Auchinloch primary school handbook

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“Service and people first”
From the Head Teacher
School Aims
School Information
Auchinloch Primary School
Information about Composite Classes
School Holiday Arrangements
Curriculum for Excellence
Spiritual Social, Moral & Cultural Values
Additional Support Needs
Schools Improvement Plan
Home School Links
Homework
Attendance at School
Community Links
Extra-Curricular Activities
School Discipline
Clothing and School Dress
Meals
Transport
Medical and Health Care
Illness at School
Information in Emergencies
Placing Requests
Transfer from Primary to Secondary School
Parental Involvement Act
The Parent Forum
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Data Protection Act 1984
Concerns
Use of Photographs and Video Involving Pupils
Child Protection
School Campus No Smoking Policy
Appointment of Adult to Voluntary Child Care Positions
Pupil use of Mobile Phones in School
Important Addresses
2010/2011 Attendance Data for Auchinloch Primary School
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Learning & Leisure Services
“SERVICE AND PEOPLE FIRST”
We pledge to do this by:-
 improving learning and teaching
 raising achievement
 working with communities for a better future
 listening and learning together
 celebrating success
 respecting the dignity and value of all
 giving pupils and staff a safe, happy and attractive place to
work
FROM THE HEAD TEACHER
Auchinloch Primary School is situated in the village of Auchinloch in North Lanarkshire. The
village lies on the outskirts of Lenzie which is a few miles from Glasgow.
The school building was opened in the early 1930s to replace the existing smaller school in the
village. It is a traditional building with a central indoor garden area. There are extensive
playgrounds to the rear of the school and a football pitch on one side.
Our handbook provides you with information and advice regarding the day to day running of
the school, but if you require further information please do not hesitate to contact me. If you
wish to visit the school please telephone and the necessary arrangements will be made or visit
our webpage www.auchinloch.n-lanark.sch.uk
Despite the adoption of stricter security measures we endeavour to maintain a welcoming
ethos to parents visiting our school.
The staff and I look forward to working in a supportive partnership with you to ensure
progression in your child’s educational and personal development.
SCHOOL AIMS
The reforms which Curriculum for Excellence brings about are intended to raise
standards by:
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Improving teaching and learning with literacy and numeracy a key focus
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Ensuring that each and every pupil and student experiences a coherent curriculum,
achieving the highest possible standards
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Setting a very high ambition. Our pupils and students should expect nothing less
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Curriculum for Excellence is about ensuring that we help develop and educate our young
people and invest in them to become:
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Successful Learners with enthusiasm and motivation for learning and openness to new
ideas and determined to reach high standards of achievement
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Confident Individuals with physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and self respect and
ambition
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Responsible Citizens with respect for others and a commitment to participate responsibly
in political, economic, social and cultural life whilst developing a knowledge of the world
and Scotland’s place in it
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Effective Contributors with resilience and self-reliance, who can communicate, work in
partnership and apply critical thinking, solve problems and be enterprising and creative
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Auchinloch Primary School
Fourth Avenue
Auchinloch
Glasgow
G66 5DU
Telephone: 01236 794824
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.auchinloch.n-lanark.sch.uk
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Auchinloch Primary School is a non-denominational co-educational school
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Auchinloch Primary School Nursery Class is non-denominational
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Pupils are admitted to Primary 1 between 4 ½ - 5 ½ years
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Classes range from Primary 1 to 7
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At present the roll of the school is 89
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The current planning capacity of the school is 100
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Parents should note that the working capacity of the school will vary dependent upon
the number of pupils at each stage and the way in which the classes are organised
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Pupils leave the school after 7 years education to enrol at secondary school
AUCHINLOCH PRIMARY SCHOOL
TEACHING STAFF
HEAD TEACHER
Mrs Agnes Lang
DEPUTE HEAD TEACHER
Mrs Brenda Hargreaves
CLASS TEACHERS
Mrs Rosemary Gold Primary 1
Mrs Clare Rodger
Mrs Francesca Vernel Primary 2 & 3
Vacancy Primary 4, 5a
Vacancy Primary 5b, 6 & 7
Mrs Brenda Hargreaves
Stages taught may vary each session
Teacher Flexibility
McCrone Flexibility
Area Learning Support Team (0.4)
Total Number of Staff
As required
Mrs A Lang & Mrs C Rodger
Mrs Aileen McDove
6.8
NURSERY STAFF
Nursery Teacher
Early Years Worker
Mrs Elaine Lang
Vacancy
Classroom Assistant
Mrs Angela Taylor
OFFICE STAFF
Senior Clerical Assistant
Clerical Assistant
Mrs Christine Marshall
Mrs Sandra Schneeberger
JANITOR
Mr Stephen Craig
DINNER LADIES
Mrs Christine Kennedy
Vacancy
SCHOOL HOURS
Opening Time 9.00am
NURSERY HOURS
Opening Time 9.00am
Interval 10.45am – 11.00am
Closing Time 11.30am
Lunch
12.15pm – 1.00pm
Closing Time 3.00pm
All primary 1 pupils will attend school for a full day from their first day.
KIDDIECARE
This is an after-school care club. Parents can arrange for their children to participate in this
club. Your contact person is: Mrs Hazel Fairbairn- Tele No: 0141 779 7959.
INFORMATION ABOUT COMPOSITE CLASSES
Primary schools have pupils at seven broad year stages, Primary 1 to Primary 7.
A composite class is composed of children from more than one stage / year group, e.g. a
Primary 2/3 composite class has children from both Primary 2 and Primary 3.
Three main factors affect the organisation of composite classes.
1. The number of teachers allocated to a school generally depends on the number of children
on its roll.
2. In Scotland, class sizes are limited as follows:
Straight class (one year group)
Primary 1
25 pupils
Primary 2 – 3
30 pupils
Primary 4 – 7
33 pupils
Composite Class
Primaries 1 – 7
25 pupils
3. The number of classes formed can be affected by the number of rooms available for
teaching
purposes.
When the need for a composite class has been identified the Head Teacher and teachers
begin the process of selection. It is normal to select a group of children who are on a similar
ability and who the teacher feels will work well together. Children are mainly taught in groups
or individually, according to their needs. Progress through the curriculum is determined by
each child’s stage of development, not by his/her class.
We take every available opportunity to maintain peer group/social relationships. When
possible we try to ensure that each child selected has at least one friend in the composite
class.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS (Draft Proposal)
August 2014
Inservice day
Inservice day
Thursday 14 August 2014
Friday 15 August 2014
Pupils return - Open
Monday 18 August 2014
September 2014
September weekend
October week 2014
October break
November 2014
Inservice day (all areas)
Christmas 2014
Christmas and New Year
Mid Term February 2015
February Break
Inservice day
April 2015
Easter
Friday 26 September 2014
Monday 29 September 2014
Monday 13 to Friday 17 October 2014
(Inclusive)
Monday 17 November 2014
Wednesday 24 December 2014 to
Friday 2 January 2015 (Inclusive)
Monday 9 February 2015 and
Tuesday10 February 2015
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Friday 3 April 2015 to
Friday 17 April 2015 (Inclusive)
May Day 2015
May Day
Monday 4 May 2015
Inservice Day
Tuesday 5 May 2015
Holiday Weekend
Friday 22 May 2015 and
Monday 25 May 2015
Summer 2015
Schools closes
Thursday 25 June 2015
Pupils Return
Tuesday 18 August 2015
CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
What is Curriculum for Excellence?
Curriculum for Excellence aims to achieve a transformation in education in Scotland by
providing an improved, more flexible and enriched curriculum for all children and young people
from 3 – 18. The curriculum includes all of the experiences which are planned for children
and young people through their education, wherever they are being educated. All schools
and nurseries in North Lanarkshire are working hard to raise standards so that children and
young people will develop all of the skills necessary to continue to be successful when leaving
school and entering the world of higher education, training or work.
Curriculum for Excellence is underpinned by the values inscribed on the mace of the Scottish
Parliament – wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity. The purpose of Curriculum for
Excellence is encapsulated in the four capacities – to enable each child or young person to be
a successful learner, a confident individual, a responsible citizen and an effective contributor.
What are the curriculum areas in Curriculum for Excellence?
There are eight curriculum areas:Religious and Moral Education
Expressive Arts
Health and Well Being
Sciences
Languages (literacy)
Social Studies
Mathematics (numeracy)
Technologies
Importantly, literacy and numeracy are given added importance because these skills are so
vital in everyday life. All teachers will have responsibility to teach literacy and numeracy.
Learning is divided into two phases.
The GENERAL PHASE is from nursery to the end of Secondary School Year 3.
Learning is divided into levels. These levels have replaced the 5-14 levels that you are familiar
with. The new levels are as follows:LEVEL
STAGE
Early
the pre-school years and P1, or later for some
First
to the end of P4, but earlier or later for some
Second
to the end of P7, but earlier or later for some
Third and fourth
S1-S3, but earlier for some
Senior Phase
S4 – S6 and college or other means of study
How will my child’s learning be assessed?
There will be new ways of assessing each child’s progress to make sure that their potential is
achieved.
New qualifications are being developed:
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Literacy and Numeracy Tests (at the end of S3) from 2012/13
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National 4 and 5 qualifications from 2013/2014
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Access, Highers and Advanced Highers to be updated to reflect Curriculum for
Excellence
In playrooms and classrooms staff will be using improved ways of assessing children’s
learning taking account of national and local advice and guidance. Your child’s progress will
be reported to you so that you know how well your child is doing.
Each year your nursery/school will let you know what is being done to implement Curriculum
for Excellence so that you can be confident that your child is receiving a high quality education.
Auchinloch Primary School actively seeks to involve parents in their child’s education at a
number of key stages in their development and in a variety of ways.
Transitions at all stages are important but especially at Early Level from nursery to primary 1
and Second Level P7 to S1.
Throughout the session we hold a number of workshops where parents are offered the
opportunity to interact with the most up to date information for their child. This session we are
looking especially at “Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood” (RSHP) within Health &
Wellbeing. As always we shall be inviting colleagues to share their expertise with children,
parents and staff from the community e.g. Health, Community Police
There are monthly newsletters with clear Experiences and Outcomes for nursery and each
class.
We write interim reports and full reports stating each child’s individual progress over the
school session. There are two formal parents evening and many more informal sessions
throughout the school year.
We have an Open Door policy
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Every second Parent Council meeting has a formal agenda which relates to the school
improvement plan.
We also hold informal events during the school day e.g. assemblies which parents are invited
to participate in and also to sit back and enjoy.
LITERACY AND ENGLISH
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Listening and Talking
Reading
Writing
NUMERACY AND MATHEMATICS
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Number, money and measure
Shape, position and movement
Information handling
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
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Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing
Planning for choices and changes
Physical education, physical activity and sport
Food and health
Substance misuse
Relationships, sexual health and
parenthood
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
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Drama
Music
Art/Design
Dance
SOCIAL STUDIES
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People, past events and societies (History)
People, place and environment (Geography)
People in society economy and business (Modern Studies)
Using Inter Disciplinary Learning
SCIENCE
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Planet earth (General Science)
Forces, electricity and waves (Physics)
Biological systems (Biology)
Materials (Chemistry)
Topical Science (General Science)
Using Inter Disciplinary Learning
TECHNOLOGIES:
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Technological developments in society
ICT to enhance learning
Business contexts for developing technological skills and knowledge
Computing science contexts for developing technological skills and knowledge
Food and textiles contexts for developing technological skills and knowledge
Craft, design, engineering and graphics contexts for developing technological skills
and knowledge
Using Inter Disciplinary Learning
Using Learning and Teaching Scotland’s Technology Pack.
Using NLC ICT programme of study
RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION
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Christianity
World religions selected for study
Development of beliefs and values
Information communication and technology permeates all areas of the curriculum
Understanding and Using Information Technology – a cross curricular approach will be used in
this area.
North Lanarkshire’s programme of study is currently being embedded to ensure that children
gain experience in Word Processing, Graphics, Databases and Spreadsheets. The school
has a wide range of computer programmes related to curricular areas.
Available hardware:
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Projectors
Scanners
iBook computers
iPrinters
iMac computers
Digital cameras
Interactive Smartboards
Digital Video Camera
ipads
The school has been networked and children will be using the internet on a regular basis to aid
their class work & assignments.
SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, MORAL & CULTURAL VALUES
Children are encouraged to show understanding and tolerance of the beliefs of their own and
other cultures. World religions studied are: Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
Assemblies
All children take part in weekly assemblies during which we share successes and discuss
positive moral messages. The children share their achievements linked to the four capacities
of the Curriculum for Excellence. Chaplains may also visit assemblies as part of our Religious
Observance. Our chaplain this year is the Rev. Dan Carmichael from Lenzie Union Church.
We celebrate Harvest, Christmas, Easter with community services and we also host a summer
service. Parents, friends and pensioners are welcome at these services.
Parents/Guardians from ethnic minority religious communities may request that their children
be permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised religious events. Only
written requests 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.
The school is committed to assessing all policies and practices to ensure there are no
negative impact on any group of people.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
Auchinloch Primary School complies with the Education (Additional Support for Learning)
(Scotland) Act 2004 as amended by the Education (Additional Support for Learning)
(Scotland) Act 2009.
North Lanarkshire Council’s policy is contained within “Support for Learning Policy into
Practice 2”, a copy of which is available in the school. The school has a Support for Learning
Policy, available from the school on request, which is consistent with North Lanarkshire
Council guidelines.
These are:
 English as an additional language service
 language and communications service
 learning support service
 social, emotional and behavioural needs support service
 sensory service (visual and hearing impairment)
The services support pupils through:
 consultancy
 continuing professional development
 co-operative teaching
 curriculum development
 partnership working
The Education (Additional Support for Learning) Scotland Act 2009 has introduced a new
framework for supporting children and young people and their school education, and their
families. This framework is based on the idea of additional support needs. This new term will
apply to children and young people who, for whatever reason, require additional support, long
or short term, in order to help them make the most of their school education.
Through a process of staged intervention and, where appropriate in conjunction with other
appropriate agencies, the school will work to support these pupils and their families within the
framework of the new legislation and in line with Code of Practice. Supported by the Education
Authority, the school will be fully involved in the transitional arrangements set out by the
Scottish Executive for those pupils who previously had a Records of Needs.
Staged intervention process:
Level 1
Internal support, where education staff identify that a child or young person needs support or
planning which can be met within the existing classroom or playroom setting.
Level 2
Internal support, where education staff identify that a child or young person needs support or
planning from within the school or early years establishment.
Level 3
External support where education staff identify that the child or young person requires support
or planning from beyond the school or early years establishment but within education.
Level 4
External support provided on a multiagency basis, where the child or young person’s needs
are identified as requiring support or planning from other agencies outwith education such as
health, social work and / or voluntary services and these support needs are likely to last for
more than one year.
Looked After Children i.e. children who are cared for directly or whose care is supervised by
the local authority are deemed to have Additional Support Needs unless assessment
determines otherwise.
Parents and pupils are an essential part of the assessment. Our planning and review process
and your views will be actively sought. Parents and young people can request of the authority
to establish whether a child has additional support needs. They can also request an
assessment at any time.
Planning
Additional Support Plans (ASPs) enable staff to plan effectively for children and young people
with Additional Support Needs.
Some children and young people may require significant support from education and at least
one other agency, such as health, social work and/or voluntary agency to help them meet their
learning targets. Where this support requires a high level of co-ordination the opening of a
Co-ordinated Support Plan (CSP) may be considered.
A CSP may be initiated by the school or another agency.
Parents and young people can, if they wish, request that a CSP be considered and would be
involved in the process. Parents will receive letters from the Education Authority throughout
the CSP process. Parents and young people will be invited to take part in multi-agency
meetings and their views will be recorded in the plan.
Dispute Resolution
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to resolving any differences of views through
discussion, dialogue and building on common ground.
If the matter cannot be resolved with the Education Authority you have the right to request
mediation. An independent mediation service is available to parents and young people
through Resolve (see contact details at the back of this handbook). Mediation is free and
independent of the Education Authority.
In the event that a disagreement can not be resolved through mediation, then an application
for Independent Adjudication (see contact details at the back of this handbook) can be made
by parents free of charge. The Independent Adjudicator will make recommendations to the
Education Authority about how the dispute should be resolved.
The Additional Support Needs Tribunal has been set up to hear appeals made by parents or
young people on the decisions made by the Education Authority relating to Co-ordinated
Support Plans, placing requests and post school transition. If you disagree with any decision
relating to your child’s Co-ordinated Support Plan, either the creation of a CSP, or the content
of it, you may be entitled to refer to the Tribunal.
IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR SESSION 2014 – 2015
The following are our proposed priorities for school and nursery.
1. Further implement On Track with Learning (OTWL) into more curricular areas. This will
impact on our learners’ engagement with their own learning and development as learners, and
enhance their sense of personal achievement.
2. Further develop and define approaches to Assessment, Moderation and Tracking of
attainment and achievement. This will allow learners to demonstrate their knowledge and
understanding, skills attributes and capabilities through a wide range of evidence.
3. Learners will experience a Broad General Education (BGE) as we continue to take forward
implementation of Curriculum for Excellence.
4. Continued involvement of all stakeholders including parents, learners and staff in further
implementation of ePortfolios / pupil profiles (at First and Second Levels) and further
development of our personal learning plans / pupils profiles (at Early Level). This will impact on
our learners’ individual engagement with learning and their personal development as learners
and enhance their sense of achievement.
5. Using pupil choice, further develop the learning and teaching of caring for our environment;
this will enhance the wider learning experiences for all learners.
Our Nursery priorities are entwined as Curriculum for Excellence involves Early Level and
beyond. The nursery priorities are numbers 2, 3 and 4 above.
For all up to date information please see our web page
www.auchinloch.n-lanark.sch.uk.
HOME SCHOOL LINKS
General information is communicated monthly via the Head Teacher’s newsletters. Class
teachers advise changes in the curriculum and housekeeping arrangements such as PE days
and homework arrangements.
We are very keen to work in partnership with parents and carers. We recognise that you may
require additional information from time to time and are happy to meet with you to alleviate any
concern.
We greatly appreciate the assistance you can offer to children in their learning in class. If you
are able to work with children on a voluntary basis, we will ensure that you are cleared by
Disclosure Scotland.
HOMEWORK
Homework is given each week and because of the important role that parents play in their
child’s education we hope that you will support your child with their learning activities. Please
refer to the school website for a copy of our Homework Policy.
Homework can be completed in a short time (normally 10 – 20 minutes) and tasks will be
within the ability of the pupil
 all early stage pupils have reading homework
 junior and senior pupils have homework each night, Monday to Thursday
 a child may have homework to catch up on after absence, or to take him/her up to the
level of others in his/her group.
 tasks may be given to follow-up, further develop, or show parents some work done in
school
 homework may also be prescribed if insufficient work has been done in class due to
lack of application.
Recreational reading is most important, and is constantly promoted.
A homework club is available to all pupils in the junior and senior department.
The use of ICT to support homework is encouraged by all members of staff. Almost all children
in Auchinloch Primary School have access to GLOW both at home and in school to
consolidate their learning.
Parents can discuss the question of homework at any time with the Head Teacher or Class
Teacher.
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) Amendment, Etc.
Regulations 1993 requires each child’s absence from school to be recorded in the school
register as authorised or unauthorised. As defined by the Scottish Government.
At the start of each school session, parents will be asked to provide contact details including at
least one emergency contact number, including where possible, a number that will accept a
text message. Parents are required to inform the school if these contact details change during
the course of the year.
Parents and carers are asked to inform the school if a pupil is unable to attend from the start of
the school day on the first day of absence. Failure to do so will result in school staff accessing
all contact numbers provided for the child and may result in the school sending a text
message. In terms of child safety police will be contacted if all attempts to locate the child
have been exhausted.
Parents are asked to inform the school by letter or telephone if their child is likely to be absent
for some time, and to give the child a note on his/her return to school confirming the reason for
absence.
Every effort should be made to avoid family holidays during term time as this both disrupts the
child’s education and reduces learning time. Parents/guardians should inform the school by
letter of the dates before going on holiday.
Absences will be classified as authorised only in exceptional circumstances.
Such circumstances may include:
 A family holiday judged to be important to the wellbeing and cohesion of the family,
following serious or terminal illness, bereavement or other traumatic events.
A family holiday classified under the ‘authorised absence’ category will not include such
reasons as:
 The availability of cheap holidays
 The availability of desired accommodation
 Poor weather experience during school holidays
 Holidays which overlap the beginning or end of term
 Parental difficulty obtaining leave (except in cases where evidence is provided by the
employer that it cannot accommodate leave during school holidays without serious
consequences)
Family holidays with the above similar characteristics will be classified as unauthorised
absence. Where the head teacher’s prior agreement has not been sought the absence will
automatically be classed as unauthorised.
Extended leave with parental consent holiday.
Where most family holidays will be recorded as unauthorised absence (see above) extended
leave with parental consent will not be considered the same as a family holiday. Leave in such
circumstances will be authorised under circumstances such as:
 Extended overseas educational trips not organised by the school
 Short term parental placement abroad
 Family returning to its country of origin (to care for a relative, or for cultural reasons)
 Leave in relation to the children of travelling families
Exceptional domestic circumstances.
Parents may request permission for such leave in writing and the school may authorise such
requests under the following circumstances:
 The period immediately after an accident or illness
 A period of serious or critical illness of a close relative
 A domestic crisis which causes serious disruption to the family home causing
temporary relocation
It should be emphasised that the school attendance officer investigates unexplained absence,
and that the authority has the power to write to, interview, or prosecute parents, or to refer
pupils to the Reporter of the Children’s Hearing, if necessary.
The school regards attainment of under 90% attendance to be causing concern and will
monitor such attendances closely.
COMMUNITY LINKS
Links between home and school are encouraged and welcomed. At pre-entrant stage,
children will be invited to visit the school for a morning or afternoon at an arranged date- during
this visit, older infant pupils will entertain the entrants for a short time and thereafter, the
entrants will spend some time in the classroom with the teacher. At the same time, parents
will be invited to attend a meeting with the Head Teacher when important issues relating to the
school can be discussed and questions answered. Also at this meeting, the class teacher will
demonstrate some of the material which the children will be using and give information on the
teaching and learning of those materials.
Newsletters are sent out regularly to keep parents informed of all that is happening in the
school. We welcome the support of parent helpers in the class so if you can spare the time
please contact the Head Teacher.
Parents are also invited to help at school events e.g. sports day, assist with parties etc. Also to
help at Out Of Hours School Learning Clubs e.g. Football and Cross Country.
The Head Teacher is always available for consultation with parents to discuss a pupil’s
progress.
The school has an active Parent Council. Their fundraising has benefited the school greatly
e.g. purchase of extra resources, supporting the pupils’ educational experiences.
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY
Links have been established with various agencies in the community:
Church
The school has links with Lenzie Union Parish Church as outlined in the section on Religious
Education and Religious Observance.
Senior Citizens
Contact is maintained with Senior Citizens in the area and they are invited to attend organised
school activities e.g. Concerts, Daffodil Tea.
Sometimes our pensioners add to the children’s overall learning in topics by adding personal
experiences.
Community Education
The school can be used for evening activities. Details can be obtained from the Community
Letting agency – address is in the section on Community Services.
Nursery/Playgroups
Contact is maintained with all playgroups and nurseries in the area particularly prior to times of
infant enrolment and induction afternoons. Our own - Auchinloch Primary Nursery Class
commenced in January 2006.
Police
Whenever required, Police Constables make visits to the school during the session to talk on
safety matters in general. Our local constabulary also help on other matters.
Work Experience
Auchinloch Primary accepts pupils from Chryston High School, Lenzie Academy and other
local high schools on work experience placements during the session.
Other Community Links
The school also has contact with the Leisure and Recreation Department, Libraries and other
agencies in the local area. Often, this liaison is in the form of participation in organised
competitions or contributions to local activities.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Extra Curricular activities play an important part in extending interest and encouraging a sense
of responsibility.
Pupils are encouraged to speak at weekly assemblies and inform other pupils of the range of
leisure activities which are available in the area – these include a variety of activities which are
suitable for primary school age.
The support and enthusiasm of our staff and parents allow Auchinloch Primary to offer the
following experiences.
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P5 pupils are provided with a block of swimming lessons at Kilsyth Swimming Pool &
PE sessions at the local community centre.
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A residential week at Kilbowie Outdoor Centre for P7 pupils.
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When suitable, educational visits are arranged in conjunction with Interdisciplinary
Learning. Visitors are invited to school to talk with pupils and share their expertise.
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Theatre visits are encouraged. Our own productions allow our pupils to become
personally involved. Every child should participate in at least one production in any
year.
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Sporting activities on offer include football.
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After school clubs operate and include tuition in football, ECO and cross country.
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Other school clubs change throughout the year.
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Parents are welcome to share their expertise. Please notify the school and we can
make the appropriate arrangements.
SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
Promoting positive discipline is an important aspect of our school. Children learn best when
they are in a comfortable structured environment, where mutual respect and tolerance
co-exist.
In Auchinloch Primary School we actively encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own
actions and to always consider how these actions will affect others around them. Through
the promotion of positive behaviour we have developed a very positive ethos in school. Class
rules are compiled by the children themselves and our school council discusses rules for the
playground and dinner hall. As a result, the rules are very rarely broken. A very clear
promoting positive behaviour policy is in place, and this basically follows the progression of a
report being made to the class teacher, then, if necessary, passed to the Head Teacher.
Situations are normally resolved at this level, but where necessary, parental involvement is
requested.
It cannot be emphasised too strongly that the fullest parental co-operation is necessary for
good discipline. Where a serious misdemeanour occurs parents are called upon to discuss
the necessary disciplinary action.
Bullying in any form will not be tolerated and we encourage pupils and parents to discuss any
problems with the staff at once.
In school we have an anti-bullying policy and a discipline policy. Both are available to read on
the school website.
Peer mediation – staff & P5-7 are trained in peer mediation strategies.
DETAILS OF ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
Defining Bullying
Bullying is an abuse of power. It is a repeated, deliberate act of aggression which causes
embarrassment, pain or discomfort to another. It takes many forms and may include physical
attacks, verbal insults, extortion and theft, threatening and obscene gestures, spreading
malicious rumours and deliberately excluding people from a group or activity.
When dealing with and reporting allegations of bullying we will endeavour to:
 ensure that all alleged incidents of bullying are taken seriously and managed
appropriately.
 ensure that a range of strategies are in place for dealing with alleged incidents.
 work in partnership with parents to try to find solutions to incidents which involve their
child.
 maintain appropriate systems for recording alleged incidents.
Supervision in Non-Class Times
An adult presence is provided in playgrounds at break times in terms of the Schools (Safety
and Supervision of Pupils) (Scotland) Regulations 1990.
Safe Handling
Staff in our nursery have been trained in safe handling techniques.
CLOTHING AND SCHOOL DRESS
All North Lanarkshire schools must have a dress code which encourages pupils to dress in a
way which is appropriate to attendance at school. This dress code must not lead to direct or
indirect discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender or disability. Prior to drawing
up the dress code the parents, pupils and staff were fully consulted. It is the expectation of
the education authority that parents will be keen to support the dress code and written
agreement may be sought.
Clothing which is unacceptable in school under any circumstances includes items which:
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could potentially encourage factions (e.g. football colours)
could cause offence (e.g. anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)
could cause health and safety difficulties such as loose fitting clothing, dangling
earrings, and other potentially dangerous jewellery – please note there is a
requirement that all jewellery is removed prior to undertaking physical education
activities
are of flammable materials which may be a danger in certain classes (e.g. shell suits)
could cause damage to flooring
carry advertising in particular for alcohol or tobacco
could be used to inflict injury to other pupils or to be used by others to do so.
Parents in receipt of a clothing grant from the Council will be encouraged to purchase items
which are in accordance with the school dress code. Approval of any requests for such
grants in other circumstances are at the discretion of the Executive Director of Learning &
Leisure Services. Information and application forms may be obtained from any school or
First Stop Shop. Parents are entitled to receive a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of
the following benefits: income support, job seeker’s allowance (income based), employment &
support allowance (income related), housing benefit, council tax rebate.
Whilst in general terms it would not normally be the policy of the authority to exclude a pupil
from school solely on the basis of his/her dress, persistent refusal to respond to a reasonable
dress code may be deemed to be a serious challenge to the Head Teacher’s authority and be
detrimental to the well being of the whole school community. In such circumstances a Head
Teacher may justify the use of the school discipline procedure.
The council wishes to minimise claims arising from the loss of pupils’ clothing and/or personal
belongings. Parents are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items and
unnecessarily expensive items of clothing, jewellery, etc. are not brought to school. Parents
should note that and any claims submitted to cover the loss of such items are likely to be met
only where the authority can be shown to have been negligent.
Suitable clothing for PE classes
Shorts, T-shirt and soft shoes are recommended clothing for PE. Pupils will be told the regular
PE times for their class and should bring their ‘kit’ for each lesson. On any occasion, if you
consider it unwise for your child to take part in PE, a note must be sent to school asking for the
child to be excused and the reason stated.
For safety reasons all jewellery must be removed for gym lessons.
If a child regularly forgets the necessary clothing and footwear for PE, you will be contacted to
ensure you are aware of this situation and you will be asked to assist in reminding your
son/daughter of the ruling. All pupils who are not taking part in a lesson (for any of the above
reasons) will be supervised.
In Auchinloch Primary, the wearing of school uniform is actively encouraged.
Auchinloch School Uniform:
 White shirt or blouse
 White polo shirt with school logo
 Red sweatshirt with school logo
 Grey trousers, skirt or pinafore
 Red and grey striped tie
 Grey or black tights
 Grey or white socks
 Black school shoes
 Black plimsoles for indoor use
 Red cardigan or jumper
 Grey school blazer
 Red fleece/waterproof
Although school uniforms are not kept in school now, samples are available in the school and
parents are invited to come in to check sizes or try on the garments for correct fitting.
The wearing of the school uniform helps to create an identity with the school and can also be
useful in matters of safety and security.
ALL ARTICLES OF CLOTHING AND PROPERTY SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELLED
WITH THE CHILD’S NAME.
Your co-operation with the above would be much appreciated.
MEALS
Auchinloch Primary runs a ReGen kitchen. School meals are costed per item and are paid to
the dinner ladies at time of purchase. Special diets can be arranged. The Head Teacher
should be informed of any special dietary requirements and consideration will be given where
possible. Packed lunches and school dinner meals are eaten in the hall. Children from same
classes eat at similar times.
Children of parents receiving Income
Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income
based) Employment & Support Allowance
(income related) are entitled to a meal
without charge.
Information and application forms for free
school meals may be obtained from schools,
first stop shops and Municipal Buildings,
Coatbridge. Parents are entitled to receive
a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of
the following benefits: Income Support, Job
Seekers Allowance (income based). Employment & Support Allowance (income related),
housing benefit, council tax rebate.
The availability of special diets.
Diets required as a result of a medical condition (a medically prescribed diet e.g. coeliac
disease, diabetes, food allergy or intolerance) can be provided in school.
A medically prescribed diet form must be completed by the child’s Registered Dietician
or General Practitioner. Procedures and forms can be accessed from the child’s school or
dietician, or from North Lanarkshire’s catering service.
Occasionally, parents/carers may be asked to supply prescription foods or attend a meeting to
discuss the child’s dietary requirements.
Area Officer
Registration Office
Moodiesburn First Stop Shop
Blackwoods Cres
Moodiesburn
Glasgow G69 0EN
01236 638666
Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00am -12.20 p.m.
Area Officer
Area Registration Office
Floor 3
Fleming House
Tryst Road
Cumbernauld G67 1JW
01236 616390
Only those children who receive a free school meal (income based) are entitled to free milk.
Milk may however be available for purchase when ordering dinners at a cost of 10p.
As with a growing number of other schools, we have children who
suffer severe allergic reactions to peanuts – they can suffer
anaphylactic shock even through touching peanuts. Parents are
therefore requested not to include any form of nuts (including coconut)
in children’s snacks or packed lunches.
TRANSPORT
It is a parent’s responsibility to ensure their child arrives at school and returns home
from school in a safe and responsible manner.
The council has a policy of providing free transport to all primary pupils who live more than one
mile from their local school by the shortest safe walking route. This policy is more generous
than the law requires. This means that the provision of transport could be reviewed at any
time. Parents who consider they are eligible should obtain an application form from the
school or from Learning and Leisure Services. These forms should be completed and
returned before the end of February for those pupils beginning school in August to enable the
appropriate arrangements to be made.
Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year but may be subject to delay
whilst arrangements are made.
There is discretion in certain circumstances to grant privilege transport for pupils to travel in
transport provided by the authority, where spare places are available and no additional costs
are incurred. Not necessarily for the start of term.
Pick Up Points
Whilst free transport is provided it may be necessary for pupils to walk a certain distance to the
vehicle pick-up point. Walking distance in total including the distance from home to the
pick-up point and from the drop-off point to the school in any one direction, will not exceed the
authority’s limits (see above paragraph). It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that their
child arrives at the pick-up point in time. It is also the parent’s responsibility to ensure the
child behaves in a safe and acceptable manner while boarding, travelling in and alighting from
the vehicle. Misbehaviour could result in a loss of the right to free transport.
Placing Requests
The Council does not provide transport for those pupils in receipt of a placing request other
than in exceptional circumstances.
In the case of early entry requests, if the child is offered a place in the catchment area school,
transport will be provided in accordance with the Council’s policy stated above.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE
The school nurse comes into school regularly to check pupils’ eyesight and hearing. All P1
children are examined by the school nurse, on one of her visits.
Parents are urged to inform the school of any special medical problems pupils may have in
order that the school can make appropriate provisions, thus ensuring that each child benefits
as fully as possible from the programme of education offered.
The Audiometrician checks hearing during P1 and again at P6.
Parents wishing dental treatment for their children return the cards issued by the health
authority with appropriate signatures and consent.
If a young person is unable to attend a suitable educational establishment as a result of
prolonged ill health, North Lanarkshire Council will make special arrangements for the pupil to
receive education elsewhere, other than at an educational establishment.
In North Lanarkshire, children & young people are treated in the paediatric inpatient unit within
Wishaw General Hospital. It is not common for children and young people to have extended
stays in Wishaw General, and therefore North Lanarkshire Council does not require a
dedicated hospital education service. Children and young people resident in North
Lanarkshire and in hospital in Glasgow, may access education through the Hospital
Educational Service (HES). The service is provided by Glasgow City Education Department
and Social Work Services.
For further information, regarding your child and your postcode please contact the school.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If a child takes ill in school first aid will be administered while parents are contacted. In an
emergency situation, e.g. accident of a serious nature, an ambulance will be called and
parents advised as quickly as possible.
Every care is taken of your child until someone collects him/her from school.
First Aid is administered by Mrs Marshall, our Secretary, who is our registered first-aider.
Medicine
If a parent wishes a child to be given medicine in school the parent should first of all contact
the school and fill in the appropriate form giving details of dosage, time, etc.
INFORMATION IN EMERGENCIES
Emergency Contacts
It is of vital importance that “Emergency Contacts” are kept up to date.
Information in Emergencies
We make every effort to maintain a full educational service, but on some occasions
circumstances arise which lead to disruption. For example, schools may be affected by 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, on
North Lanarkshire Council’s website and Twitter.
Please teach your child where to go in an emergency. Older children should know their
“emergency contact”. We will do our best to make sure your child is safe – either sent home or
sent to the “EMERGENCY CONTACT”.
Where possible you should telephone before 2.30pm if there are any changes to childcare
arrangements.
Steps that will help to ensure the security of the pupil:
 keep school up to date with contact numbers
 report to the school office when collecting a pupil
 when collecting a pupil, the pupil will be asked to identify the person collecting them
PLACING REQUESTS
You have the right to make a placing request for your child to be educated in a school other
than their catchment school. In December each year, the authority will advertise its
arrangements for placing requests. There are sound educational reasons for trying to ensure
that the transfer or admission of children to a school takes place at the start of a school
session. Other than those who are moving home, to a new area, parents are advised to time
any placing requests so that they take effect from the beginning of the new school session.
Every effort will be made to try to meet the parental wishes, but you should note that it is not
always possible to grant every placing request to a particular school.
Placing requests to Primary School does not necessarily ensure that your child will have a
direct entry into the associated secondary. Advice on this must be sought from the Primary
School Head Teacher. Further information on placing requests and procedures is available
from the school or the council’s website.
Parents and Young People have a right under the Additional Support for Learning Act 2009 as
amended by the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009 to make a
placing request for their child or young person to attend a nursery (including partnerships
nursery), special school, special class managed by the home authority. In the event of a
successful placing request the authority are not required to provide transport. The Act also
enables parents and young people to make a placing request to attend a school/establishment
belonging to another authority.
TRANSFER FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Pupils normally transfer between the ages of 11½ and 12½, 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 the transfer at the
start of the new session.
Pupils usually transfer from this school to:
LENZIE ACADEMY
Myrtle Avenue
Lenzie.
G66 4HE
CHRYSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lindsaybeg Rd
Chryston
G69 9DL
Tel No. 0141 955 2379
Tel No. 01236 794890
**Pupils who attend Auchinloch Primary as a result of a placing request must make a further
placing request to secondary school and places cannot be guaranteed for these. Parents
should also contact their local secondary school to inform them of your intention to request a
place in a school of your choice. Parents are requested to contact Learning & Leisure
Services to clarify this position if they are unsure.
Chryston High School North Lanarkshire 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.
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.
The school’s policy on parental involvement is available to read on the school webpage.
The Parent Forum
As a parent of a child at this school you are automatically a member of the Parent Forum. The
Parent Forum is composed of all the parents and carers of children at the school.
As a member of the Parent Forum you can expect to:
 get information about what your child is learning
 get information about events and activities at the school
 get advice/help on how you can support your child's learning
 be told about opportunities to be involved in the school
 have a say in selecting a Parent Council to work on behalf of all parents at the
school
 be invited to identify issues for the Parent Council to work on with the school
The Parent Council
The Head Teacher is the professional adviser to the Parent Council.
The Parent council office bearers are:
Chairperson
Mrs Reid
Treasurer
Mrs Barr
Secretary
Mrs Pittner
All office bearers can be reached through the school office.
The Parent Council’s rights and duties include:
 supporting the work of the school
 representing the views of parents
 consulting with parents and reporting back to the Parent Forum on matters of interest
 promoting contact between the school, parents, pupils, providers of nursery education
and the wider community
 fundraising
 taking part in the selection of senior promoted staff
 receiving reports from the head teacher and education authority
 receiving an annual budget for administration, training and other expenses
 Improving home school partnership and facilitating parental involvement
Members of Parent Councils, on a voluntary basis, may also have an advisory role in
decisions on placing requests by parents in respect of those situations where the number of
placing requests for a particular school or for a particular stage in a particular school exceeds
the number of places available.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 2002
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 came into force in January 2005. The Act
allows anyone to ask for information held by the Council and imposes a time-scale of 20
working days for the Council to respond. To deal with Freedom of Information requests, the
Council has appointed a Corporate Freedom of Information Officer with the support of an
officer in each Service. The Freedom of Information and Records Management Officer can be
contacted by telephone on 01698 524712.
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1984
The processing of your personal information by North Lanarkshire Council is carried out in
accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The information you give is held securely,
treated confidentially and only used for statutory educational purposes or to improve the
quality of the service. Under the Data Protection Act 1998 you are entitled to access the
information held. In terms of section 7 of the Act such requests should be sent to Freedom of
Information and Records Management Officer.
Education authorities and the Scottish Government Education Portfolio (SGEP) exchange
data about pupils either on paper or electronically through the ScotXed programme.
The data collected and transferred covers areas such as date of birth, postcode, registration
for free-school meals, whether a pupil is looked after by his/her local authority, additional
support needs including disability, attendance, absence and exclusions from school. Pupil
names and addresses are collected by the school and the council but they are not passed to
SGEP. The postcode is the only part of the address that is transferred. Data is held
securely and no information on individual pupils can be published by SGEP.
Providing national identity and ethnic background data is entirely voluntary. You can choose
the ‘not disclosed’ option if you do not want to provide this data. However, we hope that the
explanations contained in this message and on our website will help you understand the
importance of providing the data.
Why do we need your data?
In order to make the best decisions about how to improve our education service, SGEP and
education authorities 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 educational outcomes.
Accurate and up-to-date data allows SGEP, education authorities and schools 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 that influence pupil attainment and
achievement
 target resources better
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 message can give
only a brief description of how we use data. Fuller details of the uses of pupil data can be
found on the ScotXed website (www.scotxed.net).
SGEP works with a range of partners including Education Scotland and the Scottish
Qualifications Authority. On occasion, we will make individual data available to partners and
also academic institutions to carry out research and statistical analysis. In addition, we will
provide our partners with information they need in order
to fulfil their official responsibilities. Any sharing of data will be done under the strict control and
prior agreement of the Data Access Panel in SGEP, which will ensure that no subject specific
data will be made public as a result of the data sharing and that such data will not be used to
take any actions in respect of an individual.
Concerns
If you have any concerns about the ScotXed data collections you can email
[email protected]
or write to The ScotXed Support Office, SEGP, Area 1B, 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.
Want more information?
Further details about ScotXed data exchanges are available on the ScotXed website,
www.scotxed.net.
USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO INVOLVING PUPILS
Permission will be sought from Primary 1 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 in a webcam the children’s
names will not be used to identify them.
CHILD PROTECTION
Every adult in Scotland has a role in ensuring all our children and young people are safe and
protected from harm at all times and in all situations.
The Head Teacher is responsible for the schools actions in response to Child Protection
concerns.
If there are any Child Protection concerns the Head Teacher or the child protection
co-ordinator will follow North Lanarkshire Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines.
Child Protection Co-ordinator is: Mrs Agnes Lang
Telephone Number: 01236 794824
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, North Lanarkshire
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.
APPOINTMENT OF ADULT 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:
 parent volunteer helpers in schools who are considered to have regular contact with
children and young people
 parents and co-opted members of the Parent Council
 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 North Lanarkshire Council.
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 following have been incorporated into Auchinloch Primary’s Use of Mobile Phones Policy.
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We will discourage, and will also advise parents to discourage, pupils from bringing
mobile phones to school.
Parents are advised that North Lanarkshire Council will not accept liability for the loss
or damage of mobile phones which are brought into the school or school grounds by
pupils.
If pupils bring phones into school they must be switched off and remain in their school
bags whilst pupils are in class.
If a pupil is found taking photos or video footage with a mobile phone of either 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. 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.
IMPORTANT ADDRESSES
You may wish to note the following addresses:
Divisional Education Officer
Learning & Leisure Services
North Lanarkshire Council
Municipal Buildings
Kildonan Street
Coatbridge
ML5 3BT
Tel.01236 812222
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Head of Community Information and Learning
Learning and Leisure Services
North Lanarkshire Council
Municipal Buildings
Kildonan Street
Coatbridge
ML5 3BT
Tel.01236 812222
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
Chief Executive Area Office,
Learning and Leisure Services,
North Lanarkshire Council
Civic Centre,
Windmillhill St,
Motherwell,
ML1 1TW
Quality Improvement Officer
Quality Improvement Manager
Additional Support Needs Manager
Ms Jackie Cahill
Alison Cameron
Mrs Roma French
Local Councillors
Mr Brian Wallace, Mr Joe Shaw, Mrs Frances McGlinchey and Mr William Hogg
All of the above have offices in Civic Centre, Motherwell. Tel. No. 01698 302645
Contacts in relation to “Support for Learning”.
Help and advice on any matters relating to Support for Learning can be obtained from:
Roma French
Additional Support Manager
St Gerard’s Primary School
Kelvin Road
Bellshill
ML4 1LN
01698 841743
Roma French may be contacted directly or through the school.
You can also get more help and advice from:
Enquire – the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning is operated by
Children in Scotland.
Enquire offers independent confidential advice and information on additional support for
learning. Enquire also provide a range of factsheets.
Phone number is 0845 123 2303
[email protected]
www.enquire.org.uk for parents and practitioners
www.enquireorg.uk/yp for children and young people
Resolve – 0131 222 2456
(Independent Adjudicator)
Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance
Melrose House
69a George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2JG
Tel: 0131 260 5380
[email protected]
www.siaa.org.uk
Reference to Additional
Support Needs Tribunal (Scot)
ASNTS
Europa Building
450 Argyle Street
Glasgow
G2 8LG
Tel: 0141 242 0367
Social Work
Cumbernauld / Chryston
Carron House
Town Centre
Cumbernauld
G67 1DP
Tel: 01236 638700
Although this information is accurate at the time of printing, there could be changes affecting
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before the commencement or during the course of the school year in question.
in relation to subsequent school years.
Education authorities by law are required to issue a copy of the school handbook to parents in
December each year. It details the current policies and practices of both the council and the
school.