Additional Support Needs

Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

Information for Parents/Carers

What is a Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP)?

• The CSP is a statutory document which will be subject to regular monitoring and review. It will describe the factor or factors from which the additional support needs arise. As well as detailing what support will be given and what educational outcomes are expected, it will describe how agencies will work together.

Who needs a CSP?

Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

Information for Parents/Carers

“You know your child best. Sharing information lets you, your child and the school work together closely as partners in your child’s education.”

Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 amended 2009

The Assessment Process

• ASD - National Autism Implementation Team - Thirdspace
• ASD - Helpful information - Young People with Autism
• ABLe Framework - Addressing Barriers to Learning
• National Improvement Hub - Education Scotland
• KIDS - Kids Independently Developing

• Dispute Resolution - Information for Parents/Carers and Young People
• Let's Talk ASN - National Advocacy Service for Additional Support Needs - Enquire

This section is currently being refreshed and will be updated soon.

• Supporting Learners Policy and Guidance Framework
• Children's Rights Guidance 2018
• Autism Strategy, January 2023
• Additional Support Needs, Educational Psychology & Inclusion Services: Guidance for Schools and Early Years Communities

• Dundee Educational Psychology Service
• Enquire - The Scottish advice service for additional support for learning
• Accessibility and Inclusion Service

• Home to School Transport
• Frequently Asked Questions for Parents of Children with Additional Support Needs
• Assessing Addition