Issue - meetings

Report by Ann Devine, Head Teacher

The Committee gave consideration to a progress report which provided information on the school roll; levels of attainment in literacy and numeracy; school leaver destination returns; attainment for all; attendance, absence and exclusion rates and the recognition of wider achievements which included the development of Scotland’s Young Workforce Programme and the implementation of a Family Liaison Officer post, which has been a positive move for those who have difficulties in attending school through hardship or health issues. 

Discussion took place in respect of the impact on the loss of the external support in terms of the Community Development workers; the capacity of the school, particularly at S3 level and health issues of children within the school and in particular mental health issues. 

Decision

The Mid Argyll, Kintyre and the Islands Area Committee thanked Ms Devine for her presentation and agreed to note the contents of the report. 

(Reference: Report by Head Teacher, Lochgilphead High School, submitted)