City of Edinburgh Council

Schools - additional support needs

Children and young people sometimes need help with their education, for a variety of reasons. We offer a range of services to support these children.


Pupils experiencing interrupted education

We deliver education to eligible learners with interrupted education.

English as an additional language

Help for learners whose first language is not English.

Pupils with disabilities

We offer many different types of support to pupils with disabilities. 

Special schools

View a list of special schools in Edinburgh.


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Find out about childcare in Edinburgh

Information on childcare available to children with additional support needs.

Apply for educational grants or benefits

Apply for free school meals, clothing grants, and Education Maintenance Allowance.


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Find a special school
Additional support for learning

Children and Families

498 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3AF

Tel: 0131 469 2850

In On The Act

A guide to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 and the council's policy.

In On The Act - guide for general public (PDF)