EASTBANK PRIMARY
SCHOOL HANDBOOK
SESSION 2010-2011
80 GARTOCHER ROAD GLASGOW G32 OHA. TEL: 0141-778-6659 FAX NO.0141-764-0908 HEAD TEACHER LINDA A. TURNER.
E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB SITE: www.eastbank-pri.glasgow.sch.uk GCC Going to School Website: www.glasgow.gov.uk/residents/goingtoschool
Eastbank Primary School Handbook 2009/2010
Dear Parent/Carers,
A very warm welcome to you and your child from the team at Eastbank Primary School where we aim to provide a quality education to meet the needs of all our pupils.
We aim for your child to be happy throughout his/her time with us and achieve his/her potential in all areas of school life.
In partnership with you we will encourage your child to have a positive attitude to learning, to be confident in his/her ability, to contribute to the life of the school and to show good citizenship within the school, local community and the wider world.
A variety of activities are arranged throughout the year giving parents an opportunity to meet with staff. We look forward to meeting you on as many of these occasions as you can manage.
At all times we operate an open door policy and if you have any worries or concerns regarding your child’s progress or welfare please contact us at the school by telephone or in writing and we will be happy to assist.
If you have any unanswered questions after reading through the handbook please do not hesitate to make contact.
Yours sincerely
Linda A. Turner Head Teacher
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CONTENTS PAGE NO.
Welcome 1
Contents 2
Vision, Values and Aims 3
School Information 4
Enrolment 5 Staff Names 5
Remits of Promoted Staff 6& 7
A Curriculum for Excellence/Language/Maths 8
Literacy, Maths 9
Environmental Studies/French/ICT/Assessment 10
Spiritual, Social, Moral and Cultural Values 11
Home School Links Partnership with Parents 12
Home Learning Policy 13, 14, 15 & 16
School Community/Equal Opportunities and Social Inclusion/ Dealing with Racial Harassment 17
Additional Support Needs/Accessibility Strategy 18
Attendance at School 19
Better Behaviour Better Learning/Supervision of Playgrounds 20
Consent for Health Checks 21
Clothing and Uniform 22
Scottish Executives New Menus “Hungry for Success” Initiative 23
Transport/Pick Up Points/Placing Requests 24
A Safe Start Road Safety Education 25
Child Safety/Child Protection Policy 26
Transfer from Primary School to Secondary School/ Freedom of Information (Scotland Act) 2002 27
Parent Forum/Parent Council 28
Data Protection Act/Information in Emergency/Parent Council 29 Addresses and Contacts 30
School Holidays 31
Comments and Complaints 32
School Attendance and Absence for School Year 2005/2006 33 & 34
Budgeted School Running Costs 2009/2010 35 2
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Vision
At Eastbank Primary we want to flourish as a happy, safe community preparing pupils for life long learning through ACfE.
Aims
At Eastbank Primary we aim to ……………….
Provide a safe, happy environment enabling all children to achieve their full potential. Provide our children with personal learning experiences that will meet their individual learning needs and will equip them with the skills for life long learning.
Ensure that all children achieve their full potential in all areas. Ensure that all children develop a caring attitude to those around them. Ensure that all children are ‘safe and well’.
Foster an ‘open door’, welcoming ethos. Ensure parents are fully informed and involved in all areas concerning their child’s development. Ensure that parents are actively involved in out decision making processes.
Values
At Eastbank Primary we want to show these values ……..
Friendly Honest Self-discipline
Respect Truthful
Open Mindedness Tolerant Enthusiastic
Caring Confident
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School Information
PRESENT ROLL: 240. PLANNING CAPACITY: 429. CURRENT CAPACITY: 421.
Parents should note that the working capacity of the school may vary depending upon the number of pupils at each stage and the way in which the classes are organised.
The roll at each stage is currently P1 - 29 P5 - 42 P2 - 39 P6 - 33 P3 - 28 P7 – 39 P4 - 30
There are nine classes ranging from Primary 1 to Primary 7. Staff complement is 12.8 F.T.E.
EASTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL is a well appointed, non-denominational co-educational school situated at the corner of Shettleston Road and Gartocher Road. It has 16 classrooms a General Purpose Stage, a Gymnasium, a Dining/Assembly Hall and its own kitchen. There is also ample playground space with 3 quiet zones and a junior sized Football Pitch.
The accommodation in the school is used outwith school hours for after school clubs run by staff, Art, Dance, Football, Funcise, Spanish and Hockey clubs. CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR LETTING PROCEDURES IS: 0141-302-2816/7
After school care Please contact the school for information on local after school care facilities
EASTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL is one of 5 associated Primary Schools, 6 Pre-5 units and1 secondary school (Eastbank Academy) which combine to form Eastbank New Learning Community
“As part of the philosophy of the New Learning Communities, partnerships have been created with other council departments and external agencies to provide services and opportunities for children and their families to be supported”. Mr Jim Dalziel is the Principal of Eastbank New Learning Community.
SCHOOL HOURS PUPILS- School day begins 09.00 a.m. Morning Interval 11.00 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. Lunch Interval 12.15 p.m. to 1.00 p.m. Afternoon session begins 1.00 p.m. End of school day 3.00 p.m.
The PRIMARY 1 intake class attends morning only until Friday 3rd September after which they return in the afternoon until 3 p.m. We have a breakfast club in our cafeteria which offers a free breakfast to all pupils between the times of 8.15-8.45 a.m.
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ENROLMENT OF NEW PRIMARY ONES AND OLDER CHILDREN Parents wishing to enrol children are asked to call at the school or telephone the Head Teacher Mrs L.Turner for an appointment. Children who are five years of age by the last day of February of the following year are normally registered at the school during January of the year in which they start school. Advertisements are placed in local papers by the Authority advising parents when they should register children at their local school. Also we issue information for display in local nurseries and playgroups. Parents are reminded to bring the child’s Birth Certificate and two proofs of address e.g. utility bills , driving licence in your name. Early enrolment enables parents to make a placing request if they wish their children to be educated in a school other than the local one. Details and forms for requests can be obtained from the Head Teacher. SCHOOL STAFF
TEACHING STAFF. Head teacher Mrs Turner Depute Head Mrs Haggarty Principal Teacher Mrs Mackay Primary 1 Miss Laing Primary 2/1 Miss Steele Primary 2 Mrs MacDonald Primary 3 Miss Crichton Primary 4 Mrs Montgomery Primary 5 Mrs Slater Primary 6/5 Mrs Farrell/Miss Wilson (Principal Teacher) Job Sharing Primary 7/6 Mrs Lunn Primary 7 Mrs Garcia PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST Mrs McGillivray
SUPPORT STAFF DETAILS Clerical Assistants Mrs Downie, Mrs Kelly
Pupil Support Assistants Mrs Baird, Mrs Cuthbert
S.E.N.Auxiliaries Mrs Kelly, Mrs White, Mrs Robb
Janitor Mrs Margaret Quinn
Crossing Patrol Miss Linda Hamilton
Catering Manager Mrs A. Lafferty
School Chaplain Mr G. Atkinson
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REMITS OF PROMOTED STAFF.
Head Teacher: MRS LINDA TURNER
School Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement Curriculum Management and Improvement Management, Development, Monitoring of Teaching and Support staff Quality Assurance School Improvement Planning Pupil Tracking of Attainment Record keeping, Planning and Assessment Better Behaviour, Better Learning Management Parental Involvement, Liaison and Partnership Liaison with Outside agencies-Integrated Partnership working e.g.(Social work, Psychological services) Welfare and Child Protection Enrolment and Attendance Implementation of Council Policies Multi-cultural and Anti-racist Education Fire warden Management of Finances/Resources/Communications/Corporate Life of School
Depute Head Teacher: MRS. FIONA HAGGARTY (In Head Teacher’s absence will deputise for Head Teacher) Line management P1 – 3, P7 Transitions nursery and secondary Whole school behaviour management policy and practice A.S.L. Policy and Practice Monitoring of teaching and learning in a Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum development P 1 - 7 - Maths Co-ordinator - P.S.D./Citizenship - Health - Eco - Education for Work - Enterprise - Focus on literacy in consultation with Mrs Mackay and Miss Wilson Mentor Project Leadership Probationer mentoring co-ordinator C.P.D. co-ordinator Work experience pupils Support probationers and staff returning to work Administration
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Principal Teacher MRS CAROLINE MACKAY Extension of a Curriculum for Excellence with a particular focus on monitoring teaching and learning in: Literacy/Maths inclusive of Additional Support for Learning Expressive Arts Religious Education ICT within and outwith Non Class Contact Time. Administration
Principal Teacher: MISS ROSE WILSON Extension of a Curriculum for Excellence with a particular focus on monitoring teaching and learning in: Literacy/Maths inclusive of Additional Support for Learning Environmental Studies ICT within and outwith Non Class Contact Time. Administration
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A CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE – Bringing Learning to Life and Life to Learning. Curriculum for Excellence is now being introduced across Scotland for all 3-18 year olds wherever they learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know and equip them for jobs of tomorrow in a fast changing world.
Curriculum for Excellence enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practice and explore learning together. Glow, Scotland’s unique, world leading, online network supports learners and teachers in this and plans are already in place for parents/carers across the country to have access to Glow.
Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s “learning journey” from 3-18 helping their progression from nursery to primary, primary to secondary and beyond, ensuring the change is smooth. They’ll ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with challenge they can thrive on.
Curriculum for Excellence balances the importance of knowledge and skills. Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for literacy and numeracy – the language and numbers skills that unlock other subjects and are vital to everyday life.
It develops skills for learning, life and work to help young people go on to further study, secure work and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can think for themselves, make sound judgements, challenge, enquire and find solutions. There will be new ways of assessing progress and ensuring children achieve their potential. There will be new qualifications from 2013/14. Our well regarded Access, Highers and Advanced Highers will be updated to take account of and support the new approaches to learning and teaching.
There’s personal support to help young people fulfill their potential and make the most of their opportunities with additional support wherever that’s needed. There will be a new emphasis by all staff on looking after our children’s health and wellbeing – to ensure that the school is a place where children feel safe and secure.
Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aim’s to improve our children’s life changes, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals , effective contributors, and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for great education.
We will continue to improve our School policies and Programmes of Study in each area of the curriculum to ensure there is breadth, balance, continuity and progression. In all areas of the curriculum children are provided with active and collaborative learning situations.
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Our School Improvement Plan for this session has the following priorities:-
Curriculum for Excellence/Assessment is for Learning. Active Learning with a special focus on collaborative learning. Enhancing Literacy Experiences and outcomes for all pupils.
LITERACY Within Curriculum for Excellence, literacy is defined as a set of skills which allows an individual to engage fully in society and in learning, through the different forms of language, and the range of texts, which society values and finds useful. At Eastbank Primary, literacy experiences and outcomes promote the development of skills in language, and recognize the importance of listening and talking. The children are encouraged to work effectively and collaboratively in the development of their thinking and learning. Children are provided with many opportunities to express themselves confidently in the spoken word, through e.g. drama, story telling, debating and developing listening skills. To assist staff in constructing a programme for reading, suitable for the various abilities within the class, the school has introduced for Primary 1 and Primary 2 the Storyworlds Reading Scheme. New GINN Reading 360 Scheme is used in Primary 3 to Primary 7. Also there is a variety of supplementary reading inclusive of extension material available. We aim to develop the children’s fluency and comprehension skills promoting the joy of reading through the provision of Home Library books as well as developing the children’s functional reading/library/reference skills required for personal research. All types of writing are taught, Personal, Imaginative, Functional and Writer’s Craft with teachers providing children with opportunities for “writing for a purpose” Our core spelling resource is Collins Spelling World. An emphasis is placed on the importance of presentation of work and the ‘Nelson’ scheme of handwriting is followed.
MATHEMATICS Mathematics is important in our everyday life, allowing us to make sense of the world around us and to manage our lives. Using mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
The Mathematics programme covers the following areas:- Number, Money and Measure, Information Handling, Shape, Position and Movement with a particular emphasis on Problem Solving.
Children are shown how to collect, organise, display and interpret information from graphs and databases and these skills can be used in other areas of the curriculum e.g. I.C.T and Environmental Studies. To ensure a well balanced structured programme which caters for the various abilities within the class the school has adopted the Glasgow’s Problem Solving Resource Pack. In addition there is a variety of mathematical resources available inclusive of extension materials. All our pupils are encouraged to be actively involved in their learning of maths.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES is designed around three main components - Science, Technology and Social Subjects which includes: People, past events and societies. People, place and environment. People in society, economy and business. Each of the components is covered by the appropriate selection of topics for the session and children participate in educational visits e.g. museums, local parks and we welcome input from visitors to our school.
Children are provided with a balanced EXPRESSIVE ARTS Programme following 5-14 programmes which consist of Art, Drama, Music and Physical Education. Resources used are the Glasgow packs and for music the Silver Burdett scheme is used along with supplementary material to encourage creativity. Pupils have the opportunity for violin tuition by our specialist teacher Mr Morris. Talented staff as well as specialist P.E. teachers ensure worthwhile experiences are being provided for our children.
PRIMARY FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Our Primary 6 and 7 pupils are taught French, following the set programme laid down by Glasgow City Council and the progress made by the children in this subject area is acknowledged by Secondary colleagues. Four of our teachers are qualified to deliver French as part of Modern Language in the Primary School initiative.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (I.C.T) is integrated throughout all areas of the curriculum and is a component of lifelong learning. Pupils’ skills are currently developed in I.C.T. in the areas of word processing, graphics, information handling and communication`. Each classroom has two computers connected to the Internet which is used for research purposes by the pupils and in addition staff have organised two computer suites with two interactive smartboards which is enhancing the provision of teaching and learning across the curriculum.
Other I.C.T. peripherals e.g. digital cameras, video cameras etc are available and used by the children.
ASSESSMENT Eastbank Primary is an Assessment for Learning (A.I.F.L.) school – a place where everyone is learning together.
Throughout Primary 1 - 7 an assessment of the child's competence in reading and mathematical skills can be carried out using Screening and Diagnostic Tests on an individual/group basis.
Pupils' progress is measured continuously both formally and informally by the class teacher in all areas of the curriculum.
National Assessment is an element of the school's assessment programme
Levels A-E -National Assessments in Reading, Writing and Maths will be undertaken by a child when the class teacher in consultation with Management personnel agree that the child is ready.
Your child’s final report states the levels at which your child is working and you will be able to discuss your child’s progress at the parents’ meetings in:- November Interim Curriculum Focus Report May End of Year Progress Report All schools should have adopted the new Additional Support for Learning Process in line with The Additional Support for Learning Act (Scotland) 2004. At Eastbank all staff involved in Additional Support for Learning, monitor on a regular basis those children who have an Additional Support for Learning Plan.
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SPIRITUAL,SOCIAL,MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES.
The School's Religious Education and Observance programmes follows Glasgow City Council‘s Policy relating to Religious Education and Religious Observance. Policy and Provision is consistent with national advice set out in SOEID Circular 6/9, the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 and SEED Circular 1/2005. We follow programmes of study a in R.E./Moral Education and Personal and Social Development.
Through education for citizenship programmes, the school will promote the moral values of care, commitment, equality, honesty, integrity, respect and responsibility with the aim of demonstrating to the children how they can be good citizens.
In Religious Education pupils consider the essential elements of religion in a study of Christianity and other world faiths. In Religious Observance the School Chaplain, Minister of Sandyhills Parish Church, visits the school to speak to the children and also is present at monthly services in the school and at Easter, Summer and Christmas. All parents are welcome to attend these services. We respect the wishes of any parent who wishes his/her child to be excluded from Religious Observance.
Parents and carers from religions other than Christianity may request that their children be permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised religious events. Only written requests detailing the proposed arrangements will be considered. Appropriate requests will be granted on not more than three occasions (days) in any one school session and the pupil noted in the register using code REL on these days.
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HOME SCHOOL LINKS- PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
Parental attitudes and interests are important in helping children to develop a favourable impression of school. Children feel more secure and will achieve more if they realise that the Parent and Teacher have the same ends in view. The following are ways in which the school encourages links with parents:
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS. These are arranged in November and May each year. Parents wishing to consult a member of staff at other times should arrange an appointment through the Head Teacher. Senior Management are available to consult with parents.
Primary 1 parents are invited along to the school for a talk on the ways used to teach the children to read and how parents can help at home. Parents are shown the four worlds within the Storyworlds Reading Scheme and how the whole book approach to reading is carried out. Pupils enjoy meeting the characters and reading about their different adventures.
At a later date parents will observe the children at a morning's "work" in Language and Maths.
Primary 1 and 2 parents are invited early in the session to ‘Meet the Teacher’ and have the opportunity to see how their child has settled in their class.
Primary 2 parents are invited along to the school for a Powerpoint presentation e prepared by pupils on the work they have been doing in Environmental Studies on their topic e.g. ‘Our School’. In line with A Curriculum for Excellence the pupils experience a collaborative way of working through a ‘Rich Task Approach’ to the topic.
Throughout the year parents of children at P3 - P7 stages are invited to the school to participate in workshops/observe their child working in other areas of the curriculum with the aim for parents to be fully aware of the balanced curriculum being provided at Eastbank throughout their time in primary school.
Curriculum information sharing evenings.
Monthly services
The Parent Forum represented by the Parent Council have an active fundraising group that meets monthly and gives valuable support to many school ventures and arranges regular fund-raising activities for the benefit of the children. e.g. Discos, Christmas Fayre, Beetle Drive..
We recognise the importance of the home school partnership for the benefit of your child and we issue regular newsletters and welcome your support at the above events, educational, social, and/or fund raising. Thank you in anticipation of your support.
Our homework policy has been included below, for your information:
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HOMEWORK LEARNING POLICY. A definition of Homework. Home Learning takes place outwith the classroom and is work showing the differing needs of each child and relating to teachers` objectives in all areas of the curriculum.
THE PURPOSE OF HOME LEARNING To extend the children’s’ personal learning habits to home. To develop the child’s independence in their learning. To give parents an insight into child's ability and interest in the many aspects of the curriculum. To develop a close parent/pupil/teachers’ relationship through parental involvement in homework, e.g. listening to reading at Primary 1, checking for correct spelling of words at Primary 3 and answering questions at Primary 5.
THE HOMEWORK ENVIRONMENT. Parents are encouraged to provide the following:-
1. A space at a table in a quiet comfortable setting with preferably no distractions, e.g. television. 2. A routine of regular family homework time so that guidance from parent is readily available. This would ensure that "time for homework" is not prolonged over the evening. 3. An incentive to complete homework satisfactorily, e.g. a favourite television programme, a game with parents. 4. A signature on all children's homework.
An average suggested time for homework would be Primary 1 and 2 10 minutes Primary 3 15 minutes Primary 4 and 5 20 minutes Primary 6 and 7 20-30 minutes.
GENERAL POINTS FOR ALL STAGES.
All books/jotters should be labelled and protected with suitable cover, e.g. plastic jackets on sale in school or brown/gift wrapping paper and carried to and from school in a waterproof bag of suitable size to avoid damage. If books and jotters are lost or damaged then payment must be made for them.
The standard of home learning should be of the same high standard as classroom work, e.g. uniform layout of written work showing date and heading.
Children will be given the opportunity to self and peer assess the quality of their home learning tasks through use of ‘traffic lights’ system and also by use of 2 stars and wish comments.
When a child is not producing work to the best of his/her ability, parent/carer and teacher should consult with one another.
Children can be further encouraged to develop a love of books through giving them the opportunity to attend the local library.
Wherever possible children are encouraged to have access to the computer and appropriate websites.
Primary 1 READING
The children are given many pre-reading activities such as story telling, rhymes, talking about books, left to right activity sheets, introduction of words from Storyworlds Reading Scheme. The children will be given ‘reading’ on a regular basis. Reinforce how to use a book, e.g. carefully turn pages of book at the corner. Talk about the pictures and listen to set pages of reading which have been prepared with the child in class. Refer to Reading handout from P1 parent workshop. (if you were unable to attend then you will have received a copy of this handout at a later date) Sign reading marker.
Make sentences with words and phrases from word tin.
Also throughout the week the children may be given a variety of other tasks e.g. maths task, language task and topic task.
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PRIMARY 2
READING.
The children use Storyworlds reading scheme. Reinforce how to use a book, e.g. carefully turn pages of book at the corner. Talk about the pictures and listen to set pages of reading which have been prepared with the child in class. A home library book is established and books are graded to the child's reading ability. Parents are encouraged to listen to their child read the book and discuss the text and illustrations.
Go over words on lists.
Sign marker.
LANGUAGE/NUMBER.
A variety of other home learning tasks will be given to the children throughout the week, e.g. maths, writing, topic, science etc. These will be clearly explained to the children. You can help by encouraging your child to discuss these and also what they have been learning in school .All activities should be completed and returned to the school . Children may also be asked to bring in articles for the colour and sound tables, "junk" materials, some favourite books and as appropriate topic related materials and information. E.g. surveys related to pictures from ‘When Gran Was a Girl.’
TELEVISION/MEDIA
Parents are encouraged to watch and talk about news programmes with their child, e.g. ‘Newsround’.
PRIMARY 3
READING. .
In P3 there is a period of transition between the reading scheme used in P1 and P2. Reading books require a great deal of discussion and explanation. They are to be used as a bridge between the early learning of reading and writing and the study of written English in the wider sense.
As the children read over the set pages from the reading book parents are encouraged to discuss the text and illustrations.
From Primary 3 till Primary 7 New Ginn Reading 360 is used, reflecting the all-round approach it offers to reading and language learning. (These books are not sent home as in Story Worlds ) As reading books are not sent home a home library book is established and books are graded to the child's reading ability. Parents are encouraged to listen to their child read the book and discuss the text and illustrations.
SPELLING.
Generally words are learned in groups of similar structure. On occasion words relating to current class topics are given. The following procedures are used to teach spelling:
1. Look at the word 2. Cover the word
3. Write the word 4.Check the word.
If the word is wrong then start again at 1.
Suggested sentences using the words are given by the children.
From Monday - Thursday 3/4 words are given each night. Some written task will accompany these words. The children are encouraged to learn their words each night, revising them on a Thursday in preparation for their spelling test on a Friday.
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MATHEMATICS/NUMBER.
Examples of class work may be given for revision. Home activity worksheets are given as appropriate and some simple problem solving tasks. In addition, maths activities will reinforce course work in class.
OTHER EXAMPLES OF HOMEWORK.
Information asked for in relation to topic e.g. weight of child when born, photograph of child. Children may be asked to learn a poem, or to do a piece of personal research.
Parents are encouraged to watch and talk about appropriate television programmes with their child, e.g. Blue Peter, Newsround,
PRIMARY 4 AND 5
READING.
‘Storyworlds’ lay the vital foundations in the infant years and New Ginn Reading 360 builds on them through to Primary 7 providing an integrated course in comprehension, language and study skills. Practical and extensive support for the teacher and pleasure and interest in reading for the child are crucial features. As in Primary 3 a ‘Home Library’ system is established and books are graded to the child's reading ability. Parents and carers are encouraged to listen to their child read the book and to discuss the text and illustrations.
SPELLING. The children are given 4 spelling words from Monday –Thursday, with a variety of written tasks to complete. There will be a spelling test given on Friday. Additional spelling activities will be sent home as appropriate. Please encourage children to look at the word and give other words with the same pattern of letters, point out small words inside bigger words, split long words into syllables, e.g. dis-crim-i-nate. Also play simple word games like Junior Scrabble.
MATHEMATICS/NUMBER.
Examples of class work may be given for revision. Home activity worksheets are given as appropriate and some simple problem solving tasks. In addition, maths activities will reinforce course work in class. Simple problem solving tasks and home activity sheets will be given when appropriate. OTHER EXAMPLES OF HOMEWORK
At least once a week children are asked to give a written/verbal report on current news items through using newspapers, television and radio. Parents are asked to watch and discuss 'news' and other appropriate programmes with their children. At times the children will be asked to prepare and present a talk to their group or the rest of the class. On occasions information /materials may be requested relating to current environmental studies or science topics.
PRIMARY 6 AND 7
READING.
As Primary 3, 4 and 5.
SPELLING A variety of spelling words and tasks will be given. The children will be given a fortnightly spelling test. Additional spelling / written activities will be given as appropriate.
MATHEMATICS.
Frequent examples of class work are given for revision In addition areas highlighted in Heinemann Check-ups and/or other forms of assessments will be followed through in class work and in home learning activities. Home activity worksheets and challenging problem solving activities e.g. sudoko may be given
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MASS MEDIA.
The National Guidelines in English Language 5-14 recognise that the mass Media (TV, newspapers, magazines, computers etc) exert an influence on pupils' lives and on their views and values. It is required that the study of the media should form part of the curriculum. As a follow-up to class activities, media tasks will be set e.g. a) Examine in detail specific advertisements in magazines. b) Report to class/group on a specific children's programme.
On occasions information/.materials may be requested relating to current class topics: e.g. Weather - Keep a daily diary of local weather conditions. Victorians - Personal research folder on life in Victorian Times.
Parents are asked to watch and discuss news and other appropriate programmes with their children e.g. Newsround.
I.C.T. online research e.g. Education City website.
At all stages children are encouraged to carry out research activities related to their own personal projects using school library, public library and other forms of media inclusive of I.C.T.
Parental meetings/workshops throughout the session as appropriate.
It is hoped that through the variety of home learning tasks given to pupils, parents will develop a better understanding of the school curriculum. Staff depend on parents and carers to develop the correct attitude to home learning, and give their valuable support in the education of their children in order that a closer parent/pupil/teacher relationship may develop.
IN ALL ASPECTS OF HOMEWORK WE ENCOURAGE OUR CHILDREN TO TAKE PRIDE IN THE WORK WHICH THEY PRODUCE, FOSTERING INDEPENDENT LEARNING FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. All schools are dependent on the enthusiasm, talents and interests of staff to organise various activities for the children outwith the school day. This session pupils will have the opportunity to participate in Art, Dance, Football, Funcise, Hockey and Spanish.
Throughout the year the staff with their pupils are encouraged where appropriate to visit places of educational or cultural interest. We are pleased to have parent helpers on these visits. Management Circular No 48 is available for reference.
N.B. Eastbank Community Club held in Eastbank Academy organises after school and holiday clubs.
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SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
The school has built up strong valuable partnerships in the community with the Church, Police, Library, Senior Citizens, local charities and local businesses. Through these partnerships the children have an increased awareness of the ways in which they can be a good citizen in the local community and beyond. The school highlights the importance of being a good citizen through its Citizenship award programme.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL INCLUSION.
To ensure that all children can develop their talents fully, boys and girls will be given equal opportunity to participate in all areas of the curriculum.
We seek to promote equal opportunities and social justice in relation to all members of the groups identified in the Glasgow City Council policy documents. We present a broad and balanced curriculum, with every child being offered appropriate learning experiences and opportunities regardless of gender, race, religion, or disability. We strive to provide different role models for the children and we examine our materials and resources carefully so that out of date or misrepresentation of male/female models is not passed on. Our visual displays will reflect multicultural and equal opportunity materials. Further information and advise on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Head teacher.-
The Education Authority requires every school to produce its own Race Equality Policy to comply with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.A copy of the policy is held in the school office.
DEALING WITH RACIAL HARASSMENT
The Race Relation Act of 1976 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of his/her colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national background. The Act makes it the duty of Glasgow City Council to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination.
In 1999 the guidelines, “Dealing with Racial Harassment” were issued to assist all teaching staff in dealing with such incidents.
The adoption of an anti racist approach should be seen as one part of the continuing attempt to improve the quality of education.
Glasgow City Council recognises that support from the home is essential if these aims are to be achieved. EVERY CHILD IN GLASGOW HAS THE RIGHT TO BE HAPPY AND SECURE AT SCHOOL
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS/ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGY
The school has a duty to ensure that all our pupils have equal access to the curriculum, supported as appropriate to their individual needs. This covers not only the content of lessons and teaching strategies but also minor adaptations to the physical environment of our buildings to address the needs of pupils with physical or sensory impairments, including the relocation of classes to the ground floor where feasible. We also need to ensure that parents and carers who have a disability have equal access to information about their children. This will involve ,for example, relocating the venue for parents/carers meetings to facilitate physical access provision of an interpreter for people who have a hearing impairment; agreeing a phone contact system to provide direct feedback to parents and carers.
The school has a duty to ensure that all our children have equal access to the curriculum, supported as appropriate to their individual needs. This covers not only the content of lessons and teaching strategies but also minor adaptations to the physical environments, including buildings to address the needs of children with physical or sensory impairments, including the relocation of classes to the ground floor where feasible. We also need to ensure that parents and carers who have a disability have aqual access to information about their child. This will involve, for example, relocating the venue for parents meetings to facilitate physical access; provision of an interpreter for people who have a hearing impairment; agreeing a phone contact system to provide direct feedback to parents and carers.
All children including the very able child may need additional support at some point during their time in Primary school and staff and parents liaise with one another to ensure the appropriate support is given to meet the needs of the child.
Physical access In accordance with the approved Accessibility strategy published in 2009,at Eastbank Primary we have disabled access at two doors, main and infant entrances. We have one toilet adapted for disabled users near the main entrance and have handrails at two heights at one side of both staircases. N.B. There is no lift.
Communication Meetings for parents are normally held in classrooms but if required particular meetings are re-scheduled for the small staffroom or medical room on the ground floor. When parents come in to visit pupils in classrooms their initial meeting with S.M.T. is held in the main hall with follow-up visits upstairs for Primary3-7.However, if this is not possible for any visiting adult who has a disability then alternative arrangements would be made either by moving class to ground floor class room or by arranging visit to see an aspect of curriculum which would normally take place on the ground floor.
Curriculum Our curriculum is differentiated to suit the needs of all pupils to ensure all are given the opportunity to achieve their educational potential. If required then specific resources are accessed to provide support to allow pupils to focus on their learning i.e. Specialist supportive chairs sloping boards special scissors alpha-smarts adaptation of computer programmes.
Staff Development Staff development in all areas is an on-going requirement and as new legislation comes into being then staff are provided with training during In-service days and/or staff meetings to acquaint them with what is required regarding all issues.
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ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL Section 30 of the 1980 Education Act lays a duty on every parent/carer 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: e.g. approved by the authority, or unauthorised: e.g. unexplained by the parent/guardian (truancy) or excluded from school. Should children be absent for any reason a short note explaining the reason for absence should be given to the teacher on return to school. The Education Liaison Officer visits the home of children who have lengthy or unexplained absences. The authority has the power to write to, interview or prosecute parents/guardians, or to refer pupils to the reporter of the children’s hearings, if necessary. Please refer to amended procedures in relation to Parent Councils.
In the interests of safety, when a child has to attend a clinic, dentist, doctor or hospital during school hours he/she must be collected by a parent/guardian. Pupils will not be permitted to leave school unaccompanied during school hours.
Parents/guardians do not have an automatic right to take their child out of school without permission during term time. The Head of Establishment can only authorise time off during term-time in exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances include; short-term parental placement abroad; family returning to its country of origin for family reasons; the period immediately after an illness or accident; 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. Time off during term-time for the following reasons is not acceptable and will be recorded as unauthorised absence Availability of cheap holidays or desired accommodation; Holidays which overlap the beginning or end of term. Clearly with no explanation from the parent or carer the absence is unauthorised. Every effort should be made to avoid family holidays during term time as this both disrupts the child's education and reduces learning time.
Primary School Attendance and Absence School Year 2008-2009 is recorded on Page 18. Absence rates are calculated as a percentage of the total number of possible attendances for all pupils of the school in the stage shown, each morning and afternoon of each school day being a separate possible attendance. Where figures or percentages based on a number of pupils under any particular heading between 1 and 4 no information is given and *** is inserted in place of the figures. The authority’s and Scotland’s figures include all education authority and grant-aided primary schools, but exclude all special schools.
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BETTER BEHAVIOUR BETTER LEARNING The relationship between pupil and teacher is similar to that between child and parent requiring mutual consideration on both sides. Our aim is the development of self-discipline where the children consistently make wise choices. If necessary parents will be approached and consulted, and it is expected that with their positive co- operation working in partnership with the school any behavioural issues will be overcome. In some cases it may be necessary to apply the current code of procedure laid down by Glasgow City Council whereby any serious or continual breach of school discipline may result in exclusion from school. A copy of the school’s policy on preventing and dealing with “Bullying” is available from the school office. It is expected that parents and pupils will continue to speak openly to staff and with the support of all involved any concerns will be overcome.
At Eastbank we have devised our own S.T.A.R. Award Programme, a compilation of school and classroom rules agreed in consultation with staff and pupils, where children are encouraged to (BE SAFE, BE TIDY, BE ATTENTIVE, BE RESPECTFUL, BE HEALTHY, BE A CARING CITIZEN).
Stan Safe Star Tilly Tidy Ace Attentive Rex Respectful Happy Heart Caring Citizen
For Parents’ information our Star system has been added to Glasgow City Council’s Bank of Good Practice. OUR STARS ENCOURAGE OUR PUPILS “TO BE ALL THEY CAN BE” BOTH AT WORK AND PLAY.
SUPERVISION OF PLAYGROUNDS.
An adult presence is provided in playgrounds at break times in terms of the Schools (Safety and Supervision of Pupils) (Scotland) Regulations, 1990.
Pupil Support Assistants and members of the Management Team are on duty in the playground and the children are encouraged to participate in the wide variety of games available. The school operates an Activators programme where Senior pupils are trained in organising games for younger pupils.
The Dance stage areas are particularly popular!
THE SAFETY, CARE AND WELFARE OF OUR CHILDREN IS PARAMOUNT.
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ANTI BULLYING
Bullying behaviour will not be tolerated within Glasgow City Council’s educational establishments. All children in Glasgow’s educational establishments have an entitlement “to work (and play) in a learning environment in which they feel valued, respected and safe and are free from all forms of abuse, bullying or discrimination”. (A Standard for Pastoral Care in Glasgow Schools).
In 2009, Glasgow City Council published its revised Anti-Bullying Policy, incorporating the requirement to record and report all discriminatory behaviours within educational establishments. All establishments are required to review their policy in light of this. Parents and carers have a significant role to play in helping to address this problem. For this reason anti-bullying strategy must stress the importance of partnership with the parents and carers of their children.
CONSENT FOR HEALTH CHECKS During your child’s school life a number of checks are available. They may be carried out by the School Nurse, School Nurse Assistant, School doctor or Audiologist.
VISION: : In P7 and at other times if required HEARING: If required HEIGHT: In P1 and at other times if required WEIGHT: In P1 and at other times if required HEALTH INTERVIEW: P7 and at other times if required
Dental Inspections are carried out annually and treatment where necessary is offered through the Dental Clinic at Shettleston Health Centre. When children are enrolled the following details are requested: Name, address and telephone number of Family Doctor and also someone in the local area we can contact in an emergency. This information is necessary in order that the school is able to deal promptly with any child who becomes ill or has an accident during the school day. It is important that parents should inform the school if their child has any particular medical requirements.
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CLOTHING AND UNIFORM: Given that there is substantial parent/carer and public approval of a dress code, schools in this authority are encouraged to develop a school dress code. In encouraging a dress code policy, account must be taken in any proposals to prevent any direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of race or gender. Any proposals will be the subject of widespread consultation with parents/carers and children. Against this background it should be noted that it is the policy of the Education Children and Families Policy Development Committee to encourage schools to develop an appropriate dress code policy.
There are forms of dress, which are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing which:
potentially, encourage faction (such as football colours); could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans); could cause health and safety difficulties, (such as loose fitting clothing, dangling earrings), are made from flammable material for example shell suits in practical classes; could cause damage to flooring; carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco; and could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so.
Under no circumstances will pupils be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of not wearing clothing conforming to the school’s dress code policy.
Parents/carers receiving Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income-Based), Working Tax Credit, (with a total annual income of less than £15,050 *)Housing Benefit, or Council Tax Benefit will normally be entitled to monetary grants for footwear and clothing for their children. Approval of any requests for such grants made by parents/carers in different circumstances is at the discretion of the Service Director (Education). Information and application forms may be obtained from schools and from Grants section at Education Services headquarters. Glasgow City Council is concerned at the level of claims being received regarding the loss of pupils' clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents/Guardians are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items and unnecessarily expensive items of clothing are not brought to school. Parents/Guardians should note that the authority does not carry insurance to cover the loss of such items and any claims submitted are likely to be met only where the authority can be shown to have been negligent.
SCHOOL UNIFORM The new Eastbank Primary Parent Council consulted both parents and pupils regarding choice of school uniform. The consensus of opinion was as follows: Black blazer, trousers, skirt, pinafore, jumper/cardigan. White school shirt and school tie. * Black waterproof fleece lined jacket with school logo * White or gold polo shirt * Black sweatshirt * School badges/ties All * items can be ordered at school office. P.E.LESSONS. Physical Education is a recognised part of the school curriculum and as stated in "A Code of Practice - Health and Safety - Physical Education" pupils must wear clothing and footwear suitable to the activity and also "bare feet" are acceptable where conditions are suitable but no work should be undertaken in stocking feet. jewellery and earrings can also be a hazard during games and P.E. and therefore must be removed.
Throughout the year School Sweatshirts/Polo Shirts with embroidered school badge can be ordered from the school and are most suitable on P.E. days’ along with shorts and lightweight sandshoes which can be purchased locally. More information can be obtained from the school office. Each class is allocated two hours of Physical Education per week. Parents are reminded that all articles of clothing/footwear should be given suitable identification/name tags.
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SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE’S NEW MENUS’ “HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS” INITIATIVE
When children choose healthy eating options in childhood it is hoped they shall continue do so into adulthood encouraging a healthier lifestyle and Eastbank along with Glasgow City Council is pleased to be supporting this Government initiative.
On offer in our school dining hall is a wide choice of balanced nutritious meals, inclusive of vegetarian option, snack meal, hot/cold sandwich or Salad Fayre, for only £1.15. At the pick-n-mix bar children may choose a minimum selection of.
1 milk and 1 Fruit Juice 1 Yogurt Homemade Soup and Bread 2 Fruit portions 2 Vegetable portions
If a child requires a special diet, the school should be informed and arrangements can then be made with the catering staff co-ordinator to ensure these dietary requirements can be met.
For £1.15 children may eat as much as they wish from the Food Bar, inclusive of milk, plain and flavoured, as well as a main meal.
Payment of lunches is made by means of a “swipe” card system. All children are supplied with a “swipe” card that can be “topped” up daily/weekly, on the machines located in the dining hall, by the children themselves or by their parents.
Children who bring packed lunches are accommodated within the dining hall.
Children and young people of parents/carers receiving Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based) and Child Tax Credit only (where income is less that £16,040*) are entitled to a free midday meal. Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained from school and from Grants Section at Education Services headquarters.
N.B. Parents/carers who are in receipt of Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit are not entitled to a free midday meal.
* Income amount effective from 1st April 2009 and my be changed by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Management and support staff, supervise lunches in the dining hall where children are encouraged to make wise food choices and act in a responsible, safe and mannerly way.
Glasgow City Council operates the following:- “Free” breakfast at the breakfast Club open from 8.15 a. m.- 8.45 a.m. daily. “Free” fruit on four occasions weekly. Refresh initiative with chilled water on offer throughout the day “Free” milk at lunchtime for all children. Toothbrushing Primary 1 and 2.
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TRANSPORT:
General The Education Authority has a policy of providing free transport to all primary children who live more than one mile from their local school by the recognised shortest 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/carers who consider they are eligible should obtain an application form from the school or Education Services. These forms should be completed and returned before the end of February for those children 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. The appropriate officer has discretion in special circumstances to grant permission for pupils to travel in transport provided by the authority, where spare places are available and no additional costs are incurred. The authority has an Exceptional Circumstances policy relating to e.g. homelessness, parental/carer disability etc. Details are available from the school. There is also a procedure to request transport on medical grounds. The school can advise on procedures.
PICK UP POINTS:
Where 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/carer’s responsibility to ensure that their child arrives at the pick-up point in time. It is also the parent's/carer’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 your child losing the right to free transport.
PLACING REQUESTS
The Education Authority does not provide transport for those pupils in receipt of a placing request other than in individual exceptional circumstances and where appropriate legislation applies.
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A SAFE START
ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION
Strathclyde Roads – Road Safety Training Unit is a training and advisory service which provides road safety information to the public. The unit works closely with teaching staff, to provide resources and workshops to promote road safety education in schools.
The main teaching resource provided for Primary Schools is Street Sense. This is a free resource to Primary Schools and sets of these materials for Primary 1 to 7 pupils can be made available on request by teaching staff.
Our Road Safety staff will advise on project work in schools and provide a video and resource loan service.
Many Primary Schools will participate in the National Cycling Proficiency Scheme. The testing of this training programme is offered to schools on a regular basis, depending on the demands of the test programme. Children are tested at the end of the training, and those who meet the standard are awarded a badge and certificate. The training is restricted to children in Primary 6 and 7 as before this stage, they will not yet have the skills to cope with traffic.
Parents and teachers have complementary roles in road safety education. While teaching staff can inform children about road safety, it is parents who have most contact with their children and can revise points made in class and set them a good example.
Finally, you can help to avoid accidents by driving slowly near schools and by parking away from the zig-zag markings. These have been put down to provide a clear area for children to cross, and parking a car, even for a few minutes, could have fatal consequences.
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Management Appendix 3
Circular No 57
Glasgow City Council Education Services
CHILD SAFETY/CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
Insert For School Handbooks And Public Display
All educational establishments and services must take positive steps to help children protect themselves by ensuring that programmes of health and personal safety are central to the curriculum and should have in place a curriculum that ensures that children have a clear understanding of the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour on the part of another person, no matter who.
As with other areas of the curriculum, you shall be kept informed of the health and personal safety programme for your child’s establishment.
Schools, establishments and services must create and maintain a positive ethos and climate which actively promotes child welfare and a safe environment by:
ensuring that children are respected and listened to
ensuring that programmes of health and personal safety are central to the curriculum
ensuring that staff are aware of child protection issues and procedures
establishing and maintaining close working relationships and arrangements with all other agencies to make sure that professionals collaborate effectively in protecting children
Should any member of staff have concerns regarding the welfare or safety of any child they must report these concerns to the head of establishment. The head, or the person deputising for the head, after judging that there may be grounds for concern regarding the welfare or safety of any pupil must then immediately advise the duty senior social work services area office of the circumstances.
Child Protection Procedures at Eastbank are in place and followed by all staff.
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TRANSFER FROM PRIMARY SCHOOL TO SECONDARY SCHOOL – NEW ARRANGEMENTS Children are normally transferred between the ages of 11½ and 12½, so that they will have the opportunity to complete at least 4 years of secondary education. Parents and carers will be informed of the school arrangements no later than December of the year preceding the date of transfer at the start of the new session. Children from this school normally transfer to:
EASTBANK ACADEMY 26 ACADEMY STREET GLASGOW G32 9AA TEL:0141-582-0080
Parents who wish their children to transfer to a different Secondary School can make a placing request by filling in a form obtainable at this school.
During the course of the year, parents and pupils have the opportunity to meet the Head Teacher and some of his staff to ensure a smooth transition to Secondary schooling. The pupils have a conducted 3 day visit to Eastbank Academy in June. N.B. Separate visiting arrangements are made for pupils transferring to a different Secondary School.
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 enables any person to obtain information from Scottish public authorities. The Act applies to all Scottish public authorities including: The Scottish Government and its agencies; Scottish Parliament; Local Authorities; NHS Scotland; Universities and further education colleges; and the police.
Public authorities have to allow access to the following information: The provision, cost and standard of its service; Factual information or decision-making; The reasons for decisions made by it. The legal right of access includes all types of ‘recorded’ information of any data held by the Scottish public authorities. From 1st January 2005, any person who makes a request for information must be provided with it, subject to certain conditions. Further information is provided on the Glasgow City Council website: www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/yourcouncil/freedomofinformation Internet facilities are provided at all Glasgow City Council Public Libraries and Real Learning Centres.
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THE PARENT FORUM AND THE PARENT COUNCIL The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 has changed the arrangements for parental representation in all schools. Since August 2007 all parents/carers are automatically members of the Parent Forum for their school and they have a right to establish a Parent Council to represent them.
Parent Forum The membership of the Parent Forum is made up of all parents who have a child at an education authority school. Membership of the Parent Forum allows parents/carers to have a say in the local arrangements to enable their collective view to be represented on matters such as the quality and standards of education at the school and other matters of interest to parents/carers. One of the ways parents/carers in the Parent Forum will be able to express their views will be through the Parent Council.
Parent Council The Parent Council is a group of parents/carers selected by members of the Parent Forum to represent all the parents of children at the school. Parent Councils are very flexible groups and the Parent Forum can decide on the type of group it wants to represent their views. Parent Council could get involved in:
Supporting the work of the school Gathering and representing parents’ views to the Head Teacher, education authority and HMIe Promoting contact between the school, parents/carers, children and the local community Fundraising Involvement in the appointment of senior school staff
Parent Councils are recognized in law from August 2007. As a statutory body, the Parent Council has the right to information and advice on matters which affect children’s education. So, the school and the local authority must listen to what the Parent Council says and give it a proper response. Every school’s Parent Council will be different because it will be parents/carers in each school who make the key decisions. The Parent Council is also entitled to support from the education authority in fulfilling its role.
Membership of the Parent Council Generally, members of the Parent Council must be parents/carers of children who attend the school and the chairperson must have a child in the school. However, the Parent Council can decide to co-opt other members from teachers and the community who will have knowledge and skills to help them.
In denominational schools, the Parent Council must invite the relevant church or denominational body to nominate a representative to be co-opted member.
Parent Council Constitution There are eight parent members, two co-opted members in our Parent Council. Any parent of a child at Eastbank Primary can volunteer to be a member of the Parent Council. In the event that the number of volunteers exceeds the number of places members will be selected at random by ‘names in a hat’. The Parent Council will be selected for a period of two years, after which members may put themselves forward for re-selection.
Mrs Turner, Head Teacher, has a right and duty to attend all meeting of the Parent Council but does not have a right to vote.
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DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998:
Information on children and young people, parents and carers is stored on a computer system and may be used for teaching, registration, assessment and other administrative duties The information is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998 and may only be disclosed in accordance with the Codes of Practice. For further information please contact the school.
INFORMATION IN EMERGENCIES:
We make every effort to maintain a full educational service, but on some occasions circumstances arise which lead to disruption. Schools may be affected by, for example, severe weather, temporary interruption of transport, power failures or difficulties of fuel supply. In such cases we shall do all we can to let you know about the details of closure or re-opening. We shall keep you informed by using letters, notices in local shops and community centres, announcements in local places of worship and announcements in the press and on local radio.
EASTBANK PRIMARY PARENT COUNCIL.
As a result of the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 all parents and careers are automatically a member of the Parent Forum for their child’s school. The Parent Forum decides on and sets up the Parent Council which is an important body who ensures close Parental liaison and Partnership between Parents and School.
Chairperson: Mrs Ruth Vernon
Treasurer: Mrs Lorraine Anderson
Contact can be made through the school office.
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ADDRESSES AND CONTACTS
SERVICE DIRECTOR EDUCATION Ms Maureen McKenna
EDUCATION SERVICES Glasgow City Council Wheatley House 25 Cochrane Street Merchant City Glasgow G1 1HL 0141-287-2000
LOCAL COUNCILLORS Mr. George Ryan Mr John McLaughlin Mr Tom McKeown Mr Euan McLeod C/o Glasgow City Chambers George Square G2 1DU 0141-287-2000
AREA COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICE NAME St. Mungo's Academy Crownpoint Road Glasgow G40 TELE NO. 0141-582-0260
LETTING SECTION CULTURAL & LEISURE SERVICES 20 TRONGATE GLASGOW G1 5ES TEL. NO: 0141 302-2814 or 302-2815
Buddies After School Care AFTER SCHOOL CARE Budhill Family Learning Tic Tac After School Care Centre 1464 Shettleston Road Hallhill Road Glasgow Glasgow G32 9AL G32 OPR Tel No: 0141-764-1483 Tel No: 0141-774-4722
Although this information is correct at time of printing, there could be changes affecting any of the matters dealt with in the document -
(a) before the commencement or during the course of the school year in question. (b) in relation to subsequent school years.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 2010 - 2011.
The holidays for session 2010/2011 are as follows:-
Re-opening Teachers: Thursday 12th August 2010 Pupils: Monday 16th August 2010
September W/E Friday 24th September 2010 to Monday 27th September 2010 (inclusive) Tuesday 28th September (In-service day)
1st. Mid Term Monday 11th October 2010 to Friday 15h October 2010 (inclusive)
Christmas/New Year Friday 24th December 2010 to Tuesday 4th January 2011 (inclusive)
2nd. Mid-term Friday 11th February 2011 (In-service day) Monday 14th February 2011 to Tuesday 15th February 2011 (inclusive) Wednesday 16th February 2011 (In-service day)
Spring Break Monday 4th April 2011 to Friday 15th April 2011 (inclusive)
Easter Friday 22nd April 2011 to Monday 25th April 2011 (inclusive)
May Day Monday 2nd May 2011
May W/E Thursday 26th May 2011 (In-service day) Friday 27th May 2011 to Monday 30th May 2011 (inclusive)
Summer Schools Close: Friday 24th June 2011
Pupil attendance will be 189 days after deducting 6 In-Service days which are still to be confirmed
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Comments & Complaints If you have a comment or complaint please approach the Head of Establishment in the first instance. If the Head of Establishment does not resolve the issue to your satisfaction, you should contact our Customer Liaison Unit who will: Take a totally neutral stance in fully investigating your complaint Acknowledge receipt of your complaint within five working days Give a full written response within a further 10 working days, unless another timescale has been agreed The Customer Liaison Unit can be contacted by phone or e-mail: Phone 0141 287 3655/4688 E-mail [email protected] Customer Liaison Unit Education Services Glasgow City Council Wheatley House 25 Cochrane Street Merchant City Glasgow G1 1HL
Please note that in line with recommendations issued by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman, all establishments, during the course of a formal complaints investigation must:
Ensure that all statements made as part of the investigation are dated and include, wherever possible, dates of events within the statements. Ensure that written records which form part of the investigation are retained for an appropriate period of time; and Give consideration to the inclusion of this within the procedures outlined in the relevant section of the schools’ Pastoral Care Policy.
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2007/2008 and 2008/2009 attendance data for Eastbank Primary School
2007/2008 and 2008/2009 attendance data 2008/2009 budgeted school running costs
School Data Attendance and absence for school year 2008/2009 Attendance And Absence For School Year 2008/2009
Stage
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P1-7
Total Number of Possible 13370 10140 11528 15588 13140 15644 15040 94450 Attendances(Pupil Half Days)
Percentage Authorised 4.7 6.2 5.8 4.1 8.1 7.5 6 6 Absences
Percentage Unauthorised 0.7 1.5 0.7 0.6 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.0 Absences
Education Authority Data for Glasgow City Attendance And Absence For School Year 2008/2009
Stage
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P1-7
Total Number of Possible 1,831, 1,876, 1,917, 1,972, 1,941, 2,007, 2,086, 13,63 Attendances(Pupil Half Days) 169 921 511 213 264 908 799 3,785
Percentage Authorised 5.7 5.7 5.4 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.3 5.5 Absences
Percentage Unauthorised 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 Absences
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National Data Attendance And Absence For School Year 2008/2009
Stage
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P1-7
Total Number of Possible 18,77 18,65 18,94 19,30 19,72 20,39 20,73 136,5 Attendances(Pupil Half Days) 0,340 7,477 7,576 8,118 8,279 2,937 4,700 39,42 7
Percentage Authorised 4.1 4.0 3.7 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 Absences
Percentage Unauthorised 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Absences
Minimising Overall Absence
Absence recorded Absence recorded (2007/2008) (2008/2009) Average number of Average number of half days absence half days absence per pupil per pupil
Absence School 28.7 26.8
Education 26.2 25.7 Authority
National 18.6 18.3
National Assessment Results
Reading Writing Mathematics
Actual Actual Diff 08/09 Actual Actual Diff 08/09 Actual Actual Diff 08/09 2007/08 2008/09 2007/08 2008/09 2007/08 2008/09
82.33 85.5 +3.17 83.5 82.35 -1.15 90.25 90.25 N/A
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School Data
2009-10 budgeted school running costs
School Roll at September 2008 248 Total School Running Costs at April 2009 (£) 890,296 Cost per Pupil (£) 3,590
Education Authority Data
2009-10 budgeted school running costs
School Roll at September 2008 35,377 Total School Running Costs at April 2009 (£) 132,017,161 Cost per Pupil (£) 3,732
National Data
2009-10 budgeted school running costs
School Roll at September 2008 368,411 Total School Running Costs at April 2009 (£) 1,454,313,470 Cost per Pupil (£) 3,948
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