Additional support for learning (ASL)

Some children and young people need extra help in school to make progress. This is known as additional support for learning.

Our supporting learners team uses our stages of intervention to:

• identify additional support needs
• provide the additional support required
• monitor the needs and support we provide
• respond to requests for assessment from parents

Find out more about the stages of intervention

Support at school

The Scottish Government believes most children should get their education in a mainstream setting.

If you think your child needs additional support, or if you have any concerns about their progress or wellbeing, you should first discuss this with:

• the class teacher or head teacher in primary school
• the pupil support teacher in secondary school

For further support contact our supporting learners team:

email: SupportingLearners@dumgal.gov.uk
telephone: 01387 260466
write to Militia House, 109/111 English Street, Dumfries DG1 2HR

Support from independent agencies

Independent advice and information is also available from:

• Common Ground Mediation, an ASL mediation service
• Enquire, the Scottish advice service for additional support needs
• Govan Law Centre, which supports pupils' and parents' rights in education
• Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, the national organisation for independent advocacy