Weblinks
SCHOOL AREA
Balmedie School Blog
https://balmediehomelearning.edublogs.org/
School Holidays
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/parents-carers/school-term-dates-and-in-service-days/
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/school-term-dates/
School Lunches and Menu
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/meals/primary-and-special-school-meals/
Online Payment and Account Set Up
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/meals/online-payments/
Free School Meals
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/21463/free-school-meals-information-leaflet.pdf
Adverse Weather and Emergency Closure
https://online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Apps/schools-closures/
Information Line 0370 054 4999 PIN 021290 (Please do not use this line to leave messages for the school.)
NURSERY AND TRANSITIONS
Early Learning & Childcare:
https://www.education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Early%20learning%20and%20childcare
Transitions (Parentzone)
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/my-child/transitions
Bridge of Don Academy
https://bridgeofdon.aberdeen.sch.uk/wp/
Ellon Academy
http://ellonacademy.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/
ADMISSIONS, PLACING REQUESTS AND SCHOOL ZONES
Nursery Admissions
http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/information/early-learning-and-childcare-information/
Primary School Admissions
http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/information/primary-school-registration/
School Catchment and Zones
http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/information/choosing-a-school
Map of Catchment Area
Out of Zone Information
Out Of Zone Placing Request Policy & Procedures
SCHOOL TRANSPORT
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/school-transport/school-transport/
CURRICULUM AND ATTAINMENT
Broad General Education (Pre school – S3):
https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Broad%20general%20education
Developing Young Workforce
http://dywaberdeenshire.org/parents/
Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA)
https://standardisedassessment.gov.scot/
Assessment and Reporting (Parentzone)
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/learning-in-scotland/assessment-and-achievement
School Information Dashboard
https://education.gov.scot/parentzone/my-school/school-information-dashboard
GETTING IT RIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD (GIRFEC)
http://www.girfec-aberdeenshire.org/who-we-are/our-childrens-services-plan/
http://www.girfec-aberdeenshire.org/
Children’s Rights
http://www.girfec-aberdeenshire.org/home/children-and-young-people/
https://www.gov.scot/policies/girfec/named-person/
Educational Psychology Service
http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/eps/
Additional Support Needs
https://asn-aberdeenshire.org/
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/additional-support-needs/
https://www.education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Support%20for%20all
Child Protection
http://www.girfec-aberdeenshire.org/child-protection/
Exclusion
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/3901/policy_disc_exclusion.pdf
PARENT AREA
Balmedie School Facebook Page
https://m.facebook.com/balmedieprimaryschool/
PTA/FOBs (Friends of Balmedie) Page
https://m.facebook.com/groups/1585441425117900/
Enquire – National Parent Information Information Service and Helpline
Parental Involvement and Engagement
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL SERVICES
Policies
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/media/19805/attendance-policy_april-2015.pdf
Concerns and Complaints
http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/contact-us/have-your-say/have-your-say-guide/
GDPR & Data Protection
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online/legal-notices/data-protection/
Instrumental Tuiton
http://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/ims/
Clothing Grants
http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/parents-carers/assistance/school-clothing-grants/
Learning at Home
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/parents-carers/learning-at-home/
Volunteering
http://jobs.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/volunteer-with-us/
FORTMARTINE COMMUNITY PLANNING
Know Who To Turn To – Local Services Contacts