Find 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

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

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

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.


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