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 and IT, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Graphic Communication, Health and Food Technology, Hospitality: Practical Cookery, Hospitality: Practical Cake Craft, Land and Environment, Physics, Practical Craft Skills, Practical Electronics, Practical Metalworking, Practical Woodworking, Science.

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.