The Young Carer Grant is a £305.10 payment available on an annual basis for 16, 17 and 18 year olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who receives a disability benefit.

Young people who have already had a payment are able to apply again once a year has passed since they received their money. We are encouraging young carers to check if they are entitled to further awards, and apply again if they still meet the criteria.

You can check the links below to check eligibility criteria and for more information on applying.

https://fb.watch/1ga3P3k5qL/ – link to facebook video

https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/what-we-do/stakeholder-resources/young-carer-grant – link to YCG fact sheets, available in a range of languages

Dear Parent/Carer.

Please see the attached information from Glasgow City Council (GCC), Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue in relation to Bonfire events on 5th November.

Bonfire – Community Update 2020

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please click on link below to see this week’s newsletter.

Parental Update 29.10.20

Mrs McAlaney

As well as ongoing assessment in classes, S5 and S6 pupils will be engaged in formal assessments this term.  This is an important part of gathering evidence of progress. Formal assessment information has been shared with pupils and Mr Neil is also sending out reminders before each assessment.

S5 Formal Assessments Oct-Dec 2020

S6 Formal Assessments Oct-Dec 2020

Any questions, please contact Mr Neil.

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please click on the link below to read an important update from Maureen McKenna. More information will follow from the school next week about plans for a range of virtual information evenings over the next few months. Our Parent Council are also meeting with members of the senior leadership team on Monday to discuss.

MMcK – ParentsCarers

Mrs McAlaney

Dear Parent/Carer,

Below is a copy of this week’s newsletter which was sent out yesterday via our GroupCallXpressions app or via email for those without the app. If you did not receive it, please contact our school office so we can check your details are up to date.

Parental Update 08.10.20

Also sent out yesterday was a summary of the work undertaken as part of our Recovery Plan during this term.

Hillhead High Recovery Graphic – September Update

Dear Parent/Carer,

Please find attached this week’s newsletter. This is sent out electronically via our GroupCall Xpressions app or by email for those without the app. If you are not receiving it, please contact the school office so we can check your details are up to date.

Parental Update 29.09.20

Dear Parent/Carer,

This week’s Newsletter was sent out via GroupCall Xpressions app and email this morning along with an updated summary of our Risk Assessment.

HHS Risk Assessment Summary 13.09.20

Parental Update 14.09.20

An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is a weekly allowance payable to eligible students who have achieved 100% of their agreed attendance each week at school. It is payable on a 2 weekly basis.

You can find out more information via this link- https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17025

We are pleased to announce that in the coming weeks Hillhead High School pupils (S1 to S6) will be issued with a brand new, Glasgow City Council Supplied and Managed, iPad.

Initial details are available in the following letter:

Connected Learning – Pupil iPad Deployment Letter 04.09.20

Parents and carers are encouraged to access the video presentations linked within the letter.