Pupil Support Team
The Role of Pupil Support at UGS
The role of the Pupil Support provision at Uddingston Grammar School is outlined below, however, this is by no means an exhaustive list but does gives an indication of the support available.
- The pastoral, curricular, social and vocational guidance of all pupils in their charge as directed by DHT Pupil Support Mr Anderson
- Managing the attendance, timekeeping and general progress and welfare of their caseload of young people in line with GIRFEC
- Keeping pastoral notes and pupil file records up-to-date and completing single agency referrals or any other reports as appropriate- in Line with principles of GIRFEC
- Liaising with parents and carers, teachers and any supporting partners as required
- The planning, development, management and review of Personal, Social and Health Education within Uddingston Grammar school and supporting staff delivering this.
- In consultation and partnership with the Careers Officers (Skills Development Scotland) the planning of careers inserts into PSHE programme
- The completion of references and reports (Including UCAS) for current and former pupils
- As directed by DHT, liaising with associated primary schools and contributing to the preparation of pupils for transfer to Uddingston Grammar School
- Carrying out a planned programme of pupil interviews throughout the school year
- Preparing for and attending and contributing to JAT (Multi-Agency) meetings
- Attending Children’s Panel hearings, Social Work Meetings, Child Protection Meetings and Planning and Review meetings for young people with Additional Support Needs
- Liaising with supporting partners-Attendance Officer, Social Work, Psychological Services, Careers, Active Breaks and CAMHS youth Counsellor.
- Liaising closely with Support for Learning
- Attending and contributing to Pupil Support Team Meetings
- Promoting by example all school policies in relation to the pastoral, emotional and social development of all pupils
Organisation of Pupil Support
Uddingston Grammar’s Pupil Support structure is a vertical one: pupils remain under the pastoral care of the same Principal Teacher Pupil Support for their entire school career. If you are contacting school, the Pupil Support Teacher will usually be your first point of contact.
Each Principal Teacher heads one of six house groups:
- Arran – Ms Pryce
- Bute – Miss MacIntyre
- Harris – Miss Webster
- Lewis – Ms Murphy
- Mull – Mr O’Donnell
- Orkney – Mrs Macaloney
- Skye – Mr MacGregor
- DHT link – Mr Anderson
PSHE
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) is a programme of coursework that is devised by the school’s Pupil Support team, who also take a leading role in delivering this programme. Pupils at Uddingston Grammar School attend one period of PSHE per week from S1 to S4. Additional PSHE opportunities are also arranged for senior pupils.
Our PSHE course covers five major themes, which are as follows:
- Careers Education – helping pupils to make informed decisions about what they want to do when they leave school.
- E-Safety – giving pupils information about how to stay safe on-line and when using social media.
- Positive Choices – supporting pupils in making positive decisions in a wide range of social situations.
- Positive Mental Attitudes – providing pupils with opportunities to promote good mental health in themselves and others.
- Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood – providing pupils with information and opportunities to discuss a wide range of issues to do with relationships and sexual health.
Working in Partnership
Our Pupil Support staff are committed to working in partnership and value input from parents, pupils and colleagues. We also liaise with supporting partners such as Attendance Officers, CAMHS Youth Councillors, SDS, Education Psychologists, Social Work, Active Breaks, Outreach Support, KEAR campus and experts within the local community to ensure our pupils are fully supported.
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