Appendix 2.9

From SNCT Handbook

PART 2 - APPENDIX 2.9 - CLASS SIZE MAXIMA

Primary Number of pupils PI 30* P2 30* P3 30* P4 33 P5 33 P6 33 P7 33 Composite classes 25

Secondary

S1 33 S2 33 S3 30 S4 30 S5 30 S6 30 Practical classes 20

Notes: * The provisions set out are drawn from the Education (Lower Primary Class Sizes) (Scotland) Regulations 1999. The Schedule to Regulation 4, Excepted Pupils, and the ‘Explanatory Note’ to the Regulations are provided in Annex A to this Appendix. Annex A sets out the circumstances in which class sizes may exceed the stated maximum.

CLASS SIZES FOR SPECIAL SCHOOLS AND UNITS

Additional Support Needs arising from: Number of pupils

Moderate learning difficulties 10 Profound learning difficulties 10 ** Severe physical impairment 8 Severe learning difficulties 8 Significant hearing impairment 6 Significant visual impairment 6 Language and communication difficulties 6 Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties 6

Note: ** This figure applies where teachers are complemented by support staff and councils are recommended to apply an adult/pupil ratio of 1:2.5.