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Parental Support

Information on support available to parents. Includes how to apply for allowances, eligibility and criteria for applications.

  • School Transport
    Pupils of compulsory school age are entitled to free school transport if they live within the school catchment area but the distance from home is further than the agreed figure.
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  • Parent Councils
    The main duty of Parent Councils is to play an active role in supporting parental involvement in the work and life of the school. Their functions include supporting the school in its work with pupils, representing the views of parents, promoting contact between the school and the wider community and reporting back to all parents.
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  • Free School Meals
    The award of Free School Meals is to support families who live and attend a school in Dumfries and Galloway and in receipt of qualifying benefits. All Primary 1 pupils currently receive free school meals.
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  • Home Education
    The Local Education Authority has procedures to assist with supporting any parent wishing to educate their child at home. The right to Home Education is conditional upon the parents providing an efficient education suitable to the age ability and aptitude of the child.
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  • Additional Support for your Child
    Additional support for learning means giving children extra help or support so they can get the most our of their education and reach their fullest potential.
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  • Financial Support
    Information on financial support for School clothing grants, Disabled students allowance and Education maintenance allowance.
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Contact Details

 

Pupil/Parent Support Unit

Education Services
Woodbank
30 Edinburgh Road
Dumfries
DG1 1NW

Tel: 01387 260493
Fax: 01387 260453

Contact Dumfries and Galloway Council T: 030 33 33 3000

Council Offices
English Street
Dumfries
DG1 2DD

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