SCHOLAR have been delighted with the positive response to our recently advertised Information Session for Parents and Carers webinars. As well as running additional sessions to meet the demand, we are also happy to provide links to a recording of the session which took place on 28th September 2022 and to the short PowerPoint presentation used. School leadership teams may wish to share the following links with parents and carers, please feel free to forward this to appropriate colleagues as required. Link to webinar recording Link to PowerPoint slides Further information   There are a further 2 repeat sessions of the live webinar scheduled for Wednesday 26th October 2022 (now fully booked) and Wednesday 9th November (to register: https://SCHOLARParentsCarers9Nov22.eventbrite.co.uk).

If your young learner’s estimated grade is higher than their certificated grade (and at least one component of the course assessment is marked by SQA), they are eligible to appeal. We urge candidates to speak to their teacher and submit an appeal. They can enter an appeal through learner direct, or they can contact Mrs Anderson before 30th August. No appeals can be processed after this date. We wish all candidates appealing a grade the best of luck. SQA will issue a new certificate if they are successful. Mrs Anderson SQA Coordinator

You may already be aware that the board of North Lanarkshire Municipal Bank (NLMB) have made the decision to close the bank this year. If you, or any of your friends and family are customers of the North Lanarkshire Municipal Bank (NLMB) you need to act now, shut down your accounts and put alternative banking arrangements in place ahead of the bank closing on 30 September 2022. The bank will help existing customers make arrangements for balance transfers, changing payments and provide information on alternative banking providers in your area. If you have salary deductions or your wages are paid into the NLMB, you should contact the People Helpdesk via email esc-helpdeskteam@northlan.gov.uk with the subject ‘Municipal Bank’ or call 01698 403151. Customers should contact

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Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director – April 2022 Click to access Letter-to-Parents-and-Carers-from-Jason-Leitch-National-Clinical-Director-April-2022.pdf