ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Customer Services: Education Oban High School Handbook Academic Year 2020/2021 This document is available in alternative formats, on request (please contact the Head teacher). CONTENTS GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 4 Contact Details ......................................................................................................................... 4 School Roll and Stages ............................................................................................................ 4 School Staff .............................................................................................................................. 5 SLT Remits and Responsibilities 2020-2021 ........................................................................... 5 School Day ............................................................................................................................... 9 Early Learning and Childcare Provision ................................................................................. 11 Visits of Prospective Parents/Carers ...................................................................................... 11 School Uniform....................................................................................................................... 11 School Clothing Grants .......................................................................................................... 12 Parental Concerns ................................................................................................................. 13 Pupil Absence Procedures ..................................................................................................... 13 Parent / Carer Contact Details ............................................................................................... 15 The Complaints Procedure .................................................................................................... 16 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ..................................................................................................... 17 Becoming Involved in School ................................................................................................. 20 Roles and Responsibilities ..................................................................................................... 21 Opportunities for Parental Involvement .................................................................................. 21 Parent Councils ...................................................................................................................... 21 Parentzone Scotland .............................................................................................................. 22 Mobile Phones ....................................................................................................................... 23 SCHOOL ETHOS ...................................................................................................................... 24 School and Community Links ................................................................................................. 25 Promoting Positive Behaviour ................................................................................................ 26 Discipline ................................................................................................................................ 27 Anti-Bullying ........................................................................................................................... 30 Celebrating Achievement ....................................................................................................... 30 Pupil Council .......................................................................................................................... 31 CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE (CfE) ................................................................................ 32 Learning Opportunities ........................................................................................................... 32 Curriculum Levels .................................................................................................................. 33 The Senior Phase .................................................................................................................. 33 Skills for Learning, Life and Work........................................................................................... 34 16+ Learning Choices ............................................................................................................ 34 The Pupils’ and Parents’ Voice .............................................................................................. 34 The Curriculum at School, Local and National Level .............................................................. 35 Careers Information Advice and Guidance ............................................................................ 35 Financial Guidance ................................................................................................................ 35 Sexual Health and Relationships Education .......................................................................... 36 Drugs Education ..................................................................................................................... 37 Religious and Moral Education............................................................................................... 37 ASSESSMENT .......................................................................................................................... 38 The Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) .................................................... 39 REPORTING ............................................................................................................................. 40 TRANSITIONS........................................................................................................................... 42 Transfer to Secondary School ................................................................................................ 42 Moving from Stage to Stage ................................................................................................... 42 2 Moving Between Schools ....................................................................................................... 42 Liaison with Local Schools ..................................................................................................... 42 Leaving School....................................................................................................................... 42 SUPPORT FOR PUPILS ........................................................................................................... 44 Support Arrangements for All Pupils ...................................................................................... 44 Identifying and Addressing Additional Support Needs ........................................................... 44 Staged Intervention ................................................................................................................ 45 Further Information about Additional Support Needs ............................................................. 46 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ........................................................................................................ 50 Main Achievements ................................................................................................................ 50 Improving Standards .............................................................................................................. 50 School Improvement Plan ...................................................................................................... 50 School Performance ............................................................................................................... 50 Attendance and Exclusion ...................................................................................................... 50 SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION .......................................................... 51 School Meals.......................................................................................................................... 51 Free School Meals ................................................................................................................. 51 Special Dietary Requirements ................................................................................................ 53 Health Care ............................................................................................................................ 53 Administration of Medicines ................................................................................................... 54 Skin Protection ....................................................................................................................... 54 Transport ................................................................................................................................ 54 Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) ............................................................................. 55 Insurance ............................................................................................................................... 55 Music Services ......................................................................................................................