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Bearsden Primary School
Handbook 2015/2016
CONTENTS
EDC Vision Statement
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Welcome to Bearsden Primary
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School Aims
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School Staffing
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School Timetable, School Holidays 6
Curriculum Assessment and Arrangements for Reporting to Parents
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English Language
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French10
Mathematics, Social Studies, Science
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Eco School, Health & Wellbeing, Technologies, Expressive Arts
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Religious and Moral Education
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Personal & Social Development, Homework
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Intervention Procedures, Assessment and Reporting, School Improvement Plan Priorities
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School Ethos
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Equal Opportunities and Social Inclusion
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Children and Young People with Additional support needs 18
English as an Additional Language
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Home and School Links
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Comments, Compliments and Complaints Procedures
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Extra Curricular Activities
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School Discipline
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Safety and Security Issues, Supervision of Playgrounds
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Childcare Information Service, Child Protection Procedures
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Clothing and School Dress
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School Meals
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Medical and Health Care
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Information in Emergencies, Parental Involvement Act
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The Parent Forum and Parent Council
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Fundraising Group, Early Years Supporting Families Service,
Liaising with and Involving Parents in their Child’s Education
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Transitions40
Registration and Enrolment
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Secondary School Admissions, Placing Requests
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Data Protection, Accessing Your Child’s Pupil Records
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Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
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Transferring Educational Data About Pupils
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Use of Photographs & Video Involving Pupils, No Smoking Policy,
Pupil use of Mobile Phones in School
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Addresses and Telephone Numbers
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EDUCATION IN EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE
East Dunbartonshire Council’s vision statement
is reflected in the ethos of the Education
Service:
“Working together to achieve the best with the
people of East Dunbartonshire”
The Education Service works with staff in schools
and services to ensure the best outcomes for all
our children and young people.
We share the Council’s commitment to:
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The Customer;
Excellence;
Innovation;
Partnership; and
Our Employees.
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WELCOME TO BEARSDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Bearsden Primary is a traditional sandstone building in
the centre of Bearsden, a small town to the north west of
Glasgow. The school was built in 1911 and is situated at
Bearsden Cross. The catchment area consists mainly of
private housing.
The school is non-denominational and co-educational
and comprises 15 classes from Primary 1 to Primary 7. In
the main building there are 15 classrooms, a music room,
a G.P. room, a library, a computer suite and a teachers’
resource room. An annexe houses the gym hall and the
dining hall. Primary 1 has a maximum class size of 25.
Primaries 2 and 3 have a maximum class size of 30 and
from P4 - P7 the maximum class size is 33. There are
Mr Paul Meehan
facilities to accommodate children with disabilities. At
Headteacher
the present time there are visiting specialists for P.E. and
music. Instrumental tuition is available for violin, cello and woodwind. The present
school roll is 441 and the capacity is 474. A number of children attend school by
placing request. Parents should note that the working capacity of the school may
vary dependent upon the number of pupils at each stage and the way in which the
classes are organised.
A cafeteria system called Ed’s Lunch Club operates at lunchtime. This offers a range of
hot meals and hot and cold snacks. Facilities exist for children to eat packed lunches
in the school dining hall.
In Bearsden Primary, we aim to provide a broad and balanced programme of learning
in a stimulating and caring environment. Pupils are helped to become responsible
citizens, confident individuals, successful learners and effective contributors to
society. Great importance is attached to good manners, self reliance and developing
a responsible, caring attitude. The individual needs of the child are catered for and
equal opportunities offered to all.
Mr Paul Meehan - Headteacher
Roman Road
Bearsden
Glasgow
G61 2SY
Tel: 0141 955 2254
Fax: 0141 570 0042
E-mail: [email protected]
www.bearsden.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
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BEARSDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
VISION VALUES AND AIMS
VISION
Bearsden Primary School provides a safe, nurturing and caring environment in
which all pupils achieve their full potential and have the confidence and skills to
meet the challenges of the future
VALUES
• Respect
• Honesty
• Friendship
AIMS
• To achieve the best outcomes for each child through partnership between pupils, staff parents and the wider community.
• To ensure that children feel a sense of achievement in all that they do.
• To celebrate social and cultural diversity so that everyone feels valued and respected.
• To help children to develop a knowledge and understanding of issues affecting their health and well being so that they can make informed choices for their future.
• To enable pupils to become responsible and environmentally aware global citizens.
• To value and celebrate children’s contributions to society.
• To encourage pupils to maintain high standards of behaviour at all times.
• To develop enquiring minds, enterprising skills and embrace lifelong learning.
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BEARSDEN PRIMARY STAFF 2014/2015
Head Teacher
Mr P Meehan
Depute Head Teacher Mrs S Wilson
Depute Head Teacher Mrs D Park
Teaching Staff
Mrs J Drysdale
P1
Miss L Graham
P1
Miss K Jaycock
P1
Mrs M Thomson
P2
Mrs A Templeton
P2
Mrs E Irvine
P3/4
Miss K Macintyre/ Mrs D Park
P3
Miss K Johnstone
P3
Miss A Mackenzie/ Mrs A Wilson P4
Miss L Mullen/Mrs S Wilson
P4
Miss L Graham
P5
Mrs L McGonagle
P5
Mrs N Johnson
P6
Mrs K Macpherson
P6
Mrs G Bell
P7
Mr D McGregor
P7
Flexibility/ French
Mrs E Capaldi
PE Specialist
Mrs C McAulay
Music Specialist
Mrs L Strang
Mrs A Maxwell
Administrative Assistant
Mrs S Johnston
Clerical Assistant
Mrs A Wright
Clerical Assistant
Mrs E Lynagh
Classroom Assistant
Mrs R McArthur
Classroom Assistant
Mrs R Hart
Support for Learning Assistant
Mrs L Johnston
Mrs J MacLean
Mrs I MacPhee
Mr D Wilson
Site Coordinator
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SCHOOL TIMETABLE
SCHOOL HOURS
9.00am- 10.30am
10.30am -
10.45am Morning interval
10.45am- 12.15pm
12.15pm -
1.00pm
Lunch
1.00pm -
3.00pm
Primaries 1-7 dismiss
From Session 2015/2016, children in Primary 1 will attend for the full day from the
first Monday in September, which is Monday 7th September 2015.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2015/2016
Term
Dates of Attendance
Break
September week-end
First
Mid Term
Second Mid Term
May Day
Third
May week-end
Teachers return
(In-Service Day)
(In-Service Day)
Pupils return
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Closed*
Re-open
Friday 25 September 2015
Tuesday 29 September 2015
Closed (In-Service)
Re-open
Friday 9 October 2015
Monday 19 October 2015
Closed
Wednesday 23 December 2015
Re-open
Wednesday 6 January 2016
Closed
Re-open (In-Service)
Monday 8 February 2016
Wednesday 10 February 2016
Closed
Re-open
Closed
Friday 25 March 2016
Tuesday 29 March 2016
Monday 4 April 2016
Re-open
Monday 18 April 2016
Closed
Monday 2 May 2016
Closed (In-Service)
Re-open
Thursday 26 May 2016
Tuesday 31 May 2016
Last Day of School
Tuesday 28 June 2016
Teachers return
Provisional –
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
NB Good Friday – 25 March 2016
*‘Closed’ refers throughout to first day of closure
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CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT AND
ARRANGEMENTS FOR REPORTING TO
PARENTS
Curriculum for Excellence
Bringing learning to life and life to learning
Curriculum for Excellence has now been introduced across Scotland for all 3-18
year olds – wherever they learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children
for a future they do not yet know and equip them for jobs of tomorrow in a fast
changing world. Curriculum for excellence will be fully implemented by 2016.
Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s ‘learning
journey’ from 3-18, helping their progression from nursery to primary, primary to
secondary and beyond, ensuring each transition is smooth. They’ll ensure children
continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with challenge they can thrive
on.
Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills.
Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their
level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for the
development of literacy and numeracy from Early Level through to Senior Phase.
It develops skills for learning, life and work, bringing real life into the classroom,
making learning relevant and helping young people apply lessons to their life
beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping
make connections in their learning. It develops skills which can enable children
to think for themselves, make sound judgements, challenge, enquire and find
solutions.
There will be new ways of assessing progress and ensuring children achieve
their potential. There will be new qualifications for literacy and numeracy from
2013/14. New qualifications at National 3, 4 & 5 will be available from 2013/14.
Our well regarded Access, Highers and Advanced Highers will be updated to take
account of and support the new approaches to learning and teaching.
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There is an entitlement to personal support to help young people fulfil their
potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support
wherever that’s needed. There will be a new emphasis by all staff on looking after
our children’s health and wellbeing – to ensure that the school is a place where
children feel safe and secure.
Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims to improve our children’s life chances,
to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors, and
responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for great education.
Implementation of Curriculum for Excellence and More Choices, More Chances
highlighted the importance of robust transition planning in enabling young people
to participate and progress beyond compulsory education. 16+ Learning Choices,
therefore, was introduced in 2008 as the transition planning model for ensuring
an offer of an appropriate place in post-16 learning for every 16-18 year old. It
aims to improve the transition for young people choosing to stay on at school;
leaving school and for those moving from one post-16 option to another. Integral
to Curriculum for Excellence, it supports all young people to make effective
transitions.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
More recently, in response to the economic downturn and the resultant adverse
effects on young people’s prospects in the labour market, the Government
introduced Opportunities for All in its Programme for Government in September
2011. This is an explicit commitment to an offer of an appropriate place in learning
or training for every 16-19 year old not currently in employment, education or
training. It brings together and builds on existing Scottish Government policies
and strategies and embraces relevant UK Government policy in a single priority to
support young people to participate in learning or training in order to improve their
employment prospects. Opportunities for All became a live offer from 1 April 2012
and will ensure that the post-16 system delivers for all young people. It focuses on
supporting young people who have disengaged, seeking to re-engage them with
appropriate learning or training from their 16th, until at least their 20th, birthday.
Whilst Opportunities for All commits to offering a place in learning or training,
those young people who wish to move into employment should be supported to
do so.
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The primary school curriculum is divided into the following main areas:
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Languages
Mathematics
Expressive Arts
Religious and Moral education
Health and Wellbeing
Sciences
Social Studies
Technologies
Health and Wellbeing, Literacy and Numeracy permeate the curriculum, Children
are taught in ability groups for most aspects of language and mathematics and in
mixed ability or social groups for other areas of the curriculum. A differentiated
curriculum is provided to meet the needs of all pupils.
English Language
There are three main
outcomes for language :
• Listening and Talking
• Reading
• Writing
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Listening and Talking
We aim to develop children’s listening and talking skills using a variety of resources
including digital resources and ICT as well as class discussions from all curricular areas.
Reading
The children follow a structured reading and language programme in order to
fully develop their language skills. Children are introduced to reading in P1 using
Heinemann Storyworld. This scheme is used in the infant department and ensures
progression in the development of reading skills. At all stages, the children are expected
to read for information and for enjoyment using the wide range of fiction and non
fiction available in school, both in the classroom and in the school library.
Writing
Throughout the school, Nelson Handwriting is the main handwriting scheme used.
Children are taught the correct letter formations in Primary 1 and are encouraged to
write fluently and legibly.
From the early stages, children are encouraged to express ideas on paper and begin
story writing. At all stages, children have experience of functional, personal and
imaginative writing.
In the infant department, children are introduced to phonics through the Pearson
Bug Club phonic programme. Formal spelling begins in the infant department. From
Primary 3 onwards, children use Nelson Spelling as the main spelling scheme. The
method used to teach spelling is Look Say Cover Write Check.
French
A structured programme of French is followed by pupils in Primaries 5,6 and 7.
The approach encourages spoken language and includes a number of activities, songs
and games designed to foster confidence in spoken French.
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Mathematics and Numeracy
The outcomes for Mathematics and Numeracy are :
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Information Handling
Number Money and Measurement
Shape Position and Movement
Scottish Heinemann Mathematices is used from P1 to p3 as the core maths scheme.
The scheme has been designed to match the outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence.
From P4 to P7 we use resources from Teejay Publishers which match the outcomes
from Curriculum for Excellence. These schemes are based on a practical approach
to the teaching and learning of mathematics and use well known contexts to help
children’s understanding. A wide range of practical materials is available for all aspects
of mathematics.
There is a strong emphasis on mental calculation throughout the school and this is
practised daily. Interactive Mental Maths plays a vital part in the children’s knowledge
and understanding of number and each class has a range of material to facilitate this.
We use supplementary materials and games to help children to be actively involved in
their learning. These include Maths Games, Problem Solving Activities and computer
programs. In this way we can cater for the needs of all children within the school.
Additional resources are available for mathematics at each stage. Mathematical skills
are also developed through topic work and using the local environment.
Social Studies
This covers work under the following areas :
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people, past events and societies
people, place and environment
people in society, economy and business
Our social studies programme aims to let children have a wide and varied experience
of their local environment and the wider world.
Science
The outcomes for Science are:
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Planet Earth
Forces, electricity and waves
Biological Systems
Topical Science
Materials
We provide a balanced programme of learning throughout the year. Children will
normally study 3 topics in depth and the work enables children to develop skills
associated with social studies. Science is taught as a core programme at each stage.
We encourage visits out of school and visitors into school to give the children a
greater understanding of topics being studied and the importance of the school in
the local community.
Parents are informed at the beginning of the session, about the topics being studied
throughout the year.
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ECO School
Bearsden Primary is an ECO school and has gained five green flags. The ECO
committee has a representative from each year group, from the staff and from the
parent body.
The ECO committee strives to ensure that Bearsden Primary is ECO friendly
through environmental projects, recycling and energy saving schemes.
Health and Wellbeing
Details can be found on the school website. We follow a structured Health Education
programme from P1 to P7. The children learn about physical health, emotional health
and social health. The programme includes a structured progression in the teaching
of Sexual Health & Relationships Education.
Technologies
Computers are used throughout the school and are an integral part of the curriculum.
There are computers in every classroom and we also have a fully networked computer
suite. I.C.T. covers all areas of the curriculum and there is a progression in computer
skills from P1 to P7. Children also have access to video, digital and stills cameras and
a range of audio equipment. Interactive whiteboards are located in all classrooms.
Expressive Arts
This covers the following outcomes :
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Art & Design
Drama
Music
Dance
We have developed our own core programmes for all aspects of expressive arts. These
programmes fully address the requirements of Curriculum for Excellence.
Where appropriate, we integrate aspects of learning into the various topics that the
children cover in environmental studies. In this way, the children are provided with
a meaningful context through which they can practise and develop skills associated
with each aspect of expressive arts.
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Religious and Moral Education
Curriculum for Excellence requires us to teach Christianity and other world religions.
We currently teach a progression of work in Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. We also
use packages for each class to learn about a different aspect of Christmas. Children
follow this programme from Primary 1 to Primary 7.
Religious Observance
Pupils in P1-3 have a weekly assembly on a Friday afternoon in the school hall and
Primaries 4-7 also have weekly assemblies, on a Friday morning. These cover a wide
range of themes and issues and include acts of worship, topic related assemblies, issues
arising from personal and social development and assemblies featuring celebrations
and festivals. Visitors from charities also speak to children at assemblies. Parents are
invited to join P4-7 assemblies presented by their child’s class.
Our school Chaplin, Rev Graeme Wilson is from Bearsden Cross Parish Church. He
leads church services throughout the year. We normally have four services and
collections are taken at these for charitable causes. The Harvest Service takes place
in school and services at Christmas, Easter, and the end of June take place in Bearsden
Cross Parish Church. Parents are welcome to attend services in the church.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Values :
In Bearsden Primary, religious observance :
• contributes to the whole school ethos and provides opportunities for the school
to come together as a community
• involves the wider local community at certain times of the year
• provides an opportunity for children to express themselves and share experiences.
and religious education :
• is concerned with the spiritual growth of pupils • encourages pupils to become aware of a wide range of religious interpretations • encourages pupils to think honestly for themselves about religious beliefs
and practices.
Parents who wish to exercise their right to withdraw their child from religious
instruction and/or observance should contact the Head Teacher, in writing and
alternative arrangements will be made for your child.
Parents from minority and minority ethnic religious communities may request that
their children be permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised
religious events. Only written requests, detailing the proposed arrangements, will be
considered. Appropriate requests will be granted on not more than three occasions in
any one school session and the pupil noted as an authorised absentee in the register.
The school will provide several opportunities for religious observance in a school
year, in addition to traditional celebrations central to the life of the school community.
For further information refer to additional Guidance on Religious Observance in
East Dunbartonshire schools, October 2006.
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PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
This is concerned with the development of life skills. All aspects of a child’s experience
at home, at school and outwith school contribute to personal and social development. In
Bearsden Primary, we use Circle Time activities as the main focus for discussion of these
issues. This also gives opportunities to discuss school rules and promote a positive ethos.
HOMEWORK
Homework is set by the class teacher with a view to consolidating work already taught
in class. From Primary 1, children are given a short amount of homework to complete.
Sometimes, it involves reading, learning new words or spelling. At other times it
might be an aspect of mathematics, or topic work. Homework will not normally be
set at the weekend or over a holiday period.
In Primaries 6 and 7, children are normally given a week’s homework at a time so
that they can choose when to complete the tasks. This helps to prepare them for
homework in the secondary school.
Homework should take about 20 minutes to complete in Primary 1 and up to 45
minutes in Primary 7. We have produced a useful information leaflet for parents,
giving guidance on homework. This is available on our website.
Because of the important role that parents play in their child’s education, we would
encourage you to spend a short time each evening with your child on activities such
as reading together (books from school or home), playing games, drawing or talking
about what happened at school or some topical item of news.
Parents whose children appear to be spending a long time on homework tasks should
contact the class teacher or the Head Teacher.
Pupil Council
Pupils from P3-P7 elect a representative to serve on the Pupil Council each year.
The Pupil Council discuss various issues relevant to school life and they help to take
forward improvements identified by pupils. Recent improvements have focused on
the playground and the school canteen.
House Captains
From Primary 3 to Primary 7 the pupils are divided into four houses. Drymen, Thorn,
Kirk and Roman. Elections take place at the beginning of each session to elect captains
and vice captains for each house.
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INTERVENTION PROCEDURES
Our intervention procedures focus on developing literacy and numeracy
skills throughout the school. Teachers use a range of resources, interactive teaching
methods and assessment procedures which help to identify children requiring
additional support.
ASSESSMENT & REPORTING
The children are assessed continually by the class teacher in her day to day teaching.
This ensures that they are provided with an appropriate programme of learning.
Samples of children’s work are collected throughout the year to record the stage of
development reached and can form a basis for discussion during parent interviews.
We use a range of standardised and/or diagnostic tests for certain aspects of
the curriculum.
Parents interviews are held twice a year, in October and March. At that time, parents
may discuss their child’s progress with the class teacher and look at their child’s work.
Written reports are issued in June.
If you wish to discuss your child’s progress at any other time, please telephone the
school to make an appointment.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
PRIORITIES 2014 – 2016
Moderation - To ensure that there is effective moderation procedures in place across
core curricular areas.
Tracking - Develop an effective tracking system across Literacy and Numeracy linked
to Assessment.
Self Evaluation - To ensure effective self evaluation as a vehicle for school improvement.
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SCHOOL ETHOS
Bearsden Primary School aims to enable pupils to become successful learners,
responsible citizens, effective contributors and confident individuals. The school
provides a caring and nurturing learning environment where pupils’ individual
talents are fostered and developed. Our school is a multi-cultural school with
almost 20% of pupils attending from ethnic minority backgrounds. Pupils’
achievements are very important and these are celebrated in class and at our
weekly assemblies.
The school values of Respect, Honesty and Friendship are reinforced through
class work and as part of our Health and Wellbeing Curriculum. The school
promotes positive behaviour in a variety of ways. Pupils agree school rules at the
beginning of each session with their class teacher. From Primary 1 to Primary
3 pupils are rewarded for good behaviour using stickers and reward charts.
From Primary 3 to Primary 7 house points are used to reward children for good
work and behaviour. From Primary 4 to Primary 7 the school uses Value Time to
reinforce and reward good behaviour. Strategies such as restorative practice and
solution focused approaches help to support misbehaviour. Parents are informed
of any unacceptable behaviour from their child at the earliest opportunity and are
encouraged to work with the school to help modify this.
Our Seasons for Growth group supports pupils who have experienced loss, upset
or bereavement. The Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) offers parents the
opportunity to attend evening sessions and discuss strategies to support their
children at home.
Pupils learn to become Global Citizens through the work with Mphunzi school
in Malawi. In recent years we have provided funding to enable the school to
build a classroom block for their pupils. Staff and pupils correspond regularly
with Mphunzi School. We also celebrate Chinese culture through links with our
Confucius Hub School, St. Ninians, in Kirkintilloch and our focus on Chinese
culture and language.
Bearsden Primary has strong links with other council departments and schools,
local businesses, including shops at Bearsden Cross and local supermarkets. Pupils
enjoy visiting our pre-school partners and the elderly residents at nearby care
homes. The school participates regularly in Fair Trade events and supports a Fair
Trade tuck shop every week.
Opportunities for pupil leadership are provided through elections for House
Captains and Vice Captains, Pupil Council Representatives, Playground Buddies
and the ECO Committee. Bearsden Primary achieved its first Green ECO Flag in
2004 and is among only a few schools in Scotland to have achieved 5 Green Flags.
The Fundraising Group and Parent Council provide opportunities for parental
involvement in the life of the school and this is highly valued.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL INCLUSION
In East Dunbartonshire, all children and young persons are entitled to participate fully
in a learning community, which promotes equal opportunity and seeks to protect
against all forms of discrimination.
The school believes that pupils and staff have the right to learn in a caring and safe
environment. Staff will not tolerate any behaviour or attitudes which lead to staff and
pupils being humiliated or harmed because of their race, colour, language, nationality,
ethnic origin, cultural and religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, marital status
and disability.
Race
In relation to race equality, the school follows written procedure whenever a racist
incident is reported. This procedure is detailed in the document “Tackling Racist
Incidents Within the Education Service”. Parents/Carers who want to find out more
about this procedure should ask the school for a copy of the leaflet Managing Racial
Harassment and Racist Bullying in Schools: A Guide for Parents/Carers.
Disability
The Disability Equality Duty (DED) places Education Authorities under a statutory
duty to actively promote disability equality across all of their functions (policies and
practices). East Dunbartonshire Council’s Education Service’s Disability Equality
Scheme (DES) and Action Plan were published in December 2006. This Scheme and
Action Plan will build on the wide range of work that the Education Service does to
promote disability equality in East Dunbartonshire Schools. More information on
this can be found in the Disability Equality Scheme (DES) and Action Plan for the
Education Service. Further information is also available in the Education Service’s
Accessibility Strategy. A copy of these documents can be obtained from all schools
in East Dunbartonshire Council, and from the Head of Education who is based at
The Marina, Strathkelvin Place, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1XQ Tel: 0300 1234510
Ext 8709
Gender
The Gender Equality Duty (GED) was created by the Equality Act 2006. The GED
requires Scottish Schools and Education Authorities to actively promote sex equality
and improve services, policies and practices for all boys and girls. Schools and support
services in East Dunbartonshire work hard to ensure that all pupils achieve their full
potential and their Gender Equality Scheme and Action Plan reflects this commitment.
A copy of this document can be obtained from all schools in East Dunbartonshire
Council, and from the Head of Education who is based at The Marina, Strathkelvin
Place, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1XQ Tel: 0300 1234510 Ext 8709
Bearsden Primary School is a multi-cultural school. We have policies and procedures
in place to deal with racist incidents. The guidelines, produced by East Dunbartonshire
Council are available to parents on request.
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
NEEDS East Dunbartonshire Council’s policies, procedures and practices relating to children
and young people with additional support needs are in line with the Education
(Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 and the Education (Additional
Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009 which place duties on education authorities
and provide rights for parents of children with additional support needs and young
people with additional support needs.
What are additional support needs?
All children require support to help them learn. However there are some children and
young people who need some extra support or support which is a bit different from
the support provided for all children to make sure they benefit from school education.
That support may come from education services but can also be provided by a NHS
Board, Social Work, Skills Development Scotland, or independent and voluntary
organisations.
Children and young people in school who need extra support or a different sort of
support from what is generally available have additional support needs.
These additional support needs can arise for lots of different reasons. The reasons
why a child or young person may have additional support needs are too many to list
here, however the following are examples:
That the child or young person:
• finds it difficult to behave in school;
• is hearing or visually impaired;
• has a particular health need;
• is living with parents who have a drug or alcohol dependency;
• has English as an additional language;
Some additional support needs may only last for a short period of time other additional
support needs will be lifelong.
What should I do if I think my child has additional support needs?
If you think your child may have additional support needs you should talk to your
child’s school or pre-school provision about this.
What will the school do?
All children and young people have their needs continuously assessed and reviewed.
Your child’s school will be able to show you their assessment of your child’s needs
and will send you copies of reports on how your child is progressing in school.
All schools and pre-school establishments in East Dunbartonshire look at children’s
needs as a process of staged intervention. This process allows teachers and others to
• identify those children who may need additional support;
• make plans to support those children identified;
• deliver the support the child requires; and
• regularly review the support provided.
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In addition to the additional support which schools themselves can provide through
individual planning or making specific resources available, schools can also request
support from East Dunbartonshire Council’s specialist educational support services.
The Council can also provide individual children with special equipment and resources
if necessary. Some children may also benefit from attending the special schools and
specialist resources which East Dunbartonshire manages.
Parents have a very important role to play in their child’s education and the views
of parents and young people will always be taken account of in making decisions
which affect the child or the young person. If your child requires additional support
at school you can provide the school with important information about your child
which will be helpful in making plans to support your child. Parents and young
people will always be invited to participate in reviews of progress.
A small number of children and young people with additional support needs require a
co-ordinated support plan (CSP). All of these children and young people will already
have a staged intervention plan provided for them in school which set out targets for
their learning and timescales for achieving those targets. Parents, professionals and
the child or young person can all be involved in regularly reviewing the plans. The
CSP sets out the educational objectives for an individual which can only be achieved
by services such as health or social work working together with education to support
the child or young person ie. where the support required must be co-ordinated.
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If you have a concern about your child’s learning you should always, in the first
instance, contact the school to arrange a time to discuss that concern. Every effort
will be made by the school and the education authority to resolve your concern at
that point. If you are not happy with the way the matter has been dealt with and
you continue to have concerns you may be able to make use of one (or more) of the
following:
• mediation
• independent adjudication
• the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland
to assist in reaching a satisfactory conclusion.
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
We have a link Educational Psychologist from the Council’s Psychological Service
who supports us in delivering East Dunbartonshire’s policy for identifying, assessing
and supporting all pupils, particularly those with additional support needs.
The Psychological Service operates at three levels within the Council, namely that
of the individual young person / family, the level of the whole school and that of
the Authority.
Our link Educational Psychologist works collaboratively with school staff at all stages
of intervention with regard to individual pupils, groups of pupils or relevant topics
related to the school improvement plan.
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SUPPORT FOR LEARNING SERVICES
East Dunbartonshire Council, in supporting inclusion in its schools, has a number of
support for learning services.
These are:• Education Support Team which includes English as an Additional Language Learning Support, Sensory-Hearing Impaired and Visual Impaired, Language and Communication Resources
• Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs Service
• Short term Advice and Response Team
The Services support pupils through:• Consultancy
• Continuing Professional Development
• Co-operative Teaching
• Curriculum Development
• Partnership Working
Further information is available from the service managers who can be contacted
via the school.
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICE
The core purpose of this service is to provide support to families in developing
their skills and confidence in their parenting and to provide services to children
to enhance their development and learning. Examples of the services available
include parenting workshops, individual support and Triple P as well as, holiday
play scheme provision for children and young people with additional support
needs. If you wish to access any of the services please contact the team on Tel:
0300 1234510 Ext 8665
Protecting Children and Young People
East Dunbartonshire Council has issued Child Protection Procedures and Guidance
which all staff must follow to promote the welfare of children and to protect them
from harm.
All adults must share the responsibility for promoting children’s health and safety
and ensuring, as far as possible, that all children are protected from abuse, neglect
and exploitation. Children cannot be expected to take full responsibly for keeping
themselves safe. Professional staff must work together and in co-operation with
families and carers to enable children to grow up in a warm, stimulating and safe
environment.
Education staff are required to assist in the protection of children by:
• Creating and maintaining a positive and caring ethos
• Developing health and personal safety programmes
• Being observant of children’s needs, views and concerns
• Reporting and recording concerns about the welfare or safety of children
• Monitoring and supporting children in co-operation with relevant professionals, parents and carers.
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Education staff cannot keep secret any allegations or concerns about child abuse,
even if a child or adult request this. Information or concerns that a child may be
at risk of harm must be passed on in order to protect the child. Staff will treat the
matter sensitively, and information will only be passed to those who need to know
in order to protect and support the child.
If parents or others have concerns for any child, they can speak to the Head
Teacher about this. They can also contact social work services and/or the police.
When a member of staff, a child or another individual provides information and
the Head Teacher considers that there is a possibility that a child has been harmed
or is at risk of harm, the Head Teacher is required to immediately contact social
work services to discuss the circumstances and agree the immediate action to be
taken. School staff are then required to co-operate with any subsequent enquiries
or support plans.
Every education establishment or service has copies of the East Dunbartonshire
Council Child Protection Procedures and Guidance. These are available for
reference from the Head Teacher.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
As with all local authority schools in Scotland, this school operates under the terms
of the Additional Support for Learning Act (2009) and its accompanying Code of
Practice. Further details of the policies and procedures can be found on the East
Dunbartonshire Council website, and the school’s Additional Support for Learning
Co-ordinator will be able to outline the support that can be offered in school.
Working with other agencies and professionals – for example, Social Work Services,
Educational Psychology Service, National Health Service and parents – decisions
are made with regards to the best possible education to meet the needs of the child
within the resources available.
Specialist Support Service – teachers teaching in more than one school
The Additional Support for Learning Team makes provision for children and young
people who have a range of additional support needs. The service comprises of
teachers who work in the pre-5, special, primary and secondary sectors. Staff in
the team work in partnership with staff in the establishments to plan and deliver an
appropriate curriculum. The service also provides staff development and advice on
resources.
The teams support the additional needs of:
• children with a significant hearing and or visual impairment;
• bilingual learners who are at early stages of learning spoken English;
• looked after and accommodated children and young people who are experiencing
difficulties in school;
• children at early stages of primary school who have a developmental coordination
disorder along with attention difficulties;
• young people who attend special provision units; and
• pre-5 children who have been identified as having significant support needs.
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GIRFEC
The Scottish Government introduced Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) as a
programme of change, reaching across all children and adult services in the public
and voluntary sectors in Scotland, to achieve better futures for all of our children,
young people and their families. It builds from universal health and education
services and drives the developments that will improve outcomes for all children
and young people. The Children and Young People’s (Scotland) 2014 Act now
provides a legal framework around these principles.
We want all our children and young people to be fully supported as they grow and
develop into successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and
responsible citizens. We believe they should be: Safe, Healthy, Active, Nurtured,
Achieving, Respected, Responsible and Included. These are the eight indicators of
wellbeing.
The Getting It Right approach is about how practitioners across all services for
children and adults meet the needs of children and young people, working
together where necessary to ensure they reach their full potential. It promotes a
shared approach and accountability that:
• builds solutions with and around children, young people and families
• enables children and young people to get the help they need when they need it
• supports a positive shift in culture, systems and practice
• involves working better together to improve life chances for children, young people and families
To do this the Scottish Government has proposed that all children have a Named
Person until the age of 18 who will coordinate services for them, should they
require it. The Named Person for children in early years settings is their Health
Visitor and for those at school it is their Head or Depute Head Teacher. Young
people under the age of 18 who have left school can access their Named Person
via the Education Service.
Once a concern has been brought to their attention, the Named Person, needs to
take action, help, or arrange for the right support in order to promote the child’s
development and wellbeing. Referring to the eight Wellbeing Indicators, they will
need to ask these five questions:
• What is getting in the way of this child or young person’s wellbeing?
• Do I have all the information I need to help this child or young person?
• What can I do now to help this child or young person?
• What can my agency do to help this child or young person?
• What additional help, if any, may be needed from others?
The Named Person also needs to help children and families feel confident they can
raise concerns, talk about their worries to people who will listen and respect their
point of view and work with them to sort things out. Above all, they will ensure
that the child or young person’s views are listened to and that the family (where
appropriate) is kept informed.
To find out more about Getting it Right or to access the Named Person for your
child, please inquire directly to the school office.
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Parents, carers and children with additional support needs can also seek independent
advice and support through:
• Children in Scotland: Working for Children and Their Families, trading as “Enquire
– the Scottish advice and information service for additional support for learning”,
a charitable body registered in Scotland under registration number SC003527.
• Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, a charitable body registered in Scotland
under registration number SC033576.
• Scottish Child Law Centre, a charitable body registered in Scotland under
registration number SCO12741.
• Enquire: www.enquire.org.uk, 0845 123 2303
• Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, www.siaa.org.uk, 0131 260 5380
• Take Note: National Advocacy Service for Additional Support Needs (Barnados in
association with the Scottish Child Law Centre) www.sclc.org.uk, 0131 667 6633.
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
At the present time, we have 79 bilingual pupils at Bearsden Primary School. Some
of these pupils speak 3 or even 4 languages. Altogether, children attending the school
speak 27 different languages. We seek to encourage our bilingual pupils to use and
develop their first language as much as possible as we know it supports their learning
and enriches and strengthens the school.
We are assisted in the school by East Dunbartonshire’s English as an Additional
Language Service. This is a team of specially trained teachers who work co-operatively
with the teachers to support the learning of the bilingual pupils.
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HOME AND SCHOOL LINKS
Links between home and school are very important for the child’s education and we
hope that parents feel they are entering into a partnership with the staff of the school.
It will be by co-operating with each other and sharing information about the child
that we can help your child to realise his/her full potential.
A pre-entrant programme is held prior to children entering Primary 1. This enables
parents to get to know each other and to find out about the teaching methods
used in school. The children also have the opportunity to meet their class teacher at
this time.
We have a group of parent helpers, who help out with activities such as structured
play, art and crafts, and preparation of class materials on a regular basis. Parents also
accompany classes on educational visits and to sports meetings. Although formal
parent interviews are only held twice a year, parents can telephone the school to
make an appointment with the Head Teacher or class teacher at any time.
Newsletters are issued at the end of each month and these help to keep you informed
about everything that is happening in school. These newsletters are normally issued
to the eldest child in the family or via email. They are also available on the school
website.
An open day is held in March, when parents have the opportunity to observe the
children completing their work tasks in the classroom.
There is a Fundraising Group which organises a variety of social and fund raising activities
throughout the session. A calendar of events is provided at the start of each term.
Attendance at School
Section 30 of the 1980 Education Act lays a duty on every parent of a child of “school
age” to ensure that their child attends school regularly. Attendance must be recorded
twice a day, morning and afternoon.
Regulation 7 of The Education (School and Placing Information) (Scotland) Amendments,
Etc. Regulations 1993 requires each child’s absence from school to be recorded in
the school register as authorised: i.e. approved by the authority, or unauthorised: i.e.
unexplained by the parent (truancy) or temporarily excluded from school.
Un-notified Absence Policy
It is East Dunbartonshire Council’s policy that parents should notify their child’s school
if their child is going to be absent. In some circumstances it might not be possible for
parents to pre-notify the school of an absence because their child may have become
unwell during the night. In these circumstances, parents should notify the school
before registration begins.
If parents do not inform the school of their child’s absence, the school will take
action to find your child. This will involve contacting you and, where necessary, your
emergency contact person(s). If these actions are not successful, the school will ask the
school’s Attendance Officer to visit your home. In some exceptional circumstances,
where the school believes your child could be at risk of harm, contact will be made
with the Police and /or Social work. Parents should also give their child a note on
his/her return to school confirming the reason for absence.
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COMMENTS, COMPLIMENTS AND
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
We are keen that you should be completely satisfied about your child's education
and we encourage feedback on our services from parents and pupils. We
are, therefore, interested in feedback of all kinds, whether it be comments,
compliments, or complaints.
If you want to register a comment of any type about the school you can do this by
writing, e-mailing, telephoning or making an appointment to see someone. All
feedback is welcome and keeps us in touch.
If, in particular, you have a complaint about the school, please let us know. It is
better that these things are shared openly and resolved fairly, rather than being
allowed to damage the relationship between the family and the school. There will
be no negative consequences arising from making a complaint and we will deal
with the issue as confidentially as possible.
In relation to making a complaint:
• Stage 1 – Frontline resolution, we will always try to resolve the complaint
quickly and to the customer’s satisfaction wherever we can. This resolution
will be provided within five working days, unless there are exceptional
circumstances.
• Stage 2 – Investigation, if you are dissatisfied with the decision at stage 1,
the complaint will be investigated, acknowledged in three working days and
decision provided as soon as possible but within twenty working days.
• If you are still unhappy after the further investigation and reply you can take the
matter up with the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, our reply will include
the contact details.
• You should also note that you have the right to raise unresolved concerns with
your local councillors, MSP or MP.
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Family Holidays
Every effort should be made to avoid family holidays during term time as this seriously
disrupts a child’s education and greatly reduces learning time. It should be noted
that it not only has an adverse effect on a child while he/she is absent from school, but
also leads to extended disruption to a child’s education for a period of time when he/
she returns to school after the family holiday. Family holidays will only be regarded
as authorised absence where prior agreement from the school has been obtained
and where it is judged the holiday is important to the well being and cohesion of the
family, following serious or terminal illness, bereavement or other traumatic events.
Parents may request that their children be permitted to be absent from school to make
an extended visit to relatives. This leave will be regarded the same as a family holiday
but will be recorded separately from school holidays for attendance purposes. Requests
should be made in writing detailing the destination and the duration. Clearly with no
explanation from the parents, the absence is unauthorised.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The school promotes extra curricular activities. These are provided by members of
the teaching staff, support staff and outside agencies. At the present time we are able
to offer the following activities: football training and cross country.
In partnership with Bearsden Academy and associated primary schools pupils
have opportunities to participate in sports festivals and cultural events. Additional
opportunities for extra curricular activities are provided for pupils at transition to
secondary school.
Pupils in primary 7 have the opportunity to attend a week’s residential course at an
outdoor centre. At other stages of the school, educational excursions enhance specific
areas of the curriculum.
Bearsden Primary After School Club
Bearsden Primary After School Club is run by the voluntary sector and provides
before and after school care. It was established in January 1994. The club has recently
expanded and now caters for 60 children. Pupils from primary 1 – 3 meet in the gym
hall. Pupils from primary 4 – 7 and S1 pupils meet in Bearsden Burgh Hall. All primary
children are collected at the end of the school day from the school hall. Child care can
be provided in the morning from 8.00a.m.- 9.00a.m. and from 3.00p.m. - 5.55p.m.
each day. The facility is also available during in-service days and school holidays.
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Registration forms and further details can be obtained by telephoning the
co-ordinator:
Sandra Clanachan
0141 943 2421
0141 942 0047 - Office
07966388178
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.bpasc.co.uk
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
The school promotes a positive approach to discipline whereby pupils are expected
to take responsibility for their own behaviour, inside and outside school. School
rules and class rules are discussed with the children at the beginning of each session.
The school regards discipline as a matter which requires the full co-operation of all
parties - child, parent and teacher. The relationship between pupil and teacher is like
that between child and parent and it requires mutual consideration on both sides.
Good standards of behaviour are encouraged and acknowledged, while breaches of
discipline are dealt with firmly but fairly. Class teachers will seek the assistance of
promoted staff in cases of repeated or more serious misbehaviour.
School rules are formulated with the best interests of the pupils in mind and to ensure
their safety. No child who has lunch in school, whether a school meal or a packed
lunch, is permitted to leave the premises during the lunch interval. The co-operation
of parents is sought to ensure that school rules are observed.
A house system operates from P3 to P7 to encourage positive behaviour and to reward
children for good work, effort and behaviour.
Where behaviour becomes unacceptable there are set procedures to be followed.
These might include verbal warnings, punishment exercises or parental involvement.
Punishment exercises sent home will always explain the misdemeanour and should
be signed by parents.
Anti-bullying Procedures
Bearsden Primary school promotes positive behaviour and operates a strict antibullying policy. Any incidents of bullying are thoroughly investigated by a member
of the Senior Management Team. A copy of our anti-bullying policy is available on
the school website.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES
Road Safety
In view of the heavy traffic at Bearsden Cross, and the surrounding area, strenuous and
continuous efforts are made to make pupils aware of the need for constant vigilance
as pedestrians. The police and East Dunbartonshire’s road safety officers visit school
regularly to discuss safety strategies with the children. Parents can help by discussing
road safety rules with their child.
Parking
Traffic congestion is a problem outside school. Parents can help by leaving enough
time to park safely near the school and observing standard parking regulations
when dropping off and collecting their children. Where possible, children should
be encouraged to walk to and from school.
School Security
The school has a secure entry system fitted to all outside doors, including the gym
hall. Visitors may gain access to the school by using the buzzer and video entry
system located at the main entrance. Access to school is during office hours, which
are 8.45a.m. - 4.15p.m. Parents and visitors must sign the visitors’ book and wear a
badge whilst in school. A leaflet on School Security is available on the school website.
SUPERVISION OF PLAYGROUNDS
The playground is a tarmac
surface with planters and
a small garden area to the
front of the school. There are
benches in certain areas of
the playground. Playground
games have been painted on
certain parts of the playground
and children are encouraged to
use these. A multi use games
area is located in the rear
playground. The playground is
divided into areas for different
age groups of children. This
helps to avoid congestion and
prevent accidents. Playground games are organised and supervised by our classroom
assistants. An adult presence is provided in playgrounds at break times in terms of
the Schools (Safety and Supervision of Pupils) (Scotland) Regulations 1990. This is
normally undertaken by the Site Co-ordinator and the non teaching staff.
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CHILDCARE INFORMATION SERVICE
The Childcare Information Service is a free service provided by East Dunbartonshire
Council. It aims to provide parents with accurate details on childcare provision in a
variety of settings e.g. out-of-school care groups, childminders, nurseries, playgroups,
holiday playschemes and parent & toddler groups.
It also offers other advice including: choosing quality childcare, accessing help to
pay for childcare and contact details regarding childcare organisations.
To use this service please call the helpline number on 0141 578 8060, e-mail chis@
eastdunbarton.gov.uk or log onto the service’s website at www.scottishchildcare.
gov.uk.
CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURES
East Dunbartonshire Council has issued Child Protection Procedures and Guidance
which all staff must follow to promote the welfare of children and to protect them
from harm.
All adults must share the responsibility for promoting children’s health and safety
and ensuring, as far as possible, that all children are protected from abuse, neglect
and exploitation. Children cannot be expected to take full responsibility for keeping
themselves safe. Professional staff must work together and in co-operation with families
and carers to enable children to grow up in a warm, stimulating and safe environment.
Education staff are required to assist in the protection of children by:
• creating and maintaining a positive and caring ethos
• developing health and personal safety programmes
• being observant of children’s needs views and concerns
• reporting and recording concerns about the welfare or safety of children
• monitoring and supporting children in co-operation with relevant professionals,
parents and carers.
Education staff cannot keep secret any allegations or concerns about child abuse,
even if a child or adult requests this. Information or concerns that a child may be at
risk or harm must be passed on in order to protect the child. Staff will treat the matter
sensitively, and information will only be passed to those who need to know in order
to protect and support the child.
If parents or others have concerns for any child, they can speak to the head teacher
about this. They can also contact social work services and/or the police.
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When a member of staff, a child or another individual provides information and the
head teacher considers that there is a possibility that a child has been harmed or is at
risk of harm, the head teacher is required to immediately contact social work services
to discuss the circumstances and agree the immediate action to be taken. School
staff are then required to co-operate with any subsequent enquiries or support plans.
Every education establishment or service has copies of the East Dunbartonshire Council
Child Protection Procedures and Guidance. These are available for reference from
the head teacher.
APPOINTMENT OF ADULTS TO VOLUNTARY CHILD CARE POSITIONS
In order to meet a legal obligation under the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003
and as part of the policy in respect of child protection, the Council has introduced a
policy to ensure that any individual who is appointed to a voluntary child care position
is not fully listed on the Disqualified from Working with Children List.
This policy, which requires any adult appointed to a voluntary child care position, to
undergo a criminal background check to ensure their suitability. The policy applies
in particular to:
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parent volunteer helpers in schools who are considered to have regular contact
with children and young people;
elected members serving on committees relating to the development of
children’s services;
any other individual working in a voluntary child care position within a service
managed by East Dunbartonshire Council.
The policy builds on East Dunbartonshire Council’s Child Protection Interagency Guidance
(2002) which underpins all child protection work undertaken by local authority services. It
also complements the Council’s policy on the leasing of council premises to organisations
which provide activities and services to children and young people.
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CLOTHING AND SCHOOL DRESS
It is the policy of the Education Committee to encourage pupils to wear an acceptable form of
school dress as determined by the Head Teachers, Parent Councils and parents. In encouraging the
wearing of school dress, account must be taken of any proposals to prevent any direct or indirect
discrimination on the grounds of race or gender. Any proposals will be the subject of widespread
consultation with parents and pupils.
Parents are asked to co-operate with the school in encouraging the wearing of the school uniform.
A school’s reputation can also be enhanced in the local community by the wearing of school
uniform and school security will be improved as it will be easier to identify intruders.
The appropriate clothing and footwear for PE is a T-shirt, shorts and gym shoes with non-marking
soles. These are necessary for health and safety reasons and your co-operation is requested to
ensure that pupils are equipped to participate in the PE lessons. – please note there is a requirement
that all jewellery is removed prior to undertaking physical education activities.
Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled, particularly ties, sweat shirts and
PE kit which are often lost. A protective apron or an old shirt should be worn for art and craft
activities. Please help the school and the education authority by making sure that pupils do not
bring valuable or expensive items of clothing to school.
Offensive clothing such as T-shirts or other items painted with obscene language or illustrations
are not permitted. Football colours are also inappropriate as they can lead to incidents of rivalry.
Under no circumstances will pupils be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of not
wearing uniform and, in particular, pupils will not be denied access to examinations as a result
of not wearing school dress.
Parents are asked to assist by ensuring that valuable items and unnecessarily expensive items of
clothing are not brought to school.
Parents/carers receiving income support or income based job seekers allowance or housing benefit
or council tax rebate (not discount) or employment and support allowance (income related) will
normally be entitled to monetary grants for footwear and clothing for their children. Parents who
are in receipt of working tax credit and/or child tax credit may also be eligible, the Community
Hubs and education office can provide more details. Approval of any requests for such grants
made by parents in different circumstances is at the discretion of the Chief Education Officer.
Information and application forms may be obtained from schools, the Community Hubs and the
education office.
If you have any queries regarding the school’s dress code, please contact the Head Teacher.
Approval of any requests for such grants made by parents in different circumstances are at the
discretion of the Head of Education. Information and application forms may be obtained from
schools, the education offices and the area registration services offices.
If you would like your child to wear a uniform, the main uniform items are detailed below:
• Navy blazer
• Navy rain jacket with the school badge
• Grey trousers for boys, navy skirt, pinafore dress or navy trousers for girls
• White shirt for girls and boys
• Navy sweatshirt and white polo shirt with the school badge
• School tie
• Grey pullover or slipover for boys, navy cardigan or slipover for girls
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The parents run a uniform shop and items can be ordered by mail order. Sweatshirts
and polo shirts, with the school badge are available from the Uniform Committee
as are t-shirts, ties, rain jackets. An order form can be found on the school website.
Uniform items can also be obtained from the following suppliers: Man’s World, Byres
Road, Glasgow and most department stores.
Parents should contact one of the members of the Uniform Committee for information
about availability of stock. Contact names and numbers are available from the
school office.
In the interests of health and safety, and in order that children gain maximum benefit
from their work during P.E. children should be provided with shorts, t-shirts or polo
shirts and gym shoes for gym lessons. For safety reasons, jewellery, including earrings,
must not be worn during P.E. lessons.
It is also helpful if parents label all items of clothing worn to school, so that they can
be easily identified.
The authority is concerned at the level of claims being received regarding the loss
of pupils’ clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents are asked to assist in this by
ensuring that valuable items and unnecessarily expensive items of clothing are not
brought to school. Parents should note that the authority does not carry insurance
to cover the loss of such items and any claims submitted are likely to be met only
where the authority can be shown to have been negligent.
A lost property box is located in the Site Co-ordinators room.
SCHOOL MEALS
We know that maintaining a healthy diet is linked to a happy and active lifestyle. By
eating a school meal provided by East Dunbartonshire Council’s School Meals Service
your child is guaranteed a balanced nutritious meal to keep them healthy and alert
throughout the school day.
The meals are freshly cooked on a daily basis by our skilled staff who care about food
and your child’s wellbeing. Our staff will help your child to make balanced choices.
The meals meet the Scottish Government’s nutritional regulations.
Our school meals service, Ed’s Lunch Club, offers a choice of hot meals, snacks or
packed lunches for children. Menus are provided twice a year and parents should
discuss the menus with their children and help them to select an appropriate lunch
time meal or snack. A main meal costs £2.15, and a snack costs £1.95. Children
pay for their meals on a daily basis.
Parents of children in Primary 1 are invited to visit the cafeteria in September when
the children start school in the afternoon. In this way, you can see the range of food
available and advise your child what to buy. If you wish to visit the cafeteria at any
other time to see the selection of food, please contact the Head Teacher.
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Facilities are also available within the canteen for children who wish to bring a packed
lunch. Please remember, in the interests of safety, that glass bottles should not be
brought to school.
If you require a special diet for your child, this can be provided. However, prior notice
is necessary so that the kitchen can order the appropriate food. Vegetarian choices are
a normal part of the menu. Please remember that we are a ‘Nut Free’ school.
Free School Meals
Some families may be eligible for free school meals. Children of parents/carers
receiving income support or income based job seekers allowance are entitled to
a free midday meal. Children of parents who are in receipt of child tax credit or
working tax credit and child tax credit or employment and support allowance (income
related) or support under part IV of the immigration and asylum act 1999, may also
be eligible. Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained
from schools, the education office and area registration services offices or www.
eastdunbarton.gov.uk.
Only those children whose parents receive income support or income based job
seekers allowance (and child tax credit where qualifying income criteria has been
met) will be entitled to free milk. Milk may however, be available for purchase in the
school during the lunch period.
From January 2015 all pupils in P1, P2 and P3 will be entitled to free school meals.
Please do not apply for free school meals if your child(ren) is/are in P1, P2 or P3 as
a meal will automatically be given.
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MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE
Information should be given on medical and dental inspections and on dental
treatment. Parents should be given an indication of the procedures followed if a
child takes ill at school. Parents should be made aware of the necessity to inform
the school of any particular medical requirements and of arrangements to be made
if a child has to be taken home.
Parents should provide the Head Teacher with sufficient information about their child’s
health care needs and treatment. Where necessary, this information should be updated
annually or more frequently if there is a change in circumstances. Where there is
concern about whether the school can meet the pupil’s needs or where the parents’
expectations appear unreasonable, the Head Teacher should seek advice from the
school nurse or doctor and, if required, the Head of Education.
Medication in School
If your child requires to take medication during the school day, you must contact
the school so that the appropriate parental consent forms may be completed. All
medicines must be clearly labelled and given to the office staff. Please speak to Mrs
Johnston if you have any queries about medication.
If your child suffers from asthma and requires an inhaler, please provide a spare
inhaler which can be kept in school, so that the child does not have to carry it back
and forward to school every day.
Illness or Accidents during the School Day
If a child takes ill or has an accident during the school day we might need to contact
the parent immediately. It is essential that we have a current day time contact number
for parents, and an emergency contact in case the parent is unavailable. We also
require the name and telephone number of the family doctor.
Parents should ensure that the school is informed immediately of any change to
emergency contact numbers.
Medical and
Dental Appointments
Please remember that children
cannot leave school during the
day unless accompanied by an
adult. Therefore, if your child has
a dental appointment or similar
you will be required to collect
him/her from the school office.
When you return your child
to school following a medical
appointment, please use the main
door and report to the office staff.
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INFORMATION IN EMERGENCIES
We make every effort to maintain a full educational service but on some occasions
circumstances arise which lead to disruption. Schools may be affected by, for example,
severe weather, temporary interruption of transport, power failures or difficulties of
fuel supply, in such cases we shall do all we can to let you know about the details of
closure or re-opening. We shall keep you informed by using letters, notices in local
shops and community centres, announcements in local churches and announcements
in the press and on local radio. School notice boards are fixed to the school building
opposite the Drymen Road entrance and the Roman Road entrance. These will
provide up to date information. Posters will also be attached to the school gates during
emergency situations. There will also be updates on the East Dunbartonshire Council
website. www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk.
Parental Communication With School in Case of Emergency
It is important that parents keep contact with the school to a minimum in the case
of an emergency. When you telephone the school you will be asked for a contact
number and your message will be repeated back. Please ensure the pupil’s name,
class and/or teacher’s name is given.
Where possible you should telephone before 2.30pm if there are any changes to
childcare arrangements.
Business Continuity
In the event of an emergency evacuation of the building, pupils will proceed to the
designated assembly points within the school playground.
If there is an emergency closure of the building pupils will be redirected to the muster
site at Bearsden Burgh Hall. Parents and carers will then be contacted to uplift their
children from the Burgh Hall.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ACT
The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement Act) 2006 aims to improve the quality and
extent of parents’ involvement in their own child’s learning and in the education the
school provides. It modernises and strengthens the framework for supporting parental
involvement. It also establishes a structure and process to replace School Boards with
Parent Councils. There will also be updates on the website www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
The Act outlines three areas where parents should be supported and encouraged to
be more involved in their child’s learning:
• At home - providing parents with information on what their children are
learning at school and how this can be supported at home
• Through school – providing parents with opportunities to contribute to the life
of the school e.g. By helping out in the classroom at school events
• In a more formal way – deciding what kind of parent representation the schools
should have
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Parent Forum & Parent Council
All parents / carers are automatically members of the Parent Forum at their child’s school. As a member of
the Parent Forum all parents can expect to –
• receive information about the school and its activities;
• hear about what partnership with parents means in our school;
• be invited to be involved in ways and times that suit you;
• identify issues you want the parent council to work on with the school;
• be asked your opinion by the parent council on issues relating to the school and the education it provides;
• work in partnership with staff; and
• enjoy taking part in the life of the school in whatever way possible.
The Parent Forum decides how their representatives on the Parent Council are chosen and how the Parent
Council operates. Parents / carers are encouraged to volunteer or put themselves forward to be chosen as
representatives of the Parent Council if they wish.
The main aims of the Parent Council are:
• To support the school in its work with pupils
• To represent the views of parents
• To promote contact between the school, parents, pupils, providers of nursery education (if applicable) and the community
• To report to the Parent Forum
• To be involved in the appointment of senior promoted staff.
• To raise funds for the school for the benefit of pupils (in some schools the PTA fulfils this role). For more information on parental involvement or to find out about parents as partners in their children’s
learning, please contact the school or visit the Parentzone website at www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk.
The members of the Parent Council are:
NAME
ADDRESS
POSITION HELD
Katharine Otway
23 Stirling Drive, Bearsden G61 4NU
Martin Albrow
30 Milverton Avenue, Bearsden G61 4BE
Dr Chris Dorman
Coherent Scotland Ltd,Todd Campus,West Of
Scotland Science Park G20 0XA
Chair
Mark Esdaile
3A Thorn Road, Bearsden G61 4PP
Co-opted Member
Claire Turner
52 Thorn Road, Bearsden G61 4BP
January Morgan-White
12 Thomson Drive, Bearsden G61 3NU
Douglas Lambie
25 Courthill, Bearsden G61 3SN
Tara White
11 Norman McLeod Crescent, Bearsden G61
3BF
Neil Cochrane
6 Milverton Avenue, Bearsden G61 4BE
Lorna Mitchell
20 Kilmardinny Crescent, Bearsden G61 3NR
Debra Macfarlane
17 North Erskine Park, Bearsden G61 4LZ
Wendy McLaren
18 Norman McLeod Crescent, Bearsden G61
3BF
Stuart Dickson
29 South Erskine Park, Bearsden G61 4NA
Clerk
The Head Teacher has a right and a duty to attend all meetings of the Parent Council.
Minutes of Parent Council meetings can be found on the school website.
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FUNDRAISING GROUP
The Fundraising Group is mainly responsible for arranging events for parents and
raising funds for the school. Volunteers are welcome - please contact the Fundraising
Group if you want to join in.
The Scottish Parent Teacher Council is the national organisation for PTAs in Scotland
and runs an independent helpline service for all parents. They can be contacted by
phone on 0131 226 4378, fax 0870 706 5814 or email on [email protected] or write to
SPTC, Mansfield Traquair Centre 15 Mansfield Place Edinburgh EH3 6BB
Chairperson
Mrs January Morgan- White c/o School Office or
www.bearsdenprimary-frg.org
EARLY YEARS SUPPORTING FAMILIES SERVICE
The core purpose of this service is to provide support to families in developing their
skills and confidence in their parenting and to provide services to children that enhance
their development and learning. Examples of the services available include parenting
workshops, individual support and Triple P as well as, holiday playscheme provision
for children and young people with additional needs. If you wish to access any of the
services or need more information please contact the team on 0141 578 8665.
LIAISING WITH AND INVOLVING PARENTS IN
THEIR CHILD’S EDUCATION
The Education Service is keen to ensure that it involves all parents appropriately and
sensitively in their child’s education. Under Education Law, “parents” include:
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-
-
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Non-resident parents who are liable to maintain or have parental
responsibilities in respect of a child;
Carers who can be parents;
Foster carers, relatives and friends who are caring for children under
supervision arrangements;
Close relatives, such as siblings or grandparents caring for children who are
not “looked after and accommodated” by the local authority or are under
home supervision (looked after) arrangements.
Everyone who is a “parent” (under Education Law) has the right to receive advice
and information about their child’s education and take part in activities.
The Education Service will treat all parents equally. The exception to this is where
there is a court order limiting an individual’s exercise of parental rights and
responsibilities.
Schools collect information about a child’s family circumstances on an annual basis.
Where family circumstances change during a school session, it is important that
parents inform their child’s school of these changes.
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Further information about how the Education Service seeks to work with parents
is available in the publication Schools, “Parents” and “Parental Responsibility”: A
briefing paper for schools and education support services under the management
of East Dunbartonshire Council (2007).
This publication is available from schools or the Chief Education Officer who can
be contacted at:
East Dunbartonshire Council
The Marina
Strathkelvin Place
Kirkintilloch
Glasgow G66 1TJ
Tel: 0300 1234510 Ext 8709
Email: [email protected]
TRANSITIONS
All East Dunbartonshire nursery classes follow the Council’s early years admissions
policy.
Places can be provided either in a local authority nursery or with a recognised provider
in the private and voluntary sector who have been accepted onto East Dunbartonshire
Council’s framework to provide pre-school education.
For administration purposes, parents are asked to complete a registration form and
take it to any East Dunbartonshire local authority primary school or extended day
centre during the enrolment week in January. Parents are asked to bring the relevant
birth certificate(s) and proof of residency when enrolling their child(ren) if they are
East Dunbartonshire residents. Parents who reside outwith East Dunbartonshire do
not require proof of residency.
It is important that you make application by the end of February for children aged
three to five for places for the forthcoming school year.
Forms are available from the Council’s website at www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk or by
contacting the Early Years Helpline (0141 578 8707).
It is important to note a placement within an East Dunbartonshire Nursery/Partnership
Centre does not give children an automatic place within an East Dunbartonshire
Primary School.
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In order to make the transition as smooth as possible, we work very closely with
the secondary school. Our associated secondary school is Bearsden Academy. All
pupils transferring to Bearsden Academy spend two days at the secondary school,
usually at the beginning of June. They are shown round the school and follow the
secondary timetable for S1. This helps to familiarise the children with the school staff
and the building. Primary 7 pupils are also involved in a range of liaison activities
throughout the session. Staff and pupils from Bearsden Academy visit the primary
school regularly.
In these ways, the children become familiar with the staff and the school before they
leave primary. This helps to relieve any anxieties that the children might have.
A meeting for parents is normally held in November each year. At this time, parents
have an opportunity to find out about the organisation, the curriculum and the
examination system offered by Bearsden Academy. A further meeting for parents is
held in June.
Pupils are normally transferred between the ages of eleven and a half and twelve and
a half so that they will have the opportunity to complete at least 4 years of secondary
education. Parents will be informed of the arrangements no later than December of
the year preceding the date of transfer at the start of the new session.
Children attending Bearsden Primary School normally transfer to :
Head Teacher - Mr George Cooper
Bearsden Academy
Stockiemuir Road
Bearsden G61 3SF
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel. 0141 955 2344
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REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT
The date for registration of new school entrants is advertised in all local nurseries,
the local press and on the council’s website www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk. It is
normally in January each year. Pupils should be registered in only one school for
their catchment area. Parents will be provided with information about the school,
when they register their child. Parents who want to send their child to a school
other than the catchment school must make a placing request. Parents of pupils
who have moved into the catchment area or, who wish their child to transfer to the
school, should contact the school office for information.
Before leaving nursery, a transfer of information record for each child will be
prepared by nursery staff to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of education
for the child transferring to primary.
Primary School Admissions
When commencing Primary 1 education, your child will normally attend the local
denominational or non-denominational Primary school (regardless of religion) and
transfer from it, after Primary 7, to its associated Secondary school. Details of the
catchment areas and boundaries can be obtained from the Education Office – Tel.
0300 1234510 Ext 8722, or the relevant school.
Enrolment dates will be set by each school and the enrolment should be completed
in January prior to the start of term in August. The authority will place adverts
in the local press and nurseries advertising the date(s) for enrolment. Enrolment
Forms should be completed on enrolment day at your catchment school. Parents
are asked to bring the relevant birth certificate(s) and proof of residency when
enrolling their child(ren).
You are still required to enrol your child(ren) at your catchment school even if you
do not wish him/her to attend that school.
Enrolment timetables will also be available through the East Dunbartonshire
Council website at www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk.
Children eligible for enrolment are those whose 5th birthday falls between 1st
March and the end of February the following year.
Parents are invited to an evening meeting in June. This meeting gives parents
an opportunity to find out about the curriculum followed and resources and
methodologies used in Bearsden Primary School. It is a useful introduction to the
school. Pupils starting in August will be invited to our pre-entrant programme
which also takes place in June. The children will spend some time in the Primary 1
classroom and meet their teacher. Pupils attending local nurseries will take part in
visits with their nursery class or pre-school at different times throughout the year.
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SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Transfer Information will be issued to parents at the end of term one, in Primary 7.
If you wish your child to attend a secondary school other than the catchment
denominational or non-denominational secondary school(s) for your home
address, you will be required to make a Placing Request as detailed in the Placing
Request section below.
You do not need to submit a Placing Request if you want your child to transfer
from a non-denominational secondary school or vice-versa at the primary to
secondary transfer stage, as long as the intended secondary school is still the
catchment school for your home address. Parents of children who are planning
to change from denominational to non-denominational or vice-versa between
primary and secondary school should ensure that both the primary school and the
intended secondary school know what is to happen.
PLACING REQUESTS
As a parent, you have the right to make a Placing Request for your child(ren) to be
educated in a school other than the catchment school. Applications for Primary 1
and Secondary 1 Placing Requests to commence school in August will be accepted
following the publication of an advert in the local press inviting applications in early
December.
Every effort will be made to try to meet parental wishes, but you should note that
it is not always possible to grant every Placing Request to a particular school. You
should also note that a successful Placing Request for one child does not guarantee
a successful one for another child. It may be, therefore, that a parent could end up
with children at different schools.
Primary 1 children must also be enrolled at the catchment area school on the
appropriate Enrolment Form whilst awaiting the outcome of their Placing Request
Application. If the Placing Request is granted, the child’s enrolment at the catchment
school will automatically be withdrawn by the Education Office.
Placing Requests can only be approved when there are sufficient places remaining
in the class after all catchment area children have enrolled and if staffing and
accommodation at the school are able to meet the numbers of Placing Requests
at that school. The Education Office can also reserve places in a class for future
catchment pupils they expect to move into the area in the following school year.
If more Placing Requests are made for admission to a particular school than places
available, these Requests will be prioritised according to East Dunbartonshire
Council’s Admissions Policy and requests accepted and refused accordingly.
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Your Placing Request will be considered against a set of criteria which is set out in
the Council’s priorities for admission.
Any Placing Requests received after the 15th March for Primary 1 and Secondary 1
will not be considered in the first round of Placing Requests. Parents / Carers will be
notified of the outcome of their request within 2 months of receipt of your placing
request.
As soon as a decision has been made, you will be notified of the result. If your
Placing Request is successful, you will be asked to contact the school to establish
arrangements for enrolment.
Parents should note that in cases where your child is currently in attendance at a
primary school as a result of a successful placing request, there will be the need for
a further request to be made to transfer to the secondary school associated with the
primary school. Parents should, however, be aware there is no guarantee that any
such request will be successful and therefore contact should be made with your local
secondary school to inform them of your intention to request a place in a school of
your choice. Parents are requested to contact the education office to clarify this
position if they are unsure.
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Mid Session Transfers
You may make a Placing Request at any time during a school session. If your child
is experiencing problems at school, you are advised to discuss the matter with the
Head Teacher prior to making a Placing Request. Completing the Application Form
does not guarantee a place for your child at your chosen school. Your Placing Request
will only be granted if there are surplus places available at the school.
Transport for Placing Requests
If a Placing Request is successful, parents will be responsible for the safety and
transportation costs of their child to and from their chosen school.
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998
East Dunbartonshire Council will process your child’s personal data in compliance with
the Data Protection Act 1998 and all other relevant legislation. The Council may share
your child’s personal data with other Council services and public agencies to support the
delivery of services to promote the health, safety and well-being of children and young
people.
ACCESSING YOUR CHILD’S PUPIL RECORDS
Parents have a legal right of access to their child’s core education records, regardless
of the age of their child. These are the records held within your child’s Personal Pupil
Record (PPR). Parents do not have a general right of access to all records that mention
their child. To access your child’s file, please apply in writing to the Head Teacher.
A child has a legal right of access to all records held about them. This includes records
that may be held out with of the PPR. If a child is aged 12 or over and can show
suitable maturity and understanding they may exercise this right of access through a
request to the Head Teacher in writing. If your child is aged 11 or younger, or is not
considered to have suitable maturity or understanding, then a parent may make an
application on their child’s behalf for access to all records. The table below summarises
who may access what records through writing to the appropriate Head Teacher.
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AGE OF CHILD
Under 12
12 and older
CHILD’S LEGAL RIGHTS
A child’s parent or guardian may
apply on the child’s behalf for
access to all records
If able to show suitable maturity
and understanding, the child may
apply for access to all records
PARENT’S LEGAL RIGHTS
Right of access to core
education record (PPR)
Right of access to core
education record (PPR)
No legal right to all
records unless acting
as child’s representative
because child is unable to
show suitable maturity or
understanding
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
(SCOTLAND) ACT 2002
The Freedom of Information
(Scotland) Act gives individuals a
statutory right to the unpublished
“internal” information and records
held by Scottish Public Authorities
such as East Dunbartonshire
Council and its schools.
Individuals have already used
this legislation to find out about
policy, procedures and how
particular decisions have been
reached. If you would like to
use this legislation to access
particular information please
write to the Head Teacher, and
subject to certain conditions and
exemptions, you will receive a full
response within twenty working
days of receipt of the request.
Please note that you cannot access
personal information on staff
or pupils under this legislation.
To access personal information
about your own child, please see
the section 28 on Accessing Your
Child’s Pupil Records.
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THE SCOTXED PROGRAMME
TRANSFERRING EDUCATIONAL DATA ABOUT PUPILS
The Scottish Government and its partners collect and use information about pupils
to help to improve education across Scotland. This note explains why we need this
information, how we use it and what we do to protect the information supplied to us.
WHY DO WE NEED YOUR DATA?
In order to make the best decisions about how to improve our education service,
Scottish Government, education authorities and other partners such as the SQA need
accurate, up-to-date data about our pupils. We are keen to help all our pupils do
well in all aspects of school life and achieve better examination results. Accurate
and up-to-date data allows us to:
• plan and deliver better policies for the benefit of all pupils,
• plan and deliver better policies for the benefit of specific groups of pupils,
• better understand some of the factors which influence pupil attainment and
achievement,
• share good practice,
• target resources better.
DATA POLICY
Information about pupils’ education is collected through our statistical surveys in
partnership between the Scottish Government and Local Authorities through the
ScotXed Programme which aims to help schools and Local Authorities by supporting
efficient collection, processing and dissemination of statistical information. The
Scottish Government then provides analysis of the data to support research, planning,
management and monitoring of education services as well as to produce National
Statistics publications.
Education data within Scottish Government is managed effectively by secure systems
and is exploited as a valuable corporate resource, subject to confidentiality restraints.
As part of its data policy, Scottish Government will not publish or make publicly
available any information that allows individual pupils to be identified, nor will data
be used by Scottish Government to take any actions in respect of individuals. Data is
held securely and no information on individual pupils can or would be made publicly
available by Scottish Government.
The individual data collected by Scottish Government is used for statistical and
research purposes only.
YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS
The collection, transfer, processing and sharing of ScotXed data is done in accordance
with the Data Protection Act (1998). We also comply with the National Statistics
Code of Practice requirements and other legislation related to safeguarding the
confidentiality of data. The Data Protection Act gives you the right to know how we
will use your data. This note can give only a brief description of how we use data.
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Fuller details of each individual ScotXed survey, including the purpose of each and
the published data, can be found on the ScotXed website (www.scotxed.net).
Scottish Government works with a range of partners including HM Inspectorate of
Education, Skills Development Scotland and the SQA. On occasion, in order to
help meet our aim of improving our education system, we may make individual data
available to partners and also academic institutions and organisations to carry out
additional research and statistical analysis to meet their own official responsibilities.
Any sharing of data will be done under the strict control of Scottish Government, and
will be consistent with our data policy.
This will ensure that no individual level data will be made public as a result of the
data sharing and that these data will not be used to take any actions in respect of
an individual. Decisions on the sharing of data will be taken in consultation with
relevant colleagues and individuals within and outwith Scottish Government.
At all times pupils’ rights under the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation
will be ensured.
CONCERNS
If you have any concerns about the ScotXed data collections you can email the Senior
Statistician, [email protected] or write to The ScotXed Support Office,
Victoria Quay, Leith, EH6 6QQ. Alternative versions of this page are available, on
request from the ScotXed Support Office, in other languages, audio tape, Braille and
large print.
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USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO FILM
INVOLVING PUPILS
On occasion, the school may seek permission from parents to photograph/video pupils
for internal purposes within the school, for Council publicity materials and/or for
press/media related activities. If a pupil’s image is being used on any webpage or on
a webcam, parents will be asked for express consent as this image has the capability
of being viewed by any person with Internet access world wide.
Pupil photographs will be held with the school’s Management Information System
(SEEMIS), parents will be asked for consent.
SCHOOL CAMPUS NO SMOKING POLICY
With the introduction of the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005
and the Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Premises (Scotland) Regulations 2006, East
Dunbartonshire Council now operates a no smoking policy across all authority’s school
campuses. Any person accessing the school must refrain from smoking in any of the
school campus areas.
PUPIL USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOL
There have been many concerns raised by head teachers, staff and parents about the
extensive use of mobile phones by pupils and the associated risks of such use while
in school.
The Education Committee of East Dunbartonshire Council as a result of these concerns,
agreed that each school should have the power to set its own policy in relation to
pupil use of mobile phones in school.
All establishments will incorporate the following points into their policy:
1.Schools will discourage, and will also advise parents to discourage, pupils from
bringing mobile phones to schools.
2. Parents will be advised that East Dunbartonshire Council will not accept liability for
the loss or damage of mobile phones which are brought into the school or school
grounds by pupils.
3. If pupils bring mobile phones to school, the phones must remain switched off while
the pupils are in class. Head teachers will have the power to extend the switching
off of mobile phones by pupils to the whole school building and also to the school
grounds.
4. Where a pupil is found by a member of staff to be using a mobile phone outwith the
policy of the school, the phone will be confiscated. When a phone is confiscated, a
receipt will be passed to the pupil by the relevant member of staff, in order that the
pupil can present the receipt at the end of the school day to uplift the phone.
5.If a pupil is found taking photographs or video footage with a mobile phone of
either other pupils or staff, this will be regarded as a serious offence and the Head
teacher, depending on the circumstances, will decide on an appropriate discipline.
In certain circumstances, the pupil may be referred to the Head of Education. If
images of other pupils or staff have been taken, the phone will not be returned to
the pupil until the images have been removed.
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Please Note
Although the information contained in this handbook is correct at time of printing, there
could be changes affecting any of the matters dealt with in the document.
a) before the commencement or during the course of the school year in question;
b) in relation to subsequent school years.
SCHOOL HANDBOOKS
All authorities are required by law to issue a copy of the school handbook incorporating
current policies and practices of both the council and the school to certain parents in
December each year for their use as appropriate.
ADDRESSES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Head of Education
The Marina
Strathkelvin Place
Kirkintilloch
Glasgow G66 1XQ
Councillors
Telephone: 0141 578 8709
Duncan Cumming
Ian Mackay
Ashay Ghai
Keith Small
Manjinder Shergill
Vaughan Moody
Members’ Services
12 Strathkelvin Place
Kirkintilloch
G66 1TJ
Telephone: 0141 578 8000
Bearsden Registration Office
(Footwear, Clothing Grants and free School Meals purposes)
38 Roman Road
Bearsden
G61 2SH.
Tel: 0141 578 8669
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