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Williamwood High School
School Handbook
Williamwood High School
School Handbook
The new Williamwood High school opened in August
2006 in the private partnership with BAM. The school
has a capacity for 1750 students and is situated on
Eaglesham Road between Clarkston and Waterfoot
in the south side of Glasgow. The Street forms the
central part of the school and is used as a communal
area for dining and socialising. The building is
equipped to the highest specification throughout.
All classrooms have quality ICT facilities and there are
a high number of dedicated ICT rooms. The library is
also well equipped with ICT equipment. The music
and drama facilities in our performing arts faculty
are of the highest contemporary standard and we
also have first class physical education facilities, both
indoor and outdoor. We have a well equipped pupil
support suite and a range of specialist rooms for
students with Additional Support Needs. Our art and
design department is a particularly impressive
feature of the building. The first class facility in its
delightful green-belt location will allow us to ensure
that the learning experience we provide for our
pupils will continue to be of the highest quality.
The School Day
Warning Bell 8.40 a.m.
Period 1 • 8.45 a.m. – 9.35 a.m.
Period 2 • 9.35 a.m. – 10.25 a.m.
Interval 10.25 a.m. – 10.40 a.m.
Period 3 • 10.40 a.m. – 11.30 a.m.
Period 4 • 11.30 a.m. – 12.20 p.m.
Lunch 12.20 p.m. – 1.05 p.m.
Warning Bell 1.00 p.m.
Period 5 • 1.05 p.m. – 1.55 p.m.
Period 6 • 1.55 p.m. – 2.45 p.m.
Period 7 • 2.45 p.m. – 3.35 p.m.
(Mon, Tue and Thu)
The School Roll
The School Year 2015 – 2016
First Term
Opens Thursday 13 August 2015
September Holiday:
Close Thursday 24 September 2015
Open Tuesday 29 September 2015
October Holiday:
Close Thursday 8 October 2015
Open Monday 19 October 2015
Christmas Holiday:
Close Tuesday 22 December 2015
Second Term:
Open Wednesday 6 January 2016
Mid Term Holiday:
Close Thursday 11 February 2016
Open Wednesday 17 February 2016
Spring Holiday:
Close Thursday 24 March 2016
Open Tuesday 29 March 2016
Close Friday 1 April 2016
Third Term:
Opens Monday 18 April 2016
Close Friday 29 April 2016
May Day Holiday:
Open Tuesday 3 May 2016
Local Weekend Holiday:
Close Thursday 26 May 2016
Open Wednesday 1 June 2016
Summer Holidays:
Close Friday 24 June 2016
Current Roll S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 Total
(December 2015) 275 274 296 278 291 259 1673
Estimated Future Intakes:
2016 * 280
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Introduction from the headteacher 2
Vision and Values 3
Primary/Secondary Transitions 3
HMIe Inspection of Williamwood 4
Dress code 5
School curriculum 7
Religious education and observance 9
Equality and fairness for all 9
Involving parents 10
Positive behaviour 11
School code of conduct 11
Data Protection Act 12
Enrolment 12
Pupil support - pastoral 13
Pupil support – learning 13
Pupil support – behaviour 14
Enquire 14
Joint support team 14
Social justice and community 14
Reporting to parents 15
Attendance 16
Homework and study 16
Supported study 18
Library 18
Transport 18
School meals 19
Extra-curricular activities 20
Community involvement 21
Education maintenance allowance 21
Parent Council and PTA 22
Our senior management team and their remits 23
School Improvement 24
Staff list 25
Celebrating achievement 27
Medical matters 28
Information in emergencies 28
Useful addresses 29
Information for parents 30
Transferring educational data about pupils 33
Contents
page 2
Introduction from the
headteacher
I should like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
Williamwood High School.
This handbook is designed to provide information which you may find
helpful as your son or daughter transfers to this school.
The aims and values of Williamwood are outlined here and I hope you will
gain a sense of what is important for us in the school community.
The staff value your involvement in the education of your son or daughter,
our pupils, and I assure you that you are very welcome in the school.
Together, I believe that we can work to reach the highest standards of
achievement for our young people during the time they are in
Williamwood and beyond.
William Inglis
Headteacher
Williamwood High School
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Vision and Values
VISION
We shall endeavour to make Williamwood High School a caring
community.
We shall provide each pupil with an educational experience in keeping
with his or her personality, talents and mental and physical abilities.
We shall work with parents, carers and other partners to achieve the best
outcomes for our pupils.
We shall strive to ensure that each pupil’s experience will be challenging
and enjoyable and lead to successful learning.
VALUES
The values which underpin this vision,
and against which we shall evaluate
our performance, are:
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Integrity
• Ambition
Primary/Secondary Transitions
We have very close contact with our associated primary schools in the Williamwood Cluster.
There are regular visits by a range of Williamwood staff co-ordinated by the Senior
Management Team.
Primary 7 pupils regularly see Williamwood staff and the depute headteacher with
responsibility for next session’s S1 pupils co-ordinates a transition programme including
visits to Williamwood, to ensure that pupils feel comfortable when they start S1 in August.
Any parent who wishes to make individual contact is most welcome and should telephone the
school to arrange an appointment with the appropriate depute headteacher.
HMIe Inspection of Williamwood
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A team of Her Majesty’s Inspectors inspected the
school in October 2009. This inspection involved
our young people, staff, parents and members of
the wider school community. The HMIe team
published a report of its key findings in
November 2009. You can view or download a
copy of the Williamwood inspection report on
the HMIe website by searching for Williamwood
in the secondary reports section or by using the
address shown below:
http://www.hmie.gov.uk/ViewEstablishment.aspx?id=6982&type=3
The inspection team awarded
our school ratings of
‘excellent’ in each of the five
aspects of performance which
are evaluated. We were
particularly pleased to learn
that no other secondary
school in Scotland had
achieved this standard.
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Dress Code
Given that there is substantial
parental and public approval
of uniform, schools in East
Renfrewshire expect the
wearing of full school
uniform. This is outlined in
East Renfrewshire’s ‘Dressing
for Excellence: A Policy on
School Uniform’.
In promoting the wearing of uniform,
account must be taken in any proposals to
prevent any direct or indirect discrimination
on the grounds of race or gender.
Any proposals should be the subject of
widespread consultation with parents and
pupils.
There are forms of dress which are
unacceptable in school, such as items
of clothing which:
• potentially encourage factions (such as football colours);
• could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political
slogans);
• could cause health and safety difficulties (such as loose fitting clothing,
dangling earrings, shell suits of flammable material) in practical classes;
• could cause damage to flooring;
• carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco;
• could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to
do so.
Under no circumstances should pupils
be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of
not wearing uniform and, in particular, pupils should
not be denied access to examinations as a result of
not wearing school uniform.
We are confident that the pupils and parents of
Williamwood High School support the wearing of our
school uniform. It is both practical and economical and
brings a sense of common identity and pride.
The uniform has been enthusiastically endorsed by the
parent representative groups, the Parent Council and
PTA. More information on our school uniform can be found on the
school website.
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The uniform comprises the following:
Black blazer and badge
School tie
Shirt and blouse - white
Pullover - black, v-necked
Trousers - black (not black denims)
Skirt - knee length, black (extremes of fashion should be avoided when
purchasing either trousers or skirts. Lycra skirts are not acceptable)
Shalwar Kameez - black
Headscarf - black
Shoes - black shoes should be worn (trainers are not permitted)
Jacket - must be black and should have no obvious logo or advertising.
Outside jackets should be removed in the school building.
For physical education, the following kit is required:
Boys
Polo shirt or T-shirt – sky blue
Football short – royal blue
Sports socks – white
Suitable trainers for activity
Girls
Polo shirt or T-shirt – sky blue
Cycle shorts – black or shorts – royal blue
Sports socks – white
Suitable trainers for activity
All the above are obtainable from local school outfitters. Some items for
Physical education can also be purchased from the physical education department.
Parents may purchase all the main items of uniform at retail cost on one of
the uniform evenings – dates of which are in the school calendar - or from
the local school outfitters, Man’s World in Giffnock.
Food and textile technology
Royal blue apron with food technology logo.
This item may be purchased from the food and textile technology
department.
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School curriculum
The aims of Curriculum for Excellence is that every child should know that
they are valued and supported to become a successful learner; effective
contributor and a responsible citizen. They should also experience a broad
curriculum that develops skills for learning, life and work with a sustained
focus on literacy and numeracy that encourages an active, healthy and
environmentally sustainable lifestyle. The experiences and outcomes for
literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing are embedded into lessons across
the school as well as being an integral part of the school ethos.
Parents may wish to note that in the event of the school seeking to make
major changes to the curriculum on offer, consultation will be carried out
with them and other stakeholders through the Parent Council, Pupil
Council and by other appropriate means.
Courses in S1 and S2 As a part of the broad general education, S1/S2 pupils follow a common course of
subjects, viz. art, drama, English, French, geography, history, food and
textile technology, business information and communications
technology, mathematics, modern studies, music, physical education,
religious and moral education, personal and social education, science,
technical subjects.
The curriculum at S1/S2 fully reflects the seven design principles of
Curriculum for Excellence. These are breadth, depth, challenge and
enjoyment, personalisation and choice, coherence, progression and relevance.
S3 Options programme This programme runs from January to March for S2 pupils.
The programme will include an information evening for parents and
individual interviews for students. A more detailed programme of
information will be issued at the appropriate time and can also be found
on the school website.
Courses in S3 and S4 Our S3 courses adhere to the p r inc ip les o f the
b road genera l educa t ion and cont inue to o f fe r
pupi ls exce l len t lea rn ing exper iences a t the
th i rd and four th leve l s . Pupi ls have a wide
range of in te rd isc ip l inary lea rn ing
oppor tun i t ies as wel l as a se r ies o f mas te r
c lasses . Pupi ls in S3 and into S4 will study
eight sub jec ts and a re p resen ted a t the end of
S4 a t National 3, National 4 or National 5
level. In addition, pupils also study personal
and social education, physical education and
religious studies. The subjects studied in S3/S4
provide a good basis for progression to courses in
the senior phase and beyond.
The subjects offered and the option pattern fully reflect both national and local guidelines on
curriculum structure. In addition every pupil will be offered the opportunity to take part in our
work experience programme in S4.
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S5/S6 Options programme This programme runs from January – June for S4 and S5 pupils.
The programme will include an information evening for parents and
individual interviews for students. A more detailed programme of
information will be issued at the appropriate time and can also be found
on the school website.
Results of external examinations are not published until early August. It is
appropriate that changes can be made to S5 and S6 courses in the light of
the results. Students have an opportunity to come into school before the
beginning of the school term to finalise their courses. Information about
the process is contained in the options booklet.
Exact dates will be issued in the school calendar.
Courses in S5 and S6 For those students who intend to return for S5 and S6 options process is
carried out. All students will be interviewed by a member of the options
team during the S5/S6 option programme.
East Renfrewshire Council runs an extensive programme of vocational
options for senior students in partnership with local colleges and
universities. Pupils at this stage will have the option to apply for a place on
one of these courses. There is a range of options (including digital
photography, hairdressing and sound engineering) which can help with
career planning and preparation for life beyond school. More
information is on the school website.
While it is important that these negotiations take place with the
student, parents may contact the school to discuss option matters or
to arrange a meeting with the appropriate member of the pupil
support team and/or member of the senior management team.
Our personal and social education programmes for S4 and S5 contains
important careers information to support this subject choice exercise and
information about the range of courses available in Williamwood High
School.
Our school careers officer is available to help students at this time, as well
as being available on a regular basis throughout the school session.
More details on all aspects of the secondary school curriculum are available
on the following websites:
Pupil Council
Pupils can have a voice on decisions that will affect them through the Pupil Council. Each class will
choose class representatives who will be responsible for making their fellow- pupils’ views known and
feeding back decisions that are made. Members of the Pupil Council also take responsibility for a variety of
activities such as fundraising and issues regarding the school environment.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Williamwood/departments/
http://www.ea.e-renfrew.sch.uk/curriculinks/
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Religious education and
observance The school regularly meets as a
community for our religious
observance events which are led by
our chaplains. The chaplains meet classes
as part of our personal and social
education course, and may meet
with individuals on request. There
are also frequent meetings of the year
groups to maintain the school’s sense
of good conduct and direction. These
meetings are not specifically Christian
and take account of the various faiths
to which our pupils belong.
Parents of children of ethnic or
religious minority background may request that their children be
permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised
religious events. Appropriate requests will be granted. The pupil will
be noted as an authorised absence in the school register.
Equality and fairness for all
We are committed to the
following principles:
Every pupil should be helped
to develop a sense of personal
and cultural identity that is
confident and open to change,
and that is receptive and
respectful towards others.
Pupils should develop the
knowledge, understanding and
skills that they need in order to
participate in Britain’s multi-
cultural society.
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Involving parents
The support of parents is vital to the success of Williamwood High School.
We believe, therefore, that we should do everything possible to provide
parents regularly with information and opportunities to visit the school to
learn of matters that relate to their child’s education. At present, contact
with parents takes many forms including:
newsletters
pupils’ reports (full reports and tracking reports)
meetings to discuss pupils’ progress
consultation at times of transition
information evenings
workshops
conferences
meetings to consult with parents e.g. about school
uniform and future school improvement
contact by pupil support staff (letter,
telephone call or individual interview)
Parent Council and PTA
school website and twitter
Flying Start initiative
Parents are also invited to get in touch with us
about any matter concerning their child’s
education; we encourage parents to do so and
shall do our best to resolve any matters of
concern.
Parents hard at work during an evening
workshop on study skills.
Parents and
pupils at the
annual careers’
evening.
page 11
Positive behaviour
In Williamwood we expect very
high standards of behaviour
and we have agreed a code of
conduct with our pupils to help
maintain good order so that
effective learning and teaching may
take place.
School policy on discipline is based
very firmly on this agreed
code of conduct and on
achieving good relationships
between pupils and staff. Advice
has been given to teachers on
ways of dealing
with breaches of discipline when they occur, ranging from a quiet word of
censure to potential exclusion from school. Copies of the school policy on
discipline are available to parents on request.
In dealing with repeated misbehaviour, the support of parents is vital.
Should a pattern of misconduct emerge, parents will be invited to discuss
the situation with a member of staff.
Much attention has been focused in recent times on bullying and schools
throughout the country have been required to create a climate in which
bullying is frowned upon and to take firm action when bullying occurs. We
support these national efforts to eliminate the scourge of bullying, which
brings such misery for pupils who are subjected to it and for their families.
Bullying also strikes at the very heart of what this school stands for and
cannot be tolerated. Any parent who believes that her/his child is being
bullied should contact us immediately, confident that the matter will be
dealt with firmly, sensitively and at the highest level in the school.
School code of conduct
We believe that teachers and pupils, by their words, actions and concern
for each other, can ensure that we grow as a caring community.
Williamwood has a code of conduct which sets out our expectations of
pupils’ behaviour.
Our code of conduct:
• Respect each other, your teachers, other members of staff and
visitors to the school.
• We are all equal. Treat others as you wish to be treated yourself.
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• Take care of your own health and safety and the safety of others.
Behave reasonably at all times, in school and on the way to and from
school.
• Be proud to be a Williamwood pupil and observe the school’s dress code
at all times.
• Refrain from eating or drinking in school, except in the cafeteria or
social areas. Keep the school clean and tidy. Take proper care of books
and equipment.
• View your schoolwork as a challenge not a chore.
• Attend school regularly and be on time for classes.
Data protection act
Information on pupils, parents and carers is stored on a computer system
and may be used for teaching, registration, assessment and other
administrative purposes. This information is protected by the Data
Protection Act 1998 and may only be disclosed in accordance with the
Codes of Practice. For further information please contact the school.
Enrolment
The majority of pupils enrolling in
Williamwood High School come from
our associated primary schools –
Busby Primary School, Carolside
Primary School and Netherlee
Primary School.
Parents of Primary 7 pupils are invited to attend an information evening in
June when they will have the opportunity to meet the headteacher and
other key staff and see the school’s accommodation at first hand.
Arrangements and details of this meeting will be communicated to parents
by letter via the primary schools.
From time to time during the session, families move into the area served
by Williamwood. Parents of such families, considering enrolling their child
in this school, should contact the school by telephone or letter. If
appropriate, a visit to the school can be arranged with the relevant depute
headteacher.
If parents living outwith the catchment area of Williamwood wish to
make a placing request for their child to attend this school, they too
should contact the school for information. Please note, however, that the
placing request should be lodged not with the school, but with the
Education Offices.
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Pupil support – pastoral
Williamwood High School has a number
of promoted teachers responsible for pupil
support. Their key purpose is to ensure that each
pupil knows and is known personally and in some
depth by at least one member of staff. Pupil
support teachers will help young people to make
informed and responsible decisions at key stages in their careers and to
make available to pupils and parents all the services which the school has
to offer. Pupil support teachers, therefore, are engaged in a number of
important tasks in addition to their teaching duties, including:
• Care of new admissions
• Monitoring the academic progress of all pupils
• Giving advice on course choices
• Checking on attendance and timekeeping
• Care of pupils facing difficulties – emotional, physical, academic
• Preparation of reports on pupils – for employers, universities, colleges
etc.
• Contact with parents of individual pupils – by letter, telephone,
interview, meeting
• Links with supporting agencies such as the careers service, social work
department, community organisations etc.
At the start of each session, your child’s pupil support teacher will make
contact with you and will advise you on the most suitable times to contact
him/her; this will ensure that the pupil support teacher is not in class or
does not have another appointment when you contact the school. Parents
are encouraged to keep in regular contact with their child’s pupil support
teacher and not to hesitate to telephone about any matter of concern. In
an emergency, parents should of course contact the school immediately,
and arrangements will be made to have the matter dealt with.
Pupil support – learning
In Williamwood High School we have a team of
teachers and other staff, who provide specialist
support to pupils who may experience difficulties in
their learning.
Every opportunity is taken to establish the nature and extent of a pupil’s
learning difficulty as soon as possible: close liaison with our associated
primary schools means that information on individual pupils is available to
us before the pupils join us in August. For other pupils, already in
Williamwood, individual subject teachers monitor closely the performance
of pupils and are able to request additional support for any pupil from
learning support staff.
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Pupils experiencing difficulties with their learning may be helped in a
number of ways:
• Providing direct one-to-one help from a learning support specialist
teacher
• Allocation of an additional (co-operative) teacher to the class
• Advice to classroom teachers by learning support staff
• Referral to specialist services, e.g. Psychological Services
• Arranging a case conference for pupils with additional support needs
• Providing specialist resources
• Agreeing with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) for special
examination arrangements to be made where appropriate.
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 through:
A telephone helpline – 0845 123 2303
An e-mail enquiry service – [email protected]
An online enquiry service
Two websites – www.enquire.org.uk (for parents/carers and practitioners)
and www.enquire.org.uk/yp (for children and young people)
Enquire also provides a range of clear and easy-to-read guides and fact
sheets explaining everything from ‘additional support in the early years’ to
‘what planning should take place for moving on from school’.
Pupil support – behaviour
Our approach to establishing good order and discipline is to be found in
other sections of this handbook. To provide additional support for those
pupils who have behavioural difficulties, we have a team of teachers whose
specialism is in behaviour management. This team of teachers, and other
support staff, is led by a promoted member of staff and works closely with
certain pupils, their parents and their teachers to bring about an
improvement in the pupils’ behaviour. This is a recent innovation in Scottish
schools and is a feature in all of the secondary schools in East Renfrewshire.
Joint Support Team (JST)
The Joint Support Team is made up of representatives from the school
senior management team, pupil support staff, teaching staff, social work
department, Psychological Services, Careers Service, and any other
appropriate agency. It is co-ordinated by a member of the senior
management team. One of the important functions of the JST is to
develop and implement strategies to help our young people.
Social justice and community
We are determined to make sure that every pupil is supported throughout
school, fairly and equally, regardless of circumstances. We call this social
justice and it’s about making sure that all pupils are given an equal chance
to reach their potential. It is still the case that some young people can be
at risk of missing out on education while others can leave school with no
clear plans to enter further education, employment or training.
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We aim to keep finding ways to inform and involve young people and
their families in all aspects of school life through social justice and
community activities, complementary to pastoral, learning and behaviour
support. This can help to reinforce and assist young people to actively
engage in all school support systems. Every young person deserves the
chance to succeed and we support young people to meet their specific
needs through individualised programmes.
Reporting to parents
Reports no longer consist of percentage marks and class averages. Each
department is now expected to list the skills being taught and to report to
pupils and parents on the extent to which each pupil has mastered these
skills.
Reports will also give details of a pupil’s strengths and areas for
development in each subject as well as, where appropriate, performance in
standardised tests. This ensures parents have a clear indication of their
child’s progress through the experiences and outcomes of the Curriculum
for Excellence programme.
We are required to report to parents once per session, but it is our policy in
this school to issue up to three reports per session (one full report and
one/two tracking reports).
S5/S6
Report & parents’ evening : November
Tracking : January
Tracking : March
S4
Tracking : October
Report & parents’ evening : January
Tracking : March
S3
Tracking : October
Tracking : January
Report & parents’ evening : June
S2
Tracking : November
Report & parents’ evening : February
S1
Tracking : October
Report & parents’ evening : May
Attendance
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East Renfrewshire has a clear policy on attendance, and this is set out
below:
Section 30 of the 1980 Education Act lays a duty on every parent 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 in four different ways:
• as authorised: i.e. approved by the authority and this includes sickness,
religious observance, bereavement etc.
• as extended leave with parental consent i.e. when the family moves
abroad for a short time
• as unauthorised: i.e. unexplained by the parent (truancy) or most family
holidays during term time
• as temporarily excluded from school.
Every effort should be made to avoid family holidays during term time.
If you have a question about the categorisation of attendance or absence
please contact the school.
The pupil support team investigates all unexplained absences. If
unexplained or unjustified absences persist, the matter is then referred to
the Reporter to the Children’s Panel or to the local Attendance Council,
which is made up of members of Parent Councils in the area.
If parents believe that their child may be truanting from school, they
should not hesitate to contact us. Early contact may remove the parent’s
fears or may help us to catch the problem at an early stage. Pupil absence is
monitored each period and parents may be contacted by the school via a
telephone call or text message to confirm pupil absences.
Homework and study
Homework and study are important to successful learning. It is no surprise
that pupils who have good study habits and complete their homework, as
well as working hard in class, go on to achieve academic success.
The amount and type of homework set by teachers will vary from year to
year. We expect to see all subjects set pupils homework at all stages.
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The work to be done at home should be worthwhile and should not be set in
an unthinking way. Some exercises may be set to reinforce what has
been taught in class; on other occasions pupils may benefit from guided
reading, from researching materials in books, newspapers and magazines,
or from being directed to watch a programme, film or play on TV etc. We
remind pupils that homework need not be confined to written exercises
and that they should read over notes, engage in private reading etc.
All pupils are issued with a study planner. Pupils are encouraged to use
these planners to record their homework assignments and plan their
studies. Parents are invited to check their child’s planner on a regular basis
and are able to comment in it. The headteacher, senior management team
and pupil support staff routinely examine these planners to ensure that
pupils are receiving appropriate homework and that they are developing
good organisational skills.
Parents may access a copy of the school policy on homework and home
learning on the school website.
We have always been keen to
discuss and explain our homework
arrangements and to suggest ways
in which parents can help their
children to organise their studies
profitably.
A record of homework is kept by
the teacher. A record is also kept of
pupils who fail to do homework
exercises. Such records are helpful
in dealing with enquiries or
complaints from parents.
Supported Study
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The school offers a range of supported study sessions which may take place
after school, on a Saturday or during the Easter break.
This provision is a valuable addition to learning and teaching within the
school. The help of parents in encouraging their children to take
advantage of this programme is greatly appreciated.
Library
The library contains PCs for staff and student use, a scanner, fiction, non-
fiction and reference books, periodicals, CD-ROMS and videos.
The school library uses the same automated management system as the
East Renfrewshire community libraries. This means the school can tap into
the vast resources of the community libraries.
Technology is an important part of all school libraries. As well as the
resources mentioned above, the Internet and on-line careers information
can be accessed on computers in the library. The librarian has the
appropriate I.C.T. skills to help students use these resources.
The careers library is part of the school library and the librarian will help to
provide information for students in conjunction with the careers officer
and pupil support staff.
Transport
The Education Department currently has a policy of providing free
transport to secondary school pupils who live more than three miles by the
recognised shortest walking route from the local school. This policy is
consistent with that required by law and applies to all secondary schools.
Pupils who consider that they are eligible should obtain an application
form from Customer First or the Barrhead Council offices. These forms
should be completed and returned by the end of February for those pupils
commencing school in August to enable the appropriate arrangements to
be made.
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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 the 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 parents’ responsibility to
ensure that their child arrives at the pick-up point in time. It is also the
parents’ responsibility to ensure that the child behaves in a safe and
acceptable manner while boarding, travelling in and alighting from the
vehicle. Misbehaviour may result in your child losing the right to free
transport.
The Education Department does not provide transport for those pupils in
receipt of a placing request other than in exceptional circumstances.
For pupils who participate in classes out with Williamwood e.g. at
St Ninian’s, special transport arrangements may be provided.
Transport arrangements are provided for pupils travelling to college as
part of the vocational programme.
School meals
Williamwood operates a cashless
cafeteria. This means that pupils, staff
and visitors have a PIN to use for
purchasing items from the cafeteria.
For pupils, this takes the form of their
National Entitlement Card, containing
a code number and photographic
identification. The card may also be
used for obtaining discounts for local
services.
Information and application forms for free school meals may be obtained
from the school office or from Customer First staff at Council Offices,
Barrhead (0141 577 3001). Although application may be made at any time, it
is helpful if forms are completed in April for applications which are to take
effect from the beginning of the following session. A new application must
be made each session.
If pupils require special
diets, their parents should
obtain a diet sheet
from their doctor or the
hospital dietician and send
it to the School Meals
Supervisor. The Supervisor
will then contact the
Catering Manager at the
school and the matter will
be dealt with discreetly.
Pupils who bring packed
lunches to school may use
the cafeteria to eat them.
Extra-curricular activities
page 20
Our range of
activities includes:
Athletics
Basketball
Book Club
Cheerleading
Chess Club
Choirs
Christian Union
Computer Club
Creative Writing
Cross Country
Cycling
Dance
Debating
Drama
Duke of Edinburgh
Fairtrade
Film Club
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hockey
Netball
Newspaper
Orchestra
Photography
Public Speaking
Rowing
Rugby
School Show
Skiing
Table-Tennis
Volleyball
Warhammer
We strongly believe in the value of extra-curricular activities as a means of
enriching the education of our pupils.
In Williamwood there are many opportunities for pupils to be involved in
activities outwith the timetabled school day. These may occur at lunchtime, or
at the end of the school day, or they may involve day visits or residential visits
either at home or abroad. The school also has an ever expanding
activities day, “The Big Day Out”, during the last week of the summer
term. Pupils have the opportunity to participate in a range of one day
events and an increasing number of 2-3 day activities including golf in
St Andrews, watersports in Millport and rock climbing in the Cairngorms.
An up to date list of all activities on offer can be found on the school website.
Parents are asked to recognise that teachers in charge of parties away
from home have assumed considerable responsibility in accepting
supervision of the well-being of all in the party. Accordingly, parental
support is asked for in ensuring that the normal school rules are followed
by their children, not only in school but whenever parties are out of
school.
Community involvement
page 21
The school has well-established links with
the community, through our work and
support of local charities and through
more direct involvement with organisations and
groups such as the Isobel Mair School (IMS).
Our contact and links with commerce and
industry are maintained through pupil
placements with local firms as part of work
experience programme, which allows every S4
pupil to be given a work experience placement.
Education maintenance
allowance
Senior pupils who remain at school beyond the statutory leaving age of 16
may apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance (E.M.A.).
It is a means tested allowance made on a sliding scale, which takes into
account family income and other circumstances. Pupils’, parents and the
school draw up a learning agreement, breach of which will result in
withdrawal or deferment of the allowance.
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Parent Council
Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006:
School Boards were replaced in August 2007 by a new system of Parent
Councils. The Act makes provision for all parents to be members of the
Parent Forum at a school, and to have their views represented to the
school, education authority and others, through a representative Parent
Council for the school.
The legislation supports parental involvement in a much wider sense than
before. It aims to help all parents to be:
• Involved with their child’s education and learning
• Welcomed as active participants in the life of the school
• Encouraged to express their views on school education generally and
work in partnership with the school
The Parent Council also has a role in the appointment of headteachers and
depute headteachers.
The headteacher and local councillors may attend all meetings as advisors to
the Parent Council and have the right to speak although, not being
members of the Parent Council, no right to vote. Parents may find out
more about the Parent Council via the school website.
Parent-Teacher Association
(PTA)
The Williamwood High School PTA is a very active group which is made up
of volunteer parents and teachers. It is a recognised Scottish Charity,
SC036644.
It aims to raise funds to be able to complement the school curriculum
which will benefit students to enhance their educational experience. The
PTA organises various fundraising events throughout the year such as:
S1 Freshers’ Disco Christmas Shopping Night
Quiz Night
The PTA newsletter is published throughout the year.
New members are welcome at any time.
Website: www.williamwood-pta.org.uk
The Scottish Parent Teacher Council is the national organisation for PTAs
and PAs in Scotland and runs an independent helpline service for all
parents. You can contact it by telephone/fax on 0131-226-4378, by e-mail on
[email protected] or write to SPTC, 53 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT.
page 23
Our senior management team
and their remits for 2015/16
HEADTEACHER William Inglis
Functions Management of the school
Curriculum - overview
Policy development School improvement plan
Reporting on Standards and Quality
School agreement
Quality assurance
Staff development and Leadership programme
Analysis of performance in national examinations
Discipline - overview
Child protection officer
Communication with parents
Adviser to the Parent Council
School fund School calendar
Liaison with
Parent Council
PTA
Teachers’ associations (EIS and SSTA)
Links with departments
English
Modern Languages
DEPUTE HEADTEACHER Shirley Gibson
Functions
S2
Support for pupils (pastoral, learning, behaviour)
PSHE curriculum Child protection co-ordinator Options co-ordinator Awards ceremonies Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme Citizenship education and volunteering Pupil voice Liaison with cluster schools (3-18 co-ordinator) Fund raising and charities
Certain aspects of the school budget
Deputising for the headteacher when required
Liaison with
Ekwendeni Girls’ School, Malawi
Classroom assistants
HE, FE, UCAS and Careers Scotland First aiders and health visitors
Extended pupil support team
Links with departments Pupil support
Biology and science
DEPUTE HEADTEACHER Claire Raeburn
Functions S4
Curriculum-overview
Broad general education (CfE)
Tracking progress in the broad general education (support)
Assessment - overview
Development of National Qualifications (S4-S6)
ICT provision and management
ICT co-ordinator (learning and teaching and GLOW)
Student teachers and probationer teachers
CPD co-ordinator
PRD co-ordinator
Certain aspects of the school budget
Deputising for the headteacher when required
Liaison with
School librarian ICT technician (ERC)
Links with departments Social subjects
Performing arts
DEPUTE HEADTEACHER Kate Sinclair
Functions
S1
Raising attainment - strategic overview
Support for departments in raising attainment
Supported study and Easter school
Homework, home learning and study skills
School transport
End of term activities (Big Day Out)
Reporting and tracking
Timetable and accommodation (support)
Certain aspects of school budget
Deputising for the headteacher when required
Liaison with Principal teachers (Development)
School office
Links with departments Mathematics
BICT
page 24
DEPUTE HEADTEACHER Ian Fisher
Functions
S5
Management of the school budget
Maintenance of the school’s inventory
Burseries, Educational Maintenance Allowance
Co-ordinator of SQA and internal examinations
Equality and anti-bullying co-ordinator
Religious observance Statistical returns
Freedom of information requests Certain aspects of the school budget
Deputising for the headteacher when required
Liaison with School chaplains
Links with departments
Food and textile technology
Physical education
DEPUTE HEADTEACHER Sandy Hannah
Functions S6
SEEMIS co-ordinator and registration
Timetable and accommodation (lead)
School building, facilities and letting
S4 work experience programme
Co-ordinator of educational excursions
Visitors to the school and placement requests
Health and safety, school security
Emergency plan and evacuation procedures Certain aspects of the school budget
Deputising for the headteacher when required
Liaison with
School technicians
Facilities management (BAM and ERC)
Community Police
Links with departments
Design and technology
Chemistry
DEPUTE HEADTEACHER (Acting) Laura Cheyne
Functions S3
Learning and teaching – overview
Leadership for learning strategy
Environment for learning and display of pupils’ work
School uniform
Recognising achievement
Tracking progress in the broad general
education (lead)
Publicity (including school website, Twitter account and
liaison with media)
School handbook Certain aspects of the school budget
Deputising for the headteacher when required
Liaison with Principal Teachers (Development)
Links with departments
Physics
RMPS
School Improvement
At Williamwood, we are an ambitious school who constantly strive to further improve on the
high quality education experienced by our pupils. Every year we devise a school improvement
plan which highlights the key focus areas for the coming academic term.
A copy of this year’s School Improvement Plan as well as previous plans can be found on the
school website.
page 25
Abbreviations used:
• DHT – Depute Headteacher
• PTC – Principal Teacher (Curriculum)
• PTPS – Principal Teacher (Pupil Support)
• PTD – Principal Teacher (Development)
• NQT – Newly Qualified Teacher
CA – Clerical Assistant
Staff list 2015/2016
Headteacher
Design & Technology Food & Textile Technology Physics
Mr W Inglis
Miss K Gallagher PTC Mrs H Fulton PTC Mr T Ferns PTC
Mr S Hannah DHT Mrs H McKelvie
Mr J Honeyman
Depute Headteachers Mr S Atkins
Mrs D McPeake
Mr P McLaren Mrs L Cheyne (acting) Mr A MacLean
Mrs H Rogers
Mr D Sudding
Mr I Fisher
Mr R McCallum
Mr D Worton Mrs S Gibson
Modern Languages
Mr S Hannah
Mrs S Hugh APTC
Mrs C Raeburn
English
Mrs A Alford
RMPS Mrs K Sinclair
Miss L MacRobert PTC Miss N Bonini NQT Mr D Ralston PTC
Mrs J McKirdy
PTPS (V) Mr S Crawford
Mr C Brown
Mrs N Penman
PTPS (T) Miss C Hutcheson
Miss B Campbell
Art & Design
Mrs G Emans
Mrs C Jackson
Mr J Mackie NQT
Mrs M Coggans PTC Mr J Getty
Mrs M Pierre-Harkins
Mr R Ramanujam Mrs J Carenduff
Ms J Gourley Miss F Reid
Mr A Robb
Ms H Clelland
Miss P Harley
Miss N Varenne
Ms L Small APTC
Miss F Cook
Mrs J Hoy PTPS (W) Mrs J Yates
Mr A Tierney
Miss M Halliday
Mrs E Maciver Mr A Taylor
Mr N Mackay
Performing Arts
Social Subjects
Miss A MacKinnon
Mrs C Selbie PTC Mrs L Neeson APTC
Ms J Martin
Mrs L Brodie
Mrs C Raeburn DHT
BICT
Mr A McDonald NQT Mrs F Dippie
Mrs L Cheyne ADHT
Ms V Martin PTC Mrs L McDonald
Mr M Gibson NQT Mr JP McCabe NQT
Mrs D Cohen
Mr S McFadden APTPS (X) Miss L Harkins
Miss M McCallum
Mr A Head
Mrs J McGuigan
Mrs M McGowan
Miss H McCandless
Mr I Henderson
Mr S McGuigan
Miss E Morrison NQT Mr C McKenna PTPS (Z)
Mr R Hendry
Miss A Rhodes
Ms C Parker
Mr R Metcalfe
Miss D Moir
Mrs L Simpson
Mrs G Rodgers
Mrs K Monaghan
Mrs S Simpson
Mr T Smart
Mrs L Timmons
Mr G Moore
Mr B Smith
Ms B Williams
Miss N Mowat
Miss H Murray NQT
Mathematics
Music Instructors
Miss L Smith APTD
Biology
Mr B Stewart PTC Mrs J Anderson
Mrs L Fadzean PTC
Mrs K Sinclair DHT DHT Mr G Doherty
Mrs S Gibson DHT Mr M Falconer
PTPS (S) Mr K Blackwood
P S (Learning)
Mrs F Ali
Mrs L McLaughlin
PTPS (R) Mr J Finnigan
Mr J Moffat PTPS (Y)
Mrs K Elliott
Mr C Gallagher
Mr T Gordon
Mrs J Hoy PTPS (W)
Miss J McBride
Mr B Harrison APTD Mrs B Roberts
Miss M Burns
Mr C Morrison
Mrs M Honeyman
Ms E Rose
Mr G Laird
Miss N Mortimer PTD Dr J Kerr
Mr S West
Mrs A McKinlay
Ms A Regan
Mrs N Koltcheva NQT
Mr J Moore Mrs R Rose
Miss C Lewis
Physical Education Mrs E Morris
Mrs B Watson
Mr D MacDonald
Mr P Madden PTC Mrs C Reid
Mr R McAllister PTD Mr I Fisher DHT Ms A Spence
Mr S McFarlane
Mrs L Chambers
Chemistry
Miss L McNally
Mr P Cuthbertson Mrs M-L Gibson PTC Mrs L Morgan-Smyth
Miss K Dickson
P S (Behaviour)
Mr R Allan
Mrs K Munro
Miss E Foster NQT Mr A Muirhead PTPS (Y1)
Ms C Boyle
Mrs J Otley
Ms F Heslop
Mrs I Gilmour
Mr J Cowans
Mr S Maclachlan Ms L-M McLaughlin
Mr A Thomson
Mrs J McMorran
Mr P Thomson
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Office Staff
Mrs M Sinclair Office Manager
Mrs J McBride Snr Clerical Asst
Ms L Carr Clerical Asst
Mrs A Forrest Clerical Asst
Mrs S Hillhouse Clerical Asst
Ms J Sloss Clerical Asst
Mrs N McLean Clerical Asst
Mrs J Ogilvie Clerical Asst
Mrs K Stephen Clerical Asst
Ms J Tasker Clerical Asst
Mrs J Taylor Clerical Asst Mrs G McKenzie Clerical Asst
Pupil Support Assistants
Mrs A Bell Mr C Edenborough
Mrs M Dorran Mrs P Drewett Mrs P Fennessey Mrs L Wishart
Mrs R Gilbert Mr A Wyllie
Mrs J Gillies
Mrs F Hannah
Mrs A Iqbal
Mrs V MacLean
Mrs M McCredie
Mrs L McDonald
Mrs V McKay
Mrs V Marshall
Mrs I Patrick
Mrs S Smith
Mrs A Smyth
Mrs F Tod
Mrs L Watt
Technicians
Mr G Sweeney
Mrs C Marsh Corporate IT
Mr S Alexander Snr Science Technician
Ms L Macdonald Science Technician
Miss M Ralston Science Technician
Mrs F Scales Science Technician
Mr J McDade Science Technician
Mr G McMillan Tech Technician
Multimedia Technician
Librarian Mrs A Adams
This staff list is correct
at January 2016.
Celebrating Achievement
Pupils at Williamwood are involved in a wide variety of different activities both within
and out with school. Parents can also inform us about their child’s achievement through
the school website. Information on specific subject achievement criteria can be viewed
on the school website.
As a school, we celebrate achievement in a variety of different ways such as:
• Departmental achievement boards
• Classroom and corridor displays
• Colours ties and badges (physical education and performing arts)
• Departmental and school website (newsfeed and pages)
• Teacher praise
• Art Calendar of work
• Reward stickers/stamps/certificates/letters * Achievement working group
• Parents’ evenings/reports/tracking * Wall of achievement
• Homework planners * BGE ceremony and certificate
• Pupils Profiles (S1-S3) * Assemblies (achievement slot)
• Plasma screens * Achievement tab on the website
• Pupil bulletin * Tell us of your achievement
• Pride of Williamwood * PR team - deputes and prefects
• Awards ceremonies (junior and senior) - departmental links
• Accredited awards (Saltire, Diana, Duke of Edinburgh etc…)
• Merit badge schemes (maths and science)
• References
• Dux, proxime accessit
Medical matters
page 28
We do not have a full-time nurse, though we do have trained First Aiders.
For pupils who are ill during the day, the pupils’ rest room is the only
facility we have; there are strict regulations limiting the first-aid we are
allowed to render, e.g. we are forbidden to administer dispirin or aspirin.
In cases of serious illness, arrangements are made to contact the parents
and to have the pupil taken to hospital.
In cases where the pupils are so distressed that it is unwise for them to
remain in school, e.g. influenza, contact is made with the parents with a
view to having the pupils taken home. Fortunately most cases are
straightforward and pupils are restored to classes as soon as possible after
receiving first aid.
When pupils are involved in accidents, arrangements may be made to have
them taken or sent by ambulance to hospital. Every effort is made to
contact the parents.
It is in the interests of pupils that we ask parents to inform us of any
medical problem or condition affecting their children. Such information is
helpful, for example to teachers of physical education, and enables us to
take prompt and appropriate action if a pupil is suddenly taken ill. Details
of this nature are of course handled with sensitivity and in confidence.
Routine medical examinations are carried out from time to time by the
school doctor and nursing staff. Parents are informed when these
examinations are to take place.
Pupils with medical/dental appointments during the school day should
bring the appointment card to their pupil support teacher to be recorded.
Information in emergencies
We make every effort to maintain a full educational service, but on some
occasions circumstances arise which lead to disruption.
Schools may be affected by, for example, severe weather, dislocation 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 in touch by using twitter, letters, school website and
announcements in the press and local radio.
Useful addresses and Information
If you have any enquiries or concerns about your child, or their education, please contact the school using
these details:
WILLIAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Eaglesham Road
Clarkston
East Renfrewshire G76 8RF
Tel: 0141-577-2500
E-mail: [email protected]
School website: http://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Williamwood/
Twitter: @WilliamwoodHS
CAREERS SCOTLAND 160 Main Street
Barrhead
G78 1SL
Tel: 0141-881-2886
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Education Department
East Renfrewshire Council
211 Main Street
Barrhead
East Renfrewshire G78 1SY
Tel: 0141-577-3000
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT East Renfrewshire Council
Council Headquarters
Eastwood Park
Rouken Glen Road
East Renfrewshire G46 6UG
Tel: 0141-577-3000
East Renfrewshire councillors may be contacted at:
East Renfrewshire Council Headquarters
Eastwood Park
Rouken Glen Road
Giffnock
East Renfrewshire G46 6UG
Tel: 0141-577-3000
EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
More information and relevant policies can be found on the East
Renfrewshire Council’s website:
http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/
Information for parents
page 30
Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:
Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:
WILLIAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Leaver Destinations Number Of Pupils Leaving In School Year 2014/2015 And Percentage With Destination As:
Total Number of Leavers (=100%) 313
Higher Education 67
Further Education 13
Training 1
Employment 15
Other Known 0
Not Known 4
Examination Results (within Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)
Percentage of the relevant September S4 roll achieving:
By
end
of S4
5+ @ level 3 or better 5+ @ level 4 or better 5+ @ level 5 or better
2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
97 97 97 96 94 97 77 77 87
By
end
of S5
1+ @ level 6 or better 3+ @ level 6 or better 5+ @ level 6 or better
2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
87 85 85 71 71 76 38 50 54
By
end
of S6
3+ @ level 6 or better 5+ @ level 6 or better 1+ @ level 7
2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015 2013 2014 2015
71 80 79 53 63 69 35 39 42
For Information:
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels:
Level 7 Advanced Higher at A-C
Level 6 Higher at A-C
Level 5 National 5 at A-C
Level 4 National 4 Pass
Level 3 Access 3; National 3 Pass
Transferring educational data
about pupils
Education authorities and Scottish Government have collected data about
pupils on paper forms for many years. We now work together with
schools to transfer data electronically through the ScotXed programme.
Thus Scottish Government has two functions: acting as a ‘hub’ for
supporting data exchange within the education system in Scotland and the
analysis of data for statistical purposes within Scottish Government itself.
Why do we need your data?
In order to make the best decisions about how to improve our education
service, Scottish Government, education authorities and other partners
such as the SQA and Careers Scotland 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 examination results. Accurate and up-to-
date data allow us 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;
• better understand some of the factors which influence pupil
attainment and achievement;
• share good practice; and
• target resources better.
Data policy
The ScotXed programme aims to support schools and Local Authorities by
supporting the collection, processing and dissemination of statistical
information required for planning, management and monitoring of
Scottish education services.
A subset of this information is passed to Scottish Government for research
and National Statistics publications. Education data within Scottish
Government are managed effectively by secure systems and are exploited
as a valuable corporate resource, subject to confidentiality restraints. As
part of its data policy, Scottish Government will not publish or make
publicly available any information that allows individual pupils to be
identified, nor will data be used by Scottish Government to take any
actions in respect of individuals. Data are held securely and no
information on individual pupils can or would be published by Scottish
Government.
The data collected by Scottish Government are used for statistical and
research purposes only. We hope that the explanations contained on the
ScotXed website will help you understand the importance of providing the
information.
Your data protection rights
The collection, transfer, processing and sharing of ScotXed data are 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).
Scottish Government works with a range of partners including HM
Inspectorate of Education and the SQA. On occasion, we will make
individual data available to partners and also academic institutions and
organisations 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 of Scottish Government, which will ensure that no individual level
data will be made public as a result of the data sharing and that these
data will not be used to take any actions in respect of an individual.
Decisions on the sharing of data will be taken in consultation with relevant
colleagues and individuals within and outwith Scottish Government.
Concerns
If you have any concerns about the ScotXed data collections you can email
the Senior Statistician, Peter Whitehouse, at
[email protected] or write to
The ScotXed Support Office, 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 are available on the ScotXed website,
www.scotxed.net which contains a section on ‘frequently asked questions’
at https://www.scotxed.net/jahia/Jahia/lang/en/pid/220.
Williamwood High School Eaglesham Road Clarkston
East Renfrewshire
G76 8RF
Phone: 0141 577 2500
Fax: 0141 577 2545
Website: http://www.williamwood.e-renfrew.sch.uk/
E-mail: [email protected]