The Additional Support for Learning Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament in mid 2004 and will come into force on 14th November 2005.
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 [pdf file]
Supporting children’s learning: Code of Practice [pdf file]
Highland Council Policy and Procedures – Advanced draft February 2006 [pdf file]
These procedures include (page 19) a flow chart for implementing a Staged Approach to identifying and responding to Additional Support Needs. The implementation of this Staged Approach is supported by the following standard proforma documents:
Additional Support Needs File [Word Doc]
Newsletters issued by Children In Scotland:
Information from CHIP+ (Children in the Highlands Information Point+)
Information about the Additional Support Needs Tribunal is available at http://www.asntscotland.gov.uk
Independent Mediation: The Highland Council has engaged CHILDREN 1st to provide an Independent Mediation Service as required by the Additional Support for Learning Act.
Highland Council ASL Act Tools
Additional Support for Learning Act - A guide for parents/carers [pdf file]