Caerlaverock Primary works in partnership with Brownhall Primary. Mrs Scriven is the non-teaching Partner Head Teacher of both schools and along with the children, staff and parents, works to maximise the learning opportunities for all pupils in her care. Partnership working has a number of distinct advantages, including:

• ensuring consistency of learning and teaching
• providing children with access to a wider group of friends and learning experiences
• increasing the opportunities to develop staff expertise and the sharing of good practice
• maximising resources to the benefit of all

Clearly, as a Partner Head Teacher there will be times when Mrs Scriven is not on the premises of Caerlaverock Primary. On these occasions, either of the two Principal Teachers Mrs Thomson or Mrs Caprani, will have responsibility for the school.  Routine appointments to see the Head Teacher can be arranged for the days when Mrs Scriven will be based in Caerlaverock (Mondays/Thursdays)  but if a matter is urgent it will, in most cases, be possible to meet with her even if she is due to be at Brownhall Primary.