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.
Starting school for the first time
Children in Scotland must start primary school in the August term after their fifth birthday.
Information about leaving school
Find out more about leaving school and the options available to pupils after they have left, such as higher education, New Deal and training and career opportunities. The 'Parents' section of the Careers Scotland website can help plan their career.
Starting a new school year
Starting a new school year or moving schools can be both an exciting and an anxious time for children. Children face new experiences and opportunities and may need extra support.
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