Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to allow parents of children with ASN to allocate their child’s local authority education allowance to offset the cost of alternative education through private schools, forest schools and alternative provision.
This model is already in use in many Scandinavian countries. This change would give parents more choice and the option to top up the rest if required.
Petitioner: Karmen Boyd
Status: Under consideration
Date published: 02 July 2026
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