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BARASSIE PRIMARY SCHOOL HANDBOOK JANUARY 2020 1 Contents Page No. SECTION A General School Information ................................................................................ 3 1. Head Teacher Welcome Statement ............................................................................................ 3 2. Ethos, Aims and Values ............................................................................................................. 4 3. School Information ..................................................................................................................... 6 Name Address Telephone number Email address Website Denominational status Accommodation and capacity House structure Early Years provision Catchment map and area 4. School Staff ................................................................................................................................ 7 5. Leadership Team ........................................................................................................................ 8 6. The School Year and School Hours ............................................................................................. 9 7. Enrolment................................................................................................................................. 10 SECTION B Teaching and Learning ...................................................................................... 12 1. Curriculum for Excellence ......................................................................................................... 12 2. The Curriculum ......................................................................................................................... 13 3. Opportunities for Personal Achievement ................................................................................. 21 4. Home Learning Policy ............................................................................................................... 22 5. Assessment and Reporting ....................................................................................................... 23 6. School Improvement ................................................................................................................ 25 7. Support for Pupils (Additional Support Needs) ........................................................................ 28 8 Psychological Services ............................................................................................................. 32 9. Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) ................................................................................. 33 10. Child Protection ........................................................................................................................ 33 11. Composite Classes .................................................................................................................... 34 12. Religious and Moral Education ................................................................................................. 35 13. Sensitive Aspects of Learning ................................................................................................... 35 14. Equal Opportunities and Inclusion ........................................................................................... 36 15. Health and Wellbeing (including Positive Behaviour Policy)..................................................... 37 16. Pupil Council ............................................................................................................................. 40 SECTION C Home / School / Community ............................................................................. 41 1. Parental Involvement and Home School Links ......................................................................... 41 2. Parents as Partners – Parent Council and Parent Forum .......................................................... 42 3. Choosing a School .................................................................................................................... 43 4. Attendance ............................................................................................................................... 43 5. Routine and Expected Visits outwith School ............................................................................ 44 6. Education Statistics Privacy Notice ........................................................................................... 45 7. School Uniform Policy .............................................................................................................. 47 8. Transfer to Secondary School ................................................................................................... 48 9. Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme ........................................................................... 48 10. Parental Complaints Procedure ................................................................................................ 48 SECTION D Care and Welfare .............................................................................................. 49 1. Playground Supervision ............................................................................................................ 49 2. School Meals and Free School Meal Information ..................................................................... 49 3. Footwear and Clothing Grant Information ............................................................................... 50 4. Transport Guide to Parents ...................................................................................................... 51 5. Insurance .................................................................................................................................. 52 6. Valuable Items .......................................................................................................................... 52 7. Use of Mobile Phones & Use of Social Media ........................................................................... 52 8. Health and Medical Information .............................................................................................. 53 9. Data Protection Act .................................................................................................................. 56 10. Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 ........................................................................... 57 11. Helpful Addresses and Websites ............................................................................................. 58 2 SECTION A – General School Information 1. Welcome by Head Teacher Dear Parent/Carer Welcome to Barassie Primary School. I hope you find this handbook both informative and useful. All staff in Barassie Primary work towards creating a happy, relaxed learning environment, where your child will be encouraged to participate in the life of the school, to work hard and to strive to achieve their potential. The staff provide high quality learning experiences through a curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of all children and give them opportunities to become involved in the wider life of the school and community. This enables all children to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society. Working in partnership with parents is an important aspect of life at Barassie Primary and is essential in ensuring that your child has the best educational experiences possible. There are an ever-increasing number of opportunities for you, as parents, to be involved in the life of our school. We like to celebrate achievements in and out of school. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to share ideas or suggestions you may have. I look forward to working with you. Linda Clarkson Head Teacher 3 2. Ethos, Aims and Values We consulted parents and other stakeholders on the Vision, Values and Aims of the school. We worked together as a staff, consulted all pupils and with the Rights Respecting Steering Group, produced a School Charter reflecting our Rights Respecting School status. Summary Statement of Vision Values and Aims B e all you can be A chieving and attaining high standards R espectful and resilient A ctive and enjoying a healthy lifestyle S afe and happy S upportive and nurturing I nclusive E nterprising, Eco friendly and aiming for excellence Values Ambition Creativity Honesty Kindness Respect 4 Aims To encourage a ‘can do’ attitude, to inspire our pupils and teachers to be aspirational and ambitious To recognise and provide opportunities for children to celebrate personal achievements and achieve high standards in attainment in all areas of Curriculum for Excellence through excellent learning and teaching To show respect for people and property and to be resilient when meeting challenges in learning and life To promote a healthy lifestyle through learning about food and nutrition and experiencing the benefits of physical activity To enable children to develop their skills and abilities in a secure environment while enjoying their learning To have a welcoming ethos where children feel nurtured and supported in their learning and members of the team feel valued To be an inclusive school where equality and a sense of belonging are promoted and we work as a team with partners to promote lifelong learning To be enterprising, promote a sustainable lifestyle and continuously improve on the