caledonia primary school and language and communication
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SCHOOL
Caledonia is part of Bannerman Learning Community
Caledonia Primary School AND Language and COMMUNICATION
Resource
2016/2017
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Welcome to Caledonia Primary School and Language and Communication Resource,
"Indoors/Outdoors- Working Together, Learning Forever."
Thank you for choosing Caledonia Primary and Language and Communication
Resource for your child. We hope this handbook gives you lots of interesting, useful and
clear information about our school. In it we have tried to give you a picture of what life is
like here.
We provide a learning environment where all are included and we have been recognised as a
Communication Friendly School and a school where Children's Rights are respected by all. In
appendix 2 you will find more information about this and what Glasgow's expectations are
for all its schools.
At Caledonia we are keen to use the outdoors as much as possible and we try to get outside
to learn whenever we can, whatever the weather. This could be within the school grounds,
the local area, Glasgow City or even further afield. We are also proud of our heritage and
encourage all our children to learn and speak Gaelic.
Our children are encouraged to take part in activities which broaden their learning experi-
ences both in and out of school and we value and celebrate the wide range of children's ex-
periences.
We hope you will enjoy getting to know us better and look forward to your child
joining us at Caledonia.
Sheona Allen
Head Teacher
INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS
WELCOME 2
VISION, VALUES and AIMS 4
SCHOOL HOURS 5
STAFF 6
LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCE STAFF 7
THE SCHOOL YEAR 8
HOME AND SCHOOL LINKS 9
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL 9
CALEDONIA LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCE 10
CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE 11
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE/REPORTING and ASSESSMENTS 12
HOMEWORK 13
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 13
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 14
SCHOOL COMMUNITY LINKS 14
PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 15
PARENT COUNCIL / PARENT FORUM 16
CLOTHING AND UNIFORM 17
SCHOOL MEALS 18
TRANSPORT 19
ADVICE FOR HEALTH & SAFETY 20
MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE 20
DATA PROTECTION / INFO IN AN EMERGENCY 21
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS 22/23
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT and SCHOOL POLICIES 24
ENROLMENT 25
TRANSISTION FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY 25
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 2002 26
COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS 26
ADDRESSES 27
APPENDICES 28
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SCHOOL VISION
We aim
To develop successful learners
To develop confident individuals
To develop effective contributors
To develop responsible citizens
Tha Gàidhlig again anns an sgoil seo. (We
speak Gaelic in this school)
OUR VALUES
Our Values are :
RESPECT
CARE
HONESTY
ENJOYMENT
CONFIDENCE
Indoors/Outdoors- Working Together, Learning Forever.
SCHOOL AIMS
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
Caledonia Primary School,
Language and Communication Resource
Calderwood Drive, Baillieston, GLASGOW G69 7DJ
Telephone Number 0141 771 8214
E-mail address [email protected]
School Website www.caledoniaprimary.com
Glasgow website www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/residents/goingtoschool
Present Roll 204 +13 in LCR
Capacity of School Total Capacity 330
Parents should note that the working capacity of the school may vary dependant
upon the number of pupils at each stage and the way in which the classes are
organised.
Stages covered - Primaries 1 – 7
The school is co-educational and non-denominational. The school also has a
separate Language and Communication Resource (LCR) which has four infant
classes.
The school has an active and very supportive Parent Council.
Caledonia is part of Bannerman New Learning Community
SCHOOL HOURS
9.00am - 10.30am
10.30am - 10.45am - Interval
10.45am - 12.15pm
12.15pm - 1.00pm - Lunch
1.00pm - 3.00pm
Primary 1 children will be in school for the full day as of the first week of September each year. The unit children attend up to four days a week and spend Fridays in their local mainstream school
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Depute Head Teacher - Miss J Mullen
STAFF
Head Teacher Mrs S Allen
Primary 1A - Miss K Nielson
Primary 1B - Miss N McCormick
Primary 2 - Mrs A Vesey
Primary 3 - Miss K MacNeill
Primary 4 - Mrs A Nisbet
Primary 5 - Miss L Daly
Primary 6/5 - Mrs L McPhilemy
Primary 7 - Mr D Weir—Acting P/T
Pupil Support Assistants - Mrs M Sharp
- Mrs S McRobert
- Mrs J McGinnes
- Ms E Graham
Principal Teachers Mrs M Twaddle and Mrs C Wright
Clerical Staff Mrs S Sharp and Ms T Smillie
We have 8 classes in the mainstream at present organised as follows: -
It should be noted that classes may be organised differently in session 2016– 2017
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LANGUAGE RESOURCE
Depute Head - Miss J Mullen
Principal Teacher - Ms A Flynn
Class 1 - Mrs K Campbell
Class 2 - Ms A Flynn (Principal Teacher)
Class 3 - Mr L Campbell & Mrs A Bonar
Outreach - Mrs A McAslan
Clerical - Ms T Smillie
Pupil Support Assistants - Mrs I McCafferty
- Mrs C Paterson
- Mrs L Stewart
P.E Teacher - Mr J Penman
Music Specialist - Mr R Cairney
Brass Instructor - Mr Harvey
SPECIALIST TEACHERS
We have 3 classes in the unit at present organised as follows: -
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THE SCHOOL YEAR
Return Date for Teachers Thursday 11 August 2016
Return Date for Pupils Monday 15 August 2016
September Weekend Friday 23 and Monday 26 September 2016
In-Service Day 3 Friday 14 October 2016
First Mid-Term Monday 17 to Friday 21 October 2016 (inclusive)
Christmas/New Year Wednesday 21 December 2016 to Wednesday 4 January 2017 (inclusive) *Please note that schools will close at 2.30pm on the last day before the holiday
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2017 Return to School Thursday 5 January 2017
Second Mid-Term Friday 10, Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 February 2017
In- service Day 4 Wednesday 15 February 2017
Good Friday Spring Holiday (Easter)
Monday 3 to Friday 14 April 2017 (inclusive) * Please note that schools will close at 2.30pm on the last school day before the holiday
Good Friday 14 April 2017 and Easter Monday 17 April 2017
May Day Monday 21May 2017
In-service Day 5 Thursday 4 May 2017
May Weekend Friday 26 and Monday 39 May 2017
School Close Tuesday 27 June 2017 * Please note that schools will close at 1pm on the last school day before the holiday
School Holidays for 2016 - 2017
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HOME & SCHOOL LINKS
Information and news is sent home regularly by means of monthly newsletters. In-
vitations to any special events are also sent. Parents may contact the school at any
time for any reason. Parents’ Evenings are arranged at regular intervals for discus-
sion of all children’s progress and work undertaken in the school. There is also a
school website which has news update for anything current.
ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL
Section 30 of the 1980 Education Act lays a duty on every parent of a child of ‘school age’ to
ensure that their child attend s 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 the school to
be recorded in the school register as authorised: i.e. approved by the authority, or unauthorised:
i.e. unexplained by the parent (truancy) or temporarily excluded from school. Parents are asked
to inform the school by letter or telephone on the first day of absence. After every
absence a child should bring a note to the class teacher confirming the reason for absence.
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;
· A 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. The
Education Liaison Officer calls regularly at the school. Their function is to confirm notified
absence and to investigate unexplained absence. The education authority has the power to write
to, interview or prosecute parents or to refer pupils to the reporter to the children’s panel if
necessary.
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LANGUAGE and COMMUNICATION RESOURCE
Our Language and Communication Resource caters for P1-3 children from areas from all over
the city although predominantly the South and East. It is for children who have a specific lan-
guage, speech or communication barrier and who meets the admission criteria. The resource has a capacity for 24 children, is co-educated and interdenominational.
Admission criteria
Principal barrier to learning being a language impairment. Potential in terms of behaviour and learning appropriate to supported integration within a main-
stream setting.
Bilingual children should have been assessed in their mother tongue and should be disordered in both languages.
Referrals for placements should be of P1/3 age.
Referrals for assessment placement should be of P1/4 age.
Referrals for outreach assessments should be of P1/7 age. Children should attend the nearest geographical provision.
Admission Procedure Most children who are referred to the resource have had their difficulties identified in nursery.
Following assessment by educational psychologist and speech and language therapist a referral
for a placement would be made by the educational psychologist. Appropriateness of placement in the resource would then be discussed at the admissions panel, which compromise of unit co-
ordinators/depute heads, representatives from speech and language therapy and area principal
psychologist. If deemed to be suitable, the child would be offered a 4 day placement in the re-
source. He/she would attend their local mainstream school on the fifth day and would be on the roll of the mainstream school. The language unit supports the mainstream schools by providing
regular visits by the unit class teacher to the child in the mainstream setting and also by provid-
ing staff development to mainstream teachers. Parents and children are invited to an open day in June prior to the child starting in August.
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CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE 3-18
Curriculum for Excellence has been introduced to raise standards of learning and teaching for
all 3 to 18 year olds. It aims to help prepare children and young people with the knowledge and
skills they need in a fast changing world. As part of Curriculum for Excellence all children from pre-school to the end of S3 will receive a rounded education known as a Broad General
Education (BGE). Curriculum for Excellence is all about bringing real life into the classroom
and taking lessons beyond it.
Through the experiences we provide at Glasgow Primary School we want our children to be-
come Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens and Effective Contribu-
tors. We are committed to providing children with a broad general education and focus on eight curriculum areas.
Progress in learning is indicated through curriculum levels as detailed below.
Expressive arts: The inspiration and power of the arts play a vital role in enabling our children and young people to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills.
Health and wellbeing: Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge, understanding and skills which they need now and in the future to help
them with their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
Science: Science and its practical application in healthcare and industry is central to our eco-nomic future, for our health and wellbeing as individuals and as a society.
Social Studies: Through social studies, children and young people develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and places both past and present, societies, their
beliefs and values.
Religious and Moral Education: Religious and moral education includes learning about Christi-anity, Islam and other world religions, and supports the development of beliefs and values.
Languages: Knowing other languages and understanding other cultures is a 21st century skill set for students as they prepare to live and work in a global society.
Mathematics: Mathematics equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse infor-
mation, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.
Technologies: The range of subjects in technical education has changed significantly over the
last two decades and now includes craft, design, engineering and graphics.
There will be opportunities throughout the year for parents and carers to learn more about as-
pects of the curriculum and to be consulted about significant changes if appropriate.
Useful websites www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk
www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/index.asp
Expressive Arts Health & Wellbe-
ing
Languages Mathematics
Religious & Moral Sciences Social Studies Technologies
Level Stage
Early The pre-school years and P1 or later
First To the end of P4, but earlier or later for some
Second To the end of P7, but earlier or later for some
Third & Fourth S1-S3, but earlier for some
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RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE
During our assembly programme we include Religious Observance. Our school is for-
tunate to have a close link with the local church. The minister assists with the Christi-
anity element of Religious and Moral Education and provides opportunities for reli-
gious observance several times during the year. Parents have the right to withdraw
their child from religious observance and should inform the school in writing.
ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
Assessment occurs on a continuous basis by listening and talking with pupils individu-
ally or in groups, as well as observation and correction of practical and written work.
Class teachers may from time to time set tasks based on work done and parents can see
the results of these. Formative assessment, where children are provided with clear
guidance on how they can improve and are encouraged to assess their own work is
now school policy.
Standardised tests can be used to monitor progress when appropriate. Formal reports
are sent home annually and parent / teacher interviews are held twice a year. These
reports give an indication of what your children has been learning and their progress
against the general standard. Each child in P4-7 has a homework diary where they
reflect weekly on their learning. Every child also has a Learning Journal which comes
home several times a year for parents to enjoy. An appointment to discuss a child’s
progress may be made at any time. Open afternoons are held so that parents can see
what happens on a normal day in school.
Children with learning difficulties or special strengths are identified as early as
possible and are given individual help or attention. This may be given:-
a) by the class teacher
b) by a member of the management team working in co-operation with the teacher
c) by class teacher with assistance from a pupil support assistant
d) by the Educational Psychological Services in certain cases.
The Depute Head or Principal Teacher will co-ordinate all support given and keep parents
fully informed. ASPs are monitored on a termly basis where required.
In the SLC resource children have a review at least once every six months where a report
is delivered and next steps established.
Pupil Profiles
Every child leaving primary school in Scotland has their key achievements in school, at
home and in the community documented within a P7 profile. The content of the profile is
decided by the young person. The profile is a positive record of their achievements and
emphasis their strengths. The profile provides a valuable way for learners to share valua-
ble information about their achievements with their parents and teachers in secondary
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HOMEWORK
Homework is given regularly to supplement or reinforce what has been taught in
class. Children may also be asked to find information in connection with a school
topic. Sometimes they may have to complete work, which should have been finished
in class. We ask parents to sign written homework to verify that it has been complet-
ed at home.
Depending on the age and stage of the child, homework should last between 10 and
30 minutes.
A Parents Guide to Home Learning is available from the school.
All P4-7 children have a homework diary which also includes
their reflections about their learning. This allows parents to see
what your child is learning as well as being a record for you to
see what homework has been set. Children are expected to val-
ue this diary and replacements are available for £5.00 from the
school office.
P1-3 all are given a weekly diary of homework which should have a mixture of read-
ing, numeracy and some months they will be given shared homework tasks.
In the LCR the home diary is used as a means of communication between the school
and home. The information written in it is used to help the children to talk about
things that have been happening at home.
EQUALITY ACT 2010 STATEMENT
The Equality Act 2010 protects certain characteristics. In the delivery of education
the characteristics that are protected are disability, gender reassignment, race, reli-
gion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, and maternity. When making
decisions in relation to admissions, exclusions, the provision of education, benefits,
facilities and services and any other relevant decisions the school has a duty to have
due regard to the need to -
A) eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that
is prohibited under the Education Act 2010;
B) Advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protect-
ed characteristic and persons who do not share it;
C) Foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected charac-
teristic and persons who do not share it.
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EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Much “goes on” in Caledonia out with the normal programme.
We make many educational day visits connected with the curriculum .
We visit the Theatre or have the Theatre visit us. Some of our pupils attend the
Bannerman Saturday Club where they learn to play various musical instruments
or sing in the choir.
We make use of the talents of our choir and the Guitar, Brass and Drumming
players in assemblies and concerts.
We have an excellent reputation for our sporting activities, which include gym-
nastics, basketball, football, dance, mini rugby, hand ball, weightlifting and dra-
ma. We also hold our own sports events when every child has the opportunity to
take part, competing for his or her own team.
All children in P4-7 are a member of a committee and therefore are involved in
improving our school. The committees for this session are Active Health,
School Grounds, Safety, Communication, Fundraising, Resource Detectives,
Display. Each group has a chair and an action plan.
School Captains
Every year we appoint school captains. Children apply for the positions and then
are interviewed. Successful candidates are then role models within the school
and lead assemblies and are in charge of the different points systems we have.
SCHOOL COMMUNITY LINKS
Community Facilities The school is used in the evenings for a wide range of
activities. As well as our own clubs, the Brownies make use of the school. There
is after school care provided in the school and information can be requested at
the school office.
Community Links We gain much from the involvement in and with the com-
munity. We have important links with many agencies- The Police, the library,
the Health Centre, Loancroft, and Baillieston Homes, Radio Lollipop etc. We
encourage our pupils and provide opportunities for them to help members of the
community who are less fortunate by practical help and fund raising. We support
Teenage Cancer Trust.
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PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
The relationship between pupil and teacher is similar to that between a child and his /
her parents, requiring mutual consideration on both sides. It is essential to maintain
good discipline and for that reason we have some school rules and also advice for
general health and safety in the school.
We have agreed as a school to the following school rules.
We are gentle We don't hurt others We are kind and helpful We don't hurt anybody's feelings We listen We don't interrupt We are honest We don't cover up the truth
We work hard We don't waste our own or others' time
Other more general rules include
1. Mobile phones should not be brought to school. Any pupil found using a mobile
phone in the school or grounds will have it retained until collected by their par-
ent or guardian.
2. Schoolbooks taken home by pupils must be treated with care. When a book or
piece of equipment is lost or damaged a charge will be made.
3. In the event of the school having to close unexpectedly, every child should know
where they should go, if there is no one at home.
4. Requests for a child to be allowed out of the school during the day, must be
made by letter or appointment card. For the safety of the child it is required that
he/she should be collected from the office.
Bullying will not be tolerated and will be dealt with promptly and fairly.
Bullying behaviour will not be tolerated within Glasgow City Council’s educational
establishments. All children in Glasgow’s educational establishments have an entitle-
ment “to work (and play) in a learning environment in which they feel valued, re-
spected 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, incorporat-
ing the requirement to record and report all discriminatory behaviours within educa-
tional establishments. All establishments are required to review their policy in light
of this. Parents and carers have a significant role to play in helping address this prob-
lem. For this reason any anti-bullying strategy must stress the importance of partner-
ship with the parents and carers of their children.
Our Promoting Positive Behaviour Position statement can be found on the school
website.
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PARENT FORUM and PARENT COUNCIL
The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 has changed the arrange-
ments for parental representation in schools. Since August 2007, all parents/carers
are automatically members of the Parent Forum for their school and have the right to
establish a Parent Council to represent them.
Parent Forum
The membership of the Parent Forum is made up of all parents/carers who have a
child at an education authority school. Membership of the Parent Forum allows par-
ents/carers to have a say in the local arrangements to enable their collective view to
be represented on matters such as 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.
The Parent Council could get involved in:
Supporting the work of the school;
Gathering and representing parents’ views to the Headteacher, education au-
thority 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 recognised in law from August 2007. As a statutory body, the
Parent Council has the right to information and advice on matters which affect chil-
dren’s education. So, the school and the local authority must listen to what the Par-
ent Council says and give it proper response. Membership of our Parent Council will
be a minimum of 4 parents/carers and maximum of 6. Up to 3 additional members
may be co-opted and a member of the teaching staff and the support staff may be
included.
The members of staff on the Board are Mrs Vesey and Miss Mullen
Chairperson : Mrs C Baxter Vice Mrs S Gardiner
Treasurer : Mr S Thompson Vice Mrs Y Latham
Secretary : Mrs B Adjalic Vice Ms S Hammack
The head teacher and the local councillors may attend all meetings of the Parent
Council and have the right to speak, although, not being members of the Parent
Council have no right to vote. An Annual Meeting of the Parent Forum will be held
in April/ May of each year where membership of the Parent Council will be agreed
for the following year.
The Parent Council have their own website www.cpspc.co.uk
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Given that there is substantial parental and public approval of a dress code,
schools in this authority are encouraged to develop a school dress code. In en-
couraging a dress code policy, account must be taken in any proposals to pre-
vent and direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of race or gender. Any
proposals will be the subject of widespread consultation with parents and pu-
pils. Against this background it should be noted that it is the policy of the edu-
cation 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 friction (such as football colours)
could cause offence ( such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)
could cause health or safety difficulties, such as loose fitting clothing, dan-
gling earrings, shell suits of flammable material in practical classes.
could cause damage to flooring
carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco
could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do
so.
Under no circumstances will pupils be deprived 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. Information and application
forms may be obtained from schools and at:
www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8629
CLOTHING AND UNIFORM
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Parents 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 au-
thority can be shown to have been negligent.
In Caledonia Primary the uniform consists of:-
Blue shirt with tie
Black trousers or skirt
Black pullover or cardigan
Blue sweatshirt cardigan with embroidered logo
Blue v-neck sweatshirt with embroidered logo
Blue crew neck sweatshirt with embroidered logo
P.E Kit
Blue Polo shirt with embroidered logo and
Navy shorts for the gym for P1-3
Plain white t shirt and navy or black shorts for p4-7
The sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts, joggers, badges and ties
can be ordered through the school.
Parents are requested to provide a change of footwear for wearing
within the school. This helps to keep the school clean and ensures dry feet in-
doors in wet weather. We encourage all children to have Wellington boots as we
try and get children outside in all weathers.
CLOTHING AND UNIFORM Cont’d
SCHOOL MEALS
Our school provides a lunch service which offers a variety
of meals and snacks. Special diets for children with medi-
cal requirements can be provided. Please inform the
Headteacher.
Children who prefer to bring packed lunches are accommodated in the dining hall. Children and young people of parents/carers receiving Income Support, income-based Job Seekers Allowance, Working Tax Credit (where in-come is less than £6,420), Child Tax Credit only (where income is less than £16,010*) and income-related Employment and Support Allowance are entitled to a free midday meal. Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained from schools and at www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8629
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TRANSPORT
The education authority has a policy of providing free transport to all pupils who
live outwith a certain radius 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 at
www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8629
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.
TRANSPORT TO THE LCR
The education department will provide transport by bus or taxi to the resource.
Children are supervised at all times by a designated escort. If there has to be a
change of escort parents will be told in advance if this is possible. On occasions
however this may not be possible e.g. if an escort is unwell. Should an escort
come for your child who is not known to you please ask to see their identifica-
tion badge or ‘phone the LCR for clarification. If parents wish to change the
pick up or drop off point for some reason they must put this request in writing to
the depute head five days before the change has to be made. Seat belts must be
worn at all times. Parents are expected to have their child ready for the taxi each
morning. It is the responsibility of the parents to take the child to and from the
taxi. As there are other children in the taxi the escort cannot leave the taxi. Chil-
dren cannot be left to enter buildings unaccompanied.
Parents should contact the Transport Co-ordination Centre on 08000324444, if
the child is ill or going to be off school or able to return to school after an ab-
sence or for any other queries regarding transport.
Transport is not provided to the local mainstream school.
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The school doctor/nurse visits the school regularly for medical examinations and
inoculations. Primary 1 children have a medical shortly after starting school.
Parents are notified and usually choose to be present. Medical records are
confidential. Parents should inform the school of any particular medical
requirements. Regular cleanliness checks are made by nurses. Parents will be
contacted if any treatment is found to be necessary.
The school dentist is located at the local health centre but dental inspections are
carried out in school and parents informed if a visit to the dentist is required. If a
child becomes ill or has an accident at school, either the home or the emergency
contact will be informed. If no contact is made the child will be kept at school
unless immediate treatment is required when the child will be taken to a doctor
or hospital.
PLEASE MAKE SURE WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR
YOUR CHILD!
MEDICAL AND HEALTH CARE
1. Children who stay at school for lunch are advised to remain within the
school playground during the lunch hour.
2. Those who have lunch elsewhere should not return early to school in wet
weather. There is very little shelter.
3. Glass containers are dangerous and should not be included in a child’s
lunch on any occasion.
4. Climbing on railings, fences and steep bankings within the school
grounds may lead to serious accidents.
5. Misuse of school toilets leads to unpleasant smells and unhealthy
conditions. Playing and eating within toilets are habits to be firmly
discouraged.
6. During unpleasant weather, children may be allowed to stay in
classrooms during intervals, provided they behave in a sensible manner.
7. Wearing ring-type or hanging earrings is not advisable and we strongly
recommend that no jewellery is worn to school.
8. Pupils will be given Physical Education lessons only if they are wearing
safe clothing and suitable footwear and no ear-rings.
SUPERVISION OF PLAYGROUND
An adult presence is provided in playgrounds at break time in terms of the
Schools (Safety & Supervision of Pupils) (Scotland) Regulations 1990.
ADVICE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
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DEALING WITH RACIAL HARASSMENT
The Race Relations Act 1976 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone be-
cause of his / her colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national background. The Act
makes it the duty of Glasgow City Council to eliminate unlawful racial discrimina-
tion. 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
INFORMATION IN AN EMERGENCY
We make every effort to maintain a full educational service, but on some occasions cir-
cumstances arise which lead to disruption. Schools may be affected by, for example, se-
vere 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 keep in touch by using letters, text messaging, notices in local shops
and community centres, announcements in local churches and in the press and on local
PRIVACY STATEMENT AND DATA PROTECTION
As a local authority our schools and early years establishments process information
about children and young people in order to provide education and care. In doing so we
must comply with the Data Protection Act (1998). This means, amongst other things,
that the data held about children and young people must only be used for specific pur-
poses.
However you should be aware that we may use this information for other legitimate pur-
poses and may share this information where necessary with other bodies responsible for
administering services to children and young people, or where otherwise required by
law. We may also use any information for research purposes. However, all personal
data is treated as confidential and used only in accordance with the Data Protection Act
and the Information Use and Privacy Policy approved by the City Council.
For further information please see our full privacy statement at
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2908
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS / ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGY
The school has a duty to ensure that all pupils have equal access to the curriculum, with
appropriate support for their needs if required. This applies to the content of lessons,
teaching strategies and minor adaptations to the school environment. There are a wide range of factors which may act as a barrier to learning. We are committed to working
closely with parents and carers to ensure that they are fully involved in any decisions
about support for their children’s needs.
Any parent or carer seeking further advice regarding this policy should contact the
Headteacher in the first instance.
Further information relating to additional support needs is available on the Glasgow City
Council website – www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8627
Information on the Glasgow City Councils’ Parental Involvement Strategy can also be found at www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=8642
Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC)
The GIRFEC approach is about how staff in all children’s services meet their needs by
working together where necessary to ensure that children reach their full potential.
www.scotland.gov.uk/gettingitright
Other organisations which also provide advice and further information are identified
under The Additional Support For Learning (Sources of Information)(Scotland)
Amendment Order 2011
A. Children in Scotland:Working for Children and Their Families, trading as
“Enquire-the Scottish advice and information service for additional support for
learning”, a charitable body registered in Scotland under registration number
SC003527
B. Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance, a charitable bosy registered in Scotland
under registration number SC033576
C. Scottish Child Law Centre, a charitable body registered in Scotland under
registration number SCO12741
The Named Person
GIRFEC stands for ‘Getting It Right For Every Child’. Part of The Children and Young
People Act (Scotland) 2014, it is the Scottish Government-led approach to making sure that our children and young people – and their parents or carers – can get all the help
and support they need from birth right through to age 18 (or beyond if still in school).
The vast majority of Scotland’s children and young people get the love and support they need from within their families and their wider, local communities. But even the most
loving and caring families can sometimes need extra support. The GIRFEC approach
aims to make it as easy as possible for any child or young person (and their parents) to get that help or support if they need it.
To provide that support when needed, every child in Scotland has a named individual,
the Named Person, as a single point of contact. This Named Person has a responsibility to provide help and support when asked and can draw together other services if needed,
co-ordinating help for the child or parents. Please do not hesitate to contact your
child’s Named Person at any time. The Named Person in Caledonia Primary School is
Mrs Allen. (Headteacher)
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS / ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGY
The school has a duty of care 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. 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 meetings to facilitate
physical access; provision of an interpreter for deaf people; agreeing a phone
contact system to provide direct feedback to parents and carers.
Physical access: Ramps are provided at the front and back of the school allowing
full wheelchair access to all areas.
Communication: Equal access to all parents / carers will be ensured.
All staff are fully aware of appropriate legislation and processes and regular
training is given when appropriate
In the resource all children will have an additional support plan (ASP) which
will highlight the support the child requires in school and will also list identified
learning outcomes which have been prioritised by Caledonia and mainstream
staff. Parents have an important role in helping the child achieve the targets set
in the additional support plan.
When a child is first enrolled in the resource there follows an assessment period
so that the child’s strengths and needs are known to all working with him/her and
achieveable learning outcomes can be set in the ASP. These learning outcomes
are broken down into short term goals which are reviewed regularly. Parents are
encouraged to contribute to the target setting process.
A post placment review is held after the child has been with us for approximately
8 weeks. Suitability of placement is agreed at this review. Thereafter reviews
are held annually if a change in placement is required. All reviews are held in
the mainstream school and are attended by staff from both schools, and when
possible the educational pyschologist and the speech and language therapist. A
report will be issued prior to the review. Progress towards the learning outcomes
will be discussed.
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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND SCHOOL POLICIES
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Every year the school produces a Standards and Quality report. This can be
found on the School Website. This report highlights all the main achievements
over the last 12 months.
Every year the school also produces a new School Improvement Plan.
Our priorities for this year are
1. To increase the profile of Learning for Sustainability.
2. To improve health and wellbeing of all which will in turn raise attainment.
3. To up skill staff in the LCR so that all the needs of the children in the LCR
and outreach schools can be met.
In May 2016 we will be looking ahead to the next year and deciding what our
priorities will be. These will be available in the next handbook.
SCHOOL POLICIES
School policies can be found on the Glasgow City Council website. As we de-
velop and update internal position statements these will be added to the school
website.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
In emergencies we use a range of ways of contacting you from email, text mes-
saging to letters and telephone calls.
Parents are encouraged to get in touch if they require more information on any
area.
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ENROLMENT
A parent wishing to enrol a child at the school may call at any time but if a specific
appointment with the Head Teacher is desired, please telephone to arrange a suitable
time. We try and give every entrant a tour of the school and allow you to see all the
great things on offer for your child.
Dates for Infant Enrolment are usually intimated in the public press.
Registration of your child must be in the local school. You may then complete a
Placing Request if you would like your child to attend another school.
A 3 day induction programme for our new starts will be held to help you and them
prepare for the years ahead. Details of this will be sent out closer to the time.
Pupils are normally transferred to Bannerman High School between the ages of 11
years 6 months and 12 years 6 months so they will have the opportunity to com-
plete at least 4 years of Secondary Education. Parents and carers will be informed
of the arrangements in the November of the year preceding the date of transfer at
the start of the new session.
Throughout the year there will be planned opportunities for the P7’s to become in-
volved in life at the local high school and with the pupils from the other feeder pri-
maries. Towards the end of the school session, Primary 7 pupils are visited by
teacher representatives from Bannerman High School in order to smooth the way
for transition from Primary to Secondary Education. They also attend Bannerman
High for a two or three day induction period in June.
Parents are also invited to Bannerman High to meet the Head Teacher and some
senior teaching staff one evening towards the end of session.
Children who have an additional support need will be offered an enhanced transi-
tion programme which helps them prepare for the next stage of their schooling.
Bannerman High School, Glasgow Rd, Baillieston, Glasgow G69 7NS
Tel No 0141.582.0020
TRANSFER FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY
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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.
Public authorities have to allow access to the following information:
The provision, cost and standard of its service;
Factual infomation or decision-making;
The reasons for decisions made by it.
The legal right to access includes all types of ‘recorded’ information of any data
held by the Scottish public authorities. From 1 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
Learning Centres.
COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS
If you have a comment or complaint please approach the Head Teacher in the
first instance if you feel unable to approach the member of staff.
If the Head Teacher 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 withing five working days;
· Give a full written response within a further 10 working days, unless
another timescale has been agreed.
Phone 0141 287 5384
E-mail [email protected]
Customer Liaison Unit
Education Services
Wheatley House,
25 Cochrane St.
Glasgow G1 1HL
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ADDRESSES
Executive Director of Education Maureen McKenna
Area Manager Morag Gunion
Education Offices 40 John Street,
Glasgow G1 1JL
0141 287 5758
City of Glasgow Councillors Councillor Mason,
Bailie McDonald.
Councillor Hay
Councillor Coleman
City of Glasgow Council
City Chambers
Glasgow G1
Cultural and Sport Glasgow: Letting Section, 0141 302 2814/2815
Although this information is correct at the time of printing, it should not be
assumed that there will be no changes affecting any matters dealt with in
this 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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APPENDICES
1 Child Safety / Child Protection Policy
2 Children’s Rights
3 More information about meals
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APPENDIX 1
CHILD WELFARE & SAFETY and CHILD PROTECTION
All educational establishments and services must take positive
steps to help children and young people protect themselves by
ensuring that programmes of health and personal safety are cen-
tral to the curriculum and should have in place a curriculum that
ensures that children/ young people have a clear understanding
of the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behav-
iour on the part of another person, no matter who.
As with other areas of the curriculum, you will be kept informed of
the health and personal safety programme for your child/ young
person’s establishment.
Educational establishments and services must create and maintain
a positive ethos and climate which actively promotes children and
young people’s welfare and a safe environment by:
Ensuring that children and young people are respected and lis-
tened to
Ensuring that programmes of health and personal safety are
central to the curriculum
Ensuring that staff are aware of child welfare & safety and pro-
tection issues and procedures.
Establishing and maintaining close working relationships and ar-
rangements with all other agencies to make sure that professionals
collaborate effectively in protecting children and young people
Should any member of staff have concerns regarding the welfare
or safety of any child or young person they must report these con-
cerns to the head of the 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 child or young
person must then immediately advise social work services of these
concerns.
The Child Protection Officer at Caledonia Primary and LCr is Miss
Mullen.
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APPENDIX 2
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Primary Fuel Zone
All services available in the Fuel Zone are developed in line with The Schools (Health Promotion and Nutrition)
(Scotland) Act 2007 which aims to help children eat healthily during the school day and beyond.
Cordia supports Education Services to meet the requirements of the Act by providing healthy food and drink in schools to encourage Glasgow’s children to make the right choice in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Breakfast Service
Glasgow’s Big Breakfast is available in all Glasgow primary schools every week day morning. Children can enjoy a
nutritional breakfast of fruit juice, cereal and milk, toast and fresh fruit prior to the start of the school day. Children
have the opportunity to socialise with their friends in a supervised and safe environment.
Play and Lunch Snax
To support schools, parents and guardians in the promotion of healthy snacks Fuel Zone provides a limited range of
healthier snack items which meet the nutritional requirements. Play and lunch snax are available at the morning
break and after lunch.
Play Snax product range includes: semi-skimmed plain milk, fruit juice, toast, yoghurt, fresh fruit, light crisps and
reduced sugar popcorn.
Lunch
Fuel Zone focuses on serving healthy food in a bright and informal environment where children can enjoy lunch.
The menu in the Fuel Zone rotates on a fortnightly basis giving children more variety at lunchtime.
Three meal choices are available daily: main meal, vegetarian or snack meal. Children can select from soup and
bread, fruit and vegetables, yoghurt or jelly and milk to accompany their meal. A halal menu is also available if re-
quired please speak to the catering manager for further information.
Refresh
Lack of water can cause dehydration, better hydration means better performance in school and water is an excellent
alternative to sugary drinks, which can cause tooth decay. The Refresh initiative allows access to fresh, chilled drinking water in schools to encourage children to drink more water.
All Glasgow schools have been supplied with mains fed coolers that filter and chill the water ready for drinking.
This allows access during the day to refill water bottles which can be taken into the classroom.
The main aim of Refresh is to encourage children to drink water at home and school.
If you require further information about the catering service please contact your catering manager.
Catering Manager Name: Lisa McCourt
Catering Manager Phone Number: 0141 771 0418
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