Author: Mr Stones

Following the announcement by King Charles lll that the day of the State Funeral of HM The Queen on Monday 19 September 2022 will be a bank holiday, all Falkirk schools and early years establishments will be closed that day to allow all pupils and staff to observe the day of national mourning.

Compass is an online tool that helps you understand the transition to adult life, and work out what matters to you. There are two versions – one for young people, and one for parents and carers of young people with additional support needs.

You can use Compass on any device connected to the internet – a smartphone, tablet, iPad or laptop.

Visit www.pn2p.scot/compass or type the link into your browser for resources to help you get started, tips and answers to frequently asked questions

You can also download this information and more from here

Then Falkirk Council Employment and Training Unit (ETU) might just have the answer. See their latest information leaflet here, or their parent-specific programme here.

Please click here to download the 2022 Standards & Qualities Report for IWBS

Please click here to download the School Improvement Plan for IWBS for the upcoming 2022 – 2023 session.

PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT CENSUS

We are inviting all parents to complete a questionnaire to let us know your thoughts on the school. The questionnaire can be accessed here:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/1N6BTO/

You can also access it on your device via the QR code below:

The questionnaire will close on 27^th May.

Today, Falkirk Council and FDAMH are launching The Young Person’s Service to provide early and preventative mental health support to young people aged 13-24 (26 if care experienced) in Falkirk.

Overall, support can be provided:

– Face-to-face

– Online

– By phone

– At various times, including the early evenings

The Young Person’s Service accepts both self-referrals and professional referrals. For all referral information please visit Refer to FDAMH – FDAMH or contact FDAMH on 01324 671 200.

Need help or guidance with Mental Health? The link below will give guided support and answers to the most common questions that young people have  around Mental Health issues.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/find-help/

Hot off the press! Mr Hutchinson has just released the last issue of the IWBS Newsletter for 2021. You can view or download it here.

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is delivering a nationwide webinar to support parents and carers with S2/S3 option choices.  The webinar is on Wednesday 1st December at 6.30pm. Parents and carers can find out more about how to support option choice decisions, including the support and resources available from SDS.

SDS Careers Advisers will be providing advice and there will be opportunities for parents and carers to ask questions during the session.

To attend this webinar please register here:  https://s2-s3optionchoices.eventbrite.co.uk