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GOLDEN RULESOur rules are called BEES and are publicised throughout the school. The BEES were devised by the pupils and are based on our school values. 
There are five BEES.
Keeping the BEES entitles pupils to GOLDEN TIME, every Friday, which is half an hour of free time for pupils to participate in ‘golden’ activities- this could be baking, computing, playing football or even having tea with the Headteacher! Each class has a golden news box and individual pupils and classes receive praise notes for publication and acknowledgement in the class scrap book. Everyone in the school community is encouraged to send praise notes when good manners, behaviour or effort has been observed. All classrooms have an achievement wall where pupils’ photographs, certificates, awards can be displayed. All teachers have their own systems of awards such as points, certificates and tokens -these are important ways of letting pupils know that we value their cooperation. Because pupils take them home parents also become aware of their child’s good behaviour. Classroom DisciplineThis is the responsibility of individual class teachers. A positive approach by the teacher helps to foster good relationships. Class rules are made for health and safety reasons and to maximise the effectiveness of teaching within the school. Class rules are devised in consultation with pupils. When children know why a rule has been made, they are more likely to obey the rule as they understand the reason for it. The majority of children find our rules acceptable. These children are encouraged by praise for their efforts or achievement and are used as a model for others to follow. The teacher’s behaviour should also be an example for the children to follow. Where this is not successful and individual children begin to show cause for concern, the class teacher will use a sting (a picture of an angry wasp) as a visual warning to the child that his/her behaviour or attitude is not appropriate. If the behaviour does not improve then the pupil will have Golden Time deducted (in five minute blocks). The amount of time lost depends on the seriousness of the behaviour. Should misbehaviour continue or escalate we would contact parents and ask for their help in developing acceptable standards of conduct and behaviour. Pupils who by Friday have not been able to regain their Golden time (through a contract with their teacher) observe their peers enjoying Golden Time and join in once their lost time is repaid. Incidents of playground aggression mean an automatic deduction of Golden Time and the lost time is never allowed to be’ bought’ back.
The school appreciates and share the concerns of parents regarding preventing bullying. Pupils, staff and parents worked together to produce a policy that ensures that Battlefield primary strives to be a bully free zone. A copy of our policy statement for parents is included as an appendix. Each session we have a whole school anti bullying week to highlight and reinforce school policy. PLAYGROUND -Discipline An adult presence is provided in playgrounds at breaktimes in terms of the Schools (Safety and Supervision of Pupils)(Scotland) Regulations, 1990. In addition our support staff help to promote play within the playground. These staff members wear highly visible bright yellow jackets. Various toys and equipment have been purchased to enhance playground play.
All children will enter the school building through the middle gate (A) opposite the school main door and office. All children line up at the front of the school and are dismissed from the two front doors . PARENT/ TEACHER COMMUNICATION It is important to all staff that as parents/ carers you feel confidence that you are able to communicate with staff, and that your enquiries are dealt with promptly and sensitively. At 9am a class teacher’s priority is to escort his/ her class indoors and help them settle into their school day. If you need to pass a message to a class teacher please use one of the established methods listed below or if none of these methods are appropriate please come to the school office from 9.10am onwards where a member of staff will be happy to help you.
eg. We have mislaid a reading book.
eg. My child has a current medical issue.
onwards for an immediate response to an area of serious concern. eg. An alleged racist or bullying incident.
eg. My child is anxious about aspects of schoolwork. Contact the Head Teacher at any time of family crisis. PROCEDURES FOR THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY At dismissal time senior classes exit through gate (B) opposite their entrance- this gate will only be opened between 3pm and 3.10pm to allow swifter exiting and reduce congestion. All pupils in Primary One, Two and Three exit through the school main gate. Infant pupils will be escorted by their teachers into the playground. Staff will remain with their class until parent contact is confirmed. We recognise that parents of infant pupils especially could be concerned about congestion at gates and ask all parents/ carers to give increased thought and consideration to
PROCEDURES FOR ALL OTHER TIMES OF THE SCHOOL DAY- ( EXCEPTION PLAYTIMES AND LUNCHTIMES WHEN SCHOOL GATES ARE ALL LOCKED) All pupils, staff, parents and visitors enter by the same gate- the middle gate (A) opposite the main door to the school. Exceptions:-
CLOTHING AND UNIFORM Given that there is substantial parental/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 and young people. Against this background it should be noted that it is the policy of the Education and Social Work Services 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:
Under no circumstances will children and young people be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of not wearing clothing conforming to the school’s dress code policy. Uniforms are available for sale in school. For convenience the school also has supplies of the school tie. 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 child or young person. Approval of any requests for such grants made by parents/carers in different circumstances is at the discretion of the Executive Director: Education and Social Work Services. Information and application forms may be obtained from schools and from Grants Section at Education and Social Work Services headquarters. Glasgow City Council is concerned at the level of claims being received regarding the loss of children’s and young peoples’ clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents/Carers are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items and unnecessarily expensive items of clothing are not brought to school. Parents/Carers 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. KIT FOR PE LESSONSFor both boys and girls the kit consists of: gym shoes and socks shorts or joggers T-shirt or polo shirt In the interests of health and safety no jewellery should be worn in PE lessons. Children currently participate in PE twice a week. These sessions are time tabled ... please try to ensure that a household routine is established where you encourage your child to bring with him or her the appropriate clothing on the appropriate day. Thank you. Many of our pupils elect to have their ears pierced as they become more fashion conscious. Please do not have this procedure ‘done’ during school term time- your child will not be allowed to participate in gym for 6 weeks until her/his ears have healed
MEALSA FUEL ZONE cafeteria system is in operation and pupils pay for their meals on a daily basis. The choices range from a healthy sandwich to a variety of more substantial hot meals. Prepared cartons of fresh fruit and vegetables, yoghurts, fruit juice, flavoured water and milk are all also available. Any pupil with a medical condition requiring a special diet can have this provided. A medical certificate should be provided from the pupil’s own doctor or the school doctor. I will send this certificate to the Education Offices and a special diet is then arranged. Children and young people of parents/carers receiving Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based) and Child Tax Credit only (where income is less than £15,575*) are entitled to a free midday meal. Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained from schools and from Grants Section at Education and Social Work Services headquarters. All pupils are entitled to free milk and can select from the following flavours- plain, chocolate and strawberry. Pupils who wish to bring a packed lunch are accommodated in the dining halls. 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 1 April 2008 and may be changed by the Department for Work and Pensions. We encourage all parents/carers who can to apply for free school meals as additional school funding can be awarded where schools have high levels of applications. We have an active and successful staff/pupil nutrition group who proactively address pupil and staff suggestions for improving meals and service TRANSPORTThe 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 and Social Work Services. These forms should be completed and returned before the end of February for those children and young people 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 children and young people 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. In the front playground the school has cycle racks for pupil and staff to use. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that his/her cycle is secured safely. There is an active school travel team who encourage all pupils and staff to adopt safe and healthy route options to school. In recognition of concerns regarding dangerous parking outside the school gates the school and Parent Council are leading initiatives to raise awareness and seek practical solutions.
Pick-up PointsWhere free transport is provided it may be necessary for children and young people 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 or young person arrives at the pick-up point in time. It is also the parent’s/carer’s responsibility to ensure the child or young person behaves in a safe and acceptable manner while boarding, travelling in and alighting from the vehicle. Misbehaviour could result in your child or young person losing the right to free transport. Placing RequestsThe education authority does not provide transport for those children or young people in receipt of a placing request other than in individual exceptional circumstances and where appropriate legislation applies. In the case of under-age placing requests, if the child is offered a place in his / her catchment area school, transport will be provided in accordance with council policy stated above. Medical and Health Care Routine medical examinations are offered only to selected children. The selection process involves a questionnaire and letter to the parents/ guardian of all entrant infants. Pupils who have no problems and have preschool surveillance by their GP or local Child Health Clinic will not be offered a medical examination on starting school. Medical examinations will be offered to children who have not had preschool medicals; or who appear to have a problem likely to affect their education; or whose parent/guardian request an appointment. *A hearing test is carried out for all children only if required *All Primary One pupils will be offered a screening test of vision. This will be carried out by the school nurse. Vision tests will also be offered to children in Primaries 4 and 7. *Height and weight is monitored at P1 and P4 and at other times if required. * In preparation for transition to Secondary School Primary 7 pupils are given a Health Interview NB Children attending external dental examinations in school hours must be collected from school by parents or another adult. Emergency contact forms are issued to each child at the beginning of the school session. Information regarding the name, address and telephone number of an emergency contact is necessary. We need this information in case your child takes ill at school and you, yourself, are unable to be contacted. Please inform the school of any change in emergency contact data as soon as a change occurs. The school must be informed of ay special medication prescribed for any child attending the school. This is especially important with illnesses such as asthma or epilepsy. Should your child be required to take medicine during the school day you must complete a parental request form for administration of medicine. The medicine will be stored in the cupboard set aside for this purpose in the school office. Included for your information, as an appendix in this handbook, is a copy of the City Council’s Child Safety circular/ Child Protection policy. 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, and 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. Transfer from Primary school to Secondary School Children and young people are normally transferred between the ages of 11 and a half and 12 and a half so that they will have the opportunity to complete at least four 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. The school to which pupils normally transfer is:-
ANNETTE ST Primary, BLACKFRIARS Primary, CUTHBERTSON Primary, LANGSIDE Primary, SHAWLANDS Primary, VICTORIA Primary, DEANPARK Nursery, LANGSIDE Nursery and GOVANHILL Nursery. We also have a link with HOLLYBROOK School. The Learning Community Business Manager is FIONA FERGUSON.
All primary seven pupils and their teachers attend the Academy for a morning visit in term 2. We have found that this experience helps allay pupils’ fears about changing school. Regular consultation takes place throughout the session with Mr George Smith, Depute Head Teacher, who is responsible for S1 and S2 at the Academy. During the summer term, prior to transfer, a guidance teacher from the Academy visits the Primary 7 classes so that he/she can get to know pupils and any problems they may have, before transfer to secondary. Learning support teachers also visit our classes to work alongside pupils in various curricular areas. In the summer term pupils spend two days at the Academy in their S1 class groups following a typical timetable. The Parent Forum and the Parent Council T Parent Council The Parent Council is a group of parents/carers selected by members of the Parent Forum to represent all the parents/carers of children and young people 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. A Parent Council could get involved in: Supporting the work of the school; Gathering and representing parents’ views to the Headteacher, education authority and HMIe; Promoting contact between the school, parents/carers, children and young people and the local community; Fundraising; Involvement in the appointment of senior school staff.
Battlefield Primary has an established Parent Council to help in its consultation with parents, to promote home/school links and for fundraising support. A copy of the Parent Council Constitution is available on request and the Parent Council will keep parents updated each year. Contact details for Parent Council members in 2008- 2009
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Parent Council, please contact The Council Chairperson. Co-opted member-teacher
As Head Teacher I have a right and a duty to attend all meetings of the Parent Council but do not have a right to vote. AFTER SCHOOL CARE A private, after school care service is provided within the school by Mrs Julie Smith. Full time, part time and temporary places are available. Mrs Smith can be contacted on 07718 702498 DATA PROTECTION ACT 1984 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. 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: Scottish Executive 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 web-site: www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/yourcouncil/freedomofinformation Internet facilities are provided at Glasgow City Council Public Libraries and Real Learning Centres. WHAT IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY? If you are not happy with our service or feel that we have treated you unfairly in some way please contact me to discuss your concerns. We are confident in our speedy responses to concerns but if you are not satisfied with me, my response or our level of service then you should contact GCC’s Customer Liaison Unit who will: Take a totally neutral stance in fully investigating your complaint; Acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 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 email: PHONE 0141 287 3655/4688 EMAIL education@glasgow.gov.uk CUSTOMER LIASON UNIT EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK SERVICES GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL WHEATLEY HOUSE 25 COCHRANE ST MERCHANT CITY GLASGOW G1 1HL TACKLING RACIST INCIDENTS WTHIN THE EDUCATION SERVICE The Race Relation Act of 1976 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of her/his 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 the support from the home is essential if these aims are to be achieved. Every child or young person in Glasgow has the right to be happy and secure at school. OTHER ADDRESSES FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Margaret Doran Executive Director (Education and Social Work Services) Education and Social Work Services Glasgow City Council Wheatley House 25 Cochrane Street Merchant City GLASGOW G1 1HL
South West Office, 44 Carmichael Place, Glasgow G42 9SY TEL: 0141-632 0638 Langside Nursery School, 44 Carmichael Place, Glasgow G42 9SY TEL: 0141 649 5668 INFORMATION FOR PARENTS 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. The Authority’s and Scotland’s figures include all education authority and grant- aided primary schools but exclude all special schools. For comparison the attached 5-14 attainment data shows Battlefield Primary’s level of performance in June 2003 as well as our current performance. Figures are very positive for all three areas- mathematics, reading and writing. Yet again school performance far exceeds National and Education Authority expectations.
Please Note Although this information is correct at time of printing, there could be charges affecting any of the matters dealt with in the document.
(b)In relation to subsequent school years.
Where schools have 9 openings per week, please note that all local authority and national figures are based on 10 openings per week, and so are not directly comparable.
GlossaryClasssification how the children in the school are organised into classes Principal Teacher a member of the management team, usually with class responsibility Curriculum The subjects taught throughout school. National Assessements Assessments undertaken by children when they complete a level a work. They are used to confirm the teacher’s judgement of your child’s progress. School Improvement A plan of how we are going to improve the school year by year. Support for Learning Additional support/guidance for children of a particular ability or for children who are experiencing difficulty 5 – 14 National guidelines for learning THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES IN EDUCATION ARE
THE FOUR CAPACITIES EXPECTED FOR ALL CHILDREN THROUGH A CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE ARE THAT THEY BECOME
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he 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. The membership of the Parent Forum is made up of all parents/carers who have a child or young person 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 in the Parent Forum will be able to express their views will be through the Parent Council.