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ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL : EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

STATEMENT OF AIMS AND VALUES

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT is committed to:

enabling all members of the community to experience the highest quality of learning opportunities in order that they may reach their full potential and contribute effectively in a democratic society.

The key operating principles of the Education Department are

    • Participation
    • Diversity
    • Inclusion
    • Entitlement
    • Progression and continuity
    • Achievement

THE COUNCIL VALUES

    • each individual in the community ;
    • everyone’s potential for learning throughout the whole life ;
    • unique differences amongst individuals ;
    • active participation in decision making ;
    • education’s contribution to the development of society and the individual ;
    • our community’s varied cultural heritage ;
    • the enjoyment of learning.

THE COUNCIL AIMS TO

    • provide equality of access to educational opportunities ;
    • foster an effective partnership between the Education service and the community;
    • promote opportunity and counter disadvantage ;
    • develop respect for all members of the community ;
    • encourage active learners ;
    • offer stimulating and creative educational opportunities ;
    • emphasise a balanced approach to education ;
    • stimulate a sense of enterprise and innovation within the community ;
    • develop skills and prepare people for worthwhile employment ;
    • adapt to the changing needs of individuals and society ;
    • use the resources including personnel, premises and finance, available to it, as effectively as possible.

ABERDEEN CITY EDUCATION

enabling the community to participate in learning

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES

THE 1981 EDUCATION ACT

Aberdeen City Council is responsible for the implementation of this statute.

The Act - often called The Parents’ Charter - allows parents to approach the school of their choice to request admission for their child. If the school has spaces, and there are no mitigating factors, a place will be given to the child. Where problems arise the case will be passed to the local education officer for further action. Further details may be had from the Head Teacher if you wish additional information.

USEFUL ADDRESS AREA EDUCATION OFFICE:

SUMMERHILL EDUCATION CENTRE

STRONSAY DRIVE

ABERDEEN

TEL: 01224 522000

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Aberdeen City Council aims to provide equality of access to educational opportunities.

The school supports this policy by promoting equal opportunities in all areas of the school’s work.. The ethos of the school encourages mutual respect and good relations amongst all in the school community.

The school curriculum encourages the investigation of different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. In Primary Five all pupils become members of our Culture Club which focuses on the different cultures and backgrounds of our school community members.

We follow the Aberdeen City Multi-Cultural and Anti-Racist Guidelines which state,

" Multi cultural and anti racist education must be seen as an integral part of the learning process for all." In 1997 the school won the Anne Frank Award for work in this area.

ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

To support their aim to provide equal opportunities for all children Aberdeen City Council provides additional teaching for pupils for whom English is a second language. Children are given support in this area as appropriate to each individual.

If additional help is required for an individual pupil referral may be made to the English as a Second Language Unit at Linksfield School. Help may be provided for pupils at the Unit or tutor time may be provided in Mile-End School.

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