Education

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decorative imageIn Scotland there are different stages of education. Children often start their education journey in early learning and childcare. Children then move on to primary school and then secondary school.

Education Scotland has information about

If you are concerned about your child in an education setting start by speaking to your child or young person's key worker, teacher or guidance / pastoral care teacher.

There are lots of reasons why child and young people might need support to help them to learn. Find out more from Education Scotland: Additional Support.

If you need further support you can contact the following services for advice or information:

Educational Psychology

Educational Psychologists provide consultation, assessment, support and advice regarding children and young people. You can find out more about Educational Psychology Services in your area below:

Other Sources of Support

You can find advice and support from:

  • Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning. Providing easy to understand advice and information about additional support for learning legislation and guidance for families and professionals.
  • Parent Club has tips and advice on Childcare and School and Education.
  • ParentZone Scotland has information and advice about education in Scotland.
  • Parenting Across Scotland has advice for families.
  • Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
  • My Rights My Say  Advocacy support for 12-15 year olds to speak up about what’s important to them at school.
  • REACH can help you understand your rights to support with your learning and your rights to be included, listened to and involved in decisions about your education.

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 03/02/2025

Next review date: 27/02/2026

Author(s): Specialist Children's Services.

Approved By: KIDS Content Group, SCS Clinical Governance Executive Group

Reviewer name(s): KIDS Content Group.