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Section 1 - Introduction
1.1 This guidance is issued under Section 14 of the Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000 and must be read in conjunction with that Act and the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
1.2 The purpose of this guidance is to encourage education authorities and home educating parents to work together to develop trust, mutual respect and a positive relationship that functions in the best educational interests of the child.
1.3 This document recognises that home education is a key aspect of parental choice. It aims to encourage good practice in relationships between education authorities and home educators by clearly setting out the legislative position, and by providing advice on the roles and responsibilities of education authorities and parents in relation to children who are educated at home. This guidance has been drawn up in consultation with interested parties.
1.4 This guidance will be reviewed in 2 years time.
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