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FISHERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL H A N D B O O K 2015/2016 Fisherton Primary School Ayr Road Dunure KA7 4LQ Telephone/Fax: 01292 612049/500658 E-mail: [email protected] Contents Page No. SECTION A General School Information ................................................................... 1-9 1. Introduction by Head Teacher ............................................................ 3 2. Council/School Aims and Values .................................................... 4-5 3. School Information .............................................................................. 6 Name Address Telephone number Email address Website Denominational status Accommodation and capacity House structure Nursery provision Catchment map and area 4. School Staff ........................................................................................ 7 5. Management Team ............................................................................ 7 6. The School Year and School Hours ................................................... 8 7. Enrolment ........................................................................................... 9 SECTION B Teaching & Learning ........................................................................... 10-26 1/2. Curriculum for Excellence/Core Curriculum ................................ 10-14 3. Extra Curricular Activities ................................................................. 14 4. Homework Policy .............................................................................. 15 5. Assessment and Reporting .............................................................. 16 6. School Improvement ......................................................................... 17 7 Additional Support Needs ............................................................ 18-21 8 Getting it Right for Every Child .......................................................... 22 9. Child Protection ................................................................................ 23 10 Composite Classes .......................................................................... 23 11. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion .................................................... 24 12 Religious and Moral Education ......................................................... 24 13 Sensitive aspects of Learning .......................................................... 24 14. Health & Wellbeing ........................................................................... 25 (Including the school discipline policy) 15 Pupil Council ..................................................................................... 26 SECTION C Home / School / Community.................................................................... 27 1. Parental Involvement ........................................................................ 27 2. Parents as Partners .......................................................................... 27 3. Choosing a School ........................................................................... 29 4. Attendance ....................................................................................... 29 5. Routine and Expected Visits Outwith School ................................... 30 6. Transferring Educational Data about Pupils ..................................... 30 7 School Uniform Policy ...................................................................... 31 8. Transfer to Secondary School .......................................................... 32 9. Parental Complaints Procedures ..................................................... 32 SECTION D Care and Welfare ................................................................................. 33-38 1 Playground Supervision .................................................................... 33 2. School Meals and Free School Meal Information............................. 33 3. Footwear and Clothing Grant Information ........................................ 33 4. Transport Guide to Parents .............................................................. 34 5. Insurance .......................................................................................... 34 6. Valuable Items .................................................................................. 34 7. Use of Mobile Phones ...................................................................... 35 8. Health and Medical Information ........................................................ 35 9. Data Protection Act ........................................................................... 36 10 Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 ................................... 37 11. Helpful addresses and websites ....................................................... 37 Appendix……………………………………. ....................................... 38 SECTION A – General School Information 1. Welcome by Head Teacher Dear Parent/Carer I am very happy to welcome you and your child to Fisherton Primary School and Nursery Class. We hope you will find Fisherton Primary and Nursery a warm and caring place where your child is made to feel safe and secure. Being a small school, we pride ourselves on our individual approach to meeting your child’s learning needs and help them reach their full potential. The next seven years are very important to you and your child and we are looking forward to sharing in their development. At Fisherton we promote in children a positive attitude to work, self, others and the environment. We provide a quality service for you and your child and wish to work in close partnership with you in preparing your child to be a successful learner, confident individual, responsible citizen and effective contributor. Many activities are organised throughout the school year, giving parents the opportunity to meet and work with the staff of the school. We look forward to seeing you at various occasions during the session. We value and welcome any input from our “Fisherton Family” and I would be delighted to discuss any aspects of school life. Please feel free to contact me if you have any worries or concerns about your child’s progress or welfare. Kind Regards Mrs Gillian McDowell (Head Teacher) 2. Statement of School Aims and Values SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL Department of Educational Services ‘it is the intention of the department that the aims for the service will be delivered within an open and rigorous climate of continuous improvement’ Douglas Hutchison, Director Promote effective Learning and Teaching Across the Learning Continuum Raise standards of educational attainment in our schools Maximise achievement for all learners Develop an integrated programme for ICT to support learning Establish an effective measuring, monitoring and evaluation performance system Provide access to high quality specialist services to support learning and teaching Secure Best Value Consistent with High Quality Educational Provision Improve the fabric of and access to our buildings to meet the needs of lifelong learning Develop all personnel to reflect the changing needs of the service Provide modern equipment and resources to address the needs of all learners Strategically deploy resources to secure best value for the service Embed rigorous quality assurance and quality management systems across the service Build Community Capacity and Advance Active Citizenship Form partnerships to facilitate and support learning Strengthen links among families, school and community Support the development of skills and confidence in community activists and organisations Promote broad-based participation in community affairs Ensure Lifelong Learning is Inclusive and Promotes Equality and Fairness Develop equality of opportunity for all learners Create an ethos of support for learning for every individual Provide a full range of learning opportunities Encourage individual personal development Promote the Development of Cultural Activities Develop positive links with Arts’ organisations throughout South Ayrshire in order to maximise the impact of cultural activities in the area Increase access to and encourage participation in cultural activity Enrich learning through the experience of cultural activities Widen opportunities for participation in cultural activities in local communities and among disadvantaged groups Develop a strategic approach to the delivery of cultural services which takes account of the National Cultural Strategy and local priorities 4 FISHERTON AIMS To provide a bright and positive learning environment which enables all individuals to become successful learners through achieving their full potential and in which quality is paramount. Raise standards of reading, writing and maths. Maximise achievement of all learners. Ensure children receive support for learning/Early Intervention. Ensure that the curriculum motivates and children are enthusiastic about learning. To ensure that equal opportunities and social justice are open to all. To provide opportunities for children to develop confidence and self esteem. To provide suitable and up to date resources and equipment to address the needs of all learners. To ensure that all children/adults are treated equally and with respect. To ensure that all children get an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of school life. To ensure that school values are embedded into school life. To become responsible citizens, through being proud of their community, caring for others and helping to protect the environment.