School Handbook

AUCHTERHOUSE PRIMARY SCHOOL

FOREWORD

Dear Parent/Carer,

Welcome to Auchterhouse Primary School. We believe in a partnership where home and

school work together for the benefit of each child. It is our aim to provide a happy, safe,

trusting, supportive and welcoming environment where the learning experience is an

enjoyable one. Within this setting we strive to ensure that opportunities exist, for all the

children in our care, to achieve their potential within a wide and interesting curriculum.

I hope that you will find the information contained in this handbook helpful. Please

contact us if you require any more details or would like to organise a visit to our school.

We would welcome any feedback you may have as to how the handbook could be

improved in future.

If at any time you have concerns or queries regarding your child's education please do

not hesitate to contact the school.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs Tracey Small

Head Teacher

“All striving together to meet the challenge”

This document is available in alternative formats, on request

(Please contact the Head Teacher)

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CONTENTS

Angus Council Information:

o Contact Details:

Angus Council People Directorate

Angus House

Orchardbank Business Park

FORFAR

DD8 1AN

Tel: 01307 476337

Fax: 01307 461848

Email: People@angus.gov.uk

o Early Learning and Childcare Provision (primary schools only)

o School Clothing Grants

o Education Maintenance Allowance (secondary schools only)

o Pupil Absence Procedures (Attendance and Absence)

o The Complaints Procedure

o Parental Involvement / Parent Councils

o Curriculum for Excellence

Curriculum Levels

The Senior Phase

Skills for Learning, Life and Work

Careers Guidance and Financial Advice

o Sex Education

o Drugs Education (Drugs and alcohol misuse)

o Religious and Moral Education

o Assessment and Reporting

o Transitions

Starting Nursery

Enrolling in Primary School

Transfer to Secondary School

Leaving School

Post School

o Support for Pupils

o GIRFEC (getting it right for every child)

o Gaelic Education

o School Meals

Special Dietary Requirements

Snack Provision in Pre-Schools

o Applying for Free School Meals

o Administration of Medicines

o Transport

o Insurance

o Music Services

o Parental Access to Records

o Child Protection

o Holding and Storing Pupil and Staff Data

o Emergency Closures & Transport Updates

o School Holiday Dates

o Useful Links & Contact Details

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CONTACT DETAILS

Auchterhouse Primary School

Kirkton of Auchterhouse, Angus DD3 0QS

Telephone Number: 01382 536666

Website: www.auchterhouse.angus.sch.uk

Email Address: auchterhouse@angusschools.org.uk

Head Teacher: Mrs Tracey Small

Class Stages: P1-4 and P5-7

Present Roll: 36

Denominational Status: Non Denominational

Does the school teach by means of the Gaelic Language: No

School Hours: Morning Session 9.00am to 12.30pm

Morning Interval 10.30am to 11.00am

Afternoon Session 1.30pm to 3.30pm

STAFF INCLUDE:

HEAD TEACHER

MRS T SMALL is responsible for the day to day administration, organisation and

management of the curriculum, general pastoral care and guidance, including school

discipline and the maintaining of close links with parents and the community.

TEACHERS

MRS M CLARK teaches P5-7.

MRS A MCINTOSH teaches P1-4

MRS T SMALL has a teaching remit with all classes.

VISITING SPECIALIST STAFF

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Ms Ritchie

MUSIC: Ms Edwards

SUPPORT FOR LEARNING: Mrs. R. Henderson

KODALY INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. K. Ramsay

VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR: Miss Harper

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SUPPORT STAFF

MRS A WYNNE is the school Clerical/Pupil Support Assistant.

MR S. MCGURN is the School Janitor

TAYSIDE CONTRACTS

MRS C. CHRISTIE is the Cook in Charge

MRS F. WEBSTER is the School Cleaner

ORGANISATION OF SCHOOL DAY

SCHOOL HOURS Morning Session 9.00am to 12.30pm

Morning Interval 10.30am to 11.00pm

Afternoon Session 1.30pm to 3.30pm

VISITS OF PROSPECTIVE PARENTS – see link below: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0

Parents are always welcome at Auchterhouse Primary. If you wish to visit the school,

please do not hesitate to arrange an appointment with the Head Teacher.

Once your child has been allocated a place you will be invited along to meet the staff

and children, to find out more about the curriculum and to share information about your

child.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

There is a school uniform which encourages a standard of

neatness, tidiness, self-discipline and pride in the school. We

currently use School Trends as the supplier of school uniform

(http://www.schooltrends.co.uk/). An online order form is

available from the company. Many parents choose to buy

multiples of school clothing. It is always a good idea to have

a spare uniform for each child. Two or three sets of school

clothes will normally be sufficient for each pupil. Tesco online

only stock our school uniform

(http://www.clothingattesco.com/angus/auchterhouse-primary-school/invt/5320127)

All articles of clothing should be named; this includes shoes,

coats, wellingtons, gloves, ties etc.

Children who are new to Primary One should be

encouraged to dress themselves in order to be able to

change reasonably quickly for gym. This should be borne in

mind by parents choosing the best type of gym shoes e.g.

elastic gusseted slip-ons are quickest (and probably the

cheapest too).

All clothing brought to school should be named or marked in some way, as it is difficult for

children to distinguish their own clothing from others.

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The wearing of jewellery etc. should be discouraged for reasons of hygiene and safety

and must be removed during P.E. lessons. Also hair should be tied back and nails kept to

a reasonable length etc. No football colours are allowed.

SCHOOL UNIFORM GYM WEAR

Navy School Sweatshirt & Sky Blue/White Polo-shirt School T-shirt/Plain white/

Shirt – white or blue Navy Shorts

School Tie – (available from Schoolwear Shop) Gym Shoes

Grey or Navy Trousers/Skirt or Pinafore Outdoor P.E. kit

Navy Fleece/Jacket/Hat & Scarf

Grey or Navy Socks or Tights

T-shirt and gym shoes should be kept in a bag in school from Monday to Friday and taken

home at the weekends for washing. The bag and all clothing brought to school should be

named or marked in some way, as it is difficult for children to distinguish their own clothing

from others.

PARENTAL CONCERNS

Parents should contact the school immediately they have a cause for concern. It is our

wish to deal with all matters as early as possible preventing them from growing into

significant concerns. Please contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance or if you

would prefer to discuss the issue with a member of the management team please contact

Mrs Small regarding children. The staff will listen to your concern and agree a way forward

with you.

THE COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE – also see link below: https://www.angus.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/complaints_and_comments/making_a_comp

laint_or_comment_about_our_services

If parents have cause for complaint they should contact the school and make an

appointment to meet the Head Teacher.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

BECOMING INVOLVED IN SCHOOL

The school values the important part that parents play in their children’s education and

sees partnership with parents as an effective way of enhancing children’s achievements

and promoting better school ethos and communication.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement:

Parents play an active goal in the life of Auchterhouse Primary School. The Parent Council

works closely with the Head Teacher and school staff to develop both social and

curricular matters. Parents contribute effectively to the life of the school by organising

fundraising events and community celebrations. The parent

body has worked with children to develop the outdoor play

area and school garden. Parents are regular visitors to

school assembly and support the school well during open

days, festive events, educational outings and the annual

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sports day. A number of parent volunteers support the work of class teachers on a regular

basis.

During the school day:

Art/Craft activities

Sharing knowledge and expertise in some aspect of the curriculum, e.g. topic talk,

history, science, health

Practical activities in science, maths, social subjects, health education (e.g. first

aid) or technology

Reading stories to groups of children,

Playing literacy and numeracy games with groups of children

Supervising board games

Supporting educational visits/trips

School concerts – making costumes, props, supervision of children

Road safety – Cycle Training

Fundraising events

Extra-curricular activities e.g. coaching, school grounds –

maintenance of garden/allotment areas

If you wish to be a regular parent helper, PVG (Protecting

Vulnerable Groups) checks have to be completed. Please discuss

this with staff.

All parents are invited to attend two ‘Learner Conferences’ (Parent Evenings) throughout

the year. At these meetings parents will have the opportunity with their children to meet

their child’s class teacher for a 20 minute meeting and hear about their child’s progress.

This is also an opportunity for parents to hear how they can best support their child’s

learning. Parents are also encouraged to look at their child’s learning logs termly when

they come home and discuss these with the children. The completion of homework tasks

as advised by the school help support your child’s learning. In addition, the school also

arranges a number of open days for parents and some shared learning events. An annual

calendar of events is prepared and circulated to families.

Outwith the school day:

Fundraising events

Trips e.g. sporting events, concerts

Extra-curricular activities e.g. coaching, sports/art clubs/country dancing/school

grounds – maintenance of garden/allotment areas

If you wish to be a regular parent helper, PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) checks

have to be completed. Please discuss this with staff.

SCHOOL ETHOS

In our school we are committed to providing appropriate opportunities for the

development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural values through both the ethos

and the curriculum. This will be undertaken in partnership with parents and will take

account of the individual needs of pupils and the views of parents.

Our school welcomes and encourages diversity and individuality, while emphasizing our

common commitment to moral values such as honesty, respect for others, compassion

and justice. It is a fundamental principle of our school that all who are involved in the life

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of our school both has the right to be respected as individuals and carry the responsibility

to act in a considerate and respectful manner towards others. We implement the Council

policy for Equal Opportunities and Racial equality and ensure that all pupils have access

to the full range of educational experiences available within the resources of the school.

We are firmly committed to the elimination of any form of discrimination on the grounds of

race, religion, gender or disability.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LINKS

Auchterhouse Primary is an integral part of the community

of Auchterhouse. Children develop skills and learn to be

better citizens as they engage with and support the work of

the local community. Our pupils enjoy very close links with

the local Church of Scotland. Children bring food gifts for

local charities at Harvest Time. Every Friday afternoon school

children work with members of the community in the

Community Garden. We have worked with Angus College

to develop our mud kitchen and local businesses to develop

our school playground.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT https://www.angus.gov.uk/schools_and_young_people/parent_and_pupil_guidance/anti_bullying_

policy

Good behaviour is essential to good learning. The general aim of the school is to provide

an atmosphere of mutual respect and collective responsibility. Pupils, parents and staff all

have an important part to play in producing and sustaining this positive ethos. The rules of

the school are of a common sense nature, bearing in mind the interest and safety of all

concerned.

Our Golden Rules area as follows:-

Be Kind

Be Honest

Be Careful

Be Respectful

Be Hardworking

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Dojo is a way for teachers to encourage and motivate children positively, it is also used as

our main method of communication by both classroom teachers and parents.

Dojo allows parents/carers to be kept informed automatically regarding their child’s

achievements. Using a computer or phone, parents can sign in anytime to see how their

child is getting on – progress updates regarding class work and behavior are automatic!

Teachers can also share photos from the class using ‘Class Story’.

CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT

Children work hardest when they know their work will be appreciated and praised. All staff

encourage pupils at all times and in all activities to give their best. Their effort may be

rewarded verbally by praise, or non-verbally by a smiley face, sticker or Dojo.

Children are allocated to one of three houses - Eassie, Glamis and Newtyle. Pupils can

gain extra points for their house through hard work and effort, by showing excellent

behaviour and for success in sporting challenges.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The school enjoys a large tarmac play area to the front of the school. There are extensive

grass areas, which are used for outdoor games in good weather. The village hall is used

for P.E. on a weekly basis. Art and games clubs run by parents are arranged for P1/7 pupils

throughout the year.

The school arranges outings to many places of interest and the Primary 7 pupils enjoy a

residential outdoor week at Compass Christian Centre, Glenshee. The Primary 7 pupils

organise an end of term outing each year.

The Angus Library van visits the school regularly and children are encouraged to borrow

books for recreational reading. The school celebrates with music and drama at Christmas

and Easter and during national events such as Burn’s Night. There are a number of social

events, which include parents and family members, some organised by the school and

some by the Parent Council.

PUPIL COUNCIL

At Auchterhouse we have an active Pupil Council and Learning Council. The Council

members are elected by their class peers at the beginning of session and they hold office

for the duration of one year. Throughout the year they will meet with a member of staff.

They will be involved in taking forward school improvement priorities and addressing

emerging issues as they occur. Pupils have a great responsibility to the development and

maintenance of the environment in and around the school.

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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Your child will learn in a variety of different contexts and groups including ability, co-

operative and social. Pupils will have planned opportunities to work with children across a

number of age stages. This learning is known to benefit learners of all abilities. At

Auchterhouse we are proud of the environment and facilities in the school. Children can

learn a great deal from exploration in the grounds, from growing in

the garden and greenhouse and from working with many of the

experts in the local community. We believe that learning should not

be confined to classrooms and so visits to local farms, church and

nearby shops can become a rich stream of realistic learning. We plan

for children to transfer learning from one context to another so that

our young people are confident and competent citizens who are

able to excel in an ever changing world of learning, life and work.

Each year our children run a book shop where they are involved in the

purchase and sale of the books which includes the handling of cash,

making graphs for most popular books sold, newsletters about book shop

THE PUPILS AND PARENTS VOICE

Personalisation and choice is one of the seven principles of curriculum design and children

and young people throughout their education will have the opportunity to discuss with

their teacher the context in which they learn and how they will approach the learning.

Staff will discuss new learning with the children at the beginning of a new topic and plan

together the areas of specific focus e.g. World War 2 – The Home Front. This will be shared

with parents through the homework diary and parents will be invited to support the

learning by sharing resources from home e.g. ration book or visit the school to share a talk.

Parents will be invited to share comment regarding the planned work for their child at

various points throughout the year and are encouraged to feedback comment at

anytime through their child’s homework diary.

THE CURRICULUM AT SCHOOL, LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL

The school website and regular e-mail distribution are sources of considerable information,

enhancing the work of all classes across the school. Additionally, curriculum evenings are

planned for parents and will include the leadership and participation of children.

CAREERS, GUIDANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVICE

Through partnership working, schools plan with a variety of organizations to ensure that

financial education and career information, advice

and guidance is an integral part of the curriculum

which provides children and young people with real

and relevant learning opportunities which can be

applied both in and beyond the classroom. Children

and staff work together to plan enterprising extended

enterprising activities which may involve young people

in organising financial or career based events within the

wider community. Notable examples of this include

McMillan Coffee Mornings, charity fund raising and

cooking experiences using local produce.

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LIAISON WITH SECONDARY SCHOOL

The school maintains close links with Monifieth High School and other

Primary Schools within the Angus area. Our teachers and in some cases

our pupils visit other schools and establishments and other teachers and

pupils visit us. This process is necessary for the professional development

of staff, reciprocal understanding and the establishment of curricular consistency.

(http://www.monifiethhigh.angus.sch.uk/)

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Our School Improvement Plan can be obtained from the school office.

Our main areas of development are to nurture further a shared understanding throughout

the school community regarding what makes an effective learner (learner qualities). Our

School Improvement Plan also highlights the school’s commitment to encouraging the

children to give feedback to teachers about their learning experience within the school,

and teachers giving and receiving feedback from each other. We are also concentrating

on data analysis and using this information to support the planning of learning and support

within the classrooms. We plan to provide opportunities for staff to work together to plan

collaboratively and for the children to be more heavily involved in assessing their own and

other’s work.

MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS

The School Standards and Quality Report can be obtained from the school office.

Our Auchterhouse Amazing Achievers (learner qualities) have been agreed and a shared

understanding is beginning to be developed across the learning community. Our learning

Council have contributed to the development of our Auchterhouse Amazing Achievers

(learner qualities) and have shared our Visible Learning journey with other schools in the

cluster. Our assemblies have covered ‘Learning to Learn’ at whole school level, growth

mindset, learner qualities, perseverance, growing your brain etc.

Our Parent’s Evenings have been replaced with ‘Learner Led Conferences’ where the

children talk about their learning and next steps. Our work regarding ‘Developing the

Young Workforce’ has allowed our children to see the relevance of the work we do in

school in helping them be prepared for the world of work.

We have begun to develop an all-weather nursery outdoor area with the help of our

parents.

Our teachers now have a better understanding of data and how to analyse this to

understand how we can use this to target resources and increase attainment.

IMPROVING STANDARDS

The School Standards and Quality Report can be obtained from the school office.

The Auchterhouse Amazing Achievers (learner qualities) are to be used as a basis for our

Learner Led Conferences where the children talk about their learning, assessing

themselves against the Auchterhouse Amazing Achievers.

Pupils as Teachers/ Parents as Learners are to be introduced during open afternoons

where the children will share their learning in various curricular areas.

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The development of an ‘Impact Coach’ role within the school will drive forward

collaborative planning, team teaching and moderation identifying and sharing good

practice.

HEALTH CARE

Our school nurse is currently Michelle Hogg. She is an integral part of the health and

wellbeing team at Auchterhouse. Michelle can be contacted directly if you wish to discuss

any health matters regarding your child. Health Visitors have responsibility for the welfare

of pre-school children and they can be contacted through you G.P.

Whitfield Clinic

123 Whitfield Drive

Dundee

DD4 0DP

Tel. 01382 513106

michellehogg@nhs.net

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USEFUL LINKS & CONTACT DETAILS

Education Scotland’s Communication Toolkit for engaging with parents –

https://education.gov.scot/improvement/Documents/Parental%20involvement/PAR2_Eng

agingParentsandFamiliesToolkit/par2-engaging-parents-toolkit-section3-060416.pdf

The Scottish Government guide Principles of Inclusive Communications provides

information on communications and a self-assessment tool for public authorities –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/09/14082209/0

Choosing a School: A Guide for Parents - information on choosing a school and the

placing request system –

http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/11/10093528/0

A guide for parents about school attendance explains parental responsibilities with regard

to children’s attendance at school –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/12/04134640/0

Parental Involvement

Guidance on the Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 provides guidance on

the act for education authorities, Parent Councils and others –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/09/08094112/0

Parentzone provide information and resource for parents and Parent Councils –

https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/

School Ethos

Supporting Learners - guidance on the identification, planning and provision of support –

https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Support%20for%20all

Journey to Excellence - provides guidance and advice about culture and ethos –

http://www.journeytoexcellence.org.uk/cultureandethos/index.asp

Health and wellbeing guidance on healthy living for local authorities and schools -

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/HLivi

Building Curriculum for Excellence Through Positive Behaviour and Relationships outlines

the Scottish Government’s priority actions around positive behaviour in schools and is also

a source of support –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/06/25112828/0

Scottish Catholic Education Service’s resource ‘This is Our Faith’ which supports the

teaching and learning of Catholic religious education –

http://www.sces.uk.com/this-is-our-faith.html

Curriculum

Information about how the curriculum is structured and curriculum planning –

https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-in-scotland

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Information about the outcomes a learner can expect to experience and achieve across

literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing, as well as the 8 curricular areas –

https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-in-scotland/About%20the%203-

18%20curriculum

Advice, practice and resources to support the experiences and outcomes on literary,

numeracy and health and wellbeing –

https://www.education.gov.scot/Documents/btc3.pdf

Broad General Education in the Secondary School – A Guide for Parents and Carers –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/resources/b/genericresource_tcm4725663.asp?strR

eferringChannel=parentzone&strReferringPageID=tcm:4-634353-64

Information on the Senior Phase –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/whatcanlearnersexpect/seniorphas

e.asp

Information on Skills for learning, life and work –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/whatcanlearnersexpect/skillsforlear

ning.asp

Information around the Scottish Government’s ‘Opportunities for All’ programme –

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/partnerships/16plus-data-hub/

Information for organisations responsible for the planning, management and delivery of

career information, advice and guidance services –

https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/our-products/career-

management-skills/

The Skills Development Scotland website ‘My World of Work’ offers a number of tools to

support career planning –

http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/

Assessment and Reporting

Building the Curriculum 5: a framework for assessment provides guidance around the

assessment framework –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/BtC5Framework_tcm4-653230.pdf

Information about Curriculum for Excellence levels and how progress is assessed –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/howisprogressassessed/stages/index

.asp

Curriculum for Excellence factfile - Assessment and qualifications –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/publications/c/publication_tcm4624968.asp

Information on recognising achievement, reporting and profiling –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/assessment/achi

evement/index.asp

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Transitions

Curriculum for Excellence factfile - 3-18 Transitions - provides information on the transitions

children and young people will face throughout their education and beyond –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/publications/c/publication_tcm4660285.asp

Career Information, Advice and Guidance in Scotland - A Framework for Service Redesign

and Improvement provides guidance on career information, advice and guidance

strategy –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/03/11110615/0

Choices and changes provides information about choices made at various stages of

learning –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/myexperiencesandoutcomes/healthandwellbeing

/planningchoices/index.asp

The Additional support for learning page provides links to relevant legislation and

guidance, including the arrangements that should be in place to support pupils with

additional support needs –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/welfare/ASL

Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice includes specific requirements on

education authorities and others under the new legislation in relation to transition –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/04/04090720/21

Enquire is the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning –

http://enquire.org.uk/

Parenting across Scotland offers support to children and families in Scotland –

http://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/

Support for Pupils

The Additional support for learning page provides links to relevant legislation and

guidance, including the arrangements that should be in place to support pupils with

additional support needs –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/welfare/ASL

Information about the universal entitlement to support that underpins Curriculum for

Excellence –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inclusionandequalities/supportingchildrenandyoun

gpeople/whatissupport/universalsupport/index.asp

Supporting Children's Learning Code of Practice (Revised edition) - provides Statutory

guidance relating to the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004

as amended –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2011/04/04090720/21

Getting It Right For Every Child and Young Person, is essential reading for anyone involved

or working with children and young people, including practitioners working in adult

services with parents and carers –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright

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School Improvement

Scottish Schools Online - provides a range of school information, including contact details,

school roll, facilities, website, inspection reports –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scottishschoolsonline/

Education Scotland’s Inspection and review page provides information on the inspection

process –

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/index.asp

The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) is an annual sample survey which will

monitor national performance in literacy and numeracy –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education/SSLN

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) –

http://www.scqf.org.uk/

Scottish Qualifications Authority provides information for teachers, parents, employers and

young people on qualifications –

http://www.sqa.org.uk/

Amazing Things - information about youth awards in Scotland –

http://www.awardsnetwork.org/index.php

Information on how to access statistics relating to School Education –

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education

School Policies and Practical Information

Schools and local authorities should consider the most relevant school, local and national

policies and include details or links for parents to sources of further information.

National policies, information and guidance can be accessed through the following sites -

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Health

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People

Children (Scotland) Act 1995 –

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/contents

Standards in Scotland's Schools (Scotland) Act 2000 –

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/6/contents