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Caldervale High School

School Handbook 2019 – 2020


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NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Education and Families


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CONTENTS

Head Teacher’s Introduction School Information School Hours Term and Holiday Dates – Session 2019-2020 Associated Primary Schools Raising Achievement for All Improvement Plan Targets 2018-19 Senior leadership Team Staff by Department Faculty Heads/Principal Teachers Pupil Support Consultation Some Practical Advice when Contacting the School Support for Learning Additional Support Needs Language and Communication Support Centre Accommodation School/Community Links Letting Procedures Library Resource Centre Curriculum Information for Parents/Carers: Enrolment and Leaving Procedures Attendance and Registration Equal Opportunities Reporting to Parents/Carers Homework Supported Study Promoting Positive Behaviour (Discipline)

School Regulations Pupil Charter Anti-Bullying Policy External Provider Staff Awards Ceremony Clothing and Uniform School Meals Placing Requests Transport Health and Medical Care Information in Emergencies Spiritual, Social, Moral and Cultural Values Extra-curricular Activities

Education Maintenance Allowance Freedom of Information

Data Protection Act 1998 Privacy Statement Transferring Educational Data about Pupils Child Protection Adult Protection

Home and School Partnership Links The Parent Forum The Parent Council The Pupil Council Important Addresses Statistical Information Qualifying Statement Index


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HEAD TEACHER’S INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Caldervale High School Handbook for 2019-2020. I hope it provides you with

useful information about the school - our staff and facilities, our aims and objectives and our place

in the local community.

Our principal aim is to provide the best education possible and to do so by working in close partnership

with parents/carers. We try to make sure that all our pupils are known to us as individuals and to

provide for the individual needs of each person. We encourage all students to work as hard as they

possibly can and to achieve their best, in terms of academic results. At the same time we give

opportunities for personal development in a variety of different ways. Our intention is that every young

person achieves the maximum benefit from his or her time in Caldervale High School.

This handbook provides information and advice about the daily life of the school, so please retain it

for future reference. We will provide regular updates on your child's progress and opportunities for

you to visit the school during your child's time with us. In addition to this, Pupil Support Staff provide

a first point of contact for parents/carers who may wish to discuss a particular matter with us.

Parents/Carers of Primary 7 pupils will be invited to a meeting in Caldervale High School on Thursday

16 May and the pupils will spend two days in school on 15 and 16 May 2019.

I look forward to working in partnership with you to support your child's learning and development.

In the meantime, if I can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me at

the school.

Karen Kubica

Head Teacher


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SCHOOL INFORMATION Address Caldervale High School

Towers Road

Airdrie

ML6 8PG

Telephone Number 01236 794855

E-mail [email protected]

Website www.caldervale.n-lanark.sch.uk

Denominational Status Non-denominational

Capacity of School 1,250

Stages covered S1 to S6

Current Roll S1 208

S2 201

S3 198

S4 208

S5 140

S6 75

TOTAL 1030

Estimated intake for the next 3 sessions 2019 225

2020 227

2021 225

Gaelic Language: There is currently no provision to provide teaching

by means of the Gaelic language.

mailto:[email protected]


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SCHOOL HOURS A warning bell rings at 8.50am each morning to let pupils know they should start making their

way to their Period 1 class to start at 8.55am.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday will have 7 periods, finishing at 3.45pm.

Wednesday and Friday will have 6 periods, finishing at 2.55pm.

Monday Start Finish Wednesday Start Finish

Period 1 8.55 9.45 Period 1 8.55 9.45

Period 2 9.45 10.35 Period 2 9.45 10.35

Interval 10.35 10.50 Interval 10.35 10.50

Period 3 10.50 11.40 Period 3 10.50 11.40

Period 4 11.40 12.30 Period 4 11.40 12.30

Lunch 12.30 1.15 Lunch 12.30 1.15

Period 5 1.15 2.05 Period 5 1.15 2.05

Period 6 2.05 2.55 Period 6 2.05 2.55

Period 7 2.55 3.45

Tuesday Start Finish Thursday Start Finish

Period 1 8.55 9.45 Period 1 8.55 9.45

Period 2 9.45 10.35 Period 2 9.45 10.35

Interval 10.35 10.50 Interval 10.35 10.50

Period 3 10.50 11.40 Period 3 10.50 11.40

Period 4 11.40 12.30 Period 4 11.40 12.30

Lunch 12.30 1.15 Lunch 12.30 1.15

Period 5 1.15 2.05 Period 5 1.15 2.05

Period 6 2.05 2.55 Period 6 2.05 2.55

Period 7 2.55 3.45 Period 7 2.55 3.45

Friday Start Finish

Period 1 8.55 9.45

Period 2 9.45 10.35

Interval 10.35 10.50

Period 3 10.50 11.40

Period 4 11.40 12.30

Lunch 12.30 1.15

Period 5 1.15 2.05

Period 6 2.05 2.55


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TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES – SESSION 2019-2020 August 2019 In-service day Monday 12 August 2019

In-service day Tuesday 13 August 2019

Pupils return to school Wednesday 14 August 2019

September 2019

September weekend Friday 27 September to Monday 30 September 2019

October 2019

October break Monday 14 October to Friday 18 October 2019 (inclusive)

November 2019

In-service day Monday 18 Nov 2019

December 2019 – January 2020

Christmas and New Year Friday 20 December 2019 – Friday 3 January 2020 (inclusive)

(School closes 2.30 on Thursday 19 December 2019)

(School returns on Monday 6 January 2020)

February 2020

Mid-term break Monday 10 February and Tuesday 11 February 2020

In-service day Wednesday 12 February 2020

March/April 2020

Spring break Monday 6 April to Friday 17 April 2020 (inclusive)

*Good Friday 10 April 2020 and Easter Monday 13 April 2020

May 2020

May Day Monday 4 May 2020

In-service day 5 May 2020

May weekend Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May 2020

June 2020

School closes Wednesday 24 June 2020


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ASSOCIATED PRIMARY SCHOOLS CALDERBANK PRIMARY Main Street, Calderbank, Airdrie ML6 9SG

Tel: 01236 632084 (Head Teacher – Mrs E McAlonan)

CHAPELHALL PRIMARY 1 Honeywell Crescent, Chapelhall, Airdrie ML6 8XW

Tel: 01236 632138 (Head Teacher - Mrs S Brown)

CLARKSTON PRIMARY Findhorn Place, Airdrie ML6 7HE

Tel: 01236 794805 (Head Teacher – Miss A Bowman)

DUNROBIN PRIMARY Petersburn Road, Airdrie ML6 8BH

Tel: 01236 632064 (Head Teacher (Acting) – Mrs L McIntyre)

GLENGOWAN PRIMARY Drumfin Avenue, Caldercruix, Airdrie ML6 7QP

Tel: 01236 632154 (Head Teacher – Ms R Morrison)

PETERSBURN PRIMARY Petersburn Road, Airdrie ML6 8DX

Tel: 01236 632088 (Head Teacher (Acting) - Mrs C Mitchell)

PLAINS PRIMARY 1 Annieshill View, Plains, Airdrie ML6 7NY

Tel: 01236 632144 (Head Teacher – Mrs A Rooney)

TOLLBRAE PRIMARY South Biggar Road, Airdrie, ML6 9LZ

Tel: 01236 794886 (Head Teacher – Mrs C Welsh)

Caldervale High School has strong links with all of its associated primary schools. Curricular, pastoral

and social links between Caldervale High School and its associated primary schools are very healthy

and are continually being strengthened. The co-operation between the schools greatly benefits both staff

and pupils.

Planning and matters of mutual interest are discussed at various meetings throughout the session

involving primary Head Teachers, the Head Teacher and/or Depute Head Teacher from Caldervale.

Primary 7 pupils participate in a number of visits to Caldervale High School throughout the session.

The purpose of these visits is to familiarise the pupils with Caldervale High School, to give them a taste

of the secondary curriculum, to allow them to meet various staff and to come in contact with pupils

from other associated primaries.

Subject and Pupil Support Staff visit all primary schools to meet with P7 pupils and to discuss various

matters with primary staff in preparation for pupils joining us in S1.

A series of P7 information evenings are organised in October/May to give details of the

primary/secondary liaison arrangements to parents/carers.

With its extensive range of resources, Caldervale High School is always ready to give assistance to all

of its associated primaries in terms of equipment and expertise.


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RAISING ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL Raising Achievement for All forms the overarching strategy for

Education and Families. Subtitled ‘Experiences to Last a Lifetime’,

this strategy aims to harness the combined forces of Education and

Families to provide a rich set of learning opportunities and

experiences for young people and adults which begin in the

classroom, nursery or learning centre and extend out into the

community and the wider world beyond. In seeking to offer

‘Experiences to Last a Lifetime’, we will also look to draw upon ‘a

lifetime of experiences’ already there in the communities which make

up North Lanarkshire.

IMPROVEMENT PLAN TARGETS 2018-19

A full copy of the school improvement plan is available on request.

Priority 1: Improvement in attainment for all pupils at all stages, including preparing

pupils for changes to SQA examinations

Priority 2: Closing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged children

Priority 3: Improvement in young people’s health and well-being

Priority 4: Improvement in employability skills as part of BGE and support for young

people to assist them in securing a sustained, positive leaver destination.


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SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Head Teacher Mrs Karen Kubica

Depute Head Teachers Mrs Katie Burke

Mrs Nicola Duncan (Acting DHT)

Mr William McInally

Mr Scott Morgan

Mr Des Urquhart

REMITS OF SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mrs Karen Kubica

Overall management of the school

Overall responsibility for discipline, policy implementation, supervision and ethos

Leadership, Management and Strategic Direction

of Colleagues

Overview of Curriculum Development and

Management

Staff and pupil welfare

Management of School Budget

School Improvement Planning

School Improvement Reporting

Overview of Quality Assurance

Overview of Self-Evaluation

Results analysis

Staff references and Appointments

Staff meetings, PT meetings

Inclusion and Equality

Raising Attainment

Links with Education authority and elected members

ScotXed and completion of returns

Adviser to Parent Council

Committee membership

Supervision rotas

Communication with Parents/Publicity

SLT link with administration staff and janitors (Absence Management)

Absence cover (reserve)

SLT link with Modern Languages, Social Subjects (meetings, support with DIP, DIR,

monitoring reports, classroom observation, Absence management)

MyTeam administration

Liaison with Professional Association


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Mrs Katie Burke

Deputising in Head Teacher’s absence (term 2)

Shared responsibility for discipline, policy implementation,

supervision, ethos

S5/6 Curriculum (including Click and Go, S5/6 timetable input,

Reporting, Monitoring and Tracking pupil progress, Change of

level, Senior Phase Personalisation and Choice, S5/6

Information Evening, Area Locality Planning, Parents’

Meetings, Pupil Admissions, Assemblies, S5/6 photographs)

Vocational Education/Foundation Apprenticeships

Staff Development and PRD

University and college open days

Prefects/captains

Youth Philanthropy Initiative

School timetable/Staffing

School accommodation

UCAS

Overview - West Forum

Open University – link with YASS

Co-ordinator – School Uniform

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Temporary teacher payments

Member of SRG

School Improvement planning group

Absence Cover/Temporary teachers – term 1

SLT link with Maths, Music (meetings, support with DIP, DIR, monitoring reports,

classroom observation, absence management)

Erskine House

Mr William McInally


Shared responsibility for discipline, policy implementation, supervision, ethos

Pupil Support (including Child/ Adult protection, PSHE programme, Looked after Children, JAT,

links with partner agencies, implementation of Named Person, GIRFEC, Monitoring - Attendance

and Exclusions, absence management)

Support for Learning

Absence management – SfL - ASNAs

Overview – Pupil Council

Overview - Rights’ Respecting School

Overview - Personal Support

Leavers’ Destinations

Wider Achievement

Educational Maintenance Allowance

ICT

Click and Go Administrator

School Website

Glow co-ordinator

SMT link with Technicians

SMT link with Chaplains


SLT link with Business Education and Computing, RE (meetings, support with DIP, DIR, monitoring

reports, classroom observation, absence management)

Language and Communication Support Centre

Absence review – LCSC ASNAs


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Mr Scott Morgan



Primary/Secondary liaison

S1-2 curriculum (including Click and Go, S1/2 timetable input, S1 Electives, S2 Personalisation

and Choice, S2 Information Evening, Reporting, Monitoring and Tracking pupil progress,

Parents’ Meetings, S1 Photographs, Pupil admissions, Assemblies)

Developing Young Workforce (including Education Industry Links, Work Experience,

overview of STARS programme

Probationer and Student Teachers

Awards

School transport

Enterprise

Copyright/Licences

Inventory

Teacher planners

Out of School Hours Learning -

including Supported Study, Easter

School

Health and Safety (CIRIS, Fire

Evacuation procedures, Evac chair

training,

First Aid/Appointed persons)

Scholar co-ordinator

School library resource centre


SLT link with PE, English, Technical (meetings, support with DIP, DIR, monitoring reports,

classroom observation, absence management)

Morton House

Mr Des Urquhart



S3-4 curriculum (including Click and Go,S3/4 timetable input, S3 Personalisation and Choice,

Reporting, Monitoring and Tracking pupil progress, Change of level, Parents’ Meetings,

S3 Photographs, Pupil admissions, Assemblies)

SQA co-ordinator and exams

Examination arrangements S3, S4/5/6 prelims

SNSA testing and analysis

Special transport payments

Responsibility for School Calendar of Events/School Lets

Start of Session Arrangements Co-ordinator

School Photographs Co-ordinator

School meals/Young Scot

Chair - School Fund

Excursions and trips

Member of SRG

Absence cover/ Temporary teachers – term 2

SLT link to Sciences, Home Economics and Art (meetings, support with DIP, DIR,

monitoring reports, classroom observation, absence management)

Scobbie House


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STAFF BY DEPARTMENT Head Teacher: Karen Kubica

Art & Design/Home Economics

Robert Earl (Acting PT)

Nicola Duncan (DHT)

Mairead Ainsworth

Geraldine Cullen

Linda Johnstone (M/Tu/Th/F)

Kerry McLean

Iona Marshall

Clare Skinner

Jennifer Somerville (M/T/W)

Business Education/ Computing

Marie McCormack (PT)

Katie Burke (DHT)

William McInally (DHT)

Nadine Clowes

Michelle Diamond

Ann Louise Jeffery (M/Tu)

Peter Stewart

Caroline Wishart

Communication Support Centre

Suzanne Morris (PT W/Th/F)

Brian Kay (PT M/T)

Joanne Porter (PT M/T)

Louise Curley (T/W/F)

Steve Gray

Veronica Little (M/T)

Terry McFarlane

Elaine Morrison (M/T/W)

Linda Park

English

Patrick Mooney (PT)

Kenny Beaton (PT-PS)

Mhairi Begley (PT-PEF)

Lisa Forbes

Brian Johnston

Helen Safadi (M/Tu/Th)

Alex Scott

Karen Sinclair

Jill Wilson

Learning Support

Helenor Wilson (PT)

Neil Fraser

Mathematics

Claire McCutcheon (PT)

Linda Bell

James Glen

Stephen Hendry

Kimberly Logan

Colin McArthur

Kieran McConville

Lynn McLeod (T/Th)

Robert Morrison

Modern Languages

Karen Simpson (PT)

David Henderson

Stacey Logan

Karen McGowan

Caitlin McGlynn

Des Urquhart (DHT)

Music/Drama

Elspeth Brown (PT)

Clare Brown

John Mulrine

Jason Sweeney

Physical Education

Stuart Davies (PT)

Scott Morgan (DHT)

Lesley Cran

Alan Mooney

Elaine Robertson

Rachel Thomson

Pupil Support Base

Kirsty Ferguson (PT PS)

Religious Education

Alison Sutherland (PT)

Steven Carroll

Science

Fiona Oakes (PT)

Stephen Black

Karyn Davies (PT-PS)

Leah Docherty

Janice Harkness

Colleen McCarron

Graham McIntyre

Greig Reilly

Alan Ritchie

Lesley Ann Wilson (PT-PEF)

Social Subjects

Lynn McKean (PT)

Pamela Beaton

Ashleigh Callachan (PT-PS)

Sarah Mackay (PT-PS)

Rachael McGhee

David McHutchison (PT-PS)

Danielle Muir

Rachel Petale

Pamela Thomson

Rachel Tighe

Sheena Williamson

Technical

Stephen Lynas (PT)

Sophie Lindsay

Natalie Maslanka

George Taylor (PT-PEF)

Administration Staff

Tracy McCall (AFA)

Sharyn Crichton (Admin Asst)

Sandra Boyd

Helen Conley (M/Tu/W)

Karen Eadie

Linda Lowdon

Linda MacFarlane (W/Th/F)

ASNA - LCSC

Chiara Diritti

Isobel Docherty

Eleanor Fyfe

Jane Gough

Annie Haughian

Karen McKinley

Anne McMath

Addie Smith

Jacqueline Stack

Michelle Strain

KarenMarie Travers

Michelle Watson

ASNA - LS

Elizabeth Donnelly

Sandra Hutchison

Lesley McAlpine

Susan Morrice

Amanda Nixon

Kate O’Neill

Helen Rodgers

Technicians

Derek Atkins (Snr Technician) (ICT)

Robert Kelly (Science)

Derek Earl (Technical)

Sarah Jones (Science)

Librarian

Lesley Ann MacDonald

Janitors

Pauline McGuigan

Andrea Caulfield

Steven Thomson

Home/School Partnership Officer

Susan Harrison

Active Sports Co-ordinator

Kirsty Byrne

(Staffing: 76.8f FTE)


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FACULTY HEADS/PRINCIPAL TEACHERS Faculty Heads/Principal Teachers (Subject) are responsible to the Head Teacher for the management

and development of their subject disciplines. They formulate schemes of work, prepare examination

papers and assessments and maintain standards of work and discipline within their departments. For

SQA examinations they make recommendations regarding presentations to the Head Teacher

and act as specialist advisers for their subjects.

PUPIL SUPPORT

The aim of Pupil Support in Caldervale High School is to

promote a framework within which each pupil can develop

according to his/her academic, social and personal requirements

and become a responsible member of the community.

From S1 to S6 the school is divided into 3 Houses – Erskine,

Morton and Scobbie.

The Pupil Support staff are available to pupils in the House

Office during the course of the day. Parents/carers who wish to

contact the school regarding pupils should telephone the

appropriate member of the Pupil Support staff.

Principal Teachers (Pupil Support) are responsible for the pastoral care of pupils in their House. They

carefully and constantly review pupils’ progress, attendance, time-keeping, attitude and behaviour and

maintain personal records. Should there be any concerns, a parent/carer’s first approach should be

to the Principal Teacher (Pupil Support), although it may be necessary to refer some matters to a

member of the Senior leadership Team. It cannot be emphasised too strongly that a close link between

parents/carers and Pupil Support Staff is vital if the pupil is to enjoy the full benefits of education at

Caldervale. Each House is overseen by a Depute Head Teacher.

PUPIL SUPPORT STAFF

Principal Teachers Depute Head Teachers

ERSKINE HOUSE Miss Kirsty Ferguson Mrs Katie Burke

Ms Sarah Mackay

MORTON HOUSE Mr Kenny Beaton Mr Scott Morgan

Mrs Ashleigh Callachan

SCOBBIE HOUSE Mrs Karyn Davies Mr Des Urquhart

Mr David McHutchison


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CONSULTATION The Depute Head Teachers deal with questions relating to course choice, subject choice and progress

at every stage throughout the school.

Pupil Support Staff deal with the everyday welfare and pastoral care of pupils in their House group

including illness, absence and personal problems.

Parents or carers wishing to consult the school regarding course choice should, in the first place,

contact the Senior Staff most closely involved with the pupil, either by telephone or on a visit by

appointmentp. Where

applicable, the matter will be

referred to the Head Teacher.

All visitors to school must first

report to reception who will

contact a senior member of

staff. Parents/Carers are advised

to make appointments by

telephone in order to avoid the

possibility of a lengthy wait.

SOME PRACTICAL ADVICE WHEN CONTACTING THE SCHOOL It is helpful if you know the class your son/daughter is in.

For Parents’ Meetings make appointments with the teachers you wish to meet using PEBs

(electronic booking system).

If a pupil is in any way unsettled, telephone Pupil Support staff at once, remembering that the first

days in an establishment of this size can be daunting.

If you ever suspect bullying, telephone Pupil Support staff at once. We will behave with

sensitivity and discretion towards a pupil who makes such a complaint. Bullying will be

treated seriously.

A request for homework during a prolonged absence will be met as soon as possible on

application to Pupil Support staff.


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SUPPORT FOR LEARNING The Learning Support department are responsible for the following:

organisation of The Road to Learning Programme for all S1 and S2 pupils. This is a 'learning about learning' course in which children work together to explore what learning

is, find out more about themselves as learners and develop skills that are needed for the process of learning

managing the Paired Reading Scheme for S1 pupils. In this scheme, trained S6 volunteers work on a one-to-one basis with S1 pupils to help them develop confidence and skills in reading

co-ordinating additional arrangements in examinations for pupils in middle and upper school

working with Pupil Support to co-ordinate the S6 volunteer project

providing information and advice for parents/carers and teachers

working with P7 pupils in primary schools and gathering information from primary teachers to

help make the transition to secondary school as smooth as possible. Teachers in the

department are available at parents' meetings.

PEF Initiatives including Read, Write Inc.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS Caldervale High School complies with Learning (Scotland) Act

2004 as amended by the Education (Additional Support for

Learning) (Scotland) Act 2009.

North Lanarkshire Council’s policy is contained within “Support for

Learning Policy into Practice 2”, a copy of which is available in the

school. The school has a Support for Learning Policy, available

from the school on request, which is consistent with North

Lanarkshire Council guidelines.

The Support for Learning Department is one part of the team that supports learning in Caldervale

High School. The department is made up of additionally trained and qualified teachers and skilled

support assistants who provide support for children in the classroom, in small groups and individually.

The main aim is to help children become independent and confident in their learning. The type of

support that the department provides for a child depends on the needs of the child and is decided in

consultation with the child and his/her parents or carers.

If you have a concern about your child’s progress in learning, or would simply like more information

about Support for Learning, you can contact the department directly or through your child’s Pupil

Support teacher.

Support is available for pupils with English as a second language from visiting specialists.

A number of pupils are identified formally as having very specific learning needs. The Education

(Additional Support for Learning) Scotland Act 2004 introduced a framework for supporting

children and young people in their school education and for their families. This framework is based on

the idea of additional support needs. This term will apply to children and young people who, for

whatever reason, require additional support, long or short-term, to help them make the most of their

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Through a process of staged intervention, the school will work to support these pupils and their

families, as follows:

Level 1 – where education staff identify that a child or young person needs support or planning

which can be met within the school using classroom and whole school resources.

Level 2 – Requesting support from within Education and Families (services/resources outwith

school) eg Educational Psychologist, Community Learning and Development.

Level 3 – Requesting support from another agency (Joint working with partner agency/agencies

including third Sector). When further planning is required to further develop the wellbeing

of children and young people the Named Person may request assistance from colleagues in

partner agencies.

Level 4 – Integrated and Compulsory working with other agency/agencies. Targeted

intervention(s) required to promote the wellbeing of the child would be identified by relevant

agencies (child’s Network of Support) and included in the Child’s Plan. A Lead Professional

would be identified. At level 4 there would an expectation that a statutory Child’s Plan with

integrated assessment, integrated chronology and Lead Professional is in place.

Looked After Children ie children who are cared

for directly or whose care is supervised by the

Local Authority are deemed to have Additional

Support Needs unless assessment determines

otherwise. Mr McInally has overall responsibility

for Looked After Children.

Parents/carers and young people can request an

assessment to establish whether a child or young

person has additional needs or requires a Co-

ordinated Support Plan.

Parents/Carers and pupils are an essential part of

the assessment, planning and review processes

and your views will be actively sought.

Parents/Carers and young people can request of

the Authority to establish whether a child has

Additional Support Needs. They can also request

an assessment at any time.

PLANNING Getting it Right for Me plans (GIRFMe) enable staff to plan effectively for children and young people

with Additional Support Needs.

Some children and young people may require significant support from education and at least one other

agency, such as health, social work and/or a voluntary agency to help them meet their learning targets.

Where this support requires a high level of co-ordination the opening of a Co-ordinated Support Plan

(CSP) may be considered.

A CSP may be initiated by the school or another agency. Parents/carers and young people can,

if they wish, request that a CSP be considered and would be involved in the process. Parents/carers

will receive letters from the Education Authority throughout the CSP process. Parents/carers and

young people will be invited to take part in multi-agency meetings and their views will be recorded in

the plan.


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DISPUTE RESOLUTION

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to resolving any differences of views through discussion,

dialogue and building on common ground.

If the matter cannot be resolved with the Education Authority you have the right to request

mediation. An independent mediation service is available to parents/carers and young

people through Resolve (see contact details at the back of this handbook). Mediation is free and

independent of the Education Authority.

In the event that a disagreement cannot be resolved through mediation, then an application for

Independent Adjudication (see contact details at the back of this handbook) can be made by

parents/carers free of charge. The Independent Adjudicator will make recommendations to the

Education Authority about how the dispute should be resolved.

The Additional Support Needs Tribunal has been set up to hear appeals made by parents/carers or

young people on the decisions made by the Education Authority relating to Co-ordinated Support

Plans, placing requests and post school transition. If you disagree with any decision relating to your

child’s Co-ordinated Support Plan, either the creation of a CSP, or the content of it, you may be

entitled to refer to the Tribunal.

For more information about Additional Support Needs

contact Mrs H Wilson, PT Support

for Learning.


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LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORT CENTRE (LCSC) The Language and Communication Support Centre within Caldervale High School offers specialist

support for pupils with language and communication difficulties.

Pupils are supported in mainstream education by the Language and Communication Support Centre

team. This consists of specialist teachers, skilled additional support needs assistants, a speech and

language therapist and other external agencies.

All the pupils who are allocated a place in the centre have communication needs. Most have

difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder including Asperger Syndrome.

The main work of the Centre staff includes:

Supporting pupils to facilitate inclusion by providing support in class and at social times.

This is achieved by developing individual profiles and providing pupils with strategies to

draw upon in a range of environments. Pupils are provided with visual resources, social

skills training, anger management sessions and relaxation therapy.

Providing access to a speech and language therapist to support and develop

communication skills.

Working with parents/carers to create a positive home/school partnership through Parent

Workshops, regular contact and home/school link diaries.

Consulting with teachers and providing up-to-date information and advice on how best to

support pupils across the curriculum. In addition, teachers are offered a running programme

of workshops to develop their own knowledge and understanding of issues relating to

language and communication difficulties.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a holistic approach to support pupils

in the mainstream setting.


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ACCOMMODATION Caldervale High School is part of Schools and Centres 21 programme and re-modelling work

on the school is complete. The school building is fully adapted to meet the needs of pupils

with disabilities.

Accommodation comprises of:

• Reception Area, Conference Room,

Administration Offices

• Assembly Hall

• Pupil Support Base

• House Office (Pupil Support)

• Language and Communication

Support Centre

• Teaching classrooms for all

curricular areas

• Drama Studio

• PE facilities including gyms,

games hall, fitness suite and modern

changing facilities

• Library Resource Centre

• Specialist vocational classrooms

including motor mechanics,

construction, hairdressing and beauty.

• Modern dining hall and

pupil social area.


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SCHOOL/COMMUNITY LINKS

It is school policy to create and maintain the closest possible links with all parts of the community it

serves. Pupils are given the opportunity of engaging in service to primary schools.

Caldervale High School works very closely with employers. The school has expanded its contacts

with local business and industry steadily over the years, through work experience opportunities and

Young Enterprise activities, for S4 and S6 students respectively.

Outwith school hours, the

Community Education Service

organises a wide variety of

classes and activities, which are

publicised in the local press and

the public library.

LETTING PROCEDURES It is North Lanarkshire Council’s Policy that, as far as possible, outwith school hours, school

accommodation should be made available for use by the community. Such use by groups, clubs etc

should be in accordance with approved letting procedures. Enquiries should be directed to Culture NL.

Culture NL

Coatbridge Community Centre

St Andrew's Sports Complex

Old Monkland Road

Coatbridge

MLS 5EA

Telephone: 01236 632778

Fax: 01698 302138


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LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE

Caldervale High has a well-stocked Library Resource Centre that plays

a central role within the school community.

The librarian is responsible for the maintenance and development of

the Library Resource Centre, managing information technology within

the centre, and liaising with staff and departments to ensure the

curriculum is fully supported in terms of resources and access to the

Library Resource Centre.

ICT facilities for pupils include access to PCs, printing and

scanning facilities.

STOCK Our book stock collection has over 2000 reference and non-fiction titles and 1200 fiction titles to cater

for all reading abilities, including a small collection of graphic novels, magazines and newspapers.

INFORMATION SKILLS All S1 pupils receive a basic introduction to using the Library Resource Centre. The sessions

involve showing pupils the layout of the Library Resource Centre, how to use books in the

reference and non-fiction sections and introduces search skills using the Library Resource

Centre’s automated catalogue.

Information and study skills continue from S2 to S5/6, being taught through subject based work in

classrooms and in the Library Resource Centre.

CAREERS LIBRARY The school has an excellent careers library housed within the Library Resource Centre. It is well used

by pupils and staff and contains books, magazines, prospectuses and computer software. The school’s

careers officer works closely with the librarian to ensure the information provided is relevant and

up-to-date, and also holds a lunchtime careers ‘drop-in’ session for pupils.

LUNCHTIME OPENING Pupils can come along to the Library Resource Centre at intervals and lunchtimes for leisure reading,

private study and computer use. The librarian runs quizzes and competitions throughout the year,

highlighting events such as World Book Day, National Science Week and National Poetry Day.

BOOK GROUPS The Librarian and the English department run two book groups in the Library Resource Centre

at lunchtimes. The BOOKies group is very popular with S1/S2 pupils, while the Catalyst group is

aimed at S3/S4.


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CURRICULUM WHAT IS CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE? Curriculum for Excellence aims to achieve a transformation in education in Scotland by providing an

improved, more flexible and enriched curriculum for all children and young people from 3-18. The

curriculum includes all of the experiences which are planned for children and young people through

their education, wherever they are being educated. All schools and nurseries in North Lanarkshire are

working hard to raise standards so that children and young people will develop all of the skills

necessary to continue to be successful when leaving school and entering the world of higher education,

training or work.

Curriculum for Excellence is underpinned by the values inscribed on the mace of the Scottish

Parliament – wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity.

The purpose of Curriculum for Excellence is encapsulated in the four capacities – to enable each

child or young person to be a successful learner, a confident individual, a responsible citizen and an

effective contributor.

WHAT ARE THE CURRICULUM AREAS IN CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE? There are eight curriculum areas:

Expressive Arts Religious and Moral Education

Health and Well Being Sciences

Languages (literacy) Social Studies

Mathematics (numeracy) Technologies

Importantly, literacy and numeracy are given added importance because these skills are so vital in

everyday life. All teachers will have responsibility to teach literacy and numeracy.

Learning is divided into two phases.

The Broad Education (BGE) is from nursery to the end of Secondary School Year 3. Learning is

divided into levels.

The levels are as follows:

LEVEL STAGE

Early the pre-school years and P1 or later for some

First to the end of P4, but earlier or later for some

Second to the end of P7, but earlier or later for some

Third and fourth S1-S3, but earlier for some

Senior Phase S4-S6 and college or other means of study

As part of developing skills for learning, life and work, young people will be offered careers

information advice and guidance to ensure they leave school and enter a positive post-school

destination of higher education, further education, pre-employment training, employment (including

modern apprenticeships), activity agreement or volunteering.


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HOW WILL MY CHILD’S LEARNING BE ASSESSED? A variety of methods will be used in assessing each child’s progress to make sure that potential is

achieved. New qualifications are still being revised with further changes to assessment being

implemented in 2019/2020.

In classrooms staff will be using improved ways of assessing children’s learning taking account of

national and local advice and guidance. Your child’s progress will be reported to you so that you know

how well your child is doing.

Each year your school will let you know what is being done to continue to implement Curriculum for

Excellence so that you can be confident that your child is receiving a high quality education.

Wider methods of assessing achievement include foundation apprenticeships, Duke of Edinburgh

Award, and Saltire Award.

At Caldervale High School all S1

pupils follow a common course which

covers the 8 curriculum areas. Aspects

of numeracy, literacy and health and

well-being are the responsibility of all

subject departments.

All S2 pupils participate in IDL (inter

disciplinary learning) by completing 2

blocks of study on Critical Thinking

(literacy across learning), and

Forensics (involving Art and Design,

English, Science and Social Subjects).

In addition to this, S2 pupils have a

chance to study elective courses in

areas of interest.

At present there are opportunities for greater personalisation and choice in S3. Pupils continue their

broad general education through specialising in 9 subjects of their choice (including English and Maths)

from within the 8 curriculum areas. Seven of these subjects (including English and Maths) are

continued into S4 when pupils will be presented for examinations at an appropriate level. There will be

opportunities for pupils to study vocational subjects as part of the senior phase.

All pupils have a Personal

Support session once per week

where staff engage in activities

and discussion aimed at

supporting learning.


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ADVICE FOR PUPILS, PARENTS/CARERS Information, advice and support is available to pupils and parents/carers at key stages, particularly when

changes are being made.

Support is available for pupils leaving school including careers guidance, help in applying for further

and higher education and post 16 learning choices.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND – MY WORLD OF WORK My World of Work is a web service for people to plan, build and direct their career throughout

their lives.

Customers can see jobs in action, build their CVs, search for vacancies and explore training

opportunities in a way that is personal to them. There are video clips of people explaining their job roles

and a news magazine cover with some great up-to-the-minute tips on how to get a job or train for one.

Delivered by Skills Development Scotland, it

provides information on the jobs market as

well as offering help with things like tackling

tough interview questions.

My World of Work complements SDS’s

current face to face and telephone services, as

well as those provided by partners, so

customers have access to a range of channels

depending on the level of support they need.

To explore My World of Work and the range

of tools on offer, visit

www.myworldofwork.co.uk


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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/CARERS

ENROLMENT AND LEAVING PROCEDURES ENROLMENT Parents/Carers offered or seeking a place in Caldervale High

School for their children are welcome to visit the school. They

should first make an appointment either by letter or by telephone.

Pupils who live outwith the catchment area are required to

complete a placing request form.

There are two school leaving dates each session. Pupils who reach

the age of 16 by 30 September are eligible to leave school from 31

May, following completion of SQA examinations. Pupils who

reach the age of 16 by 28 February are eligible to leave school at

the end of December.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS To enable the school to contact parents/carers quickly in any emergency or difficulty, IT IS

ESSENTIAL THAT ANY CHANGE IN ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND

EMERGENCY CONTACT BE INTIMATED AT ONCE to the general office, who will in turn

inform the Pupil Support Staff. The school, moreover, has an obligation under the Data Protection Act

to ensure the accuracy of this information. Parents/carers are asked for their full co-operation.


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ATTENDANCE AND REGISTRATION Section 30 of the 1980 Education Act places a duty on every parent/carer of a child of ‘school age’

to ensure that their child attends school regularly. Attendance must be recorded twice a day, morning

and afternoon.

Regulation 7 of The Education (School and Placing Information) (Scotland) Amendment, etc,

Regulations 1993 requires each child’s absence from school to be recorded in the school register as

authorised or unauthorised; as defined by the Scottish Government.

At the start of each school session, parents/carers will be asked to provide contact details including at

least one emergency contact number. Parents/carers are required to inform the school if these contact

details change during the course of the school year.

Parents/carers are asked to inform the school if a pupil is unable to attend from the start of the school

day on the first day of absence. Failure to do so could result in the school accessing all contact numbers

provided for the school. In the interests of child safety the police will be contacted if all attempts to

locate a child have been exhausted.

Parents/carers should inform the school by letter or telephone if their child is likely to be absent for

some time, and to give the child a note on his or her return to school confirming the dates of absence

and the reason for absence.

In line with these policies the school expects regular attendance and good time-keeping. We seek the

co-operation of all parents/carers in trying to attain high levels of attendance throughout the school.

The following should be noted:

Pupils are expected to arrive before 8.55 am, a warning bell is sounded at 8.50 am as a signal that

pupils should make their way to class as Period 1 lessons start at 8.55 am.

Pupils who arrive late are required to report to Reception to collect a late slip and give an

explanation as to why they are late.

If a pupil is absent, a parent or carer should contact the school office or Pupil Support Staff.

Since the school is required to investigate unexplained absences, notifying the school may well

avoid the necessity of sending enquiry letters. On their return to school all absentees are

required to provide a written note of explanation from a parent or carer.

On occasion, pupils entitled to travel by contract hire transport may miss the bus. This is not

sufficient reason for absence and parents/carers are requested to make every effort to ensure that the

pupil reaches school by other means.

Pupils will NOT be permitted to leave the premises during school hours without the permission of

the Head Teacher or Depute Head Teacher. Where pupils have a pre-arranged medical/dental

appointment, they should be collected from reception by their parent/carer.


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FAMILY HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME

Every effort should be made to avoid family holidays during term time as this both disrupts the child’s

education and reduces learning time. Parents/Carers should inform the school by letter of the dates

before going on holiday.

Absences will be classified as authorised only in exceptional circumstances. Such circumstances may

include a family holiday judged to be important to the well-being and cohesion of the family, following

serious or terminal illness, bereavement or other traumatic events.

A family holiday classified under the ‘authorised absences’ category will not include such reasons as:

The availability of cheap holidays

The availability of desired accommodation

Poor weather experienced during school holidays

Holidays which overlap the beginning or end of term

Parental difficulty obtaining leave (except in cases where evidence is provided by the employer that

it cannot accommodate leave during school holidays without serious consequences)

Family holidays with the above similar characteristics will be classified as unauthorised absence.

Where the Head Teacher’s prior agreement has not been sought the absence will automatically be

classified as unauthorised.

EXTENDED LEAVE WITH PARENTAL CONSENT Where most family holidays will be recorded as unauthorised absence (see above) extended leave with

parental consent will not be considered the same as a family holiday. Leave in such circumstances will

be authorised under circumstances such as:

Extended overseas educational trips not organised by the school

Short-term parental placement abroad

Family returning to its country of origin (eg to care for a relative or for cultural reasons)

Leave in relation to the children of travelling families

EXCEPTIONAL DOMESTIC CIRCUMSTANCES Parents/Carers may request permission for such leave in writing and the school may authorise such

requests under the following circumstances:

The period immediately after an accident or illness

A period of serious or critical illness of a close relative

A domestic crisis which causes serious disruption to the family home causing temporary relocation

Absence rates are calculated as a percentage of the total number of possible attendances for all pupils

of the school in the stage shown, each morning and afternoon of each school day being a separate

possible attendance.

Following investigation of unexplained absence, the Authority has the power to write to, interview or

prosecute parents/carers, or to refer pupils to the Reporter of the Children’s Hearings, if necessary.


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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Caldervale High School, in line with North Lanarkshire Council’s policy, actively promotes equal

opportunities. The school is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination including disability,

gender and religion, and to the promotion of equality of opportunity and good relations.

A member of the Senior leadership Team has responsibility for carrying forward the Authority’s policy

on Equal Opportunities and for monitoring and modifying practices as may be deemed necessary to

eliminate all forms of discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity and good relations.

The school is committed to

ensuring its policies and

practices do not impact

adversely on any particular

group(s) of people and

opportunities to promote

equality are actively

pursued.

The school fully

implements the Education

and Families Equality

Policy.

The curriculum structure

offers equal opportunity of

choice of courses to both

boys and girls.

Disciplinary procedures and sanctions are applied equally to both boys and girls. Regulations regarding

school uniform apply to both sexes.

REPORTING TO PARENTS/CARERS Details of approximate dates of formal reporting and parents’ meetings are listed below.

Reports issued Parents’ Meeting

S1 September, December, May February

S2 October, January, May March

S3 November, January, May March

S4 September, November, February December

S5/S6 September, December, February November

Regular interim reports for all year groups are issued based on behaviour, effort, homework

and progress.

In addition to Parents’ meetings there are also Information Evenings held in school to support

pupils and parents/carers with the personalisation and choice processes in S2, S4 and S5. An

information evening is also held to support parents/carers and pupils with the UCAS process

(university applications).


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HOMEWORK

It is school policy that all pupils should be given a reasonable amount of homework relating to

their age, aptitude and ability. Much more will obviously be expected from a senior pupil than from

an S1 pupil.

Homework may consist either of written work to give extra practice in skills taught or the learning of

material to provide a means of ensuring that pupils retain what has been taught.

The school uses ‘Show My Homework’ which allows pupils to record homework issued, staff to

indicate satisfactory completion and parents to monitor their child’s progress with homework.

It is difficult to stipulate the amount of time to be spent on homework on any evening. It may be taken

as a rough guide that SI and S2 should spend up to an hour on average; S3 and S4 up to an hour and a

half; S5 and S6 up to about 2 hours. Times will vary according to the demands of the course followed.

A summary of the school's homework policy is also contained in the student planner.

If pupils do not complete

homework, parents/carers will be

informed via ‘Show My

Homework’. Pupils having

difficulties with homework can

usually get additional support

during Supported Study.

As a parent or carer, if you can,

please provide suitable quiet

conditions for study and

completion of homework without

the distraction of mobile devices,

TVs etc.

SUPPORTED STUDY All departments in the school offer the opportunity to pupils to carry out some of their study within

the school. This gives them access to additional teacher time and also allows them access to school

and departmental resources. Pupils are strongly encouraged to opt into these classes which take place

both at the end of the school day and also at lunchtimes. A timetable of classes is made up and issued to

parents/carers. Many departments also offer drop in sessions on an ad hoc basis to give pupils

assistance with homework or difficulties which they are encountering with the work.


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PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR (DISCIPLINE) Over the past few years the school has made significant progress in promoting positive behaviour. The

vast majority of our pupils consistently wear full school uniform – and parents/carers are to be thanked

for their continued support of our uniform policy.

We have implemented a revised merit scheme where staff

can award merits to recognise positive contributions to

learning and to the wider life of the school. At the end of

each term, reward events are held for pupils who have

been awarded more merits that demerits. All pupils are

encouraged to aim to be included in each reward event.

The most valuable form of discipline is self-discipline,

which Caldervale High School aims to encourage in its

pupils as a vital part of their education. Praise and rewards

are used to promote positive behaviour amongst students.

The process of learning and teaching can be carried on

effectively only in conditions of good order, where

disruptive elements are not allowed to disturb the

concentration of others.

For minor offences, the pupil is given a verbal reprimand

by a member of staff. After a suitable warning, if the

misconduct is repeated, an appropriate written task will be

given. This sanction may also be used as a first sanction

for more serious acts of unacceptable behaviour. If necessary, a disruptive pupil is referred to the

Principal Teacher of the subject, who may ask a Depute Head Teacher to deal with the matter after

appropriate departmental sanctions have been applied. At this stage, the pupil may be given a period of

detention, during which time written tasks will be completed under supervision.

Pupils who persistently disrupt the work of a

class may be withdrawn from that group to

allow the other pupils to continue their studies.

In all such cases, the parents/carers will be

contacted about the child’s misconduct. In

practice, we have learned that the greatest

deterrent to misbehaviour is the certain

knowledge that parents/carers will be given

full details. Strong links between the home and

the school are vitally important.

In serious cases a pupil may be excluded by

the Head Teacher. When this step is taken, the

parents/carers will be given the opportunity to

discuss the case with the House Depute.

It is possible to exclude a pupil WITHIN the school. In such cases the pupil in question spends a day or

more in the Pupil Support Base working quietly on prescribed tasks. This method of exclusion will be

used in the first instance and external exclusion will, in most cases, be a last resort.

School regulations are necessary for the safety of the pupils and for the preservation of good order. We

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SCHOOL REGULATIONS SMOKING Pupils are not permitted to smoke in and around the school premises in accordance with legislation

banning smoking in public buildings, nor on their way to and from school.

MONEY/VALUABLES Pupils are actively discouraged from bringing large sums of money or valuables to school. Where this is

unavoidable, children should deposit such valuables with their Pupil Support Staff for safe-keeping.

The school cannot take responsibility for any valuables which go missing. These items are brought to

school at your own risk.

MOBILE TELEPHONES Mobile telephones must be switched off during class and are not permitted in examination rooms under

any circumstances. All parents/carers are issued with a copy of the School Mobile Phone Policy at the

start of term.

SUPERVISION IN NON-CLASS TIMES An adult presence is provided in dining hall and playground at break times in terms of the Schools

(Safety and Supervision of Pupils) (Scotland) Regulations 1990.

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ANTI-BULLYING POLICY From time to time, as in every school, instances of bullying occur. Parents/carers are urged to contact

the school immediately if they have any suspicion that their child might be the subject of bullying or

might be involved in bullying. Procedures are in place within the school to deal with this and we have

been encouraged by the support of North Lanarkshire Council in this matter. Although we cannot

promise that bullying will never occur, we do promise that any genuine case of bullying drawn to our

attention will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with to the best of our ability. An atmosphere where

bullying will not flourish is our aim.

It is school policy to correct the ways of the wrongdoer rather than punish him or her. In our

experience, Caldervale parents/carers are concerned about the welfare of the children and willing to co-

operate with staff in seeking the best for them. We shall not hesitate to give early warning to the home

should signs of trouble arise and are confident that parents/carers will, in turn, keep us informed of any

such trends noticed at home.

EXTERNAL PROVIDER STAFF

School disciplinary policy and procedures should be invoked when there is an incident involving any

member of external staff (not employed by NLC) within an NLC establishment.

External staff with allocated classes in schools should be met by a school senior manager before the

first lesson to confirm the policy and procedures on how disruptive behaviour will be managed.

Any misconduct should be reported to a member of the school SLT before the close of the business day.

AWARDS CEREMONY It is the policy of Caldervale High School

to present awards for academic

achievement and endeavour.

At the Awards Ceremony, held at the end

of each session, Certificates of Merit are

presented to those pupils in S1 and S2

who have achieved a high level of

performance over the whole range of

subjects studied and to those in S3 to S6

who have the best performance in

individual subjects. Certificates for

endeavour are awarded to pupils whose

hard work during the year has been of

particular note.

A number of trophies are awarded to pupils who have rendered exceptional service to their House,

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CLOTHING AND UNIFORM All North Lanarkshire schools must have a dress code which encourages pupils to dress in a way

which is appropriate to attendance at school. This dress code must not lead to direct or indirect

discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, gender or disability. Prior to drawing up the dress

code the parents/carers, pupils and staff were fully consulted. It is the expectation of Education

and Families that parents/carers will be keen to support the dress code and written agreement may

be sought.

Clothing which is unacceptable in school under any circumstances includes items which:

could potentially encourage factions (eg football colours)

could cause offence (eg anti-religious symbolism or political slogans)

could cause health and safety difficulties, such as loose fitting clothing, dangling earrings and

other potentially dangerous jewellery

are of flammable materials which may be a danger in certain classes (eg shell suits)

could cause damage to flooring

carry advertising in particular for alcohol or tobacco, and

could be used to inflict injury to other pupils or could be used by others to do so

Parents/carers in receipt of a clothing grant from the Council will be encouraged to purchase items

which are in accordance with the school dress code. Approval of any requests for such grants in other

circumstances are at the discretion of the Executive Director of Education and Families. Information

and application forms may be obtained from any school or First Stop Shops. Parents/carers are entitled

to receive a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of the following benefits: Income Support, Job

Seeker's Allowance (income based), Employment and Support Allowance (income related), Universal

Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Rebate.

Whilst in general terms it would not normally be the policy of the Authority to exclude a pupil from

school solely on the basis of his/her dress, persistent refusal to respond to a reasonable dress code may

be deemed to be a serious challenge to the Head Teacher's authority and to be detrimental to the

wellbeing of the whole school community. In such circumstances a Head Teacher may justify the use of

the school discipline procedure.

The Council wishes to minimise claims arising from the loss of pupils’ clothing and/or personal

belongings. Parents/Carers are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items and

unnecessarily expensive items of clothing, jewellery etc, are not brought to school. Parents/carers

should note that any claims submitted to cover the loss of such things are likely to be met only where

the Authority can be shown to have been negligent.

At Caldervale we expect very high standards in terms of uniform throughout each session. In the past

this has been fully supported by the Parent Council and endorsed by pupil and parental surveys.

Boys’ uniform consists of: Black blazer with school badge, long black school trousers

(jeans are not permitted), plain black v-neck jumper (hooded

tops are not permitted), school tie and white shirt.

Girls’ uniform consists of: Black blazer with school badge, black skirt/long black trousers

(shorts and jeans are not permitted), plain black v-neck jumper

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It is obvious that for certain activities special kit is required (eg PE kit is necessary in Physical

Education). Outdoor shoes may not be worn in the gymnasium. In these areas, pupils may participate in

the class work ONLY when they are wearing appropriate dress.

To further enhance a sense of belonging to Caldervale High School and to encourage House identity,

there is a standard uniform for Physical Education. Pupils should wear House t-shirts for PE as follows:

Erskine House - White

Morton House - Blue

Scobbie House - Red

These will be worn for all PE lessons and also used when representing the appropriate House in Inter-

House competitions and the school at external sporting events.

PE KIT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS T-shirt (relevant House colour), training shoes, shorts or track bottoms.

SCHOOL MEALS The School is committed to ensuring that good, clean facilities are available to all. All school catering

facilities are now on a cafeteria basis. Payment for food is made electronically using a Young Scot

card/PIN.

Diets required as a result of a medical condition (a medically prescribed diet eg coeliac disease,

diabetes, food allergy or intolerance) can be provided in school. A medically prescribed diet form must

be completed by the child’s Registered Dietician or General Practitioner. Procedures and forms can be

accessed from the child’s school or dietician, or from North Lanarkshire’s catering service.

Occasionally, parents/carers may be asked to supply prescription foods or attend a meeting to discuss

the child’s dietary requirements. Some children with additional support needs may require food to be

adapted to an appropriate texture and consistency. In this instance the child’s Registered Dietician or

Speech and Language Therapist will liaise with the Head Teacher and school catering service to ensure

appropriate food provision. Special diets required for ethical, religious or cultural reasons should be

requested in writing to the head teacher, who will liaise with the school catering service. Facilities are

available in the cafeteria for pupils who bring a packed lunch.

Children of parents/carers receiving Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance (income based),

Employment and Support Allowance (income related), Universal Credit are entitled to a meal without

charge. Students aged between 16 and 18 and who are in receipt of any qualifying benefits can apply for

free school meals in their own right.

Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained from schools, First Stop shops

and Municipal Buildings, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge.

Parents/carers are entitled to receive a clothing grant if they are in receipt of any of the following

benefits: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance (income based), Employment and Support Allowance

(income related), Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax rebate.

Free milk is not provided for secondary pupils. Milk may, however, be available for purchase in the

school during the lunch period.

Pupils who opt to bring packed lunch are welcome in the dining hall.


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PLACING REQUESTS You have the right to make a placing request for your child to be educated in a school other than the

local school. In December each year, the Authority will advertise its arrangements for placing requests.

There are sound educational reasons for trying to ensure that the transfer or admission of children to a

school takes place at the start of a school session. Other than those who are moving home to a new area,

parents/carers are advised to time any placing requests so that they take effect from the beginning of the

new school session. Every effort will be made to try to meet the parental wishes, but you should note

that it is not always possible to grant every placing request to a particular school.

Once a pupil has reached the school leaving age the pupil, not the pupil’s parents/carers may choose

which school to go to.

Placing requests to Primary School does not necessarily ensure that your child will have a direct

entry to the associated Secondary. Advice on this must be sought from the Primary School Head

Teacher. Further information on placing requests and procedures is available from the school or

the Council's website.

Parents/Carers and young people have

a right under the Additional Support for

Learning Act 2009 to make a placing

request for their child or young person

to attend a nursery (including partnership

nursery), special school or special class

managed by the home Authority. In the

event of a successful placing request the

Authority are not required to provide

transport. The Act also enables

parents/carers and young people to

make a placing request to attend a

school/establishment belonging to

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TRANSPORT The Council has a policy of providing free transport to secondary pupils who live more than two miles

from their local school by the shortest suitable walking route. This policy is more generous than the law

requires. This provision may be reviewed at any time. Parents/carers who consider they are eligible

should obtain an application form from the school or from Education and Families. These forms should

be completed and returned before the end of February for those pupils beginning the school in August

to enable the appropriate arrangements to be made.

Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year but may be subject to delay whilst

arrangements are made.

There is discretion in certain circumstances to grant privilege transport for pupils to travel in transport

provided by the Authority, where spare places are available and no additional costs are incurred.

PICK-UP POINTS Where free transport is provided it may be necessary for pupils to walk a certain distance to the

vehicle pick-up point. Walking distance in total, including the distance from home to the pick-up point

and from the drop-off point to the school in any one direction, will not exceed the Authority’s limits

(see above paragraph). It is the parent’s/carer’s responsibility to ensure their child arrives at the pick-up

point in time. It is also the parent’s/carer’s responsibility to ensure the child behaves in a safe and

acceptable manner while boarding, travelling in and alighting from the vehicle. Misbehaviour could

result in a loss of the right to free transport.

Contract buses leave daily to transport pupils from the under-noted pick-up points. Buses leave the school

on the return journey at the end of the school day.

Bus times detailed below are for session 2018-19 and may be subject to change for session 2019-20.

CALDERBANK Winning Post 8.23am

Main Street/Crowwood Road 8.25am

CALDERCRUIX Main Street (near Glengowan Road) 8.30am

Dumbreck Avenue 8.32am

Airdrie Road (at Church View and 8.37am

Rockwood Place)

CHAPELHALL Lancaster Avenue 8.27am

Woodhall Street/Lauchope Street/ 8.34am

Main Street

SALSBURGH Main Street 8.18am

MONKLAND ESTATE Monks Road at Friars Way (Private) 8.35am

PLACING REQUESTS The Council does not provide transport for those pupils in receipt of a placing request other than in

exceptional circumstances.

BEHAVIOUR WHILE TRAVELLING A high standard of behaviour will be expected from all children travelling to and from school on school

transport. Any inappropriate behaviour will be treated as a serious offence. Misconduct on any of the

contract hire buses may result in the child losing their right to free transport.


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HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE In Caldervale High School, all cases of accident or illness occurring

within the school are dealt with by staff who are trained in first aid

and are nominated by the Head Teacher to deal with such cases. If

necessary, parents/carers are contacted and consulted, otherwise

appropriate action is taken. Pupils must not leave school without

permission.

Parents/Carers should note that ailments or injuries known to them

before the child leaves home for school should be handled through

normal medical channels.

We do not provide a medical service in the school.

Certain cases may have to be passed on for attention in a hospital when every effort will be made to

inform the parent/carer or emergency contact listed in the pupil’s record.

Parents/carers are particularly requested to inform the school of any acute or chronic medical conditions

which could affect the safety or happiness of the child in school.

These matters are treated confidentially and sympathetically.

Pupils on medication should leave their medication in the general office, where this may be taken

under supervision.

Pupils who have appointments with their own doctors, dentists, opticians or at a hospital during school

hours MUST bring an appointment card or letter of explanation from parents/carers to the General

Office. Their appointments will be recorded and they will be marked present.

If a young person is unable to attend school due to long term illness North Lanarkshire Council must

make arrangements for the pupil to receive education elsewhere.

INFORMATION IN EMERGENCIES We make every effort to maintain a full educational service, but on some occasions circumstances arise

which lead to disruption. For example, schools may be affected by severe weather, temporary

interruption of transport, power failures or difficulties of fuel supply. In such cases we shall do all we

can to let you know about the details of closure or re-opening. We shall keep you informed by using

letters, notices in local shops and community centres, announcements in local churches and

announcements in the press, on local radio, on the NLC website and on Twitter.


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SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, MORAL AND CULTURAL VALUES The school’s policy on Religious Education

and Observance, as outlined below, is in

accordance with the Council’s policies on

religious education and religious observance.

Caldervale High School chaplains visit the

school regularly and are available at times for

private consultation by pupils and staff.

For S1-S4 classes, our specialist teachers of

Religious and Moral Education provide a

programme of Religious, Moral and

Philosophical Education. Pupils who choose to

study National 3/4/5 and Higher Grade in the

area of Religious Studies are also taught by

these specialists.

From time to time, special assemblies are held to mark appropriate religious festivals and significant

events in our school’s life eg Easter, Christmas, Remembrance. These assemblies are conducted by

chaplains, and the participation of pupils is also strongly encouraged.

It is recognised that the Education Act allows parents/carers to withdraw their children from any

instruction in religious subjects and from any religious observance and any such pupil will not be

placed at any disadvantage with respect to secular instruction. The school will agree to any such request

being made in writing by a parent or carer.

Parents/Carers from ethnic minority religious communities may request that their children be permitted

to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised religious events. Only written requests will be

considered. Appropriate requests will be granted on not more than three occasions in any one school

session and the pupil noted as an authorised absentee in the register.


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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES The following activities are available for pupils during session 2018/2019

Author Visits

Badminton

Basketball

Cake Decorating Club

Computing Club

Duke of Edinburgh Cookery Class

Duke of Edinburgh Drop In

Equality Club

Fitness

Film Club

Football

Fun Club

Homework Club

MVP (Mentors of Violence Protection) Club

Netball

Reading for Enjoyment Clubs: (S1/2BOOKies)

(S3/4 Catalyst)

Rock Band

Samba Band

School Concerts

Science Club

Scripture Union

Short Tennis

Table tennis

Textile Craft Club

Volleyball

Residential trips include: Skiing, Battlefields of the First World War, Holocaust Ambassadors to

Auschwitz, New York (Modern Studies).

Pupils are always encouraged to take part in competitions and events such as Enterprise Challenge,

Calendar Competition, Battle of the Bands, Cross Country, Athletics and Swimming.


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EDUCATION MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE Students who have reached the statutory school leaving age of 16 may be eligible for an Education

Maintenance Allowance (EMA) to allow them to remain at school.

In session 2019/2020 students who are born before 1 March 2004 will be eligible to apply for an EMA.

The EMA guidelines explain the criteria which must be met in order to be eligible for an EMA and the

rules which must be adhered to for the EMA to be paid throughout the year.

ELIGIBILITY

All applications are individually assessed. Students must attend a school within North

Lanarkshire Council, regardless of where he or she is resident.

The income used as the basis of the assessment is the gross household income for the preceding

financial year.

The income thresholds used in assessing applications in session 2018-2019 are as shown below.

These levels may be subject to change in session 2019-2020.

o For applicants in single student households - £30 per week is paid where the income is

up to £24,421; where the income is above that level no award will be made.

o For applicants in multiple student households - £30 per week is paid where the income

is up to £26,884; where the income is above that level no award will be made.

ATTENDANCE Students in receipt of an EMA must attain 100% attendance in any week to receive payment for that

week. Where the student is absent through illness a medical certificate must be submitted. In addition,

self-certification forms are accepted for a maximum of 5 days sickness absence in the academic session.

Any illness which would take the pupil over the 5 days self-certification would continue to require

submission of a medical certificate.

APPLICATION FORMS A letter will be sent to the parent or carer of all students who are in the eligible age-band to apply for an

EMA in May each year, providing details of the main eligibility criteria.

Application forms and guidance documents are sent to all secondary schools and special schools in

North Lanarkshire in June each year. The school is also given a number of posters publicising the

scheme and advertising the availability of forms. Students who may be eligible should obtain an

application form and guidance document from the school. Application forms and guidance notes are

available from schools, Council Offices Kildonan Street and First Stop Shops or they may be

downloaded from the North Lanarkshire Council website.

Students who are eligible for an EMA for the full academic session should apply as early as possible.

Students who are eligible for an EMA from January to June, should apply from November.

Any student who is unsure whether they meet the EMA criteria should contact the EMA Section

for advice.


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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 came into force in 2005. The Act allows anyone to ask for

information held by the Council and imposes a timescale of 20 working days for the Council

to respond. To deal with Freedom of Information requests, the Council has appointed a Corporate

Freedom of Information Officer with the support of an officer in each service. The Freedom of

Information Coordinator can be contacted by telephone on 01698 302484.

DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 The processing of your personal information by North Lanarkshire Council is carried out in accordance

with the Data Protection Act 1998. The information you give is held securely, treated confidentially and

only used for statutory educational purposes or to improve the quality of the service. Under the Data

Protection Act 1998 you are entitled to access the information held. In terms of section 7 of the Act

such requests should be sent to the Freedom of Information and Records Management Officer.

PRIVACY STATEMENT FOR ENROLMENT OF PUPILS IN A NORTH LANARKSHIRE SCHOOL WHAT IS THIS STATEMENT? This statement explains when and why we collect personal information about you, your child or young

person and how this information is used, the conditions under which it may be disclosed to others and

how it is kept secure.

WHO ARE WE? North Lanarkshire Council is a Local Authority established under the Local Government etc. (Scotland)

Act 1994. Education, Youth and Communities is located in Kildonan Street, Coatbridge ML5 3BT.

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND THAT OF YOUR CHILD OR YOUNG PERSON? The Council has a legal obligation to deliver an effective education service to all children and young

people in North Lanarkshire. In order to do this we need to collect personal information about children,

young people and their families so that we can help them to learn and keep them safe.

LEGAL BASIS FOR USING YOUR INFORMATION We provide this service as part of our statutory function as your Local Authority. Processing your

personal information is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest by the

Council. If the information we have asked for is not provided, then we will not be able to provide this

service to your child or young person.


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YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION Education and families uses the national IT system, SEEMiS, to store personal information

electronically. We ask parents/carers during registration and enrolment to provide us with their child’s

name, date of birth, gender, address, family contact details (phone/email). We will also ask you to

update this information annually.

We may also ask you for

information about medical

conditions, additional support

needs, religion, and ethnicity.

We may also record information

you might wish to provide about

your family circumstances.

We require this information to

ensure children and young

people are educated

appropriately, supported, and

that we take account of their

health and wellbeing.

During a child’s journey through

education a pupil’s record is

kept, this core record is mainly

paper based and is stored securely in the child or young person’s establishment. If the establishment has

requested assistance from educational staff outwith the nursery or school, key staff from these services

may also store information securely about your child or young person.

HOW WILL WE USE THIS INFORMATION?

Your personal information will be used:

• to provide your child or young person with an appropriate education

• for teaching, enrolment and assessment purposes and to monitor educational progress of children

and young people

• to support pupil learning, improve outcomes and identify where additional support is needed to help

children and young people

• to provide appropriate pastoral care to support health and wellbeing of children and young people

• to keep children and young people safe

• to maintain records of attendance, absence and behaviour of children and young people (including

exclusions)

• to support children and young people during transitions when moving on each year from nursery to

primary, primary to secondary and when they move or leave school

• to enable schools and establishments to process personal data in support of SQA and Further

Education

• to monitor and report on pupil attainment and achievement in relation to the national improvement

framework issued by the Scottish Government

• to assure the quality of our education services in line with national expectations from Education

Scotland.


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WHO DO WE SHARE INFORMATION WITH? To support your child or young person’s access to appropriate education and meet our legal obligation,

personal information may be shared internally between services of the Council. From time to time,

education staff may also need to share information about you, your child or young person with another

person from another agency or service, e.g. Health.

We also share information with Scottish Government and bodies such as Education Scotland, Scottish

Qualifications Authority, Skills Development Scotland and other organisations that support children

and young people’s learning.

When a child or young person moves or transfers to another school the Council has an obligation to

pass on information with regards to pupil records to the new school.

Only identified staff and those who require to have the information to enable them to carry out their

job, will have access to you, your child or young person’s information. We care about the information

we hold in respect to the education of children and young people. We will keep this information safe

and secure.

HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION FOR? We only keep personal information for the minimum period of time necessary. Sometimes this is set out

in law, but in most cases it is based on what we need to fulfil our function. We maintain a ‘records

retention and disposal schedule’ which sets out how long we hold different types of information for.

You can view this on our website at http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15003

or you can request a hardcopy of this from Education and Families, Kildonan Street, Coatbridge

ML5 3BT.

YOUR RIGHTS UNDER DATA PROTECTION LAWS You can:

• Request access to your information – you have the right to request a copy of the personal

information that we hold about you, your child or young person. You can ask us to confirm what

personal information is being used and with whom it has been shared with.

• Request a correction to your information – we want to make sure that all personal information is

accurate, complete and up to date. Therefore you may ask us to correct any personal information that

you believe does not meet these standards.

• Request the restriction of processing – this enables you to ask us to suspend the processing of

personal information about you, your child or young person, for example if you want us to establish

its accuracy or clarify the reason for processing it.

• Request the transfer – you can request the transfer of your information to another party.

• Deletion of your information – you have the right to ask us to delete personal information about you,

your child or young person where:

• you think that we no longer need to hold the information for the purposes for which it was

originally obtained

• you have a genuine objection to our use of personal information

• or, use of personal information is contrary to law or our legal obligations.

If you wish to update any personal information, retrieve it, or have it removed from records please

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THE COUNCIL’S DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

If you have any questions or are unhappy about the way that we use the personal information of your

child, young person or yourself you can contact the Data Protection Officer.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Civic Centre,

Windmillhill Street,

Motherwell ML1 1AB

or by email to [email protected]

THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER

You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner about the way the Council has

handled your rights, to enquire about any exercise of these rights or to complain about the way the

Council has dealt with your rights (or any other aspect of data protection law).

Information Commissioner's Office,

45 Melville Street,

Edinburgh, EH3 7HL

or by e-mail to [email protected]

TRANSFERRING EDUCATIONAL DATA ABOUT PUPILS Education Authorities and the Scottish Government Education Portfolio (SGEP) exchange data about

pupils either on paper or electronically through the ScotXed programme.

The data collected and transferred covers areas such as date of birth, postcode, registration for free

school meals, whether a pupil is looked after by his/her Local Authority, additional support needs

including disability, attendance, absence and exclusions from school. Pupil names and addresses are

collected by the school and the council but they are not passed to SGEP. The postcode is the only part

of the address that is transferred. Data is held securely and no information on individual pupils can be

published by SGEP.

Providing national identity and ethnic background data is entirely voluntary. You can choose the

‘not disclosed’ option if you do not want to provide this data. However, we hope that the explanations

contained in this message and on our website will help you understand the importance of providing

the data.

WHY DO WE NEED YOUR DATA? In order to make the best decisions about how to improve our education service, SGEP and education

authorities need accurate, up-to-date data about our pupils. We are keen to help all our pupils do well in

all aspects of school life and achieve better educational outcomes. Accurate and up-to-date data allows

SGEP, education authorities and schools to:

plan and deliver better policies for the benefit of all pupils

plan and deliver better policies for the benefit of specific groups of pupils

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YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

The collection, transfer, processing and sharing of ScotXed data is done in accordance with the Data

Protection Act 1998. We also comply with the National Statistics Code of Practice requirements and

other legislation related to safeguarding the confidentiality of data. The Data Protection Act gives you

the right to know how we will use your data. This message can give only a brief description of how we

use data. Fuller details of the uses of pupil data can be found on the ScotXed website (www.scotxed.net).

SGEP works with a range of partners including Education Scotland and the Scottish Qualifications

Authority. On occasion, we will make individual data available to partners and also academic

institutions to carry out research and statistical analysis. In addition, we will provide our partners with

information they need in order to fulfil their official responsibilities. Any sharing of data will be done

under the strict control and prior agreement of the Data Access Panel in SGEP, which will ensure that

no subject specific data will be made public as a result of the data sharing and that such data will not be

used to take any actions in respect of an individual.

CONCERNS If you have any concerns about the ScotXed data

collections you can email

[email protected]

Or write to

The ScotXed Support Office,

SGEP,

Area 1B,

Victoria Quay,

Leith EH6 6QQ.

Alternative versions of this page are available, on request from the ScotXed Support Office, in other

languages, audio tape, Braille and large print.

WANT MORE INFORMATION? Further details about ScotXed data exchanges are available on the ScotXed website,

http://www.scotxed.net

CHILD PROTECTION Every adult in Scotland has a role in ensuring all our children and young people are safe and protected

from harm at all times and in all situations.

The Head Teacher is responsible for the school’s actions in response to Child Protection concerns.

If there are any Child Protection concerns, the Head Teacher or the Child Protection Co-ordinator will

follow North Lanarkshire Child Protection Procedures and Guidelines.

Child Protection Co-ordinator – Mr William McInally

Telephone 01236 794855


http://www.scotxed.net/


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ADULT PROTECTION The Council has responsibility under the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 for the

protection and support of adults at risk of harm within North Lanarkshire. Its employees therefore have

the responsibility to ensure the welfare of all adults at risk of harm with whom they come into contact,

as well as providing the highest possible standard of care for some of the most vulnerable members of

our society.

The Head Teacher is responsible for the school’s actions in response to Adult Protection concerns.

If there are any Adult Protection concerns the Head Teacher or the Adult Protection Co-ordinator will

follow North Lanarkshire Adult Protection Procedures and Guidelines.

Adult Protection Co-ordinator – Mr William McInally

HOME AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP LINKS Caldervale High School places great importance on regular consultation between staff and

parents/carers.

There are Parents’ Meetings for each stage of school to discuss individual progress.

Members of the Senior leadership Team and Pupil Support Staff are available during school hours to

meet with parents/carers, who are asked to make appointments in advance by telephone or letter. It will

be appreciated that such staff have a teaching commitment and must restrict meetings to their non-

teaching time. (See summary of times for contact with parents/carers).

The school will contact parents/carers whenever necessary, but especially in cases where early warning

of unsatisfactory progress has to be given. In return, we welcome calls from parents/carers who are in

any way concerned. Do not hesitate to contact the school.

The school benefits from a Home/School Partnership Officer which increases the contact available

between the school and home.

SUMMARY OF TIMES FOR CONTACT WITH PARENTS/CARERS Notice of meetings between staff and parents/carers (Parents’ Meetings) is given through a letter from

the Head Teacher.

Meetings for all parents/carers of children taking part in educational visits abroad will be held as

required before the trip.

TIMES FOR CONSULTING PUPIL SUPPORT STAFF/SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Monday/Tuesday/Thursday 8.55am - 12.30pm

1.30pm - 3.45pm

Wednesday/Friday 8.55am - 12.30pm

1.30pm – 2.55pm Or by arrangement

Except in emergency, an appointment should be made by telephone. Most members of staff have

teaching commitments so an appointment would normally only be made outwith classroom duties.

Parents/carers are asked not to arrive at school without an appointment as there may be no member of

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THE PARENT FORUM As a parent/carer of a child at this school you are automatically a member of the Parent Forum.

The Parent Forum is composed of all the parents and carers of children at the school.

As a member of the Parent Forum you can expect to:

Get information about what your child is learning

Get information about events and activities at the school

Get advice/help on how you can support your child’s learning

Be told about opportunities to be involved in the school

Have a say in selecting a Parent Council to work on behalf of all parents/carers at the school

Be invited to identify issues for the Parent Council to work on with the school

THE PARENT COUNCIL The composition of the Parent Council will be determined by the Parent Forum with the Head Teacher

as professional adviser with the right and duty to attend all meetings of the Parent Council.

The Parent Council’s rights and duties include:

Supporting the work of the school

Representing the views of parents/carers

Consulting with parents/carers and reporting back to the Parent Forum on matters of interest

Promoting contact between the school, parents/carers, pupils and the wider community

Fundraising

Taking part in the selection of senior promoted staff

Receiving reports from the Head Teacher and Education Authority

Receiving an annual budget for administration, training and other expenses

Improving home school partnership and facilitating parental involvement

Members of Parent Councils, on a voluntary basis, may also have an advisory role in decisions

on placing requests by parents/carers in respect of those situations where the number of placing

requests for a particular school or for a particular stage in a particular school exceeds the number of

places available.

Caldervale High School’s Parent Council has been established and the members are listed below:

Chairperson

Mrs Margaret Daly

Vice Chair

Mrs Christine Hunter

Secretary

Mrs Lorna Macaffer

Members Mrs Patricia Blades

Mrs Lorna Booth

Mrs Christine Fergie

Ms Heather Kane

Mrs Fiona McDowall

Mrs Jill Murray

Ms Elaine Tennant

Ms Hazel Watson

School Representative

Mrs Karen Kubica

(Head Teacher)

The membership will be a minimum of three parents/carers of children attending the school.

The maximum size is twenty. Meetings of the Parent Concil are open to members of the public.

Further information can be found at http://www.caldervale.n-lanark.sch.uk/parentcouncil

Email: [email protected] marked for the attention of the Parent Council.

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The Parent Council will be selected for a period of 3 years, after which they may put themselves

forward for re-selection if they wish. Any parents/carers of a child at the school can volunteer to

be a member of the Parent Council. In the event that the number of volunteers exceeds the number

of places set out in the constitution, members will be selected by ballot. Anyone not selected to be a

member of the Parent Council may be offered the opportunity to be part of any sub-groups set up by

the Parent Council.

The Parent Council may co-opt up to 10 people to assist it with carrying out its functions.

Co-opted members will serve for a period of one year after which time the Parent Council will review

and consider requirements for co-opted membership.

The number of parent/carer members on the Parent Council must always be greater than the number of

co-opted members.

The Chair, Secretary and Treasurer of the Parent

Council will be agreed by the Parent Council members

immediately following its formation.

Further information about the Parent Council can be

obtained from the Parent Zone section on the school's

website http://www.caldervale.n-lanark.sch.uk

THE PUPIL COUNCIL Pupils were elected to represent their Personal Support class in September 2018. Four senior pupils

attended the 2018 NLC Senior Phase Pupil Conference in November 2018 and presented on the new

wider achievement programme Youth Philanthropy Initiative. Four junior pupils will represent the

school at the NLC Junior Phase Pupil Conference later in 2019. Pupil Council representatives were also

involved in creating the school’s new Vision, Values and Aims and assisted with the development of

the Pupil Charter this session.

http://www.caldervale.n-lanark.sch.uk/


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IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Education and Families

Municipal Buildings

Kildonan Street

COATBRIDGE ML5 3BT

Councillor Michael Coyle (Ward 12)

Councillor Paul di Mascio (Ward 12)

Councillor Ian McNeill (Ward 12)

Councillor Sandy Watson (Ward 12)

Civic Centre

MOTHERWELL ML1 1AB

Chief Executive Area Office

North Lanarkshire Council

Civic Centre

Motherwell ML1 1AB

NHS Lanarkshire Airdrie Health Centre

Tel: 01236 772200

Social Work

Coats House

Gartlea Road

Airdrie ML6 9JA

Tel: 01236 757000

Community Learning and Development

Airdrie CLD Locality Office

Chapelside Community Centre

Waddell Street

Airdrie ML6 6DL

Tel: 01236 638538

Email: [email protected]

Education Officer

Alan Henry


Civic Centre

Motherwell ML1 1AB

Continuous Improvement Officer

Jackie Cahill /Jackie Ballantyne


Civic Centre

Motherwell ML1 1AB

Help and advice on any matters

relating to Support for Learning

can be obtained from:

Additional Support Manager:

Central Locality

Karen Clarkson / Carol McShane

IT Technical Service


Towers Road

Airdrie

ML6 8PG

Tel: 01236 632844

You can also get more help and advice from:

Enquire The Scottish advice service for Additional

Support for Learning. Operated by Children in

Scotland, Enquire offers independent

confidential advice and information on

Additional Support for Learning. Enquire also

provide a range of fact sheets.

Tel: 0345 123 2303

[email protected]

www.enquire.org.uk for parents/carers

and practitioners

www.enquire.org.uk for children

and young people

Resolve Tel: 0131 313 8844

(Independent Adjudicator)

Scottish Independent Advocacy Alliance

Mansfield Traquair Centre

15 Mansfield Place

Edinburgh EH3 6BB

[email protected]

www.siaa.org.uk

Additional Supports Needs Tribunal

(Scotland)

ASNTS

Health and Educational Chambers

First Tier Tribunal for Scotland

Glasgow Tribunals Centre

20 York Street

Glasgow G2 8GT

0141 302 5860

www.asntscotland.gov.uk


http://www.enquire.org.uk/

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STATISTICAL INFORMATION ATTAINMENT AND NATIONAL EXAMINATION RESULTS

Schools in consultation with pupils/parents/carers normally decide on presentation for examinations

following assessments and formal prelim examinations. However, in the final analysis, the school will

accede to the wishes of the parents/carers.

SCHOOL ATTAINMENT In 2014, the SQA implemented new qualifications in S4, whereby pupils study towards National 3,

National 4 or National 5 awards.

By the end of S4:

% of S4 roll achieving 5 or more awards at National 3, National 4 and National 5

Year National 3 National 4 National 5

2016 91.9 82.2 32.0

2017 90.5 84.0 34.1

2018 87.3 75.7 26.6

By the end of S5:

% of S5 roll achieving 1 or more awards at SCQF Level 6 (Higher)

2016 47.9

2017 52.8

2018 46.8


2016 27.6

2017 31.0

2018 30.5


2016 7.3

2017 12.2

2018 10.2


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By the end of S6:


2016 59.6

2017 55.7

2018 60.4


2016 19.3

2017 23.4

2018 20.5


2016 19.3

2017 23.4

2018 20.5

$$

% of S6 roll achieving 1 or more awards at SCQF Level 7 (Advanced Higher)

2016 25.1

2017 15.6

2018 11.8

In S5 and S6 pupils also have opportunities to study vocational subjects including Beauty, Childcare,

Construction, Hairdressing and Automotive (Motor Mechanics). These courses are delivered by staff

from New College Lanarkshire.

In S6 pupils have formal wider achievement opportunities including Rights Respecting School

Ambassadors, British Sign Language and Mentors in Violence Prevention. In addition, all S6 pupils

participate in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative.

In session 2018-2019, Foundation Apprenticeship courses were introduced into our S5 curriculum

pin various subject areas including Children and Young People, Engineering, Digital Media and

Software Development.


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QUALIFYING STATEMENT Although this information is accurate at time of printing, there could be changes affecting any of the

matters dealt with in the document:

before the commencement or during the course of the school year in question

in relation to subsequent school years

Education Authorities are required by law to issue a copy of the school handbook to certain

parents/carers in December each year. It details the current policies and practises of both the

Council and the school.


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INDEX page

Accommodation 20 Additional Support Needs 16 Adult Protection 47 Associated Primary Schools 8 Anti-Bullying Policy 33 Attendance and Registration 27 Awards Ceremony 33 Child Protection 46 Clothing and Uniform 34 Curriculum 23 Consultation 15 Data Protection Act 1998 42 Education Maintenance Allowance 41 Emergencies, Information in 38 Enrolment and Leaving Procedures 26 Equal Opportunities 29 External Provider Staff 33 Extra-curricular Activities 40 Faculty Heads/Principal Teachers 14 Freedom of Information 42 Health and Medical Care 38 Home and School Partnership Links 47 Homework 30 Important Addresses 50 Improvement Plan Targets 9 Language and Communication Support Centre (LCSC) 19 Introduction, Head Teacher’s 4 Letting Procedures 21 Library Resource Centre 22

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Parent Council, The 48 Parent Forum, The 45 Placing Requests 36 Practical Advice when Contacting the School 15 Promoting Positive Behaviour (Discipline) 31 Privacy Statement 42 Pupil Charter 32 Pupil Council 49 Pupil Support 14 Qualifying Statement 53 Raising Achievement for All 9 Reporting to Parents/Carers 29 School/Community Links 21 School Hours 6 School Information 5 School Meals 35 School Regulations 32 Senior Leadership Team 10 Spiritual, Social, Moral and Cultural Values 39 Staff by Department 13 Statistical Information 51 Support for Learning 16 Supported Study 30 Term and Holiday Dates 7 Transferring Educational Data About Pupils 45 Transport 37

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