There are a number of existing frameworks and legislative measures that already facilitate better joining up of activities across sectors, including:the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 and associated Regulationsthe Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014the Getting it Right for Every Child and the Getting It Right for Everyone approachesThere are also a number of specific actions within the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy to improve communication and collaboration across sectors which include:Updating the Additional Support for Learning statutory guidance by the end of this parliamentary term (May 2026), including the section on co-ordinated support plans to provide clarity on the relationship between co-ordinated support plans and other types of child plans.Delivering an enhanced offer of practical support to Children’s Services Planning Partnership Strategic Leads as they begin to develop their 2026-2029 Strategic Plans.