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Inspire Ambition . Nurture Happiness

St Clement’s SchoolProspects2014/15

1Inspire Ambition . Nurture Happiness

Inspire Ambition . Nurture Happiness

CONTENTS

Introduction and general information

School hours

School Catchment Area, Enrolment, Transport, Uniform, Absences

Bad weather, School Meals, Health

Aims of the School

Equal Opportunities, Major Incident Plan, CALM, Child Protection

Bullying, Multi-Racism Statement, Behaviour, Complaints, Enquiries

School Fund, Medicines, Administration of Medicine, Pupils with intimate care needs.

Curriculum

Classes

Staff, Language & Communication,

Religious & Moral Education, Health & Wellbeing

Assessment & Reporting, Parent Council, Home/School Liaison, Post School Transition

Term Dates

Further Information and Advice

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Inspire Ambition. Nurture Happiness

Head Teacher

Miss Toni Macartney

St Clements School

Tulloch Street

Dingwall

Ross-shire

IV15 9JZ

01349 863284

[email protected]

INTRODUCTION

St Clements School dates back to the beginning of the century when it was first the Academy and later formed part of the Primary School. Over the years many modifications have taken place. The school is ideally sited near the town centre with ready access to the library, local shops, cafes, bus stops, railway station and the Leisure Centre. The building consists of five classrooms, canteen/general purpose room, large soft play room, Resource Room, Head teacher's office, staffroom. There are two playgrounds - a small tarred area to the front of the school and a larger grassy area to the rear of the school which has an adventure playground; swings and a sensory garden. Additional accommodation has recently been added housing a large classroom, sensory room and quiet room. This accommodation has a full disabled toilet and shower facilities.

INFORMATION

At present the school roll is 35. The roll is made up of pupils with special educational needs - some of whom suffer from multiple disorders e.g. autistic spectrum disorder, speech, hearing, visual impairment and physical disabilities. To cater for the varying needs the speech and language therapist holds one session per week. The physiotherapist visits as required and leaves a programme for staff. Monitoring by the Occupational Therapist also



occurs. The Dental Hygienist, School Doctor and Nurse pay regular visits to the school. Dental treatment is available from the school dentist if wished.

SCHOOL HOURS

Our school hours are Monday to Thursday 8.50am to 3.40 pm and Friday 8.50am to 2.00pm. Primary pupils may be collected at 3.10pm or remain in school for supervised play until 3.40pm. Nursery arrangements are individual.

Primary Timetable

Monday to Thursday

Morning Session 8.50am – 12.30pmMorning Break 10.30am-10.50amLunch 12.30pm-1.15pm



Afternoon Session 1.15pm – 3.10pmAfternoon Break or Parental Pick up 3.10pm-3.40pm

Friday

Morning Session 8.50am – 12.05pmBreak 10.30am-10.45amLunch 12.05pm-1.00pmAfternoon Session 1.00pm - 2pm

Secondary Timetable

Monday to Thursday

Registration 8.50am – 9.00am1 9.00am-9.40am2 9.40am-10.30am3 10.30am-11.20amBreak 11.20am-11.35am4 11.35am-12.25pm5 12.25pm-1.15pmLunch 1.15pm-2.00pm6 2.00pm-2.50pm7 2.50pm-3.40pm

Friday

Registration 8.50am – 9.00am1 9.00am-9.40am2 9.40am-10.30amBreak 10.30am-10.45am3 10.45am-11.35am4 11.35am-12.25pmLunch 12.25pm-1.10pm5 1.10pm-2.00pm



SCHOOL CATCHMENT AREA

The catchment area for pupils is from Alness, The Black Isle, Muir of Ord and west of Dingwall to Ullapool.

ENROLEMENT

Parents of children with additional needs are welcome to visit the school. To make an appointment to visit they should phone the head-teacher. To obtain a place for the child, the school doctor and psychologist and where appropriate the Home Visiting Teacher will assess the child, after assessment they will inform the parents if they think the school is the right placement. They will refer the child to the local admissions group. The final decision is made during an Education Placement Meeting which held at the Education Office in Dingwall (parents are not normally invited to these meetings). Co-ordinated Support Plans will be discussed at a later date.

TRANSPORT

All children within the catchment area receive free transport to school. An escort is normally provided on each of the minibuses.

UNIFORM

All pupils are encouraged to wear school uniform to help instil a sense of pride and identity with the school community.

Polo shirt – light blue with or without St Clements logo

Trousers, shorts or skirt – Grey



Sweat shirt – Maroon with St Clements logo

Zipped Fleece Jacket – Maroon with St Clements logo

School bag – St Clements logo

PE Kit – shorts, t-shirt, trainers with non-marking soles. Swimming kit.

All of the above items can be purchased at Highland School wear, 25 Academy Street, Inverness, 01463 717182

ABSENCES

In the event of your child being absent parents should inform the appropriate transport operators, where possible, to prevent an unnecessary journey. The school should also be informed of absences through attendance at clinics or illness. After every period of absence or after three days if the absence is likely to be prolonged, parents should send an explanatory note to the class teacher. Parents of children who are absent for lengthy periods without adequate explanation or who accumulate a considerable number of unexplained absences render themselves liable for referral to the local Area Education Offices, Castle Street and eventually to possible prosecution under the Education Acts.

BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS

In the event of adverse weather conditions e.g. heavy snowfall, it may be necessary to close the school early. The decision as to whether a pupil should attempt to travel to school in adverse weather conditions by transport lies with the parents.

While recognising that Education should be interrupted as little as possible, the Education Authority accepts that in severe weather conditions the safety of the pupils is paramount. Parents should advise schools of an alternative address which may be used by their child in emergencies. During a period of heavy snow, where conditions in the early morning might prevent school from opening for that day, parents are asked to listen to Moray Firth Radio where an announcement would be made. The 0870 0546999 (school pin 043000) helpline



is operational and parents should use this system when in doubt about the weather. Parents may also access information on the Highland Council website.

SCHOOL MEALS

A traditional two course meal is available at £2.10 per day for primary and £2.30 for secondary (payable on Monday if at all possible). Parents receiving Income Support may be entitled to free meals for their child. Application forms are available from the school office. If a child pays for a weeks lunches and is then absent during the week credit will be carried forward to the next week. If parents wish they can supply their child with a packed lunch. It should be noted by parents supplying their child with packed lunches that Highland Council has a policy which prohibits glass containers and cans of fizzy drinks in school. Special diets are catered for.

HEALTH

When a child becomes unwell at school, parents will be automatically contacted. A decision will be made as to whether it is necessary to send the child home based on whether the child is able to participate in learning due to illness. In this respect it is important that the school is kept up to date with parents home and work telephone numbers. An emergency contact number is also vital.

If outside medical attention is required, every effort will be made to contact the parents or emergency contact. Only in an emergency, in the urgent interests of the child would medical attention be sought without parental knowledge. An accident book is kept to record injuries.

In cases of Diarrhoea and Vomiting, children should not be sent to school for 48 hours from the last episode of diarrhoea or vomiting and will not be allowed to swim for 2 weeks following the last episode of diarrhoea (in accordance with guidelines issued from NHS Highland).



AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

The school aims to provide a caring, learning environment in which will enable all pupils to achieve their potential.

Allowing children to learn in a happy, relaxed, safe and caring atmosphere Developing confidence to express themselves to the best of their abilities Offering equal opportunities for all regardless of age, gender, disability, religion or race Ensuring inclusion for all Treating each individual with respect and dignity Promoting Healthy Ethos Issues throughout the school to help pupils and staff

understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle

We aim to provide a broad & balanced curriculum based on

A Curriculum for Excellence Programmes of Study incorporating the 3-18 curriculum & SQA certificated courses

We aim to encourage a progressive development of skills and learning

Using a variety of teaching methods and aids as identified from L&T Toolkit Through structured programmes of work By fostering positive attitudes to learning and development of AifL Techniques By preparing senior pupils for Transition

We aim to maximise standards of attainment through

Providing a broad & balanced curriculum based on the above guidelines & incorporating the 4 capacities of ACE

Creating an ethos of achievement Regular monitoring of I.E.P.s Staff monitoring & self-evaluation



We aim to encourage the pupils in

Self-awareness Self-discipline A tolerance in others An awareness of and regard for the environment Self confidence An understanding of citizenship

We aim to maintain

Strong, co-operative relationships with the Parent Council Links with the local community Support of parents as partners in their children’s education Links with all of the local school and the other special schools Positive working relationship with all other professional agencies

We aim to ensure staff development through

In service training for all staff CPD programme for teaching staff Annual Staff Reviews Annual CAT Programme for teaching staff

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES



The school believes that each pupil regardless of his/her sex, age, race or religion should have equal opportunity of developing to their optimum potential.

MAJOR INCIDENT PLAN

In accordance with Highland Council policy a Major Incident Plan has been drawn up for the school. In the event of a major incident where the school and environs would require to be evacuated, the assembly point for staff and pupils is the nearby St. Clements Church Hall. The local Education Office hold a list of all pupils names, addresses, telephone numbers and emergency contacts. The local Education Office (tel. no. 01349 863441) will co-ordinate any necessary action and deal with queries.

THE CALM SYSTEM

CALM (Crisis & Aggression-Limitation & Management) is part of the effective, holistic, behaviour management package used at St. Clements. Most staff are trained in CALM Physical Intervention Techniques which allows them to confidently and safely intervene when pupils are a danger to themselves or others.

CHILD PROTECTION

St Clement’s school is committed to following the Highland Practice Model in terms of its child protection guidelines. The Authority imposes a duty on schools and all staff to report, by way of laid down referral procedures, any incidents which may give rise to a suspicion that a pupil has been subjected to abuse in any of its forms. In terms of Highland Child Protection Committee Inter-agency Protection Guidelines, Education Service staff have to report such incidents to Social Work Services which can lead to a joint Social Work/Police investigation.

BULLYING



No form of bullying is acceptable whether physical, emotional or verbal. This will be dealt with by staff appropriately, the head teacher will be involved and parents will be consulted as to the appropriate course of action.

MULTI-RACISM STATEMENT

St. Clements School is opposed to all formats of prejudice and discrimination.Children are encouraged to respect others, and pupils are valued for their differences. Work throughout the school in P.S.D. encourages and teaches pupils to look at differences as things that make people special and to consider how things that are said can make others feel. All racial incidents are recorded in an Incident Log.

Racial incidents are managed by a systematic approach, outlined in the school policy. A copy of the school multi-cultural and anti-racist policy is available on request.

BEHAVIOUR

On the whole we have been delighted to receive praise on the good behaviour of our pupils. We have an expectation of good behaviour and respect to others; this is a key skill which is essential for life beyond school. Some of our pupils experience challenges in managing their behaviour. At St Clements we endeavour to support our pupils who have these difficulties. We work closely with parents and other partners to support all of our pupils including those who have difficulty in managing their behaviours. Where necessary these pupils will have a promoting positive relationships plan.

COMPLAINTS/ENQUIRIES PROCEDURE

It is hoped that parents will have little or no reason to complain about either the standard of the education offered or the manner in which it is taught. On occasions parents may feel that they would like to discuss some matter regarding their child’s education more thoroughly with either the class teacher or the Head Teacher. Parents are always welcome to make an appointment – please contact the school office in order that a suitable time may be found for both parties. In the unlikely case of a failure to solve a problem, parents have



the right to pursue the matter by contacting Mr Maurice MacIntyre, Education Office, Castle Street, Dingwall.

Should parents of pre-school pupils have cause for complaint they may contact the Care Commission @

Care Commission

1st Floor

Castle House

Fairways Business Park

Inverness

IV2 6AA

SCHOOL FUNDS

The previous expenditure has no connection with our school funds. Our school funds are as always in need of additional finance and we would welcome help from parents in raising monies. If parents wish they may look at our accounts to see how the money is spent. All school funds are audited annually.

MEDICINES

Health guidelines now dictate that we are not allowed to give your child any form of medication either prescribed or "over the counter" e.g. Calpol, aspirin etc. unless you supply it and give written permission to administer the same.

In cases where children are on daily medication staff will administer the specified dose - if they are willing. Medicines are kept in a locked cupboard.



Recording administration of prescribed medicines will be recorded on a record sheet attached to inside of medicine cupboard.

ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINE

Parents will be issued annually with a form for written permission on administration of prescribed medication. Please note we will also require your written consent to administer "over the counter" medications. Parents have also been issued with guidelines on treatment of head lice.

Parents must complete a medical form if they wish staff to administer medication. Under no circumstances will medication be administered unless these forms have been fully completed.

PUPILS WITH INTIMATE CARE NEEDS The Council has published guidance on managing intimate care needs. This documentation contains blank protocols covering all the most common medical and intimate care processes.

-Written protocols should be drawn up with all adults involved with a child/young person and kept in the pupil’s ASN file.. -Written protocols should include the views and directions of the child/young person if able. -Protocols should be available to any new staff working with the pupil -Any changes should be recorded and training on specific processes accessed if necessary -Training in the general principles of intimate care in relation to child protection should be delivered -Ensure intimate care protocol includes moving and handling protocol if appropriate.

CURRICULUM

The 3-18 curriculum aims to ensure that all children and young people in Scotland develop the attributes, knowledge and skills they will need to flourish in life, learning and work.



The knowledge, skills and attributes pupils will develop will allow them to demonstrate four key capacities – to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

All of our pupils are entitled and expected to experience a broad general education. This broad general education takes place from the early years to the end of S3 where pupils will work through the experiences and outcomes within the eight curricular areas.

The eight curriculum areas are:

Expressive arts Health and wellbeing Languages Mathematics Religious and moral education Sciences Social studies Technologies

These curricular areas can be taught through an inter disciplinary approach and not just through stand-alone structures.

From S4 to S6 all pupils will have the opportunity to specialise and study in more depth through SQA certificated courses and awards from National 1 upwards. The courses that they follow will depend on ability and personal choice. Pupils are encouraged to pursue a broad range of courses from a variety of curricular areas throughout their three years in the senior phase.

At St Clement’s we aim to put the child at the centre, the IEP will also form a foundation for each pupil’s curriculum.



Classes

Primary

Class 1 (Significant ASN requiring individualised and sensory approaches) – Mrs Isabel Hamilton and Mrs Andrea Wright

Class 2 (Early years/primary) – Mrs Kim Dunbar

Class 3 (Middle School P7-S2) – Mrs Jill Dodgson

Secondary

Class 3 (Middle School P7-S2) – Mrs Jill Dodgson

Class 4 (S1-S3) – Mrs Flora McLeod

Class 5 (S4-S6) - Mrs Katherine MacPherson

Class 6 (Significant ASN requiring individualised and sensory approaches) – Mrs Margaret Berry and Mrs Isabel Hamilton



STAFF

Mrs Kim Dunbar – Acting Principal Teacher (Pupil Support primary)

Mrs Katherine MacPherson – Acting Principal Teacher (Pupil Support secondary)

Mrs Rayanne McPhee – Clerical Assistant

Catering assistant – Brenda MacKay

Pupil Support Assistants

Marion Greig

Judith Mackay

Linda Muir

Julie Rennie

Ruth Wilson

Audrey Gunn

Flora Hogg

Fiona Shearer

Mark Stirling

Irene Howie

Joanne Sutherland

Jane Drummond

Mary McLean

Karen Howie

Emma Shepherd

John Walmsley

Louise Brown



Kay Manson

Alice MacLennan

Margaret Reid

Elizabeth Sutherland

Erica Manyon

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION

Children go through the same stages of language development in the same order but each child's development is unique. Positive responses are made to interact with all attempts at communication whether through eye contact, gesture, expression or verbal means. Speech work is a very important part of the daily activities. Makaton signs and symbols are taught to provide a method of communication for pupils who have language disorders. Listening skills are encouraged. The T.E.A.C.C.H. and P.E.C.S Approaches are also used where appropriate.

RELIGIOUS/MORAL EDUCATION

St Clement’s is a non de-nominational school although we do have a school chaplain who is based at Castle Street Church of Scotland in Dingwall; they are available to support all pupils, staff and families. Please contact the school for further information.

Religious and Moral education deals with the development of the person in relation by self-awareness, relationships with other, and the realm of beliefs, values and practices which go to make up a religious outlook on life. As such it makes an important contribution to the personal and social development of pupils. Regular assemblies are held which include input from visiting speakers.



WITHDRAWAL FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

When parents wish to withdraw their children from religious education they should express their wishes in writing to the Head Teacher and the pupils concerned can withdraw for the duration of the assembly or the lesson.

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Health and well-being is concerned with the development of skills for life. All aspects of a child's experience at home, in school and outwith School, contribute to personal and social development. The aims of personal and social development are to help to :

Have an appropriately positive regard for self and for others and their needs and to become aware that their actions affect others.

Take increasing responsibility for their own lives.

Develop skills for life to enable them to participate in society.

Pupils are involved in activities relating to the local community. There is a strong ethos of positive approaches to health and well-being throughout the school. All pupils participate in physical education and benefit from specialist input from a Home Economics teacher once a week.

Pupils are encouraged to take part in outdoor learning. We are an Eco School and have gained 3 Green Flags to date.

We also look at health and well-being when creating IEP’s. In this case we like to work in close liaison with parents to further skills which are being taught at home and concentrate on areas which are requiring extra in-put or where parents wish to see improvement (eg dressing, eating, toilet training etc.).



ASSESSMENT & REPORTING

A Pupil’s progress is continually assessed by class teachers. Individual Assessment Charts are kept to record the progress of the children. Written reports are issued at the end of the summer term. Opportunities are given for parents to discuss their child's progress with his/her class teacher at Parents afternoons. Parents are also welcome to call at the school if they wish to discuss any issues re their child.

Regular reviews are carried out on all the children - these are attended where appropriate by the Senior Clinical Medical Officer, Social work, Education Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist.

All pupils have a Childs Plan and an IEP. Where necessary a CSP will also be opened.

PARENT COUNCIL

St Clements parent council is an active and integral partner that works with the school to improve provision for our pupils. The parent council welcomes any new members and all parents are invited to attend any parent council meetings. Rona Matheson is the current chair, if you wish to speak with her directly then please contact the school for details.

HOME/SCHOOL LIAISON

It is the policy of the school to keep parents up to date via a home/school diary. Parents are welcome to contact the school at any time by phone, email or to arrange a meeting with the class teacher, principal teacher or head teacher. Any further information for parents is sent home with the child.

A full report is issued in May and there is a parents evening in early June. This will also provide parents with the opportunity to meet their child’s new class teacher if there child is moving in to another class.

Child Plan reviews are normally held every 6 months and the class teacher will be in touch with parents every term to discuss the IEP (Individualised Education Programme).



A newsletter is sent out to parents every two months and Class 5 have set up a school blog which you can also follow at http://stclementsblog.wordpress.com

POST SCHOOL TRANSITION

When pupils are in S3, planning in preparation for post school transition will start take place. This would normally be on the agenda at the child plan review an action plan will be put in place which is regularly reviewed and any other partners may become involved as is appropriate and relevant.

Pupils can attend College on day release from the school from age 16 years. There are two training centres available when a pupil reaches leaving age - the Corbett Centre, Inverness and the Isobel Rhind Centre, Invergordon. Dependent on the needs of the individual other options may be available such as courses in Inverness College, Cantraybridge, Nansen Society, supported work placements and the S.H.I.R.L.I.E. Project.

TERM DATES 2014/15

Autumn

Autumn term starts - 19 August 2014 Autumn term ends - 10 October 2014

Winter

Winter term starts - 27 October 2014 Winter term ends – 19 December 2014

Spring

Spring term starts - 5 January 2015 Mid term break – 16 - 17 February 2015 Spring term ends - 2 April 2015

Summer

Summer term begins – 20 April 2015 Summer term ends – 2 July 2015



Public holidays

Good Friday - 3 April 2015 Easter Monday - 6 April 2015 May Day – 4 May 2015

In-service days

The first day back after summer - Monday 18 August 2014 Thursday 25 September and Friday 26 September 2014 Monday 27th October Wednesday 18 February 2015 Monday 1 June 2015



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND ADVICE

(a) Children in Scotland: Working for Children and Their Families, trading as Enquire – the Scottish advice and information service for additional support for learning. http://enquire.org.uk or 0845 123 2303

(b) Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance - http://www.siaa.org.uk

(c) Scottish Child Law Centre - 0131 667 6333

(d) Education Scotland http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk

(e) Scottish Qualifications Authority http://www.sqa.org.uk

NOTE

If at any time you have any comments or suggestions about your child or the school please share them with us and we will try to implement them if appropriate.


http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/

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