Your child at school

Photograph of children running and skipping in the playgroundFind out more about choosing a school for your child, school attendance and things to consider when your child is starting or leaving school.

Choosing a school

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Help and guidance for parents choosing a school in Scotland: school details, placing requests, Gaelic medium education, Denominational schools, Centres of Excellence, Independent schools and Home education.

Starting and leaving school

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Things you need to consider when your child starts school for the first time, at the beginning of each school year, and help for when they are leaving school.

Attending school

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All children benefit from attending school regularly. As well as educating children, schools provide opportunities for making friends and learning how to get on with people.

Related LTS links

  • Scottish Schools Online

    Scottish Schools Online is a searchable directory of all schools in Scotland, including local authority and independent schools.