Louise Lawson explained this has to be submitted by 15th June 2018. Priorities are raising attainment, Poverty Equity Funding, and recommendations for Education Endowment Funding. Parents are encouraged to submit any issues they feel pertinent for consideration. Poverty Equity Funding Kevin Champion spoke about this Scottish Government initiative to close the gap, which gives £1200 per annum to OHS for each pupil who is in receipt of free school meals. Kevin highlighted the importance of parents continuing to apply for school meal provision once their child goes to the High School. This year the money has been spent on various initiatives including a breakfast club, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions for children struggling with anxiety or poor mental health. Some of the interventions have a positive impact on pupils not specifically within the target group. There is a requirement to evaluate and report on the interventions, and this is done by a variety of indicators such as attendance, attainment, rate of exclusion, participation and engagement in learning. Mr Champion would appreciate some help and is asking that parents consider the following questions: Suggestions for specific interventions which teachers could use to help the young people who are triggering the poverty equity funding The views of parents on Guidance teachers doing more focused work with these pupils, perhaps with personal, confidential conversations and/or involving their family? Mr Champion would be grateful for any responses by the end of June. Examination Results Alex Craik presented data from OHS to similar schools. This data February’s exam results comparing helps the school to target improvements. AOCB None. Date of the Next Meeting August 2018, exact date to be confirmed.
Louise Lawson explained this has to be submitted by 15th June 2018. Priorities are raising attainment, Poverty Equity Funding, and recommendations for Education Endowment Funding. Parents are encouraged to submit any issues they feel pertinent for consideration. Poverty Equity Funding Kevin Champion spoke about this Scottish Government initiative to close the gap, which gives £1200 per annum to OHS for each pupil who is in receipt of free school meals. Kevin highlighted the importance of parents continuing to apply for school meal provision once their child goes to the High School. This year the money has been spent on various initiatives including a breakfast club, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions for children struggling with anxiety or poor mental health. Some of the interventions have a positive impact on pupils not specifically within the target group. There is a requirement to evaluate and report on the interventions, and this is done by a variety of indicators such as attendance, attainment, rate of exclusion, participation and engagement in learning. Mr Champion would appreciate some help and is asking that parents consider the following questions: Suggestions for specific interventions which teachers could use to help the young people who are triggering the poverty equity funding The views of parents on Guidance teachers doing more focused work with these pupils, perhaps with personal, confidential conversations and/or involving their family? Mr Champion would be grateful for any responses by the end of June. Examination Results Alex Craik presented data from February’s exam results comparing OHS to similar schools. This data helps the school to target improvements. AOCB None. Date of the Next Meeting August 2018, exact date to be confirmed.