Support for Learning
At Bowmore Primary, we are committed to ensuring that every child is supported to achieve their full potential. Support for learning is a responsibility shared by all staff, and we work closely with children, families and partners to ensure every learner feels safe, included and successful.
Getting to Know Every Child
Each child is supported by a key adult—usually their class teacher—who knows them well and takes a strong interest in their wellbeing, progress and achievements.
We believe that positive relationships are at the heart of effective support, and children are encouraged to share their views, set goals and take an active role in their learning.
How We Support Children
All children are entitled to support in school. Most needs are met through high-quality teaching and everyday classroom practice.
Where needed, additional support is provided using Argyll and Bute’s Staged Intervention Framework, in line with the national Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach.
This ensures that support is:
- Identified early
- Tailored to individual needs
- Reviewed regularly
- Delivered in partnership with families
Levels of Support
Support is flexible and can change over time depending on a child’s needs:
Universal Support (for all children)
- High-quality learning and teaching
- Regular opportunities to discuss progress
- Ongoing assessment and tracking
Stage 1 – In-Class Support
- Small adjustments made by the teacher
- Extra support or targeted strategies within the classroom
Stage 2 – Targeted Support
- Additional planning and interventions
- Small group work or individual programmes
- A Child’s Plan may be created with clear targets and review points
Stage 3 – Specialist Support
- More personalised support and adaptations
- Involvement of specialist services or multi-agency support
- A detailed Child’s Plan and, where appropriate, a Co-ordinated Support Plan
Working in Partnership
We value strong partnerships with parents and carers. You know your child best, and your views are central to planning support.
If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or wellbeing, please contact the school. The Head Teacher will work with you and relevant staff to ensure appropriate support is in place.
Where needed, we may also work with other agencies to provide the best possible support for your child.
Planning and Reviewing Support
When additional support is required, we may create a Child’s Plan. This outlines:
- Your child’s strengths and needs
- Agreed targets and outcomes
- Support strategies and interventions
Children and parents are fully involved in this process, and plans are reviewed regularly to ensure progress.
Your Rights and Support
Parents and carers have the right to:
- Request an assessment of their child’s additional support needs
- Be involved in all planning and decision-making
- Access support such as mediation, advocacy and dispute resolution
Further information and advice is available through services such as:
- Enquire (Scottish Advice Service for Additional Support for Learning)
- Educational Psychology Service
- Additional Support Needs Tribunal Scotland
If you would like more information, please contact the school office and we will be happy to help.
