Supporting Children's Learning - Code of Practice: statutory guidance - fourth edition
The Code of Practice on Supporting Children's Learning provides statutory guidance on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. We are consulting on the refreshed guidance, designed to improve clarity, readability, and navigation for all users.
Glossary
This glossary is designed to support understanding of key terms used in Scotland's education system for children and young people with additional support needs. The aim is to provide definitions that are both legally accurate and accessible for a wide audience. Terms are listed in alphabetical order, with statutory sources identified to support accuracy.
Additional Support Needs (ASN)
A child or young person has additional support needs if they are, or are likely to be, unable without the provision of additional support to benefit from school education. Legal Reference: Section 1(1), Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
Appropriate Agency
A body other than the education authority that has duties or functions which may help in supporting a child or young person's learning.
Legal Reference: Section 23, Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
Child's Plan
A personalised child’s plan is a non-statutory plan which should be considered when those working with a child or young person and their family, identify that they need a range of extra support beyond universal provision to be planned, delivered or co-ordinated.