Appendix 2.9

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PART 2 - APPENDIX 2.9 - CLASS SIZE MAXIMA

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


Notes: *The provisions are drawn from the Education (Lower Primary Class Sizes) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010. ||** 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.


Secondary Number of Pupils
S1 33
S2 33
S3 30
S4 30
S5 30
S6 30
Practical classes 20


PRACTICAL CLASSES

Practical classes are those in which the following subjects are taught:


Administration, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Craft and Design, Engineering, General Science, Graphic Communication, Home Economics, Land and Environment, Managing Environmental Resources, Physics, Practical Craft Skills, Product Design and Technological Studies.


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.

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