TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. Contents	2

2. Welcome	3

3. Our Vision, Values and Aims	4

4. School Information	5

5. Enrolment	6

6. Organisation of Classes	6

7. Pupil Absence, Health Care, Uniform	7

8. School Meals	8

9. Transfer from Primary to Secondary	9

10. Communication, Data Protection	9-10

11. Curriculum	11-16

12. Assessment & Reporting	16-17

13. Additional Support Needs/Accessibility Strategy	17-18

14. Equal Opportunities & Racial Harassment	19

15. GIRFEC, Child Protection	20

16. School Improvement, Promoting Positive Behaviour	20

17. Bullying, Supervision of Playgrounds	21

18. Home Learning	21-22

19. Parent Council and Pupil Council	22

20. Spiritual and Moral Values	19-20

21. Comments & Complaints/Useful Addresses	23

22. Glossary	23

Welcome from the Head Teacher

I would like to welcome you and your child to out Wellshot family. I hope that our Handbook gives you a

insight into the life of Wellshot Primary.

We were inspected by Education Scotland in February 2019. They reported that our vision and values were embedded in the school community and that out children were our best source of evidence. They

acknowledged our inclusive ethos and the strong commitment of all staff to ensure quality relationships and

that all children were achieving, happy and safe. They recognised that our Nurture Class was at the heart of

the school and this ensured that the Nurture Principles were applied and embedded throughout the school.

Our active and inclusive approach to pedagogy has now been implemented from P1-P4. We ensure that every learning opportunity is maximised and resources are used skilfully to prepare our children for the World of

Work. We are part of Create 4 East partnership where the children from P1-P4 learn to play either a violin, a

viola or a cello, the P5 children the ukulele and the P6 and P7 children play the Samba Drums. This is beneficial

to increase a variety of skills across the curriculum.

Our Achievements include six Eco School Green Flags, two Diamond Partnership Awards, four Trade School Awards and two Marjorie Boxall Awards for Nurture. We have a Nurture class called the Rainbow Room. We

are extremely lucky to have a proactive Parent Council who care very much for the whole school community.

Every Monday and Friday they prepare soup in the Parent Room and free soup is available to all the children

and their families at 3.00 pm on Mondays and Fridays as they leave to go home. They also provide nutritious

food at our Parent/carer Evenings for a nominal cost. Fundraising events are organised by them during the

school year. They provide an end of term treat each year for the children.

We have strong business links with Asda, Tesco, the YMCA and the Co-op. We also work closely with

Quarriers, PEEK, Play Therapists, Educational Psychology and Speech and Occupational Health Therapy to Support the Health and Wellbeing of all our pupils. We provide a Broad General Education in which the

children receive experiences across all of the Experiences and Outcomes and their progress and attainment is monitored six weekly by Senior Management.

We pride ourselves in the wide range of extra curricular activities provided. Every morning the Senior

Management Team provide a Rise and Shine Club with different activities every day. This runs from 8.30 am

to 8.50 am. There are after school clubs running almost every day in Football, Badminton, Volleyball,

Mini Kickers, Multi Sports and Dance. We also have an annual residential trip for children in P5-P7 where the

children experience a variety of outdoor pursuits.

We aim to provide support for all of our children whether it be academically or emotional or behaviour

support. All of our Support for Learning Workers are trained to support additional needs alongside our

teaching staff. All staff have been trained in Emotional Regulation and we have an area set aside in the school

to support children who find their day more challenging for whatever reason. Children can also be supported

in our well established Nurture Room.

We hope you are as excited about joining our Wellshot Family as we are at the prospect of meeting you and

your family. We trust this will be the start of a strong partnership.

Please do not hesitate to contact myself or my Management Team with any concerns. Our details are below:

Jennifer McCluskey, Head Teacher : email: jmccluskey@wellshot-pri.glasgow.sch.uk

Karen Beach, Depute Head Teacher for P1-P4 : email: kbeach@wellshot-pri.glasgow.sch.uk

Adrian Urquhart, Depute Head Teacher for P5-P7: email: aurquhart@wellshot-pri.glasgow.sch.uk

With Best wishes

Jennifer McCluskey

Head Teacher

School Vision, Values and Aims

Our vision at Wellshot Primary School is a FAMILY.

Fair and Fun

Achievement for all

Mutual Respect

Inclusive

Learning is challenging

You are nurtured and safe

We believe the Core Values to be essential for children to be responsible, successful,

independent and effective in life. The Core Values underpin all experiences we aim to

offer in school.

Our Core Values are listed below:

Trust	Happiness	Cooperation

Respect	Friendship

The school aims to continue to raise standards through high expectations which are

consistent and embedded and to ensure that the quality of learning and teaching is of the

highest standard. Children will be consulted in their learning and will be equipped with

the skills, knowledge and personal qualities needed for life and world of work. Outcomes

for all learners will be in line with National and Local Priorities and The Curriculum for Excellence. The school will also aim to offer a learning environment in which staff are

supported, consulted, challenged, motivated and teaching will be of the highest standard.

This will be achieved by:

A Broad General Education

Self evaluation

Looking at Learning

Rigorous Tracking

Moderation within the establishment and across the Learning Community

Children’s self and peer evaluation and contribution to curriculum planning

Sharing Good Practice within and out with the establishment

Relevant Staff CPD

Learning as Core Business

Links with the local and wider community

Celebrating achievement and wider achievement

Collaborative planning and policy making

School Information

You can cut out the following information and have it on your fridge, purse, wallet or

work desk etc. for ease of finding the numbers required.

Contact Details: Wellshot Primary School 285 Wellshot Road Glasgow G32 7QD Phone: 0141 778 1091 Email: headteacher@wellshot-pri.glasgow.sch.uk https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/wellshotprimary/

Background information:

Co-educational school

Non-denominational

Stages taught: P1-P7

Current Roll: 303

Capacity: 457

The school is a Victorian red sandstone building with 3 floors in the main block. The hall,

in the central area of the main block, is used for whole school gatherings as well as other activities such as school plays and evening functions. There is also a large gymnasium

on the ground floor. The classrooms open round the perimeters of each floor. The school

was re-furbished 3 years ago and is looking good !

School staff

A full list is available on the school website and parents/carers will be updated on any

changes as required.

The leadership team is as follows:

Headteacher:	Miss Jennifer McCluskey

Depute P1-P4:	Mrs Karen Beach

Depute P5-P7:	Mr Adrian Urquhart

Enrolment

Registration of Primary 1 children takes place in November and January

and is advertised widely in the local press. Also look out for

our own school literature in your child’s nursery or playgroup.

Registration is done online or can be done as paper applications by contacting the area hub on 0141 287 8000.

Enrolment forms and more information can be found on the Glasgow City Council website at https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18426

If you require support with this application please contact the school. We are happy to help you. Prospective parents/carers are welcome to attend an open day in both November and/or January.

Induction days for the new Primary one’s and their parent/carer are held in April.

Mrs Karen Beach is the DHT responsible for P1 enrolment, please contact her if you

require any further information on this subject. Further information is available from

the Glasgow City Council website: schools and learning: enrolment.

The following guidelines set by the Scottish Government apply

P1 - Maximum of 25 pupils

P2 & 3 – Maximum of 30 pupils

P4-P7 – Maximum of 33 pupils

Composite classes – Maximum 25 pupils

Composite classes have pupils from more than one stage

Our classes are as follows:-

Miss S King	P1a

Ms M Hill	P1b

Miss C Yule	P2/1

Mrs E Lowe/Mrs C Stevenson	P2

Miss C MacFarlane	P3

Miss H Leinster/Mrs A Butler	P4/3

Mr McKie	P4

Miss H Anderson/Mrs S Blaney	P5a

Ms L Souter/Mr P Hardie	P5b

Ms C Steel	P6

Mrs F Henderson	P7

Mr G Beacham	P7/6

Miss R Southern	Nurture Teacher

Mrs H Lowing	Support for Learning Teacher

Mrs A Carberry (CDO)

SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs F Bryans	Senior Clerical Assistant	Mrs L Fullerton	Clerical Assistant

Ms M Campbell	SFLW	Miss S Green	SFLW

Mrs S Ferguson	SFLW	Miss D Campbell	SFLW

Mrs M Nicol	SFLW	Mrs A Cowan	SFLW

Mrs A Keane	SFLW	Ms M McVey	SFLW

Mrs L Holt (Support for Learning Worker – Nurture Class)

Mr F Harrison	Janitor

Quarriers Let’s Talk, Development Worker - June

The School Day

Morning	09.00 -10.30 (Primary 1,2,3 and 4 pupils begin arriving between 8.50am – 9.10am)

Interval	10.30 - 10.45

10.45 - 12.15

Lunch	12.15 - 13.00

Afternoon	13.00 - 15.00

P1 children are in full time from the first day back at school in August.

School Holidays 2019-20

Details of holiday dates are available on the Glasgow City Council website: schools and Learning: school term dates

Pupil Absence

Within Wellshot Primary School good attendance is encouraged at all times and children are rewarded accordingly. Parents are asked to contact

the absence line – 0141 287 0039 if their child is going to be absent.

This should be done before 10.00am on the first day of absence.

If the child is going to be absent for some time, it would be helpful to know at the earliest opportunity. The school uses daily text messaging to inform parents of their child’s absence

if no contact is made. All unexplained absence is investigated by the school and appropriate action taken.

Medical & Healthcare

The school nurse visits the school at various times during the year, parents are kept

informed by letter. There is one trained First Aider in school to deal with minor injuries.

If a child becomes ill during the course of the school day, he/she may require to be sent

home. Please ensure that you keep the school informed of all contact details.

Parents should inform the school of any medical requirements relating to their child. If a

child requires medication during the school day, parents must complete the appropriate

medical form. This is available on request from the school office.

Emergencies

We make every effort to maintain a full educational service, but on some occasions

circumstances arise which lead to disruption. Schools may be affected by, for example, severe weather, temporary interruption of transport, power failures or difficulties of fuel supply.

In such cases, we shall do all we can to let you know about

the details of our closure or re-opening by using letters, texts and the local media etc.

School Uniform

The school uniform is:

Pale Blue/yellow shirt

Pale Blue or yellow polo shirt

Navy blue Sweatshirt or Cardigan

P7’s wear a Red Sweatshirt or Cardigan

School tie

Navy blue trousers

Navy blue skirt/pinafore

Sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts, school jackets and ties with the school logo are available

for purchase at the school office.

Our uniform was agreed in consultation with pupils and parents. It is expected that all

children attending Wellshot Primary School will adhere to this dress code.

PE Kit

It is important that pupils come prepared to learn and for PE this requires appropriate clothing. All jewellery should be removed. Pupils who are not participating in PE must have a note or a medical certificate. Pupils who are unable to participate in practical PE should still bring their kit to allow them to assist in the lesson by refereeing, keeping scores or assisting with the distribution of equipment. This ensures that

they are still able to take part in some way in the work of the class and do not miss out on the

knowledge and understanding of the course.

There are forms of dress that are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing which:

Could potentially encourage factions (such as football colours)

Could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)

Could cause health and safety difficulties (such as loose fitting clothing, jewellery)

Could cause damage to flooring

Carry advertising particularly for alcohol or tobacco

Could be used to inflict damage on other pupils

Clothing & Footwear Grants

Parents/Carers receiving Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (Income Based), Working

Tax Credit (with a total annual income of less than £15860), housing Benefit, Council Tax

Benefit or Universal Credit (where the total income is less than £7,320) will normally be

entitled to monetary grants for footwear and clothing for their children. Information and application forms may be obtained from schools and at

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17855

School meals

Our school provides a lunch service which offers a

variety of meals and snacks. Medical diets for children

can be provided. Further information can be found here:http://www.fuelzoneprimary.co.uk/UserFiles/files/Medical Diet Leaflet%20%20June%202017%20WEB.pdf

Children who prefer to bring packed lunches are accommodated in the

dining hall. All children in P1-4 are entitled to a free school meal.

If you plan to send your child/children to breakfast club, you should inform the staff of any medical dietary requirements. We offer a breakfast to all pupils

between the times of 8.00 and 8.45 am. The cost is £2.00 per day for your oldest child and

£1.00 per day for any other child in your family (free to those who are in receipt of free school meals)

You may be eligible for a school clothing grant if you have a child that attends a Glasgow school,

you reside within Glasgow and you receive any of the following benefits:

Income Support

Income-based Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA)

Any income related element of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Child Tax Credit (CTC) with an annual income of less than £16,105

Working Tax Credit (WTC) with an annual income of less than £15050

Both maximum Child Tax Credit and maximum Working Tax Credit and your annual Income is under£6,900

Universal Credit (UC), and your monthly income is not more than £610

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction (this is not Council Tax single

person's discount)

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17885

Transfer from Primary to Secondary School

Children and young people normally transfer between the ages of 11 ½ and 12 ½, so that

they will have the opportunity to complete at least 4 years of secondary education.

Parents and carers will be informed of the school arrangements no later than December.

Mr Adrian Urquhart, DHT is responsible for primary to secondary transition. Please contact

him if you require any information on this subject.

Children from our school normally transfer to:

Eastbank Academy

26 Academy Street

Glasgow

G32 9AA

Phone: 0141 582 0080

Email: headteacher@eastbankacademy.glasgow.sch.uk

www.eastbankacademy.glasgow.sch.uk

Eastbank Academy School staff work with our pupils from Primary 6 onward to prepare

them for the transfer to secondary school.

Communication with Parents

At Wellshot Primary School we use a variety of ways to keep in touch.

Open Door Policy – the senior leadership team are available for all parents and carers at

any time providing they are not teaching or in another meeting. Please either pop in to the school office or phone for an appointment.

Newsletters – will be sent out on a regular basis to keep parents informed about the work of

the school.

Curricular Newsletters – will be sent out at the start of each term to keep parents/carers informed about the learning taking place in each class.

Letters – further information which requires a response may be sent out in letter form.

Red Letters – are sent to selected children each month. These red letters congratulate your

child for becoming one or more of the following:- Responsible Citizen, Successful Learner, Effective Contributor or Confident Individual.

School website/Twitter– will contain a great deal of information about the school. It is a

good idea to check this regularly.

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17359

Text messaging – You may also receive text reminders about events/school closures etc.

Meetings - Parents and carers are welcome in the school to discuss any aspect

of their child’s development and progress. To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to make an appointment. There are several opportunities during

the school year when parents can discuss your child’s progress with the class teachers

and view their child’s work:

October - Parents/Carers meetings by appointment

December - Interim Report and Interview on request

March - Parents/Carers meetings by appointment

June - Annual Written Report and Interview on request

Parents and carers are welcome at other events throughout the school year e.g. workshops, information evenings, class performances, religious and other assemblies. At the end of each term we have a parent/carer event for children to showcase their learning. P1-P4 also have a ‘Tea with the Teacher’. The school newsletters, curricular newsletters and the school website

will keep you informed.

Emergency Contact Information

At the start of each school session, parents will be issued with the annual data check form. Please ensure that this is completed and returned to the school. It is also important that

you let us know if there are changes to your telephone number(s) or to those of your

emergency contacts throughout the year.

Data Protection – use of information about children and parents/carers

We collect information about children attending school (and also about parents/carers, emergency contacts etc. provided in the annual data check) to allow us to carry out the

Council’s functions as the education authority for the City of Glasgow. This may sometimes involve releasing personal information to other agencies and other parts of the Council, particularly in relation to child protection issues or criminal investigations, and it may

also be used for research purposes (see the link below for more details regarding this).

Information held by the school is, in legal terms, processed by Glasgow City Council. The Council is registered as a data controller under the Data Protection Act 2018

and all personal data is treated as confidential and used only in accordance with the Data Protection Act, the General Data Protection Regulations and the Information Use and Privacy Policy approved by the City Council. For more information on how we use personal

information, or to see a copy of the Information Use and Privacy Policy, see

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18010

Education specific privacy statement can be accessed at

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=22069

Appointments during school hours

If your child has an unavoidable appointment, please give them a letter for their class

teacher and then collect them from the school office at the

specified time. Otherwise please inform the school office in person.

Curriculum

Curriculum for Excellence 3-18

Curriculum for Excellence has been introduced to raise standards of learning and teaching

for all 3 to 18 year olds. It aims to help prepare children and young people with the

knowledge and skills they need in a fast changing world. As part of Curriculum for

Excellence all children from pre-school to the end of S3 will receive a rounded education

known as a Broad General Education(BGE). Curriculum for Excellence is all about bringing

real life into the classroom and taking lessons beyond it.

Through the experiences we provide at Wellshot Primary School we want our children to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens and Effective Contributors. We are committed to providing children with a broad general education and

focus on eight curriculum areas.

Expressive Arts	Health & Wellbeing	Languages	Mathematics
Religious & Moral	Sciences	Social Studies	Technologies

Progress in learning is indicated through curriculum levels as detailed below.

Level	Stage
Early	The pre-school years and P1 or later
First	To the end of P4, but earlier or later for some
Second	To the end of P7, but earlier or later for some
Third & Fourth	S1-S3, but earlier for some

Expressive arts: The inspiration and power of the arts play a vital role in enabling our

children and young people to enhance their creative talent and develop their artistic skills.

Children will learn to express themselves in different ways and be creative.

In addition, they will develop an appreciation of aesthetic and cultural values, identities

and ideas through:

Art and Design

Dance

Drama

Music – We are part of the Create 4 East partnership where all our

children from P1-P4 learn to play either a violin, a viola or a cello.

Health and Wellbeing: Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and

young people develop the knowledge, understanding and skills which they need now and

in the future to help them with their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Within a Curriculum for Excellence there is a greater emphasis placed on

health and wellbeing, recognising the need for children to develop positive, informed attitudes to taking care of themselves. It includes children being active, eating healthily,

emotionally resilient and able to make informed choices. As part of this we don’t allow children to bring fizzy drinks into school and encourage pupils to bring healthy snacks into school, no sweets, biscuits, chocolate or cake are permitted during the week. We encourage our pupils to be as active as possible at playtime.

Each class also has a minimum of two hours of P.E. per week. We utilise Glasgow’s Sexual Health and Wellbeing programme.

Information about this is given to parents/carers at P1 Induction Days and well in advance

of lessons being taught. The materials utilised are available for parents/carers to view in the school.

Any parent/carer who wishes to discuss this programme should contact our Senior

Management team.

Science: Science and its practical application in healthcare and industry is central to our economic future, for our health and wellbeing as individuals and as a society.

Through the study of science, children will experience the opportunity to investigate their environment by observing, exploring, investigating and recording. They will be helped to

recognise the impact science makes on their lives, on lives of others, on the environment

and on culture. The science outcomes are in seven areas, although there will be

inter connections between them.

Planet Earth

Forces, electricity and waves

Biological Systems

Materials

Topical Science

Skills, knowledge and understanding will be developed progressively through all of these

areas.

Social Studies: Through social studies, children and young people develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and places both past and

present, societies, their beliefs and values. This area of the curriculum involves

the children learning about the world in which they live. Within Social Studies children

learn about and acquire skills under the following headings: People past events and

societies, People in society, economy and business, People place and the environment.

We provide our pupils with a wide variety of activities to teach the various skills. While

children are engaged in their topics, visits are paid to places

to enhance experiential learning such as libraries, the local health centre, churches, mosques, police station, fire station, local parks, museums, Science Centre and theatres.

Enterprise Education is a strong feature of the school. This involves the children in taking responsibility for fundraising, organising an event or providing a service. This ensures that

children learn important skills for life and truly understand

the value of working with others.

Religious and Moral Education: Religious and moral education includes learning

about Christianity, Islam and other world religions, and supports the development

of beliefs and values.

At Wellshot Primary we wish to develop in the children:

*A knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other

major world religions and to recognise religion as an important expression of human experience.

*An appreciation of moral values such as honesty, liberty, justice fairness and concern for

others.

*Life skills to enable our children to participate effectively and safely in society.

We also seek to develop certain positive attitudes in the children, e.g. loving and

caring for all living creatures, tolerance, respect, consideration etc.

Literacy and English

Reading:

Reading is a critical tool for lifelong learning and our main aims are to encourage and teach children to read fluently with expression and understanding and to develop a love for

books. We use the PM Benchmark tool to assess each

child’s individual level of fluency and understanding.

The children then choose a book to match their personal

level of ability. The children bring this book home to read

with parents/carers and discuss the content. In class,

during daily enhanced reading sessions, the children

read to peers and ask/answer questions about their text

and the text of others. The children’s progress is assessed

by the class teacher and they move levels appropriately.

Daily personal reading sessions called ERIC Time are timetabled.

Reading skills taught are also assessed in other areas of the curriculum.

Phonics and Spelling

The earliest stages of reading focus on learning the letter

names and sounds. We use the Ruth Miskin and Pie Corbett programme to support children with this learning.

This approach also expects pupils to be able to read, write

and spell a 1000 common words in the English language by

the end of Primary 7.

Writing:

Writing skills include handwriting and creative writing.

In handwriting we use the Gourdie scheme. In creative writing there are two areas: fiction

and non-fiction. Here are some types of writing in each area:

Non-Fiction	Fiction

Persuasive	Imaginative

Report	Poetry

Procedural	Play scripts

Explanation	Personal

Discursive

In developing a child’s writing we aim to develop:

A legible, fluent handwriting style and the skills to word process.

Accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar.

The ability to convey meaning.

Knowledge and understanding of writing for different purposes in a variety of

contexts.

TALKING AND LISTENING:

We encourage children to express themselves confidently in the spoken word by creating

opportunities in drama, discussion, story-telling, games, poetry, speech making and

listening skills. We use a variety of resources.

Languages: Knowing other languages and understanding other cultures is a 21st century

skill set for students as they prepare to live and work in a global society.

MODERN LANGUAGES IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL:

Knowing other languages and understanding other cultures is a 21st century

skill set for students as they prepare to live and work in a global society In Wellshot Primary

most of our teachers are qualified to teach French as a foreign

language. Teaching French begins informally in P1-P3 then more formally in P4-P7.

Other languages are introduced at assemblies

Mathematics and Numeracy:

Mathematics equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions. We follow national and authority guidance in mathematics and problem solving. From P.1-7

we take an active approach to learning in maths using a variety of resources. ‘Glasgow Counts’ underpins all our teaching to ensure pupils have a deep conceptual understanding. Pupils are able to share their thinking using concrete materials, pictorially and abstractly. Skills are developed, practised and consolidated with opportunities for pupils to apply their skills in real life contexts and across the curriculum.

Children are taught how to use a calculator properly and computers; maths games and equipment such as the “Bee Bots” are all given their place in the mathematics timetable. Problem solving begins right from Primary 1 and all pupils are involved in weekly maths challenges.

Children are also shown how to collect, organise, display and interpret information from graphs and databases even from the earliest stages in the school. Information Handling is completed in a very practical manner, often linked to other areas of the curriculum, especially Social Studies, thematic learning and ICT.

Technologies: The range of subjects in technical education has changed significantly over the last two decades and now includes craft, design, engineering and graphics. The technologies provide frequent opportunity for active learning

in creative and work related contexts. Children will develop an understanding of

technologies and their impact on society. They will also develop confidence and skill in the

use of these technologies to create, present and record their own ideas and materials. Our

ICT programme of study develops discrete skills in emailing, word processing, graphics

coding and information handling from P1-P7. This is delivered in the school’s ICT suite and

in class.

The use of a range of technology, including cameras, green screen, I Pads, laptops and

interactive SMART boards further supports learning and teaching across the curriculum.

In addition, access to a wide range of software and the World Wide Web enhances and

motivates both independent and collaborative learning.

ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP: A Key Capacity for Life

In addition to the development of pupil's academic, social and aesthetic skills, the school

places much importance on developing our pupils as Active Citizens (incorporating

Education for Citizenship and PSD). This is important because every society needs people

who can contribute effectively, in a variety of ways, to the future health, wealth and success

of communities and the environment, locally, nationally and globally. Our pupils must be regarded as citizens today rather

than citizens in waiting.

Through Active Citizenship we will help develop children as citizens by providing them with opportunities to:

Participate in decision making

Every child be part of a school committee

Participate actively in relevant learning experiences across the curriculum

Learn to make connections between different areas of study through cross-curricular experiences relevant to Active Citizenship

Understand, participate in and contribute to the life of communities to which they

belong

Develop the capacity for self-regulation

Develop knowledge and understanding of community faiths and values

This curricular area is where our strong and shared value system is formally promoted.

These underpin every aspect of school life and will be key in fostering active and responsible citizens. We work hard to maintain a culture in which these values are both evident and nurtured. Key areas of focus will include Global Citizenship, Living Values, Personal and

Social Development. Key themes, which will permeate programme content, are: Anti

Bullying, Anti Racism, Anti Sectarianism, Equality of Opportunity and Environmental

Issues. Active Citizenship does not stand on its own; it is part and parcel of every area of

study and of all teaching and learning, in both the hidden and formal, curriculum.

Examples of active citizenship are found in various groups led by pupils. In addition to the

Pupil Council, there is the Eco School Committee, the Fair Trade Committee and our

JRSO’s. A principle aim of each group is to make our community – local or global – a safer, better and healthier place for its citizens. The Eco School Committee gained a sixth Green

Flag in September 2019.

Useful websites

www.curriculumforexcellencescotland.gov.uk

www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone/index.asp

Religious Observance

Religious and moral education: Religious and moral education includes learning about Christianity, Islam and other world religions, and supports and development of beliefs and values.

Mr Murray is the school chaplain and assists with the Christianity element of Religious and Moral Education and provides opportunities for religious observance. He visits classes each

term and holds a monthly assembly. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from religious observance and should inform the school in writing.

In addition, parents and carers from religions other that Christianity may request that their children may be permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised religious events. Only writer requests detailing the proposed arrangements will be considered. Appropriate requests will be granted on up to 3 occasions in any 1 school session.

Extra Curricular Activities

We have a wide range of activities that run between Monday – Friday to extend the

learning experience. These currently include badminton, athletics, dance and football.

Our Rise and Shine Club runs every morning from 8.30-8.50

and includes activities such as circuit training, skipping, basketball, dance and team games.

Good links with community organisations and our Active Schools

Co-ordinator, Maureen McCormack is vital for the success of these programmes. Each year the Primary 5-7 group go on a residential week . This is an extremely popular trip which enables pupils to build their confidence and skills in a number

of outdoor activities. It is also a wonderful opportunity to further develop relationships with staff.

Throughout the year children have a number of educational trips and visits to complement

their studies in class and enhance experiential learning. Visits are planned in advance and we always take particular care when risk assessing venues. Management Circular 48 provides

clear guidance to managers about taking children on trips out with the school.

Should you have any concerns about a trip please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Assessment & Reporting

Assessment is a way of collecting information allowing teachers, pupils and

staff to measure pupil progress. Assessment in Wellshot Primary is integrated into the

planning process: in the teaching; in summarising success and progress and in providing

useful feedback. Assessment measures the success of learning, teaching and pupil

achievement and informs the next steps for learning. It is continuous throughout the year

and is important in ensuring that each child receives the education suited to his/her own

individual needs. The teachers assess through observation of normal daily work and regular assignments. The Senior Leadership Team monitor assessment though learning conversations with children, class visits, planning and tracking progress meetings

with teachers.

We aim to use assessment in many ways:

To recognise success and achievement

To support learning

To provide feedback to pupils and parents

To encourage high expectations of all pupils

To provide information to measure attainment throughout the school

To provide evidence to inform the next steps in learning

We also use diagnostic testing for maths and language to help us plan suitable

programmes of work. The progress of each child will be carefully monitored and recorded. Parents are given several opportunities during the school session to discuss their child’s development. A written Interim Report is issued in December and an annual written report

is sent home in June each year. Confidentiality of reports and records is respected.

If you have any concerns about your child’s progress at any time in the year,do not hesitate

to contact the school.

Pupil Profiles

Every child leaving primary school in Scotland has their key achievements in school, at

home and in the community documented within a P7 profile. The content of the profile is decided by the young person. The profile is a positive record of their achievements and emphasis their strengths. The profile provides a valuable way for learners to share valuable

information about their achievements with their parents and teachers in secondary school.

Support for Pupils

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS / ACCESSIBILITY STRATEGY

The school has a duty to ensure that all pupils have equal access to the curriculum, with appropriate support for their needs if required. This applies to the content of lessons,

teaching strategies and minor adaptations to the school environment. There are a wide

range of factors which may act as a barrier to learning. We are committed to working closely with parents and carers to ensure that they are fully involved in any decisions about

support for their children’s needs.

Any parent or carer seeking further advice regarding this policy should contact the

Headteacher in the first instance.

Further information relating to additional support needs is available on the Glasgow City Council website –

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=18941

Information on the Glasgow City Councils’ Parental Involvement Strategy can also be found

at https:/www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=17870

The vast majority of Scotland’s children and young people get the love and support they

need from within their families and their wider, local communities. But even the most

loving and caring families can sometimes need extra support. The GIRFEC approach aims

to make it as easy as possible for any child or young person (and their parents) to get that

help or support when they need it.

The school has a duty to ensure that all our pupils have equal access to the

curriculum, supported as appropriate to their individual needs. This covers

not only the content of lessons and teaching strategies but also minor adaptations to the

physical environment of our buildings to address the needs of pupils with physical or sensory impairments, including the relocation of classes to the ground floor where feasible. We also need to ensure that parents and carers

who have a disability have equal access to information about their children.

This will involve, for example, relocating the venue for parents/carers meetings to facilitate equal access; provision of an interpreter for

deaf people; agreeing a phone contact system to provide direct feedback to parents and

carers. We believe our procedures for children with additional support needs are excellent.

Children may need help/support at any time during their school career and teachers liaise

very closely with the senior leadership team on this issue. This of course includes the very

able child who needs the curriculum to be challenging and exciting.

Physical access:

There have been a number of reasonable adjustments made to our building in accordance

with the approved Accessibility Strategy published in 2009. There is a ramp and handrails

at the front entrance and at the side entrance.

Communication:

Any parent who has a disability can be given equal access to parent/teacher meetings and

parent forums – please call the school in advance and we will be happy to make the

necessary arrangements. We can also provide an interpreter for parents/carers who have

English as a second language.

English as an Additional Language

Support is available for pupils for whom English is an additional language. We make

regular use of Glasgow City Council’s Interpretation Service to strengthen communication

with home and school

Curriculum:

The school takes a proactive approach to address appropriate differentiation of the

curriculum. The first and essential source of this support is the class teacher who,

based on the knowledge of and relationships with the child, carries the primary

responsibility in this area. Mrs Karen Beach DHT has the overall responsibility for additional support for learning throughout the school. Monitoring of Additional Support Plans takes

place on a termly basis. Parents are kept fully involved in this process.

If any parent wishes to raise a specific matter with us, please do not hesitate to contact our Additional Support Coordinator, Mrs Karen Beach, DHT.

Staff Development:

Staff are kept fully briefed on issues such as the supporting inclusion

document and disability awareness. The Senior Leadership Team carries out

the training during inset days or regular staff meetings.

There are a number of organisations which provide advice, further information and support

to parents/carers of children and young people with additional support needs. These organisations are identified under The Additional Support for Learning Amendment Order

2011 as:

Children in Scotland: Working for Children and their families

Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

Scottish Child Law Centre

DEALING WITH RACIAL HARASSMENT

The Race Relations Act of 1976 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone because

of his/her colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national background. The act makes it the duty

of Glasgow City Council to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination.

In 1999 the guidelines ‘Dealing with Racial Harassment’ were issued to all teaching

staff in dealing with such incidents. The adoption of an anti-racist approach should be

seen as one part of the continuing attempt to improve the quality of education.

Glasgow City Council recognises that support from the home is essential if these

aims are to be achieved.

CHILD PROTECTION PROCEDURES

Glasgow City Council has clear guidelines and procedures for child welfare

and protection. You will be made fully aware of these procedures when you enrol your

child. All staff participate in training on child protection annually.

School Improvement

On an annual basis, you will be able to view our Standards and Quality report on the school website. The Standards and Quality report highlights progress in key curricular areas such

as literacy, mathematics and numeracy and health and wellbeing. We continue to make very

good progress in these areas. The Standards and Quality report also highlights our

achievements over last session.

Our priorities for improvement this session, which were discussed with our Parent Council

are:

Digital Literacy

Glasgow Counts – Numeracy and Maths

Language and communication friendly school

More details can be found in our School Improvement Plan.

Any parent or carer seeking a copy of the plan can contact the school office or check out our website.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

Every child in Glasgow has the right to be happy and secure in school

Children’s Rights as outlined in the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of

the Child) are fundamental to a good school ethos. Adults in school will work with our children to ensure they are aware

of their rights and fully respect the rights of others. Therefore, approach within Glasgow Primary School is to build a positive ethos that demonstrates care and respect for

all. Positive behaviour is recognised and celebrated. Our school operates a system of class charters to set out expected behaviour. This is celebrated through Golden Time treats, certificates at assemblies, House Prizes and Red Letters sent home to parents/carers.

The highest standards of behaviour are expected of pupils at

all times. Where this is not the case, a variety of sanctions are used. Parents/Carers are asked to co-operate with the

school encouraging a sense of responsibility and good behaviour in their children.

Bullying

Bullying behaviour will not be tolerated within Glasgow City Council’s educational establishments. All children in Glasgow’s educational establishments have an entitlement “to work and play in a learning environment in which

they feel valued, respected and safe and are free from all forms of abuse, bullying or discrimination”. (A Standard for Pastoral Care in Glasgow Schools). In 2009, Glasgow City Council published its revised Anti-Bullying Policy, incorporating the requirement to record

and report all discriminatory behaviours within educational establishments. All

establishments are required to review their policy in light of this. Parents and carers have a significant role to play in helping to address this problem. For this reason any anti-bullying strategy must stress the importance of partnership with the parents and carers of their

children.

SUPERVISION OF PLAYGROUNDS

An adult presence is provided in playgrounds at break times in terms

of the Schools (Safety and Supervision of Pupils) (Scotland) Regulations, 1990.

At Wellshot Primary there are normally at least 8 adults in the playgrounds at

all times. These could include, Mr Harrison the school janitor, Miss M. Campbell, Mrs

Ferguson, Mrs Keane, Mrs Holt, Mrs Nicol, Mrs Cowan, Miss D. Campbell and Miss S Green who are all Support for Learning Workers.

Before 9.00am the janitor is in the playground only as a presence.

We always do our best to ensure the safety and well being of the children in our care!

We have P7 “Buddies” who supervise the P1 children especially at the beginning of the term continuing throughout the year.

We try to ensure children are able to go outside for fresh air. They will only be kept in on occasions when bad weather is severe.

Home Learning

Continuing to learn at home helps children to achieve more and is a vital part of our

partnership with parents. Home learning is valuable as it allows pupils to develop the

practice of working independently and can involve parents/carers and others in the work

of the school. It allows valuable practice of skills learned in the classroom and provides a

daily link between home and school. Please check your child’s schoolbag for communication about home learning and specific tasks. A copy of our home learning policy is available on

the website and on request from the school office.

All pupils receive home learning in the areas of reading, phonics,

spelling, writing, mathematics and numeracy and cross curriculum. There is an element of flexibility should parent/child have other commitments on a particular evening. Tasks

set will be matched with the ability of the pupil and pupils are asked to comment, using

a traffic light system on how they found each task. Home learning will not be set for school holidays, nor will it be set if a pupil is taken out of school during term time for a holiday.

Home learning missed due to absence will not normally require to be completed.

Time taken for home learning:

In P1-3 home learning should not exceed 10-15 minutes per night

In P4-5 home learning should not exceed 15-20 minutes per night

In P6-7 home learning should not exceed 20-30 minutes per night

It should be noted that these are maximum times.

How can Parents/Carers help with home learning?

Help your child organise his/her time to the best advantage so that home learning is not

left to the last minute or even forgotten.

Try to ensure there are suitable working conditions at home e.g. not in front of the

television.

Check and sign completed home learning.

Let us know of any problems you cannot resolve, we are only to happy to help.

We do expect home learning to be handed in on time. This gives children valuable

experience of working to a deadline.

Parent Council

We have our active Parent Council that represents the views of all parents. All parents

are welcome to attend Parent Council meetings and can become members at the AGM in

September. Parent Council minutes are available on the Parent Council page of the school website and on request from the school office. A list of current members is also available

on the website.

Pupil Council

Our Pupil Council is made up of 2 representatives from

Primary 2-Primary7. This is an important group which ensures that

the views of pupils are heard. Our Primary 7 Pupil Council representatives also attend the

city wide Primary Council in the City Chambers.

Parent Helpers

Parent helpers have various duties from the organisation of the school

reprographics to assisting in school excursions. New volunteers are always

welcome; you must have a valid Disclosure Scotland certificate. Please contact the Senior Management Team at the school for further information.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE (Tic Tacs)

This service operates from 3pm-6pm –5 days per week and during the school holidays for working parents. (0141 764 1483)

Comments & Complaints

In Wellshot Primary School we aim to have positive relationships across our school

community. However, if you have a comment or complaint about any aspect of school life, please contact the Headteacher in the first instance.

Glasgow City Council complaints procedures are available :

https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16133

Customer Care Team

Customer & Business Services

Glasgow City Council

City Chambers

Glasgow G2 1DU

Tel: 0141 287 0900

e-mail: customercare@glasgow.gov.uk or education.customercare@glasgow.gov.uk

Useful Contacts

Parentzone Scotland is a unique website for parents and carers in Scotland, from early years

to beyond school. The website provides up-to-date information about learning in Scotland,

and practical advice and ideas to support children’s learning at home in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and science. Information is also available on Parentzone Scotland

regarding additional support needs, how parents can get involved in their child’s school and education. Furthermore, the website has details about schools including performance data

for school leavers from S4-S6; and links to the national, and local authority and school level

data on the achievement of Curriculum for Excellence levels. Parentzone Scotland can be accessed at

https://education.gov.scot/parentzone

Although this information is correct at time of printing, there could be changes

affecting any of the matters dealt with in the document –

a) before commencement or during the course of the school year in question.

b) in relation to subsequent school years.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

In writing this handbook we have attempted to use plain and straightforward language, however there may be some vocabulary which is unfamiliar.

This glossary has been included to explain some of the terminology.

Term Definition/Explanation

Achievement	Achievements are mainly successes children have out

with basic academic subjects like literacy and numeracy.

Examples might be: sports awards, musical achievements, contribution/participation in school committees.

Additional Support for	When a child needs some extra help with their work or

Learning	needs to be challenged further, they can work in a smaller

group with an additional member of staff.

Additional Support Need	When a child has an identified challenge such as

dyslexia or autism.

Additional Support Plan	This plan is a statement of targets to be achieved over a

school term.

Attainment	This is a formal measure of academic ability such as

standardised tests.

Catchment	This refers to the area surrounding the school. Each house

will have a local school depending on their location.

Classification	This is the word used to describe the way the classes are

made up. This depends on the number of children and the number of rooms available.

Curriculum	This means the collection of learning experiences the

children have when they attend school.

Curriculum for Excellence	This is the new curriculum in schools since 2009.

Depute Head Teacher	The Depute Head is the person charged with leading the school when the Head Teacher is not available.

Enrolment	This is the process of joining the school.

Exclusion	This used to be called ‘suspension’. Children can be

excluded for up to ten days. A ‘Permanent Exclusion’ is

when a child is not allowed to return to the school.

Formative Assessment	This type of assessment is to help children know what

they have to do to get better, they know their next steps in learning.

Head Teacher	This is the person charged with leading the school.

In-service	This is a day when the school is closed to pupils. Staff are involved in meetings, preparation, planning and training.

Roll	This is the total number of children who are at the school.

School Improvement Plan	This is the plan for improving the school. It is written by

the school management team.

Summative Assessment	This type of assessment is used to monitor progress for example a test.