The Additional Support for Learning Act is a framework for supporting children and young people. West Dunbartonshire education establishments will include and support children with a wide range of abilities and needs and to ensure that they achieve to their full potential.
If you wish to view the code of practice and relevant documents, the information can be found on the Scottish Executive's website.
Scottish Executive - (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
More information on how West Dunbartonshire Council is implementing the Act can be viewed in the documents below.
PDF: Additional Support for Learning Leaflet (384 KB)
PDF: Staged Intervention Leaflet (116 KB)
PDF: Information Sheet - Dispute Resolution (84 KB)
PDF: Information Sheet - Tribunals Mediation (68 KB)
PDF: A Guide for Parents - Carers (96 KB)
Children in Scotland's newsletter Moving Forward details different Local Authorities work in implementing The Additional Support act.
Read Moving Forward.