At Calderside Academy we want to ensure that we include and value all of our students and their famillies in school life. If you would benefit from our help to access or to apply for your entitled supports or advice, please contact us using the links below.
Alternatively, please email Geraldine Staunton at gw16stauntongeraldin@glow.sch.uk
How can we help?
Free school meals
Please get in touch with us if you:
- need advice on applying for Free School Meals via the SLC website at https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/clothinggrant
- would like to check the progress of or confirm the outcome of a free school meal application that you have made; and/or
- require assistance using the online application form.
You can simply click the "Contact Us" form below or call the school office by phone on 01698 717180 or by email at office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk
School uniform
Please get in touch with us if you:
- would like to access some uniform items that we may have available for free in our Calderside Closet;
- would like to talk about being put in touch with external partners who can ensure you are registered for all available supports.
You can simply click the "Contact Us" form below or call the school office by phone on 01698 717180 or by email at office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk
Clothing grant
Please get in touch with us if you:
- need advice on applying for a School Clothing Grant via the SLC website at https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/clothinggrant
- would like to check the progress of or confirm the outcome of a School Clothing Grant application made for your child;
- require assistance using the online application form.
You can simply click the "Contact Us" form below or call the school office by phone on 01698 717180 or by email at office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk
School trips
We are aware of the financial strain placed on famillies at different times of the year, with more than one child or due to a change in circumstance. We want you to know that you can contact us to discuss financial support for trips/events.
You can simply click the "Contact Us" form below or call the school office by phone on 01698 717180 or by email at office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk
Study resources
We know that when students prepare to study there are lots of additional costs that can mount up. Please get in touch with us if you need:
- access to study materials for your child as they progress towards their examinations; and/or
- advice on free resources available both in school and online.
You can simply click the "Contact Us" form below or call the school office by phone on 01698 717180 or by email at office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk
Referral to The Wise Group
There are many supports and grants that you are entitled to access. You may not be aware of some of these. Please get in touch with us if you:
- feel that you need expert advice on what you are entitled to claim for and how to access applications; and/or
- need advice from a mentoring service who are able to listen, support and act with you to make positive changes to your life.
You can simply click the "Contact Us" form below or call the school office by phone on 01698 717180 or by email at office@calderside.s-lanark.sch.uk
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