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Fairview is a GOLD Rights Respecting School

We are proud to be a GOLD Rights Respecting school. A Gold: Rights Respecting school is the highest level of the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Award, awarded to schools that have fully embedded the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) into their core policies, culture, and daily practice. It signifies that children’s rights are championed, understood, and respected across the entire school community.

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Key features of a Gold: Rights Respecting school include:
  • Embedded Rights: Children’s rights are rooted in school life, influencing everything from the curriculum to policies.
  • High Awareness: Pupils and staff have a deep understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
  • Active Participation: Children are empowered to play a leading role in decision-making and in promoting rights.
  • Positive Culture: The school fosters a respectful, inclusive environment, reducing bullying and improving wellbeing.
  • Global Citizenship: Students learn to advocate for social justice, understanding their rights and responsibilities on a local and global scale.
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Achieving this accreditation, valid for three years, involves a thorough assessment confirming that a rights-based approach is both well-established and sustainable.

Toilet Training Workshop

Toilet Training Workshop – Parent Information
We are pleased to let you know that Fairview School will be hosting a toilet training workshop on May13th, 10-12pm. The session will be led by Donna from the Tayside Incontinence Team, who will share practical guidance and advice on the most effective ways to support a young person through their toilet training journey.
During the workshop, Donna will talk through helpful strategies, answer any questions you may have, and offer reassurance around common challenges. Following the session, she will also stay in touch with you to provide ongoing support as your young person progresses.

 

We are pleased to let our Fairview families know about funding that is available to support urgent costs. Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund can provide immediate relief to families with children (aged 21 and under, or 25 and under if the child is care experienced) who are suffering extreme hardship.
If any Fairview families are in need of urgent assistance, please email Fairview@pkc.gov.uk for further information.

 

Future for Families

 

Futures for Families is a joint initiative funded by Perth and Kinross Council and the Scottish Government, dedicated to tackling child poverty and helping parents build brighter futures.

The programme provides a tailored package of support for eligible parents —whether in work or seeking employment—with the ultimate goal of securing well-paid, highly skilled jobs.

Who Can Access Support?

Parents who fall into one or more of these categories:

  • Lone parents
  • Parent or child with a disability
  • Families with 3 or more children
  • Minority ethnic background
  • Youngest child under 1 year old
  • Parents aged under 25

What’s Included?

Registered parents can benefit from:

  • Elev8 Training Grant – up to £3,500 for skills and training to progress in work
  • Travel subsidies
  • Clothing grants for interviews or starting a new job
  • Digital Support Grant – £400 towards device, connectivity, or data
  • Self-Employment Grant – £3,000 to help start your own business
  • Childcare costs – up to £3,000 for the first 3 months when moving into work
  • Community drop-in clinics for advice and guidance

Drop-In Clinics

They host monthly clinics across Perth and Kinross in:

  • Coupar Angus
  • Blairgowrie
  • Kinross
  • Crieff
  • Auchterarder

To discuss eligibility for this programme or to find out about drop in times/ locations, please contact our Parental Employment Key Workers at FuturesForFamilies@pkc.gov.uk or follow our Facebook page.