Scottish Government

ISBN 0 7559 4860 2
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Contents

Introduction
Section 1: Choosing a School
Section 2: Considering Your Request
Section 3: How to Appeal
Section 4: Further Information
Further copies of this document

Who is this for?: Parents who are choosing a local authority school for their child.

What is it?: A guide for parents on choosing a school and the placing request system.

This booklet is provided to assist parents who are choosing a local authority school for their child. If you wish to send your child to an independent school please contact the Scottish Council for Independent Schools ( SCIS).

SCIS website: www.scis.org.uk
Telephone 0131 220 2106

If you would like information on home education, please see the relevant section on the Parentzone website.

Parentzone website: www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk