Digital Communication and Online School Payments
Parent/Carer Survey
The Education Department is currently undertaking a review of administrative and clerical processes in the department, schools and prefive establishments with a view to both delivering approved financial savings and also modernising how we work. We are also looking to improve upon the current online payment system.
We therefore would welcome your views and ask you to fill in the survey below.
Click on the image to find all the important dates for the Christmas Countdown.
What do you think of our new school scarf?
The purple check scarf is pure lambswool and available from the school office, priced at £12.50.
Save the date for 21Decemeber – 6.45 – 8.30pm.
A celebration of performing and visual arts.
More details to follow soon.
Are you interested in attending The Open Forum Day on Monday 19th October?
The forum will include a presentation about what is happening with the ILF (Independent Living Fund) and PAMIS are going to give a presentation about Communication passports on the iPad and other related IT skills in relation to care. 
They will also be an opportunity for chat and questions afterwards.
Thanks to some of our parents, our sensory garden is looking great.
Do you have green fingers and some free time? The Parent Gardening Club are looking for more parent volunteers to help out in the sensory garden on 20th Oct at 10am.
If you can make it, either let the school know via the home/school diary or just turn up on the morning.
We look forward to seeing you.
What does a good like look like after school?
This parent engagement session allows you to think about your children leaving school and what the next steps are in the process.
A reminder that the session for parents of 4th, 5th and 6th year pupils will take place this evening, Tuesday 22nd September 2015, 6:00 – 8:30pm at Isobel Mair School.
Our guest speakers include;
Isobel Mair School and Social Work Team
Local Are Co0ordinator Team
Child Development Worker – SDS Forum
Transitions Co-ordinator
Guest Parent Speaker who has been through the transition process.
Click on the link for more information.
To book a place please contact:
Louise McClelland,
Local Area Co-ordinator
t: 0141 620 0287
m: 07889456270
Email: louise.mcclelland@enable.org.uk
www.enable.org.uk
What does a good like look like after school?
This parent engagement session allows you to think about your children leaving school and what the next steps are in the process.
The session for parents of 4th, 5th and 6th year pupils will take place on Tuesday 22nd September 2015, 6:00 – 8:30pm at Isobel Mair School.
Our guest speakers include;
Isobel Mair School and Social Work Team
Local Are Co0ordinator Team
Child Development Worker – SDS Forum
Transitions Co-ordinator
Guest Parent Speaker who has been through the transition process.
Click on the link for more information.
To book a place please contact:
Louise McClelland,
Local Area Co-ordinator
t: 0141 620 0287
m: 07889456270
Email: louise.mcclelland@enable.org.uk
www.enable.org.uk
We have added a few dates to the special events diary.
Check out some of the special visitors and events taking place in Isobel Mair School during the month of September.
Thank you to some of our senior pupils & parent volunteers for helping out with the “Big Dig” in the sensory garden.
Already we can see a big difference.
We are looking for volunteers and their gardening tools to help us during our action day on Friday 11th September. The focus will be gardening and working in the sensory garden.
If you are able to help us please come along from 10am-11am. We have some gardening tools in school but we would appreciate you bringing along any extras from home.
Your help is much appreciated.
What does a good like look like after school?
This parent engagement session allows you to think about your children leaving school and what the next steps are in the process.
The session for parents of 4th, 5th and 6th year pupils will take place on Tuesday 22nd September 2015, 6:00 – 8:30pm at Isobel Mair School.
Our guest speakers include;
Isobel Mair School and Social Work Team
Local Are Co0ordinator Team
Child Development Worker – SDS Forum
Transitions Co-ordinator
Guest Parent Speaker who has been through the transition process.
Click on the link for more information.
Reminder that the ASD specific parents’ support group at Isobel Mair School takes place tonight 6-7pm.
The discussion will focus on ‘Living with Autism and the Importance of Understanding the Impact on Families’.
Click on the links to find out more about our speakers.
Linda Woodcock
Michael McCreadie
Kidz ScotlandAre you interested in a FREE UK exhibition dedicated to children and young adults with disabilities and special needs, their families and the professionals who work with them.
Come along to the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh EH28 8NB, Thursday17th September 9:30-4:30pm.
At the event there will over 100 exhibitors offering advice and information on funding, mobility, seating, beds, communication, access, education, toys, transport, style, sensory, sports and leisure and muchmore……
Running alongside the event are FREE seminars for parents and professionals. Topics include: Moving and Handling, Sleep Issues, Continence Issues, Direct Payments, Parental Experiences, Transition, Legal Advice and much more …
Click on the link to find out more information
Dr Michael McCreadie and Linda Woodcock will be hosting an ASD specific parents’ support group at Isobel Mair School on Monday 31st August 2015 , 6pm-7pm
The discussion will focus on ‘Living with Autism and the Importance of Understanding the Impact on Families’.
Click on the links to find out more about our speakers.
Linda Woodcock
Michael McCreadie
Are you interested in a Leadership Development Programme for Parents of disabled children and disabled adults?
The programme is designed for parents and adults who
think that life for disabled children and adults could be better
want to improve the way things are now, but don’t know where to start
Have a look at the following leaflets for more information and how to apply.
Partners in Policy Making Leaflet
PIP- Descriptor Programme
PIP -Application Form
Please note the date for the deadline is Wednesday 26th August 2015.
Welcome back to all the children and young people after the summer break. I hope you all had an enjoyable summer although those of us that stayed in Scotland didn’t benefit from much sunshine. However it was most welcome yesterday as the pupils returned to school.
It was lovely to see so many smiling faces coming in to school this morning. Everyone looked very smart in new school uniforms showing that they are proud to be a pupil in our school. We are certainly proud of all our pupils.
We have a very exiting term ahead with many different learning experiences. Please check the website regularly for dairy dates and pictures of daily events and blogs.
Thank you for your continued support which is greatly appreciated by myself and all the staff. I look forward to meeting you all at our future events, but in the meantime do not hesitate to contact either myself or the DHTs, if there is any matter you wish to discuss with us.
Sarah Clark
Head Teacher
Check out the growing provision of opportunities for people who need a little extra support to enjoy Scotland’s museums.
Please read the attached letter from Mearns Castle High School’s Young Enterprise Scotland Team.
Mearns Castle High School’s Young Enterprise Scotland team Red Thistle, are proposing to design and produce a unique tartan scarf for Isobel Mair’s school uniform. Young Enterprise Scotland is a charitable organisation which allows pupils to develop their business skills though starting up and running their own company for a year.
Raffle tickets to win a fabulous VIP Night out for 2 in Glasgow will be available at the Parents’ Evening tonight.
Help support the Parent Council to raise valuable funds for the school.
Good luck everyone
