Welcome to Pupil Support 

In Linlithgow Academy we organise pupil support based on a House system. The House team offer all pupils support with health and wellbeing, reviewing their learning, planning next steps, and planning for choices and changes. Every pupil is allocated to a House. It is hoped that the House team works with the same pupil from S1 to S6, and pupils from the same family will be allocated to the same House. Pupils are taught Personal and Social Education (PSE) by their House Head. Our Houses are called:  Bell, Kelvin and Watt. Click here for more information about our House names: Houses

We adopt GIRFEC principles to ensure learners receive sustained, coherent and integrated support throughout their school journey.

We aim to -

• ensure an appropriate and effective learning experience for all children

• provide high quality and effective support for children experiencing social, emotional, behavioural and/or learning difficulties, using staged intervention approaches and the assessment of wellbeing (Wellbeing wheel)

• work closely with our partners to ensure that the provision of support for children experiencing significant difficulties is met

• work in partnership with parents/carers to ensure all children achieve their full potential at Linlithgow Academy

Pupil Support Team

Role and Responsibilities of our Pupil Support Team

The Pupil Support Team are involved with every aspect of each pupils' progress by

• Monitoring attendance and timekeeping.
• Supporting the health and wellbeing of pupils.
• Monitoring academic progress in all subject areas.
• Interviewing, advising and supporting pupils throughout their school careers.
• Meeting with Parents and Carers to discuss progress.
• Attending meetings with and reporting to specialist services on behalf of our pupils.
• Providing careers advice and information for pupils. Liaising with staff from Skills Development Scotland to ensure that pupils receive the best opportunities for future career planning.
• Advising on course choice options at key transition points.
• Guiding our senior pupils through the process of applying to Universities and Colleges.
• Providing references for UCAS, Colleges and prospective employers.
• Delivering a planned PSHE programme to all pupils alongside curricular subject commitments.

Our Pupil Support Team Structure

Linlithgow Academy  Pupil Support
	Mrs Rutherford Depute Head Teacher Strategic Responsibility: Support
Bell House
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Mrs Douglas Head of House	Mrs Stewart Pastoral Support Worker
Kelvin House

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Mrs Mason Head of House	Mrs Lisney Pastoral Support Worker
Watt House

Mr Forester Head of House	Mrs Hall Pastoral Support Worker
Additional Support Staff
	Mr Brown Pupil Support Manager
Mrs Murray  Family Link Worker	Mrs Henry Pupil Healthcare
Attendance Admin	Pupil Support Admin

How do we co-ordinate further support?

Additional Support for Learning (ASL)

Role and Responsibilities of ASL Staff

The ASL team provide an integrated and collaborative approach to meeting the needs of pupils through

• in-class support,
• individual and small group support
• Study Skills classes.
• Liaising closely with all staff and external agencies involved with pupils and parents. 

ASL Staff may be involved in supporting pupils in the following ways:

Our ASL Team Structure

Linlithgow Academy  Additional Support for Learning
	Miss Dyer  PTC ASL
Mrs Armstrong PT Support for Learning	Miss Kerr PT Skills Station
Mrs Allison PT ASD Resource	Mrs Kennedy PT ASD SGS

Mrs Weir ASN Teacher	Mrs Bell ASN Teacher
Mrs Bethune ASN Teacher

Our Small Group Settings

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