Scottish law is different to Wales
Home education & the Law in Scotland
National guidance
Please note that this section should be read in conjunction with the Statutory Guidance on home education which was issued by the Scottish Government in January 2008 and sets out the respective roles and responsibilities of parents, children and education authorities.
You can read the Guidance online here:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/17133313/0
Also available to download here:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2007/12/17133313/11
Scottish Government Education Directorate
Educational Options Team,
Victoria Quay,
Edinburgh EH6 6QQ