Local Authority Schools Handbook August 2025 with images of children in school.

Welcome to the Education Authority Schools Handbook for Dumfries and Galloway. To navigate this site, please click on the headings below to visit the page. At the bottom of each page you will find a link to move on to the next page, or return to this page.

Contents

Introduction from Executive Director

Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Directorate Service Aims

Early Learning and Childcare, Primary and Secondary

Enrolment

Term Dates and Holidays

Financial Support for Children and Families

School Uniform and Dress Policy

Meals and Snacks – ELC, Primary and Secondary Settings

School Transport

Attendance

Respect for All

Positive Behaviour – Anti Bullying

Information and Communication Technologies

Curriculum for Excellence

Pupil Profiles

Secondary Subject Information

How is my child doing? (Assessment and Reporting)

Additional Support for Learning

Getting it Right for Every Child

Child Protection

Educational Psychological Services

In school and post school support for young people

Skills Development Scotland

Employment of Pupils

School Improvement

Health and Safety – Healthcare and Severe Weather

Vaccinations and Health

Data Protection

Comments, Complaints and Compliments

Parental Involvement and Engagement – Parent Councils

Helping your child

Family Learning

Volunteers in Schools

Parental and Family Support

What other support can we access?

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