Crookfur Handbook 2013 - Central

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16 further information support for learning support for pupils joint support team resolve extra-curricular activities placing requests school travel school meals payment for schools transitions
support for learning joint support team resolve Support for learning is provided to all children at some time during their time at school. It particularly applies to those pupils who are having difficulties and to those who are very able. Members of the schools learning support team provide general advice and guidance for teachers to make sure subjects are suitable to every child’s needs and that the most effective resources and methods are being used. Occasionally, after full consultation with parents, the school may call on the services of the council’s professional psychological services or other specific services such speech and language therapists or occupational therapists. The aim will be to spot any potential difficulties and work with parents and pupils to find a remedy to suit your son or daughter. If at any time you have any concerns about your son or daughter’s progress, contact the school immediately to arrange an appointment. support for pupils Although the Head Teacher has overall responsibility for the care and welfare of pupils the Depute Head Teacher (DHT) and Principal Teachers (PT) have responsibility for key stages in the school. Please contact the DHT or PT if you have any questions or concerns. All schools in East Renfrewshire have a Joint Support Team (JST), which is a multi-disciplinary group to ensure that Pupil Support is planned and delivered effectively through a multi-agency approach. In <strong>Crookfur</strong> our team consists of our Educational Psychologist, School Nurse, the School Social Worker and other staff as appropriate. the team meets at least twice each term to discuss progress of pupils who are already known to the team, or to introduce pupils who have been referred. Before a pupil is referred to the school psychologist, the team gives consideration to the grounds for referral. You will be asked for your permission for us to discuss your child’s needs at a JST meeting and the outcome of the meeting would be reported to you. If it is decided that there is a role for the Educational Psychologist, a consultation meeting is arranged for the parents and pupil. The Educational Psychologist will usually observe the pupil in class, gather evidence of assessment and attainment from teachers and may arrange to do some individual assessment with the pupil. Sometimes a referral is made to another agency such as Speech and Language Therapy or a clinical psychologist. School staff are then advised on the best way to support the pupil and parents are kept informed of progress. RESOLVE: ASL has been set up by Children in Scotland to assist Scottish education authorities to meet the mediation requirements in the new Education (Additional Support for Leaming) (Scotland) Act 2004/2009. East Renfrewshire Council’s Education Department works in partnership with RESOLVE: ASL for the provision of independent mediation services. In the first instance of any disagreement all attempts should be made at school then local authority level to resolve the issue/s however if the situation is still ‘stuck’ then independent mediation should be considered. The service involves: A child centred approach to resolving disputes and disagreements over Additional Support for Learning (ASL). An emphasis on building trust and understanding to promote effective parent/professionals partnerships. A RESOLVE: ASL mediator is a trained independent and neutral third person who will: • Work with services and families to resolve disputes. • Assist in communication and encourage mutual understanding. • Assist the parties to arrive at the outcomes/agreements themselves. • Establish a basis for effective parent/professional partnerships. A RESOLVE: ASL mediator does not make decisions or recommend solutions. The service is free for parents/ carers and children and young people. 17
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Page 3 and 4: further information — support for
Page 5 and 6: introduction from council We are pr
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Page 13 and 14: introduction In the school we offer
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