Rights and responsibilities
Children's Charter
Read more about the Children's Charter, which sets out what children have the right to expect from adults who care for them.
Children's rights
Find out more about the rights of children in Scotland.
Parental responsibilities and rights
Read about the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 and how changes to the law affect your family.
Physical punishment
Find out about the legal restrictions on using physical punishment on children and young people.
Equal opportunities
Find out more about how equal opportunities affect your child.
Exclusions
Read more about the the reasons why a child can be excluded from school.
Guidance teachers
Find out more about how guidance teachers can help your child.
Equal opportunities
All young people have a right to equal access to educational opportunities – to meet their full potential and to make a valuable contribution to society. Find out about the range of laws and guidance to make sure this happens.