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