Improving additional support for learning in Scotland
Additional support for learning (ASL) ensures all children can reach their learning potential.
This resource shares posters and videos from the 2026 ASL conference. Recordings of the keynote and presentations will be available following the event.
Date of event: 12 March 2026
The event includes:
- a keynote speech from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills
- presentations on inclusive practice from educators
- facilitated discussions that encourage collaboration, reflection, and shared learning
This event brings together partners from:
- Education Scotland
- Scottish Government
- local authorities
- the Association of Directors of Education (ades.scot)
- the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (cosla.gov)
- His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education (educationinspectorate.gov) (HMIE)
Supporting Deaf Learners Poster (PDF)
Differentiation And Film March 2026 (PDF)
More posters from the event are published on the Children and Young People Improvement Collaborative website.
Professional learning
Additional Support Needs Teachers’ Professional learning programme
Inclusion, wellbeing and equalities framework
Additional support for learning planning
Additional Support for Learning Action Plan Progress Report (gov.scot)
Additional Support For Learning Review Action Plan (gov.scot)
Additional Support for Learning: A Review of System Delivery for Learners