently conducted a consultation on proposed amendments to the Act. Further Information regarding the consultation can be accessed on the Scottish Schools website