Additional Support for Learning Act 2004
The ASL Act which commenced on November 14th 2005, builds on the principles established in previous legislation including the presumption of mainstream and disability discrimination. The Act introduces significant changes to current arrangements for working with school-aged children and young people who experience difficulties in learning
East Lothian Council have published documentation which supports the implementation of the act and these documents are available through the following links
ASL Implementation Plan This file describes the actions planned to fully implement the act
Policy and Arrangements in Relation to Additional Support Needs (Draft) ASL Act 2004
Further documentation is available through the East Lothian Council website
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