East Lothian Council is committed to providing the best education service in Scotland through a relentless focus on inclusion, achievement, ambition and progress for all. We strive for all learners to be included, engaged and involved in their education to achieve the best possible outcomes and reach their full potential.

We aim to ensure East Lothian’s children, young people and families are confident and resilient, and fully included as valued contributors within their schools and communities. East Lothian Council is committed to providing safe, positive and inclusive learning environments where respect is shown to and is given by all children, young people, staff and parents. This is based on a shared approach of ‘getting it right for every child’ and agencies working together and responding to the needs of learners early and effectively.

Preventing and Managing School Exclusions POLICY: June 2023 provides guidance to schools regarding positive approaches to preventing and managing school exclusion with the ultimate aim of reducing the practice of exclusion in our school.