Independent adjudication and dispute resolution in Scotland
Scottish dispute-resolution arrangements can cover specified additional-support disagreements that are not reserved for another appeal route. Applications are made through the Scottish Ministers process.
Scotland uses the Additional Support for Learning framework. A Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP) is not the Scottish equivalent of an EHCP for every learner; it has specific statutory criteria.
What it can cover
Examples can include disputes about identifying additional support needs, certain assessments, provision of additional support or seeking help from an appropriate agency.
What it does not cover
Some CSP, special-school placing and transition matters can go to the Tribunal instead; mainstream placing requests can follow a different appeal route.
Organise the issue
State the decision or failure clearly, what you asked for, the response received and the remedy you want.
Official and authoritative sources
Scottish Government — Supporting Children’s Learning Code of Practice (2026)
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