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Additional Support Needs
ASN rights, CSPs, and getting the right support
Tripped up by an acronym — CfE, BGE, SCQF? Decode it in the jargon glossary.
9 guides in Additional Support Needs
Child's Plan vs Coordinated Support Plan: The Difference
Child's Plan or Coordinated Support Plan? Two very different things Scottish parents confuse — one is good practice, one is legally enforceable
Updated 13 July 2026
Additional Support NeedsDyslexia Assessment in Scotland: How Identification Works
How dyslexia is identified in Scottish schools — the identification pathway, no diagnosis needed, how to request assessment, and private ed-psych costs.
Updated 13 July 2026
Additional Support NeedsGIRFEC Explained: What It Means for Parents in Scotland
What GIRFEC means in a Scottish school — the SHANARRI wellbeing indicators, the Child's Plan, and the truth about the Named Person
Updated 13 July 2026
Additional Support NeedsEHCP Equivalent in Scotland: What Relocating Families Need to Know
Moving to Scotland with a child who has an EHCP? Scotland uses a different ASN system. Here's what transfers, what doesn't, and how to protect
Updated 24 April 2026
Additional Support NeedsMainstream vs Special School in Scotland: A Parent's Guide
Scotland presumes mainstream education for all children. When is special school the right choice, how to request it, and what your rights are
Updated 24 April 2026
Additional Support NeedsAutism and ADHD in Scottish Schools: Support Your Child Is Entitled To
What Scottish schools must provide for children with autism or ADHD. Diagnosis routes, classroom adjustments, ASN rights, and how to escalate
Updated 23 April 2026
Additional Support NeedsCoordinated Support Plans in Scotland: A Parent's Rights Guide
What a Coordinated Support Plan is, who qualifies, how to request one, and what to do if the council refuses. Your child's legal rights explained
Updated 23 April 2026
Additional Support NeedsSchool Refusal in Scotland: What Parents Can Do
When your child can't or won't attend school. Understanding emotionally based non-attendance, your legal position, and what support exists in Scotland
Updated 5 July 2026
Additional Support NeedsAdditional Support Needs in Scotland: A Parent's Rights Guide
How Additional Support Needs (ASN) works in Scotland. Your legal rights, Coordinated Support Plans, dispute resolution and practical next steps
Updated 18 March 2026