Teacher wins the backing of bosses
and hands- on approach has transformed both schools with improvements in attendance, no exclusions, improvements in attainment and – crucially – a very real and positive change in the ethos that sits at the heart of the schools.
“That means children are happier coming to school, parents and pupils have a representative voice as key members of the school community, and everyone is committed to working together to make a difference.
“We know making changes within a school to achieve such positive results is a challenge and it’s one that Fiona has faced headon to deliver for the schools.”
We told how primary five kid, Leon- Rhys, had gone AWOL three times in a week.
And furious mum Emma insists any attempt to discuss his alleged bullying has been blanked by the school. sc
She claimed: “They’re not in interested in hearing what is going w wrong. I’ve tried to speak to them ab about it numerous times but get no nowhere.”
But Mr Hutchison insisted: “W We take any concerns raised by pa parents and carers seriously and ha have a well- established complaints pr procedure.
“We have no information to su suggest that any complaints re received are not being dealt with in line with this procedure.
“Any parent or carer with ev evidence that their complaint has not been handled in line with our process is welcome to take their case to the SPSO ( Scottish Public Services Ombudsman).
“My focus – and Fiona’s focus – will continue to be on doing what’s right for children and young people and ensuring they get the chance to reach their full potential in a school that is now closer to the standard we expect in South Ayrshire.
“The senior leadership team in both schools have my full support.”