Extra help in school - Scotland

The additional support needs tribunal is a way for parents to resolve certain disagreements with their child's school or local authority.

Information about enrolling a child with additional support needs at the different stages of education, and details on how to make a placing request for a particular school.

All children learn in different ways and at different rates, and those with additional support needs require extra or specific help in school or nursery. We explain how you can get this help for your child.

This information about the co-ordinated support plan (CSP) should help you determine whether you feel your child may need one.

Independent adjudication aims to help parents resolve certain disagreements about their child's education with a school or local authority. Here is more information about the adjudication process.

Individualised educational programmes (or IEPs) are used by many schools in Scotland use as a planning and monitoring tool for children with additional support needs.

Advice on mediation, a process designed to help parents and local authorities resolve disagreements about a child's education.

Tips for parents in Scotland who are aiming to get an appropriate education for their child with autism or Asperger syndrome.