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Proposed changes to your child's school: guide to the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 as amended
Guidance for parents and guardians who find that their child's school is proposed for closure.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
- The Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 can be accessed at: www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2010/pdf/asp_20100002_en.pdf
- The Statutory Guidance for local authorities on the Act: http://www.gov.scot/publications/schools-consultation-scotland-act-2010-statutory-guidance/
- The ‘Changes to School Estate’ page on the Scottish Government website: www.gov.scot/Topics/Education/Schools/Buildings/changestoschoolestate
- Information on individual consultations and opportunities for public involvement should be sought from the relevant local authority
- Schools that have been designated as a rural school can be found at: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Education/Schools/Buildings/changestoschoolestate/Ruralschoollist
- To request Scottish Ministers to call in a school closure decision, e-mail schoolclosure@gov.scot or write to School Infrastructure Unit, Scottish Government, 2-A (S) Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ. Representations can only be accepted during the appropriate period for each closure
- Further information on the School Closure Review Panels: http://scrp.scot/
- You can find this leaflet and information about any aspect of Scottish education on Parentzone: www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk
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