Dear Parent/Carer

Thank you for reading this handbook which sets out the collective responsibilities our Council has for your child’s education and I hope you find it helpful.

Like you, we want the best possible future for your child. We want to make sure that you, as parents and carers, feel involved in your child’s learning, feel welcome and listened to in our schools.

We have a shared interest in your child being happy, confident and successful in school and we make it our priority to remove barriers to learning whether there are related to the classroom or at home. This handbook gives important information on the benefits your may be entitled to and how we can help you apply for free meals, free transport, free childcare, clothing grants and allowances, and to make sure you have the right financial advice.

One of the things that makes our region so special is the diversity of our communities. Our schools are all different too and reflect the variety of the towns and villages they serve – so schools might put plans in place slightly differently. Our headteachers will publish their own school handbook with information which is relevant to the pupils and parents of their school.

We know that when families and schools work together there are real benefits for children. We can make collective efforts on their behalf to meet their needs and uphold their rights. Our skills are welcoming places at the heart of our communities and always want to hear from you about how we can do more to support you, so please talk to us. There are many useful contact numbers in this handbook, or you can contact me at ExecutiveDirectorEducationSkillsCommunityWellbeing@dumgal.gov.uk.

Yours sincerely

Dr Gillian Brydson
Executive Director
Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing

For more information on Education and Learning, please visit Schools – Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Dumfries and Galloway Council
Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing
Militia House, English Street
Dumfries DG1 2HR

Call 030 33 33 3000 or for more ways to engage with the Council, visit Contact Us – Dumfries and Galloway Council.