Proposed Changes to School Week: Asymmetric Week Implementation
Proposed changes to the school week involve introducing an Asymmetric Week structure, with 4.5 days per week. This adjustment aims to modernize and enhance the educational provision in schools, with potential benefits for student health, well-being, and curriculum flexibility. The proposal is based on successful implementations in other Scottish authorities over the past four decades. Feedback and support from parents, staff, and communities are essential for the decision-making process.
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PUBLIC Title can go here Proposed Changes to the School Day Click to edit Master text styles Asymmetric Week Information for Parents Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Contents Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level WHY HAVE THESE CHANGES BEEN PROPOSED? WHAT IS AN ASYMMETRIC SCHOOL WEEK? POTENTIAL BENEFITS POTENTIAL CONCERNS WHAT WOULD WE LIKE FROM YOU AT THIS STAGE? WHAT WILL HAPPEN NEXT? PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level What is an Asymmetric School Week? Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Asymmetric Week 4.5 day week Click to edit Master text styles We are considering making a change to the school week by adjusting it to 4 slightly longer days with a lunchtime finish on one day. The teaching time will remain the same under this proposal, which is only being considered for primary and secondary schools. Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Why have these changes been proposed? Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Why have these changes been proposed? An ASYMMETRIC school week has been adopted in MANY other Local Authorities in SCOTLAND over the past 40 years. Of the 17 Local Authorities who have made this change, NONE have reverted to 5 EQUAL school days, due to the POSITIVE outcomes they have experienced - Click here to see what other Local Authorities do Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY which includes looking at ways to MODERNISE our school systems to BETTER suit the needs of school pupils and staff. We are CONTINUALLY looking to develop and enhance educational provision in Fifth level In DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY, societal changes are taking place, and it is our desire to seek POSITIVE alterations to school structure to enable developments in our THRIVING communities. PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Ppotential Benefits Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Potential Benefits to Asymmetric Week IMPROVED HEALTH & WELLBEING for children, young people and staff Click to edit Master text styles Greater range of subject choices can be offered in secondary school Second level Third level Fourth level Increased family time Greater opportunity for WIDER ACHIEVEMENT through extracurricular activities as well as the chance for work experience and volunteering on the half day pupils are not required to be in class Fifth level Supporting HEADTEACHERS to make best use of resources Improved recruitment which will strengthen our school staff teams PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Potential Concerns Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Potential Concerns We UNDERSTAND that ANY CHANGE can bring about ANXIETY and CONCERNS. Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level MUSIC SERVICE, as well as community partners, to provide solutions for any CHILD CARE CHALLENGES. If the ASYMMETRIC WEEK is implemented in Dumfries & Galloway, adjustments to transportation will be made to align with new school timings. We will COLLABORATE with council-run programs like ACTIVE SCHOOLS and the Fifth level While we are UNABLE to provide DETAILED INFORMATION at this time, there are various INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES available during HALF DAYS out of the classroom throughout the country. PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level What would we like from Parents/Carers at this stage? Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here What would we like from parents/carers at this stage? Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level We would like to know how the proposed changes would impact your child(ren) and your family. We are consulting parents/carers to find out your VIEWS, OPINIONS AND CONCERNS. Fifth level We are asking you to attend local COMMUNITY DROP-IN SESSIONS. To find out more information and to address any concerns as far as possible Consultation - School week structure - Dumfries and Galloway Council (dumgal.gov.uk)) We are asking you to complete a questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/QS5bX70J3F PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level What will happen next? Fifth level PUBLIC
PUBLIC Title can go here What will happen next? We will engage in CONSULTATION with children and young people, school staff, Click to edit Master text styles union representatives, businesses, and the wider community to give all citizens the opportunity to share their views. Second level Third level Fourth level adopt the proposal. The information from all groups will be collated and shared with ELECTED MEMBERS in November 2024. They will then take the decision on whether or not to Fifth level If the proposal is adopted, changes to the school week will likely take place from August 2025. PUBLIC
