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EDUCATION AND LEARNING<strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong>20<strong>14</strong>-15<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong><strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15Excellence <strong>for</strong> AllThe Education and Learning Directorate plays a key role in taking <strong>for</strong>ward the wider aims ofthe council by:Raising attainment and achievementEnsuring inclusionMaking a positive difference in our communitiesOur approach is founded on the values of:CompassionIntegrityEquality & FairnessWe develop the capacity of young people and adults to become:Successful learnersResponsible citizensConfident individualsEffective contributorsand seek to secure positive outcomes and destinations <strong>for</strong> learners.EDUCATION AND LEARNING DIRECTORATEwww.fifedirect.org.uk/schools2


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15The in<strong>for</strong>mation contained in this booklet refers to the current school year and is accurate atthe time of publication.We hope this in<strong>for</strong>mation will be helpful to you and will answer many of your questions aboutthe school. Should you have any further enquiries, please do not hesitate to call in at theschool where we shall be pleased to help you.Dear ParentThis booklet is intended to tell you something about <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>School</strong>. I have attempted to coverthe areas which will be of interest or concern to parents while at the same time in<strong>for</strong>ming youof the educational aims we have <strong>for</strong> your child.My colleagues and I firmly believe that school and parents must work together to ensure thatall pupils receive the best possible education.I fully appreciate that this booklet may not answer all the questions you would like to ask and Ihope that, if this is the case, you will contact the school and arrange <strong>for</strong> a personal interview.Yours sincerelyJ CunninghamHeadteacher3


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SCHOOL ETHOSWe pride ourselves on our inclusive, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We continue towork with children in a restorative manner supporting them in taking increasing responsibility<strong>for</strong> their actions, dealing with issues and thinking of others. Our shared vision is to be the bestyou can.We have worked with children developing the following values:RespectFriendshipDeterminationCourageExcellenceInspirationEqualityWe rein<strong>for</strong>ce these values through assemblies and through the contexts of stories referring towhat the values mean <strong>for</strong> us in school. We are committed to recognising and celebratingpupils achievements. We hold regular achievement assemblies where classes report on whatthey have been learning and individuals have the opportunity to share personalachievements. The children set themselves targets in class and regularly discuss theirlearning and what they have achieved. All of our pupils belong to a house and can earn housepoints throughout the week. Pupils elect their House Captains at the start of the year. Weencourage responsibility and relationships through our buddy system, cross stage working,sharing of what we have been doing. Our pupils are very highly motivated and are activelyengaged in learning.We work closely with Mark Clunie, active schools co-ordinator, to ensure the children have arange of sporting opportunities. We also work with Pauline Smeaton, children's librarian. Wehave good links with the local playgroup and take part in community initiatives when theyarise.4


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15BUILDINGPupils and adults with mobility difficulties are advised that access to most areas of the schoolis difficult because of the physical restrictions of the building.However, there are solutions to allow access to the ground floor or to the teaching areaswhich avoid the use of stairs.We have no designated disabled toilet facilities.We would suggest that anyone with mobility problems who wishes to visit the school contactsus in the first instance so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.5


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15CONTACT DETAILSHeadteacher: J CunninghamAddress: <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong>, Flass Road, <strong>Wormit</strong> Fife, DD6 8NL,Telephone No: 01334 659445Website: www.fifedirect.org.uk/wormitpsEmail: wormitps.enquiries@fife.gov.uk<strong>School</strong> Roll (P1-7): 161Nursery Roll: 17Parent Council Email: wormitparentcouncil@gmail.comOther <strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong>It is very important to us that everyone coming into contact with the school has a positiveexperience.Please don't hesitate to contact the school if you have any queries. Any issues relating to yourchild's well -being will be dealt with sensitively and we would ask that you let us know aboutany issues as soon as possible. This can be done by:calling the school on 01334 659445 and speaking to the headteachere-mailing via wormitps.enquiries@fife.gov.ukwriting a letter to the class teacher or headteacherWe will always do our very best to investigate and resolve concerns as quickly as possibleand will keep you in<strong>for</strong>med as to what is happening.We are happy <strong>for</strong> people who may be moving to the area or considering the school <strong>for</strong> theirchildren to contact us and we will arrange an opportunity to look round.6


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SCHOOL HOURSMorningIntervalLunchAfternoon SessionNursery9.00am - 12.35pm10.40am - 10.55am12.35pm - 1.25pm1.25pm - 3.05pm9.00am - 11.30amSCHOOL UNIFORMBoys: Grey trousers, white shirt/poloshirt, red or navy school sweatshirtGirls: Grey skirt/trousers, white blouse/poloshirt, red or navy school sweatshirtGym: Shorts, t-shirt and gym shoes/trainers (No football tops)Uni<strong>for</strong>m is now available from The <strong>School</strong>wear Shop, 23 Comercial Street, Dundee DD13DD (Tel: 01382 200926)Please note: Indoor shoes are required in school at all times and all items of clothing shouldbe clearly named.SCHOOL CLOTHING GRANTA grant of up to £55 per year is available to each pupil attending full-time education in Fifetowards the cost of school clothing provided that the parent is entitled to Child Benefit andreceives one of the following:Income SupportJob Seeker’s Allowance (Income Based)Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999Child Tax Credit (but not Working Tax Credit) with an annual income below £15,860Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit with an annual income below £6,420Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related)Working Tax Credit (total income is below £15,860)Long Term Incapacity Benefit (over 28 weeks)Widows Allowance (and not in full time employment)Payment is made directly into a bank account by Bank Giro Credit. Fife Council LocalOffices issue application <strong>for</strong>ms on request and process claims. Please contact yournearest Local Office <strong>for</strong> an application <strong>for</strong>m.7


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15ENROLMENTChildren who reach the age of 5 on or be<strong>for</strong>e 11 August 20<strong>14</strong>, must normally start school inAugust 20<strong>14</strong>. Children who reach the age of 5 after 11 August 20<strong>14</strong>, but be<strong>for</strong>e 28 February2015, may also start school in August 20<strong>14</strong>, though parents are not obliged to send their childto school until the first entry date after their fifth birthday.Parents of children in either of these categories are asked to enrol their child at theircatchment school be<strong>for</strong>e Friday, 24 January 20<strong>14</strong>.Headteachers must provide in<strong>for</strong>mation to parents on how to make a placing request <strong>for</strong> theschool of their choice. Placing requests should be made as soon as possible, and not laterthan 15 March 20<strong>14</strong>.Applying <strong>for</strong> a Nursery Place <strong>for</strong> Your ChildEvery child is entitled to a free part-time pre-place from the term following their third birthday.There are 3 terms in the school year. These are:Term 1, August to December – To secure a funded place <strong>for</strong> this term a child must be3 on or be<strong>for</strong>e 31st AugustTerm 2, January to March – To secure a funded place <strong>for</strong> this term a child must be 3on or be<strong>for</strong>e 31st DecemberTerm 3, April to June – To secure a funded place <strong>for</strong> this term a child must be 3 on orbe<strong>for</strong>e the last day of February.Children who reach the age of 3 on or be<strong>for</strong>e 28 February 2015 must apply <strong>for</strong> a place in aFife Council nursery be<strong>for</strong>e the 31 January 20<strong>14</strong>. Nursery places are allocated in accordancewith Fife Council's Early Years Admissions Policy. <strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> and application <strong>for</strong>ms areavailable from all Fife nursery establishments and at www.fifedirect.org.uk. Applicationsshould be made <strong>for</strong> children due to commence nursery at any point in the following academicyear and be submitted to the nursery of their first choice. This means that even though thechild may not be entitled to start nursery until next January or April 2015 they must apply <strong>for</strong> aplace now. All places are allocated by the Admissions Panel held in March 20<strong>14</strong> and placeswill be offered by letter by 31 March 20<strong>14</strong>.8


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SCHOOL YEAR 20<strong>14</strong>-2015Terms Start Date End DateAutumnMonday 18 August 20<strong>14</strong> (teachers)Wednesday 20 August 20<strong>14</strong> (pupils)Friday 10 October 20<strong>14</strong>(40 teacher; 38 pupil days)Winter Monday 27 October 20<strong>14</strong> Friday 19 December 20<strong>14</strong>(40 teacher; 39 pupil days)Spring Monday 05 January 2015 Thursday 02 April 2015(62 teacher; 61 pupil days)Summer Monday 20 April 2015 Friday 03 July 2015(53 teacher; 52 pupil days)The above pattern provides <strong>for</strong> 190 school days, once the holidays and 5 in service days <strong>for</strong>teachers are deducted.Holidays Start Date End DateAutumn Monday 13 October 20<strong>14</strong> Friday 24 October 20<strong>14</strong>Christmas Monday 22 December 20<strong>14</strong> Friday 02 January 2015February Thursday 12 February 2015 Friday 13 February 2015Spring Friday 03 April 2015 Friday 17 April 2015May Day Monday 04 May 2015June Monday 01 June 2015Summer Monday 06 July 2015 Friday <strong>14</strong> August 2015 (teachers)Tuesday 18 August 2015 (pupils)In Service DaysMonday 18 August 20<strong>14</strong>Tuesday 19 August 20<strong>14</strong>Friday <strong>14</strong> November 20<strong>14</strong>Wednesday 11 February 2015Tuesday 02 June 20159


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SCHOOL MEALS AND MILK<strong>School</strong> meals are provided in all primary schools and now meet the Scottish NutritionalStandards as laid down by Hungry <strong>for</strong> Success because of this all primary schools now holdthe Food For Life Bronze Award. <strong>School</strong> meals now include more fruits and vegetables and allingredients used are low in salt and fat.What is a school meal?<strong>Home</strong> Made Soup...OrOne of our Daily DessertsPlusThe Hot Main Courses...OrA Baked Potato with Filling...OrA Filled Baguette and Self Served Salad...PlusA Glass of Fruit Juice And Unlimited Bread and SaladMenus are changed twice a year and are issued to all pupils.The current cost of a school meal is £1.75 (from 1st April <strong>2013</strong> to 31 March 20<strong>14</strong>).Money <strong>for</strong> school meals is collected weekly on a Monday morning.SPECIFIC DIETARY REQUIREMENTSFife Council is committed to providing a school meal service to all pupils who require themand will provide a specialised dietary service <strong>for</strong> certain children through discussion betweenthe child, parent/guardian, and the school. Special diets will be provided on the basis ofReligious requirementsCultural/ethical reasonsTherapeutic diets will be provided on the basis of Medical conditions (as recommendedby a doctor or dietician.)It is not possible to meet individual requests <strong>for</strong> diet unless they are based on the reasonsabove.If the child is known to have an allergy to nuts/nut products then our Allergies –Policies/Guidelines should be read in conjunction with this policy.10


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SCHOOL MILKFresh chilled milk is available in all <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, and currently costs 18p per carton (from1st April <strong>2013</strong> to 31 March 20<strong>14</strong>).Money <strong>for</strong> school milk is collected termly, in advance.FREE FRUIT IN SCHOOLSThe Free Fruit in <strong>School</strong>s initiative targets the youngest children, where eating fruit andvegetables is most likely to be habit <strong>for</strong>ming and where the health gain might be the greatestin the long term.All nursery, primary 1 and 2 pupils receive free fruit three times a weekWATER IN SCHOOLS SCHEMEAll pupils have access to chilled water throughout the school day.11


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15CURRICULUMFife schools follow Curriculum <strong>for</strong> Excellence, a national framework which is providing ourchildren with learning experiences and opportunities to prepare them <strong>for</strong> learning, life andwork in a changing world. Children learn actively in eight different curricular areas following acurriculum designed by each school to reflect their particular needs and circumstances.All schools follow the same principles in designing the curriculum, aimed at ensuring thatchildren have the experiences and opportunities to become –Successful LearnersConfident IndividualsEffective ContributorsResponsible CitizensLiteracy, numeracy and health and wellbeing are addressed throughout the curriculum andchildren's wider achievements are fully recognised and celebrated, reflecting the value givento wider learning and children’s experiences out of school.Children are fully consulted throughout their learning and in decisions about what they learnand how they learn it. There are opportunities throughout the school year <strong>for</strong> parents toreceive in<strong>for</strong>mation and be consulted upon the curriculum children are following, particularlyin relation to more sensitive aspects of learning.Religious and moral education is a core subject <strong>for</strong> all pupils attending primary and secondaryschools in Scotland. <strong>School</strong>s also provide opportunities <strong>for</strong> religious observance in order topromote the spiritual development of the school community. Parents can choose to withdrawtheir children from participation in religious education or religious observance. Parentswishing to do this should contact the headteacher. The school will make arrangements <strong>for</strong>pupils to participate in a suitable alternative activity.Further in<strong>for</strong>mation about the curriculum is available on the school website, and more generalin<strong>for</strong>mation regarding Curriculum <strong>for</strong> Excellence can be found at Parentzone(http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/parentzone), a national resource developed byEducation Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.At <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> the children are consulted on aspects of school life including their ownlearning. They decide some of what they will learn and how best to learn it. Over a schoolyear the children have lots of opportunities which enhance learning. Each class has a scienceworkshop relating to what they are learning, P5-7 will work with Scottish Opera and P1-4 willhave a drama workshop. We work closely with Mark Clunie, active schools co-ordinator, sothe children experience regular taster sessions with the opportunity to take up any they areinterested in. P3and P4 <strong>for</strong>m our Junior Choir working weekly with Mrs. Stevenson and thereis also a Senior Choir made up of children from P5-7. Mrs. Wright takes the Senior Choir.P.7 are in there second year of learning the ukelele and P.5 worked over the first term onAfrican drumming as part of the Youth Music Initiative. Mrs. Gibson also takes a number ofP6&7 children <strong>for</strong> piano. The choirs and our musicians per<strong>for</strong>m at church services as well asentering the Fife Music Festival. We work closely with Pauline Smeaton from the library. P.6take part in the Big Book Brain Quiz and 65 of the childen completed the Reading Challengerun by the library over the summer holidays. Pauline also comes in to work with individualclasses over the year. We have a number of extra curricular activites <strong>for</strong> pupils including12


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15Saturday Football run and organised by volunteers, Street Dance, tennis, netball, crosscountry running, P2-4 Dance Club and a computer club. All of the children are involved in ourEco work and we have recently achieved our 3rd Green Flag.We have a pupil council and an eco committee representing the pupil voice and each classdiscusses issues and puts <strong>for</strong>ward ideas through their representatives.13


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15ASSESSMENT AND REPORTINGAssessmentBroadly, across Fife primary schools two <strong>for</strong>ms of assessment are used to support yourchild’s development:Summative assessment- which focuses on measuring current per<strong>for</strong>mance in terms of howsuccessful the learner has been measured against national benchmarks, and <strong>for</strong>mativeassessment which gathers in<strong>for</strong>mation about pupils’ learning which is then used to help plannext steps in learning. Both types of assessment help teachers improve their teaching and thesupport they give to their pupils.Summative assessment takes the <strong>for</strong>m of standardised classroom based tests whichmeasure how well your child is per<strong>for</strong>ming <strong>for</strong> their age and stage. Their purpose is not tocompare your child with others but to provide the school with in<strong>for</strong>mation to ensure that yourchild’s learning needs are being addressed.Formative Assessment is an integral part of your child’s day to day learning and provides arange of in<strong>for</strong>mation to support your child in moving their learning <strong>for</strong>ward. This less <strong>for</strong>malassessment takes many <strong>for</strong>ms including observing children’s engagement in classroom tasksand providing individual feedback to pupils to support them in identifying their own next stepsin learning.All teachers ensure they track and assess children's progress in learning using the FifeMilestones. Teachers use <strong>for</strong>mative assessment strategies and plan learning activities whichallow them to them to see or discuss with the children what they can do and know. In allclasses the teachers discuss the learning with the pupils - what is to be learned, how they willgo about it and how the are doing. In P. 1-3 the children contribute to a class learning logwhich is written in on a weekly basis. This provides a focus to recap on the learning achievedthat week and to discuss what will be learned next. In P4-7 the children have individuallearning logs in which they record achievement, set targets and reflect on their learning. In allclasses there are The Best We Can Be Folders into which selected examples of what hasbeen achieved, from across the curriculum, are displayed.ReportingIn all Fife schools teachers’ reports about each pupil’s learning play an important part inproviding useful feedback about learning, <strong>for</strong> parents and carers and <strong>for</strong> other teachers andadults concerned with the young person’s learning, progress and achievements.Effective, constructive feedback to parents should be clear, positive, specific, supportive andgive an honest appraisal of pupils’ progress. Feedback will be provided <strong>for</strong> parents at parents’meetings and in <strong>for</strong>mal written reports. Formal written reports will be based on the personallearning planning and in<strong>for</strong>mal records that have been shared with pupils and parentsregularly throughout the year. Reports provide an overall summary of progress, achievementsand next steps in learning in line with Curriculum <strong>for</strong> Excellence.Reporting on pupil progress is done in a variety of ways at <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong>. Parents receivein<strong>for</strong>mation over the year including:Open morning in the first term<strong>14</strong>


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15Parent/teacher meetings in November and MarchA written end of session reportOpen events to share learning that has taken placeIn nursery the meetings centre round the PLP15


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTIONChildren who show musical promise may qualify <strong>for</strong> instrumental instruction. The types ofinstrument offered by Fife Education Service are violin, viola, cello, double bass, clarsach,woodwind, brass, piano/keyboard, bass guitar, guitar, percussion or bagpipes. The type ofinstrument available differs from school to school and generally only one type will be availablein a school.There is a charge <strong>for</strong> tuition. The rate may be subject to change but the current rate would benotified at the time of interview. This may be paid in instalments or by Direct Debit andconcessions may be available.Please tell the Headteacher if you do not wish your child to be considered <strong>for</strong> instrumentalinstruction.ATTENDANCEAs a parent you are legally obliged to send your child to school on a regular basis. To preventany misunderstanding, I should be grateful if you would contact the school immediately in anycase of absence from school or nursery. It would be appreciated if you would send anexplanatory note with your child when he/she returns to school; otherwise it will be recordedas an unauthorised absence.In cases of long term illness it may be possible <strong>for</strong> instruction to be given at home on apart-time basis.16


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SUPPORT FOR PUPILSSome children require additional support to make progress in school. Such support takes arange of <strong>for</strong>ms – extra consideration by their class teacher, use of IT to support learning,support from a Pupil Support Assistant, time with a support teacher and in a few cases analternative placement to, <strong>for</strong> example an additional support needs class. In some cases helpmay be provided from services external to the school such as the Psychological Service,Sensory Service and Autism Support Team.If you are worried about your child’s progress and think he or she might have additionalsupport needs you can either raise this with school staff at a parent’s evening or make anappointment to discuss this at another time. <strong>School</strong> staff will listen closely to all your concernsand together you can decide on the next steps. Ongoing support will be co-ordinated by theheadteacher of the school.Each class teacher will ensure learning needs are met in their class and be aware of anyconcerns about a pupil’s wellbeing.If you would like to know more about how additional support needs are identified andassessed please contact the headteacher of your child’s school. Further in<strong>for</strong>mation may alsobe available from the school’s link Educational Psychologist and the Learning SupportTeacher.The Additional Support <strong>for</strong> Learning ActIf you are concerned that your child/young person has additional support needs you canrequest, by writing to your school, an assessment to decide if there are additional supportneeds. If your child has additional support needs which are long term and involve a number ofservices, you can ask <strong>for</strong> a coordinated support plan to be established.<strong>School</strong>s in Fife work in partnership with parents and aim to agree with you the best way<strong>for</strong>ward <strong>for</strong> your child. Where agreement cannot be reached between you and the school, itmay be helpful to involve an educational psychologist or education officer. The school maysuggest this, or you can request such involvement. Where a disagreement persists, relating toadditional support needs, you are entitled to free independent mediation.You can also ask <strong>for</strong> independent adjudication <strong>for</strong> disputes about how the local authority isexercising its functions under the Education (Additional Support <strong>for</strong> Learning) (Scotland) Act2004 as amended 2009. Additional Support Needs Tribunals can be accessed <strong>for</strong> disputesrelating to Coordinated Support Plans, including placing requests where there is a CSP.If you require further in<strong>for</strong>mation about any of the above you can contact Alistair Haldane,Additional Support Needs Officer at Alistair.Haldane@fife.gov.uk or on 03451 555 555 Ext444224.18


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15Parents can also contact Enquire - the Scottish advice service <strong>for</strong> additional support <strong>for</strong>learning. Operated by Children in Scotland, Enquire offers independent, confidential adviceand in<strong>for</strong>mation on additional support <strong>for</strong> learning through:a telephone helpline – 0845 123 2303an online enquiry service – info@enquire.org.uktwo websites– www.enquire.org.uk (<strong>for</strong> parents/carers and practitioners) andwww.enquire.org.uk/yp (<strong>for</strong> children and young people)Enquire also provides a range of clear and easy-to-read guides and factsheets explainingeverything from ‘additional support in the early years’ to ‘what planning should take place <strong>for</strong>moving on from school’.EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESFife Council’s schools promote Equal Opportunities <strong>for</strong> all pupils. All schools take problems ofbullying and racism very seriously, and have procedures <strong>for</strong> dealing with hate incidents andsupporting pupils and parents.PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTAt <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> we have very good relationships with our parents who can be involved thelife and work of the school in a variety of ways. All parents are members of the parent <strong>for</strong>umand can put themselves <strong>for</strong>ward to be on the Parent Council. Any parent can attend parentcouncil meetings or put <strong>for</strong>ward agenda items. Our Parent Council ensure that they areavailable at Parent/Teacher evenings and actively seek parental opinion on relevant matters.They also organise in<strong>for</strong>mation evenings <strong>for</strong> parents such as internet safety, literacy andnumeracy. We also have an active PTA which raises funds and organises social occasions.Parents can be members of the committee or can put their name <strong>for</strong>ward to help at functions.All school events are very well supported by parents over the year. We have parents who helprunning Saturday football, cycling, computer club and who come in and support in class or ontrips when needed. Attendance at our Parent/Teacher interviews is very good where pupilprogress is discussed. Parents are supporting children by with their reading passports byreading to and discussing what the children are reading at home.19


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15THE SCHOOL TO WHICH YOUR CHILD WILL TRANSFEROn completion of primary education the normal arrangement is <strong>for</strong> children to transfer to thecatchment secondary school associated with their home address. However parents can makea placing request to attend a secondary school other than the catchment school and furtherin<strong>for</strong>mation on how to do this is available in the booklet, Choosing a school – a guide <strong>for</strong>parents, which is available online at www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTWe continue to work on being an improving school and as such we measure ourselvesagainst national standards known as quality indicators. From our evaluations drawn from avariety of sources we write a Standards and Quality Report and set an Improvement Plan. Asummary of the report and inprovement plan is sent to parents each year. A hard copy of thefull report and plan are available from the office.A yearly evaluation of nursery is submitted to the Care Commission. This is available toparents in the nursery.SCHOOL POLICIESFor more in<strong>for</strong>mation about Fife Education and Learning policies please go towww.fifedirect.org.uk/keypoliciesThe following school policies are available and can be accessed by contacting the school orvia the school website:Positive Behaviour ManagementAnti BullyingCare and WelfareHealth EducationProblem SolvingEnterprise in EducationOther more generic policies are in line with Fife Education and Learning Policies. We areconstantly updating policies to reflect the requirements within A Curriculum <strong>for</strong> Excellence.20


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15DATA COLLECTIONFife Council collects in<strong>for</strong>mation on pupils, parents and other carers to enable the provision ofeducational and other support services including personal data, contact details, pupil’sattainment records and health in<strong>for</strong>mation.We are keen to help all our pupils do well in all aspects of school life and achieve better examresults. Sometimes the best way is by sharing in<strong>for</strong>mation with our partner agencies includingNHS Fife, Fife Constabulary, Careers Scotland and the Scottish Government EducationDepartment. These agencies have a responsibility to protect children, young people andvulnerable adults and sharing in<strong>for</strong>mation between agencies helps to do this. Examplesinclude: the provision of dental services, immunisation programmes and road safetycampaigns.The benefits of data sharing.Sharing in<strong>for</strong>mation between partner agencies ensures integrated service provision whichprovides a positive contribution to the safety and well-being of children and young adults.Data sharing helps:protect children and young people from suffering harm, abuse or neglect;ensure children and young adults with additional needs get the services they require;enable pupils to achieve their academic potential and attain their goals;plan future servicesWhat in<strong>for</strong>mation can be shared?<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> collected through enrolment <strong>for</strong>ms or provided by parents and other carers will beheld on computer systems and used within Fife Council <strong>for</strong> the purposes of furtheringeducation and training, pupil care, career guidance, health monitoring and Parent Councilelections and advice.<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> will be shared with partner agencies when there are clear concerns about thecare, safety and welfare of children, young people or vulnerable adults and to aid careersplanning. If you have any questions or comments on the in<strong>for</strong>mation we share please contactDavid Smith, MIS Team Leader at education.data@fife.gov.ukPersonal data will not be shared out-with the above circumstances and in<strong>for</strong>mation will notbe disclosed to any third parties except where permitted or required by law or where in<strong>for</strong>medconsent has been received. The uses of the in<strong>for</strong>mation are covered by the Council’sregistration under the Data Protection Act 1998.WANT MORE INFORMATION?Further in<strong>for</strong>mation on Fife Council’s use of data and the Data Protection Act 1998 can befound on Fife Council’s website www.fifedirect.org.uk21


<strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation</strong> <strong>for</strong> Parents/Carers <strong>Wormit</strong> <strong>Primary</strong> <strong>School</strong> 20<strong>14</strong>-15SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONSIn the event of early closure due to severe weather conditions parents are advised to makearrangements <strong>for</strong> children to be collected or be received at home or by a neighbour, etc.To be kept up to date with closure in<strong>for</strong>mation:1. Visit www.fifedirect.org.uk/closures. Also, check the website of your own school.2. By text or email through Fife Direct – To sign up to receive text or email alerts, pleaseenter your contact details via www.fifedirect.org.uk/alerts, click on Alerts and under AlertServices click on join fifedirect.3. By text or email through your school – Make sure that you have given your mobilenumber and email address details to the school so that they can contact you viaGroupcall.4. On your Mobile phone – Search <strong>for</strong> m.fifedirect.org.uk – from your mobile phonebrowser.5. Follow-us on facebook.com/fifecouncil and twitter.com/fifecouncil.6. Listen to Kingdom FM, Forth One and Tay FM.7. Check DigiTV – Red button on Sky and Virgin Media under Interactive Services, LocalServices.Please note if your child has moved from a primary school to a high school in August youshould amend the school details on Fife Direct to ensure you receive the correct schoolin<strong>for</strong>mation.22


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