Report on the Implementation of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

Contents

Foreword

1. Introduction

2. Executive summary

3. Planning for implementation
Quality of strategic leadership and planning
Shared understanding of key aims and objectives
Arrangements for quality assurance
Transitional arrangements including consultation with partners
Joint training and awareness raising

4. Transition arrangements
Planning for changes in school education
Preparing for adulthood
Monitoring and review

5. Meeting additional support needs
Inter-agency cooperation
Assessment and intervention arrangements

6. Co-ordinated support plans
Applying the criteria
Quality of advice
Adherence to timeframes

7. Working with children and families
Quality of consultation and communication with families
Views of children and young people
Advocacy

8. Resolving disagreements
Quality of arrangements for resolving disputes
Resolving disputes by independent adjudication
Additional Support Needs Tribunals

9. The way ahead

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