We have also commissioned research to assess the experiences of thechildren of asylum seekers in our schools, and the policies employed by local authoritiesto support their learning, and we expect the findings to be published shortly.In addition, the Children (Scotland)Act 1995 places duties on local authorities relative to the provision of servicesto safeguard and promote the welfare for children in their area who are in need.The fieldwork for the first joint inspection of children’s services for asylum seekersin Glasgow took place in the autumn.