Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000 (asp 6)

Guidance

13 Guidance to education authorities: raising standards and delegation schemes

The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance to education authorities in relation to the functions of those authorities under sections 3 to 8 of this Act; and education authorities shall, in discharging those functions, have regard to any such guidance.

14 Guidance to education authorities as to home education

The Scottish Ministers may issue guidance as to the circumstances in which parents may choose to educate their children at home; and education authorities shall have regard to any such guidance.