{"id":2170,"date":"2024-06-05T13:23:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/taynuilt\/?page_id=2170"},"modified":"2024-06-05T14:31:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:31:05","slug":"school-handbook-24-25","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/taynuilt\/important-documents\/school-handbook-24-25\/","title":{"rendered":"School Handbook 24\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hard copies of this document are also available at the school office. New parents will be given a copy of this during Induction week in June.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/taynuilt\/uploads\/sites\/1498\/2024\/06\/05135511\/Taynuilt-School-Handbook-template-2023-2024.pdf<\/p>\n

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL <\/strong>Education Services<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taynuilt Primary and ELC <\/strong>Handbook <\/strong>Academic Year 2023\/2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This document is available in alternative formats, on request (please contact the Head teacher).<\/p>\n

CONTENTS<\/p>\n

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION.. 4<\/a><\/p>\n

Contact Details. 4<\/a><\/p>\n

School Roll and Stages. 4<\/a><\/p>\n

School Staff 4<\/a><\/p>\n

School Day. 5<\/a><\/p>\n

School Terms and Holidays. 5<\/a><\/p>\n

Early Learning and Childcare Provision. 5<\/a><\/p>\n

Visits of Prospective Parents\/Carers. 6<\/a><\/p>\n

School Uniform.. 6<\/a><\/p>\n

School Clothing Grants. 7<\/a><\/p>\n

Parental Concerns. 7<\/a><\/p>\n

Pupil Absence Procedures. 7<\/a><\/p>\n

Parent \/ Carer Contact Details. 8<\/a><\/p>\n

The Complaints Procedure. 8<\/a><\/p>\n

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT. 10<\/a><\/p>\n

Homework. 10<\/a><\/p>\n

Becoming Involved in School 10<\/a><\/p>\n

Opportunities for Parental Involvement 10<\/a><\/p>\n

Parent Councils. 11<\/a><\/p>\n

Parentzone Scotland and the National Parent Forum of Scotland. 11<\/a><\/p>\n

SCHOOL ETHOS.. 11<\/a><\/p>\n

School and Community Links. 12<\/a><\/p>\n

Promoting Positive Behaviour 12<\/a><\/p>\n

Discipline. 12<\/a><\/p>\n

Anti-Bullying. 13<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrating Achievement 13<\/a><\/p>\n

Wider-Curricular Activities. 13<\/a><\/p>\n

Pupil Council 14<\/a><\/p>\n

CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE (CfE) 14<\/a><\/p>\n

Learning Opportunities. 15<\/a><\/p>\n

Curriculum Levels. 15<\/a><\/p>\n

The Senior Phase. 15<\/a><\/p>\n

Skills for Learning, Life and Work. 16<\/a><\/p>\n

16+ Learning Choices. 16<\/a><\/p>\n

The Pupils\u2019 and Parents\u2019 Voice. 16<\/a><\/p>\n

The Curriculum at School, Local and National Level 17<\/a><\/p>\n

Careers Information Advice and Guidance. 17<\/a><\/p>\n

Financial Education. 17<\/a><\/p>\n

Sexual Health and Relationships Education. 18<\/a><\/p>\n

Drugs Education.. 18<\/a><\/p>\n

Religious and Moral Education.. 18<\/a><\/p>\n

ASSESSMENT. 18<\/a><\/p>\n

The Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) 19<\/a><\/p>\n

REPORTING.. 20<\/a><\/p>\n

TRANSITIONS.. 20<\/a><\/p>\n

Starting Early Learning and Childcare. 20<\/a><\/p>\n

Requesting an Additional Year of ELC.. 20<\/a><\/p>\n

Starting Primary One. 21<\/a><\/p>\n

Transfer to Secondary School 21<\/a><\/p>\n

Moving from Stage to Stage. 22<\/a><\/p>\n

Moving Between Schools. 22<\/a><\/p>\n

Liaison with Local Schools. 22<\/a><\/p>\n

Leaving School 22<\/a><\/p>\n

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS.. 23<\/a><\/p>\n

Support Arrangements for All Pupils. 23<\/a><\/p>\n

Identifying and Addressing Additional Support Needs. 23<\/a><\/p>\n

Staged Intervention.. 23<\/a><\/p>\n

Further Information about Additional Support Needs. 25<\/a><\/p>\n

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. 26<\/a><\/p>\n

Main Achievements. 26<\/a><\/p>\n

Improving Standards. 26<\/a><\/p>\n

School Improvement Plan.. 26<\/a><\/p>\n

SCHOOL POLICIES AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION.. 26<\/a><\/p>\n

Early Learning and Childcare Meals. 26<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Milk and Healthy Snack Scheme (SMHSS) 27<\/a><\/p>\n

School Meals. 27<\/a><\/p>\n

Packed Lunches. 28<\/a><\/p>\n

Free School Meals. 28<\/a><\/p>\n

Special Dietary Requirements. 28<\/a><\/p>\n

Health Care. 29<\/a><\/p>\n

Administration of Medicines. 29<\/a><\/p>\n

Skin Protection.. 29<\/a><\/p>\n

Transport 29<\/a><\/p>\n

Free Bus Travel Scheme. 30<\/a><\/p>\n

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) 30<\/a><\/p>\n

Insurance. 31<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Services. 31<\/a><\/p>\n

Parental Access to Records. 31<\/a><\/p>\n

Subject Access Requests. 31<\/a><\/p>\n

Child Protection.. 32<\/a><\/p>\n

Weapons Incidents in Educational Establishments. 32<\/a><\/p>\n

Acceptable Use of Internet Enabled Devices \/ Using the Internet, Email and Glow.. 33<\/a><\/p>\n

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 34<\/a><\/p>\n

Short Visits. 35<\/a><\/p>\n

Emergency Closures. 35<\/a><\/p>\n

USEFUL LINKS AND CONTACT DETAILS.. 35<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION<\/p>\n

<\/a>Contact Details<\/p>\n

Miss Bernadette McMillan<\/p>\n

Head Teacher<\/p>\n

Taynuilt Primary School and ELC<\/p>\n

School Brae<\/p>\n

Taynuilt<\/p>\n

Argyll<\/p>\n

PA35 1JE<\/p>\n

01866922343<\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.taynuilt.argyll-bute.sch.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/taynuilt\/<\/p>\n

Email Address: enquiries-taynuilt@ argyll-bute.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>School Roll and Stages<\/p>\n

Present Roll: 55 children<\/p>\n

Class Stages: P1-7<\/p>\n

Taynuilt Primary is non-denominational, there is no Gaelic Medium Unit.<\/p>\n

<\/a>School Staff<\/p>\n

Head teacher<\/strong>: Ms Bernadette McMillan<\/p>\n

Principal Teacher<\/strong>: Mrs Alison Ralston<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Class<\/strong><\/td>\nTeaching Staff<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nursery<\/td>\nMrs Charlotte Reffin CCEW<\/p>\n

Mrs Isla Munro CCEW<\/p>\n

Ms Kasia Zalewska<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Primary 3\/2\/1<\/td>\nMrs Ruth Cooper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primary 5\/4<\/td>\nMs Lauren MacDonald<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primary 6<\/td>\nMrs Alison Ralston<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Primary 7<\/td>\nMrs Jacqui MacPherson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cross school support<\/td>\nMr Niall Urquhart<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PE Specialist<\/td>\nMs Cara Potts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pupil Support Teacher<\/td>\nMr Michael MacCormack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Darren Tarn<\/td>\nBrass Instructor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Martin Douglas<\/td>\nMusic Teacher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Support Staff<\/strong><\/td>\nPost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ms Suzy Gibbon<\/p>\n

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ASN & Classroom Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mrs Louise Tinline Bartholemew<\/td>\nASN & Classroom Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Julie MacGregor<\/td>\nASN & Classroom Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mrs Janette MacMillan<\/p>\n

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Clerical Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr Peter MacLellan<\/p>\n

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Janitor \/ Cleaner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mrs Vicky Reid<\/td>\nCleaner ELC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kimberly Parr<\/td>\nCleaner Main School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caroline Sharp<\/td>\nCleaner Main School<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mrs Shirley Judson<\/td>\nCatering Manager<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mrs Jane Galbraith<\/td>\nCatering Assistant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

School Day<\/h2>\n

School opens: 9. 00 am<\/p>\n

Morning Interval: 10.30 – 10.45 am<\/p>\n

Lunch: 12. 15 \u2013 1.00 pm<\/p>\n

School closes: 3. 00pm<\/p>\n

<\/a>School Terms and Holidays<\/p>\n

Holiday dates for the current and subsequent academic years, where already set, may be found via https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/education-and-learning\/school-holidays<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>Early Learning and Childcare Provision<\/p>\n

All eligible two, three and four year olds are entitled to 1140 hours (pro rata) of funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC). \u00a01140 hours ELC is intended to support child development, help close the attainment gap through the provision of high quality services, and support parents to work, train or study.\u00a0 ELC can be accessed through local authority settings, partner provider nurseries and childminders. \u00a0Parents can also choose to have a blended placement using more than one setting and\/or childminder.<\/p>\n

Further ELC Information for parents is available via: https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/registering-your-child-nursery#documents<\/a><\/p>\n

Please see https:\/\/www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/early-years<\/a> or call our Early Years Helpline on 01369 708503 for further information and for details of the nearest establishment\/s offering early learning and childcare.<\/p>\n

Information about snack and meal provision within ELC settings can be found later in this document.<\/p>\n

Nursery hours:<\/p>\n

Weekdays during term time<\/p>\n

Morning session; 9.00 \u2013 12.05.am<\/p>\n

Afternoon session 12.05 – 3.00 pm<\/p>\n

Staff details are included in the list on Page 5<\/p>\n

At Taynuilt Early Learning Centre we believe that each child is unique and activities are planned around their individual needs and interests within the framework of National guidance including A Curriculum for Excellence. Children are supported to learn and develop and to make the most of their abilities. The children play in a happy, safe and secure environment alongside staff who ensure that all children are included. There is a secure outdoor play area that the children can access throughout the day. We celebrate children\u2019s achievements and promote kindness, inclusion, diversity and respect.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Visits of Prospective Parents\/Carers<\/p>\n

If you wish to visit the school prior to your child joining, please contact the school office.<\/p>\n

Once your child has been allocated a place you will be invited along to meet the staff and children, to find out more about the curriculum and to share information about your child.<\/p>\n

Please see www.argyll-bute.gov.uk\/education-and-learning\/placing-your-child-school<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n

<\/a>School Uniform<\/p>\n

The Education Committee recommended at its meeting of 21 August 1997 that – \u2018the adoption of a distinctive dress code chosen to enhance the ethos of the school should be encouraged in all schools\u2019.\u00a0 Given that there is substantial parental and public approval of uniform, schools in Argyll and Bute are free to encourage the wearing of school uniform.<\/p>\n

In Taynuilt Primary School and ELC the suggested uniform is as follows:<\/p>\n

Grey or black trousers or shorts, grey or black skirt or pinafore dress,<\/p>\n

White or light blue polo shirt or cotton shirt,<\/p>\n

Sky blue school sweatshirt with logo,<\/p>\n

Black shoes<\/p>\n

Optional cardigans, fleece jackets and tops are available in school colours and with the school logo.<\/p>\n

PE Kit: shorts\/leggings, t-shirt, spare socks and gym shoes or trainers.<\/p>\n

PE clothing should be kept in a named<\/strong> gym bag in school and taken home to wash at the end of each term.<\/p>\n

The ELC children wear the same uniform as the school.<\/p>\n

School Uniform items such as sweatshirts, fleeces, polo shirts and Clan t-shirts can be purchased online at;\u00a0 tesco.com\/ues select either Taynuilt Primary School.<\/p>\n

If you encounter problems buying online, please contact the school office for assistance.<\/p>\n

All <\/strong>clothing, particularly sweatshirts, brought to school should be labelled with the child\u2019s name<\/strong>, as it is difficult for children to distinguish their own clothing, from others.<\/p>\n

Please note that school uniform is not compulsory and it is not policy to insist on pupils wearing uniform or having specialist items of clothing in order to engage in all of the activities of the curriculum.\u00a0 As such, pupils will not be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of not wearing uniform.<\/p>\n

However, there are forms of dress which are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing which:<\/p>\n