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Publication - Advice and guidance

Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010: guidance

Last updated
5 February 2026 - see all updates
Topic
Education

For local authorities to consult on changes to schools (including nursery) such as closing, relocating or opening a new school.

Supporting documents

Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 - Statutory Guidance
File type
PDF
File size
507.3 kB
First published
14 May 2015
Last updated
5 February 2026 - show all updates

  1. Updated hyperlinks

  2. Updated to include new guidance on temporary closures

  3. Updated to include guidance on the duty to consult on proposals for the discontinuance of school transport to Gaelic Medium Education provision and in relation to arrangements for public meetings and provision of hard copies of consultation documentation.

  4. Public schools and provision of copies of consultation documents added.

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