School attendance

We provide information and support to help you look after your child and manage school life in South Lanarkshire. This page brings together key services, guidance and resources in one place so you can find what you need quickly and take action.

Support for your child and family

You can access a range of support depending on your child’s needs. This includes:

• South Lanarkshire ACE children's activities to support wellbeing and development
• anti‑bullying advice and support, including where to get help
• Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods to help with family costs
• clothing grants and free school meals to support essential expenses

School enrolment and learning options

If your child is starting school or moving stage, you can:

• enrolling your child for school
• Find out about gaelic medium education in South Lanarkshire
• Learn how we support children with additional support needs

Our schools

You can find information about:

• primary schools
• secondary schools
• School catchment area maps to see which school your child can attend

Day‑to‑day school life

We provide helpful information to support everyday routines, including:

• primary school lunch menu
• school holidays
• school transport options
• road safety advice for children and families

Find out more or apply

You can apply for grants, enrol your child, check school details or get support using the links on this page.

If you are unsure where to start, contact our education and children’s services team and we will guide you to the right support.