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Moray Council Information for Parents and Carers<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Review the link for information and guidance on educational matters for parents and carers.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.moray.gov.uk\/moray_standard\/page_39857.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Seafield Primary and Nursery Policies and Procedures<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Additional Needs Support<\/strong><\/h1>\n

There are\u00a02 teachers to support children who have additional support needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Support is provided to individuals and groups of children within classes for a variety of reasons. It may be for a specific learning difficulty, a behavioural need, a medical need or for a child with particular abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Council has a policy of integrating children with Additional Support Needs into mainstream schools wherever possible and this is fully supported by Seafield. Where these children may have needs which the school cannot cater for within its current staffing and resources it can request additional advice, manpower, expertise and resources from the Authority through such bodies as the Educational Psychology Service. The school maintains close links and utilises the services of these and other supportive services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-Bullying<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The pupils, parents and staff of Seafield School assert that it is the right of every child to attend school without fear of physical or verbal abuse, threats or intimidation.<\/span><\/p>\n

The aims of this policy are to provide a guideline for all children, their parents and staff as to acceptable standards of behaviour and ways to achieve that, to provide a safe and happy environment for all children and to foster an attitude of consideration for others within the school community.<\/span><\/p>\n

To achieve these aims it is vital that all concerned \u2013 children, parents and teachers accept their responsibility and acknowledge that bullying can not be defeated and standards of behaviour improved unless there is close co-operation and partnership between home and school.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before going on to itemise the specific provisions of the policy that will achieve its aims I think it is vital that a definition of bullying is given. I would regard bullying as any form of violent or aggressive behaviour, either verbal or physical (and whether intentional or not) which could place another person in a state of fear, alarm, distress or worry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The following measures will be adhered to in order to achieve the aims of the policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Behaviour<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The school is a community which exists to promote the education of all its pupils.<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone has to abide by certain basic rules and standards of behaviour if the work of the school is to go successfully ahead.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pupil and Authority<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The rules and regulations of school are drawn up to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the school community and to protect the pupil\u2019s right to learn. A pupil should carry out all reasonable instructions given by a member of school staff. Pupils have the reasons for each of these rules explained to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pupil and Work<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In order to benefit from what the school has to offer a pupil should be punctual for all activities and should not be absent from school or any timetabled activity without reasonable cause. The pupil should give attention to the work assigned in class, for preparation at home, or in other study time. All pupils should develop the habit of careful concentration on the tasks which are set by members of staff, whether oral, written or practical. It is important for pupils to have with them and use sensibly the books, equipment, materials and clothing which are appropriate for the work to be undertaken.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pupil and Teacher<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All pupils should accept that teachers are attempting to help the individual and the class to learn. The pupils will be treated with courtesy and should respond with courtesy. Teachers have a right to expect co-operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pupil and Pupil<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pupils should behave towards each other in the same way they would like to be treated by other people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pupil and Property<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pupils must take care of all books, equipment, buildings and open spaces provided for them so that everyone obtains continuing benefit from their use. Other people and their property are to be respected. Whether property is private or public, the same degree of care must be taken.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pupil and Public<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The behaviour of pupils outside school should reflect the same habits of courtesy and consideration for others which are expected in school.<\/span><\/p>\n

In Seafield this guidance is explained to pupils in the following terms:-<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Learning to be a useful Member of Society<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The school rules have been framed to foster the child\u2019s respect for himself and to develop consideration for others and the property of others.<\/span><\/p>\n

They are similar to those operating in every good home and may be grouped as follows:-<\/span><\/p>\n

a) Learning Self Control<\/span><\/p>\n