Additional Support for Learning (ASL) Services in Stirling
Stirling, a smaller council area blending historic towns with rural communities, offers SEND support shaped by its unique landscape, where services prioritise family involvement amid a mix of urban hubs like the city centre and spread-out villages. Parents navigating this system can turn to Enquire, Scotland's trusted SENDIASS, for free, impartial advice tailored to local needs. While challenges like distance can affect access in outlying areas, Stirling's commitment to inclusive education through its schools and specialist provisions provides a reassuring foundation for your child's journey.
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Schools & ASN Provision
48
Schools
3
Specialist
8
ASN Units & Resource Bases
12,608
Total Pupils
4,780 pupils
Additional Support for Learning (ASL)
Stirling 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
Bannockburn High School
Secondary57.5% ASNSt Modan's High School
Secondary47.6% ASNFallin Primary School
Primary47.4% ASNBannockburn Primary School
Primary43.8% ASNRiverside Primary School
Primary42.7% ASNWallace High School
Secondary42.7% ASNMcLaren High School
Secondary38.9% ASNCallander Primary School
Primary30.8% 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 Stirling.
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