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