Stenhouse Primary School

Stenhouse Primary School is a non-denominational school built in 1930 which houses a nursery, classes for children with language and communication diificulties, and 13 mainstream classrooms.

The school building at Stenhouse Primary School is arranged around a central courtyard, which contains a large garden and nature area. As well as our classrooms, we also have a music room, outdoor class room, library, ICT suite, and two PE halls, one of which also serves as our dining area.

There are two playground areas, both of which feature quiet areas containing plants and seating areas, and a large grass section with a climbing course which can also be used for PE and after school clubs.

Our nursery forms part of the main school building but has its own entrance and self contained outdoor play area.

The nursery comprises a reception room, two large playrooms and an enclosed garden area with grass, tarmac and soft play surfaces. There are two part time classes per day, each with a maximum of thirty children. Well qualified staff work with children in a stimulating and well-equipped environment, using every opportunity to develop the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of each child. Sand and water play, music and drama, construction, imaginative play, cooking, drawing and painting, jigsaws, clay and woodwork are just some of the activities on offer. There is direct access to the outdoor area and the opportunity for energetic play.

This safe and friendly atmosphere promotes confidence and self-esteem and lays the ground work for a smooth transition from nursery to primary school. There are many opportunities for parental involvement.

Two classes house children with language and communication difficulties, one class for P1 – P3 and the other for P4 – P7 pupils. Places in the class are awarded by an authority body which considers the needs of all Edinburgh children. Taxi transport is provided.

There is regular mainstream contact with peer group classes, whilst specific individual needs are met within the language class. Staff, other professionals, parents and children work together in order that the curricular and social needs of each child are met.

Every child has an Individualised Education Programme which is updated in January and May. Annual reviews are held in January when everyone involved is present to discuss recent progress and future needs. The Speech and Language Therapist provides intensive support which is tailored to the needs of each child. A home/school notebook is used in order that staff and parents can exchange information, on a daily basis, relating to the children's participation in home and school activities.Language class provision is for children with communication difficulties from across the city.

Our shared values form the basis of our positive school ethos. Within our wider school community, we promote tolerance and understanding and value diversity. All pupils and staff have the right to feel happy, safe and included.

Our shared values of mutual respect between staff and pupils, high expectations of success within a caring and supportive environment form the basis of our positive school ethos. Within our wider school community, we promote tolerance and understanding of one another and value diversity. We are committed to advancing equality of opportunity for all and we work actively towards 2 eliminating all forms of bullying and discrimination.

At Stenhouse we aim to take a restorative approach to resolving conflict and preventing harm. Restorative approaches enable those who have been harmed to convey the impact of the harm to those responsible, and for those responsible to acknowledge this impact and take steps to put it right.