{"id":11,"date":"2025-07-29T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:24:37","slug":"contents-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Contents Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=15\">Introduction from Executive Director<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=20\">Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Directorate Service Aims<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=106\">Early Learning and Childcare, Primary and Secondary<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=118\">Enrolment<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=124\">Term Dates and Holidays<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=141\">Financial Support for Children and Families<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=159\">School Uniform and Dress Policy<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=167\">Meals and Snacks &#8211; ELC, Primary and Secondary Settings<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=187\">School Transport<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=194\">Attendance<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=210\">Respect for All<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=490\">Positive Behaviour &#8211; Anti Bullying<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=214\">Information and Communication Technologies<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=222\">Curriculum for Excellence<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=227\">Pupil Profiles<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=229\">Secondary Subject Information<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=239\">How is my child doing?<\/a> (Assessment and Reporting)<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=244\">Additional Support for Learning<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=258\">Getting it Right for Every Child<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=544\">Child Protection<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=294\">Educational Psychological Services<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=299\">In school and post school support for young people<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=302\">Skills Development Scotland<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=304\">Employment of Pupils<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=317\">School Improvement<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=325\">Health and Safety &#8211; Healthcare and Severe Weather<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=333\">Vaccinations and Health<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=359\">Data Protection<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=366\">Comments, Complaints and Compliments<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=374\">Parental Involvement and Engagement &#8211; Parent Councils<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=379\">Helping your child<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=384\">Family Learning<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=390\">Volunteers in Schools<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=57\">Parental and Family Support<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/?page_id=401\">What other support can we access?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/07\/29115847\/ClassroomScene1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/07\/29115847\/ClassroomScene1.png 400w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/07\/29115847\/ClassroomScene1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e6f1f9;font-size:20px;letter-spacing:0px\"><strong>If you would like some help understanding this or need it in another format please <\/strong><strong>contact <\/strong><br><strong>030 33 33 3000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/07\/29115956\/ClassroomScene2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/07\/29115956\/ClassroomScene2.png 400w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/dgauthorityhandbook\/uploads\/sites\/9000\/2025\/07\/29115956\/ClassroomScene2-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19366,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1034,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/1034"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/dgauthorityhandbook\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}