An additional support need comes from anything which is a barrier to learning. All schools have some children with additional support needs of some kind. The education authority has many legal duties towards pupils with additional support needs.
Information about this is contained in a booklet called In On The Act : Information For The General Public which is published on the education authority website at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/inontheact or contact the additional support for learning team on telephone number 0131 469 3444.
Please contact your child’s teacher and/or the Support for Learning team if you have any queries about child’s learning needs. Below are some resources you may find useful related to a range of Additional Support Needs: