INVERARITY PRIMARY SCHOOL
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
2015/2016
This document is available in alternative formats, on request
(Please contact the Head Teacher)
CONTENTS
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Angus Council Information:
o Contact Details:
Angus Council People Directorate
Angus House
Orchardbank Business Park
FORFAR
DD8 1AE
Tel:
01307 476337
Fax: 01307 461848
Email: [email protected]
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Pre-School and Early Learning Provision (primary schools only)
School Clothing Grants
Education Maintenance Allowance (secondary schools only)
Pupil Absence Procedures (Attendance)
The Complaints Procedure
Parent Councils
The Curriculum for Excellence
 Curriculum Levels
 The Senior Phase
 Skills for Learning, Life and Work
 Careers Guidance and Financial Advice
Sex Education
Drugs Education (Drugs and alcohol misuse)
Religious and Moral Education
Assessment and Reporting
Transitions
 Starting Pre-School
 Enrolling in Primary School
 Transfer to Secondary School
 Leaving School
 Post School
Support for Pupils
School Meals
 Special Dietary Requirements
 Snack Provision in Pre-Schools
Applying for Free School Meals
Administration of Medicines
Transport
Insurance
Music Services
Parental Access to Records
Child Protection
Transferring Educational Data about Pupils & Holding and storing pupil data
Emergency Closures & Transport Updates
School Holiday Dates
Useful Links & Contact Details
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CONTENTS (cont)
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School Information:
o Contact Details
o Visit Of Prospective Parents
o School Uniform
o Parental Concerns
o The Complaints Procedure
o Parental Involvement
o School Ethos
o School And Community Links
o Positive Behaviour Management
o Celebrating Achievement
o Pupil Council
o Learning Opportunities
o The Pupils And Parents Voice
o The Curriculum At School, Local And National Level
o Liaison With Secondary School
o School Improvement
o Main Achievements
o Improving Standards
o School Improvement Plan
o Health Care
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CONTACT DETAILS
School address:
Inverarity Primary School
Inverarity
By Forfar
DD8 2JN
Tel/Fax:- 01307 820262
E-mail:- [email protected]
Website:- www.inverarity.angus.sch.uk
Present roll mainstream:
Present roll pre-school :
26 mainstream pupils
7 pupils
Stages covered:
Pre-school - P1-7
Head Teacher:
Mrs Jennifer Grant
The classes at present are divided as follows:
P1-3
P5-7
Mrs J Turrent
Miss R Weir
Pre-School Staff:
Primary/Clerical Assistant:
Early Years Practitioner - Mrs Pam Croll
Miss N Christie (Supply Cover)
Visiting Specialists:
Music:
Art:
P.E:
Instrumental Teacher
Parent Council Contacts -
Miss N Boyle
Mrs P Fletcher
Mrs Little
E-mail:- [email protected]
Website:- www.inverarity.angus.sch.uk
Organisation Of School Day (P1-7)
School hours:
Morning session
Morning interval
Afternoon session (P1-7)
Afternoon interval (P1-2)
9.00 am-12.30 pm
10.30 am-10.50 am
1.30 pm-3.20 pm
2.30 pm – 2.40 pm
School will close at 3pm on the last day day of term before the Christmas and Summer
holidays.
Pre-school:
Morning session
9.00 am-12.10 pm
Staff appreciate the time prior to each session to prepare. If you arrive early, you are
welcome to wait in the cloakroom area until the session begins. To ensure that your child
has settled, please help them hang up their coat, change their shoes and inform a
member of staff of their arrival.
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Nursery children must be brought to and collected from the Ppe-school class by an adult
(a person aged 16 or over).
Please tell the staff if a change from routine means that someone new/different will collect
your child from Pre-school. Written authorisation of any change in these arrangements will
be required.
VISITS OF PROSPECTIVE PARENTS – see link below:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/11/06125905/0
Once your child has been allocated a place you will be invited along to meet the staff
and children, to find out more about the curriculum and to share information about your
child.
If you are considering enrolling your child at Inverarity School or Pre-School class we would
welcome you contacting the school to arrange to come along to meet the staff and
children. This would give you the opportunity to find out more about the school and to
share information about your child. If your child is to enrol in the Pre-school class we will
arrange for your child to have more than one visit prior to them enrolling. These
arrangements will be flexible to suit the needs of your child. The staff will discuss this with
you during your initial visit.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
At Inverarity we encourage the wearing of school uniform. Grey trousers, shorts, skirts,
pinnafores with a white or red polo shirt worn with school sweatshirt or cardigan in red.
School uniform items embroidered with the school badge can be ordered through the
school office.
The children are required to change for PE lessons. They should have a pair of shorts, a tshirt and a pair of gym shoes. These clothes should be appropriate in that they cover the
children and allow freedom of movement. Shoes should fit comfortably. (A pair of trainers
or traditional gym shoes with non-marking soles should be provided.) These items should
be stored in a named bag which will be kept on the child’s peg.
For Health and Safety reasons hair should be tied back to prevent it obscuring vision.
Whenever possible jewellery should be removed. (If jewellery cannot be removed it should
be covered with tape.)
For Art and other messy activities it is advisable to provide your child with some kind of
protective clothing – a painting overal or an old shirt is ideal.
All clothing brought to school should be named or marked in some way, as it is difficult for
children to distinguish their own clothing from others.
PARENTAL CONCERNS
In Inverarity Primary School and Pre-School class we work very closely with parents to
ensure that the children are safe, happy and learning. An important aspect of this is good
communication. If you have a cause for concern please contact the school as soon as
possible. Good communication and dealing with matters as early as possible helps to
ensure that any issues do not develop into more serious problems.
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As we are a small school all members of staff know the children very well and you may
approach any member of staff to discuss any concerns. We will listen to your concern and
agree a way forward with you.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
BECOMING INVOLVED IN SCHOOL
In Inverarity we recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide
a stimulating and pleasant working enviroment. We value the important part that parents
play in their children’s education and see partnership with parents as an effective way of
enhancing children’s achievements and promoting better school ethos and
communication.
Parents are encouraged to become involved with the school in a variety of ways.
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The school has a very effective and active Parent Council which enhances the
overall education provided for our pupils. All parents are members of the Parent
Council Forum and we would encourage parents to attend meetings and take part
in activities and events organised by the Parent Council e.g Fruity Friday Tuck Shop,
Hallowe’en and Christmas Parties, Christmas Fair, Church Service teas and coffees
and many fundraising activities.
Parents are encouraged to share their views, ideas and opinions in various ways e.g
formal and informal parent/teacher meetings, Parent Council Forum, questionaires
and through our friendly open door policy.
Parent Helpers are welcomed in the school. There are many opportunities for
parents and members of the community to share their knowledge and skills with the
children. Volunteers help with, for example, sports clubs, school library, school
garden, transporting and accompanying children on educational visits, giving talks
to the children and in many other ways. Parents wishing to volunteer should
contact the school.
The school’s Eco Committee is involved in many varied projects. Currently the
school is working towards gaining the Eco Schools Green Flag award. The Eco
Committee are always looking for volunteers to help with the school garden,
recycling, promoting biodiversity within the school grounds and raising awareness
of Eco issues within the community.
If you wish to be a regular parent helper, PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) checks
have to be completed. Please discuss this with staff.
The school values the important part that parents play in their children’s education and
sees partnership with parents as an effective way of enhancing children’s achievements
and promoting better school ethos and communication.
All parents of Nursery to Primary 7 children are invited to attend two Parent/ Teacher
interviews throughout the year. At these meetings parents will have the opportunity to
meet their child’s class teacher for a 10 minute interview and discuss their child’s progress.
This is also an opportunity for parents to hear how they can best support their child’s
learning. As well as these interviews we encourage parents to contact the school if they
have any issues regarding their child’s schoolwork or progress. Parents are welcome to call
the school at any time, or come in, to discuss any issues with the class teachers. Often a
quick chat can clarify and clear up any issues quickly.
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Parents of children in the Pre-school class have daily contact with the Nursery staff and are
encouraged to share information and ask questions at these times. Nursery children have
individual folders where their learning is documented. Parents are encouraged to take
these folders home regularly and to add to the folders any information they wish to share.
Parents of Primary 1-7 pupils are encouraged to look at their child’s homework diary on a
daily basis with their child and support, as appropriate, the completion of homework tasks
as advised by the school.
The pupils from Primary 4-7 have a home-link jotter which will be sent home at regular
intervals. These jotters are used to share learning targets between home and school. Using
these jotters gives parents the opportunity to be more involved with setting learning goals
providing feedback and helping children progress in their learning.
At regular intervals the pupils in Primary 1-3 will bring home a folder containing examples
of work and their topic booklet. This gives parents the opportunity to look at the work
which has been covered and to make comments regarding their child’s progress and
learning targets.
Throughout the session we also have various open afternoons where parents, family and
friends are encouraged to come along to school so that the children can share some of
their learning. This might take the form of presentations, shows, assemblies, social
occasions or learning opportunities. These are very informal and a great way for parents to
find out more about what their children are doing in school.
The staff will also organise parent information events throughout the session. These events
are organised, in consultation with parents, to provide information on specific topics e.g.
Internet Safety, learning and teaching of maths.
SCHOOL ETHOS
In Inverarity we are committed to providing appropriate opportunities for the
development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural values through both the
school’s ethos and the curriculum. This will be undertaken in partnership with parents and
will take account of the individual needs of pupils and the views of parents.
Our school welcomes and encourages diversity and individuality, while emphasising our
common commitment to moral values such as honesty, respect for others, compassion
and justice. It is a fundamental principle of our school that all who are involved in the life
of our school both have the right to be respected as individuals and carry the
responsibility to act in a considerate and respectful manner towards others. We implement
the Council policy for Equal Opportunities and Racial equality and ensure that all pupils
have access to the full range of educational experiences available within the resources of
the school. We are firmly committed to the elimination of any form of discrimination on the
grounds of race, religion, gender or disability.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LINKS
Inverarity Primary and Pre-school class are an integral part of the community of Inverarity.
Children develop skills and learn to be better citizens as they engage with and support the
work of the local community. Our pupils participate in community events and
competitions. They visit community groups and participate in sporting and cultural events.
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Links with the community are also used to enhance the learning opportunities for the
pupils.
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The Community Police Officer works with children at different stages of the school
to deliver an input on personal safety and to raise awareness of possible dangers in
the wider community.
Parent helpers are welcome to work in the school following appropriate PVG
checks.
Countryside Rangers have worked with pupils to develop the external areas and
also to support the curriculum.
The school accepts students on placements from universities and colleges working
in education and childcare. We also support pupils on work experience from Forfar
Academy.
The school nurse works in school with all stages supporting the delivery of the Health
curriculum.
The school has links with the local Community Council. Joint projects include
development of school reading resources, Eco Green Flag Award Scheme and
Volunteering projects, Community playground
The Local Heritage Group supports the school in promoting awareness of aspects of
local history e.g in topic work (Grain Mill topic).
The school has developed links with Forfar Library Reminiscence Group. The group
have helped the children with research for their topic work.
The school has links with the RDA (Riding For The Disabled Association).
The local Chaplains are regular visitors to the school.
Through the Parent Council and the School’s Eco Committee the pupils are raising
awareness of eco issues within the community e.g recycling clothing etc. through
Rag Bag collections.
The School’s Eco Committee are working with the local community towards the
school’s Green Eco Award.
The staff and pupils are involved in the HeartStart project.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT
Good behaviour is essential to good learning and to children being happy in their school.
The aim of our school and Pre-school class is to provide an atmosphere of mutual respect
and collective responsibility. Pupils, parents and staff all have an important part to play in
producing and sustaining this positive ethos. The interactions between staff, pupils, parents
and members of the community clearly demonstrate the very positive ethos which is
fostered within Inverarity School. The rules of the school are of a common sense nature,
bearing in mind the interest and safety of all concerned.
We recently revised the school vision, values and aims in consultation with pupils, parents,
staff and members of the community.
Our School motto is:
“Shine like a star and go far!”
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Our Shared Vision: In our school community we will work together as a team to develop
our children as successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and
responsible citizens by providing a safe, friendly, supportive and inclusive environment
where motivating and challenging learning experiences take place.
Our values
 Kindness
 Responsibility
 Respect
 Happiness
Our Aims
We aim to:
 have a happy welcoming school and nursery.
 make learning fun, exciting and challenging.
 use resources imaginatively.
 encourage everyone to do their best.
 work together as a team.
 Keep the school eco-friendly.
These aims were developed in consultation with pupils and parents in (March 2015) and
will be reviewed in (March 2017).
CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT
Children work hardest when they know their work will be appreciated and praised. All staff
encourage pupils at all times and in all activities to give their best. Their effort may be
rewarded verbally by praise, or non-verbally by a sticker.
The whole school celebrates achievement on a weekly basis by the giving of certificates
to award pupils for sporting achievements, good work, effort or kindness shown to others.
Awards are presented during school assemblies. Successes which the children achieve
outwith school are celebrated on our ‘Inverarity Achievers’ board beside the school
office. Other successes may be published in our school newsletter. Our school website
provides another means of celebrating school, group and individual achievements.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Activities are organised throughout the school year according to availability of support
staff, time and space. The children will have opportunities to participate in sporting
activities when possible and participate in most of the Forfar cluster festivals.
A variety of extra-curricular activities are available throughout the session. As we are a
small school these activities are organised in consultation with pupils and cater for the
interests of the pupils.
 P4-7 are given the opportunity to have violin lessons with the instrumental teacher.
 Various educational outings will take place during the school year to support the
learning the children are undertaking.
 Eco jobs during intervals and lunch times.
 After school sports club.
 Young Leaders training.
 Volunteering scheme.
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PUPIL COUNCIL
There is an active Pupil Council at Inverarity Primary School. The Pupil Council committee
members are elected by their peers at the beginning of session and they hold office for
the duration of one year. As we are a small school, all pupils from P1-7 attend Pupil
Council meetings. This allows all children to have a say in matters which are important to
them and helps to ensure that all children feel valued and are aware of what is
happening in the school. Throughout the year the Pupil Council meet regularly with staff.
They are involved in taking forward school improvement priorities and addressing
emerging issues as they occur.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
In Inverarity School and Pre-school class your child will learn in a variety of different
contexts and groups including ability, co-operative and social. Wherever possible we also
take advantage of opportunities for our pupils to work with pupils of other schools across
Forfar Academy Cluster and the wider Authority.
THE PUPILS AND PARENTS VOICE
Personalisation and choice is one of the seven principles of curriculum design and children
and young people throughout their education will have the opportunity to discuss with
their teachers the context in which they learn and how they will approach the learning.
Staff will discuss new learning with the children at the beginning of a new topic and plan
together the areas of specific focus. Children are also supported in reflective thinking
regarding their progress and in setting learning goals and targets.
For Pre-school children this will be shared with parents through information displayed in the
Nursery Cloakroom noticeboard, individual pupil folders, learning walls within the Preschool class and daily contact with parents. Parents are encouraged to add to children’s
individual folders documenting learning which is taking place outwith the Pre-school class.
Individual target sheets are used to document specific learning targets for pupils identified
by staff, children or parents.
For Primary 1-7 pupils planned learning will be shared with parents through contextualised
learning plans and home-link jotters. Parents will be invited to support the learning by
sharing resources from home e.g. artefacts or visit the school to share a class presentation.
The school will also make suggestions for parents as to how they could support their
children through homework activities, using the internet, accessing local resources such as
museums etc.
Parents will be invited to share comments regarding the planned work for their child at
various points throughout the year and are encouraged to feedback comments at any
time. Home-link jotters, homework jotters and homework diaries can be used by parents to
document comments they have regarding their child’s learning.
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THE CURRICULUM AT SCHOOL, LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL
The school makes every effort to ensure that parents are kept up to date with information
regarding the curriculum and how this is delivered in the school and pre-school class. The
school is responsive to the needs of parents in regards to sharing information about the
curriculum and curriculum evenings for parents are organised following discussions with
the Parent Forum. The school website is also a source of information.
More local information can be found through the link above and national information
from the numerous sources listed at the back of the handbook.
LIAISON WITH SECONDARY SCHOOL
The school maintains close links with Forfar Academy and other Primary Schools within the
Angus area. Our teachers and, in some cases our pupils, visit other schools and
establishments and other teachers and pupils visit us. This process is necessary for the
professional development of staff, reciprocal understanding and the establishment of
curricular consistency.
Pupils from Inverarity Primary who reside within the catchment area will normally transfer to
Forfar Academy following the completion of their Primary 7 year. (Contact details: Forfar
Academy Taylor Street Forfar DD8 3LB 01307 475900)
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
We have continued to deliver Curriculum for Excellence outcomes within interesting and
relevant contexts keeping pupils actively involved in their learning. We have developed
planning skills with the pupils, encouraging them to build on prior learning and identify next
steps. We have involved pupils in setting learning intentions and success criteria for
learning activities.
MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS
The School’s main achievements over the past year are shared with parents through our
summary School Improvement Plan. Last year our main achievements were;
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New interactive spelling resources were introduced to improve the pupils’ use of
Look, Say, Trace, Cover, Write, Check as a method of learning spelling.
Teachers developed the use of diagnostic assessments and INCAS data to make
more effective use of flexible grouping.
Teachers and pupils developed learning and teaching approaches to improve
speed and accuracy of mental calculations.
Information was shared with parents/carers regarding how to support their children
with spelling homework.
The school’s vision, values and aims were revised in consultation with pupils,
parents, staff and the wider community.
The school’s planning, tracking and assessment procedures were revised and new
planning and tracking tools were introduced Nursery-P7.
Nursery staff trialled the Authority Early Level Numeracy and Literacy progression
tool.
Nursery staff worked with parents/carers to improve ways of sharing children’s
learning.
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IMPROVING STANDARDS
The school have focussed our efforts in developing consistency in the quality of learning
experiences across the school in order to maintain high standards of attainment:
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Improvements in attainment in reading have been achieved through effective
planning and creative learning and teaching approaches.
Through careful planning of contextualised learning experiences opportunities for
pupils to achieve depth of learning have been very successful.
The use of diagnostic assessments have enhanced teachers’ skills in identifying the
needs of individuals and groups of learners and planning more effectively to meet
these needs. PIPS and INCAS attainment data for Maths shows that, across the School,
pupil attainment is higher than expected.
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PIPS and INCAS (standardised assessment data) is used to evaluate the school’s
performance in relation to schools across Scotland. PIPS/INCAS attainment data for
Reading and Maths shows that across the school, pupil attainment is much higher
than expected.
The school, in partnership with parents and the wider community, has made good
progress in developing the school’s commitment to learning for sustainability e.g.
Recycling, developing the school grounds etc.
Early years staff are working collaboratively to plan good quality shared learning
experiences for pre-school/Primary 1 pupils and the transition process is embedded
and permeates all aspects of Nursery.
PIPS and INCAS data shows that pupils across the School are motivated and happy
in the School.
Feedback from the Local Authority Supported School Review and this year’s follow
through review highlighted key strengths for the School.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Over the next few years we aim to:
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Raise attainment in Numeracy through improvements in the identification of
learners’ needs and improvements in classroom practice.
Improve partnerships with parents by helping parents in supporting their children in
their learning- focus on Numeracy and Writing.
Develop the new school website to enhance communication and support the
community.
Improve planning, assessment and moderation in relation to effective
implementation of CFE to raise attainment and achievement.
Improve challenge, pace and depth of learning through the use of diagnostic
assessments, improving the learning and teaching of mental maths, using Talk into
Writing resources to support the learning and teaching of writing.
HEALTH CARE
You can contact your school health staff at:
Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre
Carol Patterson 01307 475274
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USEFUL LINKS & CONTACT DETAILS
Education Scotland’s Communication Toolkit for engaging with parents –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/partnerships/eng
agingparents/toolkit/index.asp
The Scottish Government guide Principles of Inclusive Communications provides
information on communications and a self-assessment tool for public authorities –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/09/14082209/0
Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents - information on choosing a school and the
placing request system –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0
A guide for parents about school attendance explains parental responsibilities with regard
to children’s attendance at school –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/12/04134640/0
Parental Involvement
Guidance on the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 provides guidance on
the act for education authorities, Parent Councils and others –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/09/08094112/0
Parentzone provide information and resource for parents and Parent Councils –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/index.asp
School Ethos
Supporting Learners - guidance on the identification, planning and provision of support –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/supportinglearners/
Journey to Excellence - provides guidance and advice about culture and ethos –
http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/cultureandethos/index.asp
Health and wellbeing guidance on healthy living for local authorities and schools http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/HLivi
Building Curriculum for Excellence Through Positive Behaviour and Relationships outlines
the Scottish Government’s priority actions around positive behaviour in schools and is also
a source of support –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/06/25112828/0
Scottish Catholic Education Service’s resource ‘This is Our Faith’ which supports the
teaching and learning of Catholic religious education –
http://www.sces.uk.com/this-is-our-faith.html
Curriculum
Information about how the curriculum is structured and curriculum planning –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/
Information about the outcomes a learner can expect to experience and achieve across
literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing, as well as the 8 curricular areas –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/howisthecurriculumorganised/exper
iencesandoutcomes/index.asp
Advice, practice and resources to support the experiences and outcomes on literary,
numeracy and health and wellbeing –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/learningacrossth
ecurriculum/responsibilityofall/index.asp
Broad General Education in the Secondary School – A Guide for Parents and Carers –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/resources/b/genericresource_tcm4725663.asp?strR
eferringChannel=parentzone&strReferringPageID=tcm:4-634353-64
Information on the Senior Phase –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/whatcanlearnersexpect/seniorphas
e.asp
Information on Skills for learning, life and work –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/whatcanlearnersexpect/skillsforlear
ning.asp
Information around the Scottish Government’s ‘Opportunities for All’ programme –
http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-services/services-forindividuals/opportunities-for-all.aspx
Information for organisations responsible for the planning, management and delivery of
career information, advice and guidance services –
http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-story/key-publications/careermanagement-skills-framework.aspx
The Skills Development Scotland website ‘My World of Work’ offers a number of tools to
support career planning –
http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/
Assessment and Reporting
Building the Curriculum 5: a framework for assessment provides guidance around the
assessment framework –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/BtC5Framework_tcm4-653230.pdf
Information about Curriculum for Excellence levels and how progress is assessed –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/howisprogressassessed/stages/inde
x.asp
Curriculum for Excellence factfile - Assessment and qualifications –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/publications/c/publication_tcm4624968.asp
Information on recognising achievement, reporting and profiling –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/assessment/achi
evement/index.asp
Transitions
Curriculum for Excellence factfile - 3-18 Transitions - provides information on the transitions
children and young people will face throughout their education and beyond –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/publications/c/publication_tcm4660285.asp
Career Information, Advice and Guidance in Scotland - A Framework for Service Redesign
and Improvement provides guidance on career information, advice and guidance
strategy –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/03/11110615/0
Choices and changes provides information about choices made at various stages of
learning –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/supportinglearners/choicesandchanges/index.asp
The Additional support for learning page provides links to relevant legislation and
guidance, including the arrangements that should be in place to support pupils with
additional support needs –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/welfare/ASL
Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice includes specific requirements on
education authorities and others under the new legislation in relation to transition –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/04/04090720/21
Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning –
http://enquire.org.uk/
Parenting Across Scotland offers support to children and families in Scotland –
http://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/
Support for Pupils
The Additional support for learning page provides links to relevant legislation and
guidance, including the arrangements that should be in place to support pupils with
additional support needs –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/welfare/ASL
Information about the universal entitlement to support that underpins Curriculum for
Excellence –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/supportinglearners/whatissupport/universalsupport
/roleofkeyadult.asp
Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice (Revised edition) - provides Statutory
guidance relating to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004
as amended –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/04/04090720/21
Getting It Right For Every Child and Young Person, is essential reading for anyone involved
or working with children and young people, including practitioners working in adult
services with parents and carers –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright
School Improvement
Scottish Schools Online - provides a range of school information, including contact details,
school roll, facilities, website, inspection reports –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scottishschoolsonline/
Education Scotland’s Inspection and review page provides information on the inspection
process –
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/index.asp
The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) is an annual sample survey which will
monitor national performance in literacy and numeracy –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education/SSLN
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) –
http://www.scqf.org.uk/
Scottish Qualifications Authority provides information for teachers, parents, employers and
young people on qualifications –
http://www.sqa.org.uk/
Amazing Things - information about youth awards in Scotland –
http://www.awardsnetwork.org/index.php
Information on how to access statistics relating to School Education –
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education
School Policies and Practical Information
Schools and local authorities should consider the most relevant school, local and national
policies and include details or links for parents to sources of further information.
National policies, information and guidance can be accessed through the following sites http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People
Children (Scotland) Act 1995 –
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/contents
Standards in Scotland's Schools (Scotland) Act 2000 –
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/6/contents