Part 1 - The Policy and Legislative Context
Education Authorities, schools and early years settings have a major role to play in supporting the Scottish Government's 5 strategic objectives by expanding opportunities, increasing access to education, as well as increasing the opportunities available to, and the achievements of, pupils and young children on the autistic spectrum. This part of The Autism Toolbox summarises the policy context in Scotland as it affects educational provision, the legislative context in which provision for pupils with ASD in Scotland should be considered, and highlights the need for strategic planning for ASD by Local Authorities and their strategic partners. Each aspect is expanded in Section 7 of The Autism Toolbox (to be found on the enclosed CD Rom). This part also presents the key recommendations of two reports published in 2006: the Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education ( HMIE) Report into Education for Pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the National Autistic Society ( NAS) Scotland's ' make school make sense' campaign report.