Policies

As the Insch School Vision states (see Appendix 1), the expectation is that: At Insch School we celebrate diversity and inspire all our young learners to reach for the stars and achieve their very best.

Every child or young person has the right to be safe and protected from any avoidable situation or acts which might result in that child.

It is the responsibility of class teachers to be aware of the medical needs in their class. The school administrator will pass on new medical needs to the class teacher as and when it arises. In the case of the Nursery, the Early Year’s Practitioner Lead is responsible for ensuring the Nursery staff are aware of the current medical needs.

At Insch School, joined up handwriting is taught with a sequential and progressive approach. Children are introduced to this style from early years as it is considered to be the most natural development of children’s earliest attempts at writing.

Aims of the Homework Policy to provide a clear definition of the purpose and nature of homework to establish the pattern and content of homework to ensure a consistent and progressive approach to homework across the school.

As the Insch School Vision states, the expectation is that: At Insch School we celebrate diversity and inspire all our young learners to reach for the stars and achieve their very best.

At Insch School we are determined to secure the highest possible academic and emotional, social wellbeing attainment for each and every pupil in our school.

As a Health Promoting School, Insch School promotes health in its widest sense. We consider the physical, social and emotional development of our pupils and staff. Relationships, sexual health and parenthood is one of the six areas with Health and Wellbeing learning with Curriculum for Excellence. All schools are required to provide and deliver this education in an objective, balanced and sensitive manner within a framework of sound values. We strive to do this at Insch School.