Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Services in East Lothian
East Lothian, a smaller council area blending coastal towns and rural communities east of Edinburgh, offers dedicated SEND support tailored to its unique landscape, where services prioritise family involvement amid lower deprivation levels than much of Scotland. Young people here benefit from strong educational outcomes, with recent data showing school leavers achieving the second-highest rate of positive destinations in Scotland at 97.9% - well above the national average - reflecting effective transitions for those with additional needs. For impartial guidance through the system, get in touch with Enquire, Scotland's SEND information and support service.
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Schools & ASN Provision
41
Schools
0
Specialist
9
ASN Units & Resource Bases
15,080
Total Pupils
5,703 pupils
Additional Support for Learning (ASL)
East Lothian operates under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. Instead of EHCPs, children here may receive a Coordinated Support Plan (CSP).
Scotland Support Organisations
These national organisations can help families in Scotland navigate the additional support system:
Scottish national advice service for additional support for learning
Helping children and young people have their say about their support
Official guidance on additional support for learning
Local Services & Contacts
Enquire / ASN Advice
Free, independent advice and support for families navigating additional support needs in Scotland.
Enquire
Schools
Rosehill High School
Secondary59.5% ASNPreston Lodge High School
Secondary55.1% ASNRoss High School
Secondary51.7% ASNSanderson's Wynd Primary School
Primary46.7% ASNKnox Academy
Secondary41.2% ASNMusselburgh Grammar School
Secondary39.9% ASNWindygoul Primary School
Primary30.8% ASNDunbar Primary School
Primary29.1% ASNWallyford Primary School
Primary27.2% ASNUnderstanding ASN provision in Scotland
Scotland operates under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004, which takes a broader approach to identifying children who need extra help. Here's what you need to know:
Additional Support Needs (ASN)
Under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004, a child has additional support needs if they need more or different support to access education. This is broader than England's SEND definition - it can include family circumstances, bereavement, or English as an additional language, as well as disabilities and learning difficulties.
Coordinated Support Plan (CSP)
A CSP is Scotland's equivalent of an EHCP, reserved for children with complex or multiple needs requiring support from education AND at least one other agency (health, social work). Most children with ASN won't have a CSP - they'll receive support through the school's own planning. CSPs have legal protections including tribunal appeal rights.
Additional Support for Learning Coordinator
Every school should have someone responsible for coordinating additional support. While not a statutory role like England's SENCO, most schools designate a teacher or member of the leadership team to oversee ASN provision, coordinate with external agencies, and work with families.
Child's Plan & GIRFEC
Scotland's Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) framework means every child who needs one gets a Child's Plan. This is less formal than a CSP but ensures coordinated support. The Named Person (usually head teacher or health visitor) helps coordinate services. Most children with ASN are supported through a Child's Plan rather than a CSP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from families about SEND support in East Lothian.
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