From SNCT Handbook
The SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service
Table of Contents
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 | Number of Pupils
|
| 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.
