ASN & Additional Needs
Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Scotland
Around 1 in 3 Scottish pupils has an identified additional support need. Here's how to get the right support, understand your legal rights, and navigate the system.
1 in 3
Scottish pupils with ASN
GIRFEC
Framework underpinning support
CSP
Co-ordinated Support Plan (legal right)
Free
All ASN support in state schools
Understanding ASN
School Placements & Support
Financial Support for Families
Check what benefits your family is entitled to
Families with children with additional support needs may be entitled to Scottish Child Payment, Best Start Grant, and other support. The benefits checker takes 2 minutes.
Run the benefits checker