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Primary school

Information on primary education in Scotland.

  1. Appeal a refused school place

    Make an appeal to your local council if your request for a school place is denied.

  2. Choosing a school for your child

    Find out how to find a school for your child.

  3. Help with school clothing costs

    Information about how to apply for financial help for school clothing and shoes via the school clothing grant.

  4. Learning at home, home education and flexi schooling

    These are the official terms for different types of education in the home. We use these rather than ‘home schooling’ or ‘teaching at home’.

  5. School meals

    Information about who can claim free school meals and how you claim them.

  6. School term and holiday dates

    Find your child’s school term, half term and holiday dates.

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