Explanatory note

These regulations amend the Education (Assisted Places) (Scotland) Regulations 1995 to uprate the qualifyingincome levels for the remission of fees and charges and the making of grants under the assisted places scheme

The deduction made from relevant income for dependent children and relatives has been increased from £1,300 to £1,400 (regulation 2(a)).

The level of income at or below which fees are to be wholly remitted is increased from £10,670 to £10,901 with corresponding increases in the extent of remission where the relevant income exceeds that figure (regulation 2(b) and (f)).

The qualifying income levels for school travel grants and clothing grants are also uprated, with clothing grants being increased by either £1 or £2 (regulation 2(c), (d) and (e)).