Simple terms explainer:
The council must ensure that any young person who is still a school pupil receives an education. This includes identifying those not attending school and ensuring they have access to suitable education, either in school or through alternative provision. School education provided by an education authority shall be free of charge, except where the exceptions.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Education
Duty type
Public facing
Social determinant of health
Children, families and lifelong learning
Emerging policy and legislation
0
Bodies with shared interest
Education Scotland
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
Care Inspectorate
Audit Scotland
Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES)
Standards and frameworks
2