2012 Syllabus - Longwell Green Eisteddfod

MARKING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Category Mark Descriptor
FAIR 75–77 A performance limited in communication
MODERATE 78–80 A performance showing development of technique and/or
communication
MERIT 81–83 A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or
technical ability
COMMENDED 84–86 A convincing performance technically and artistically
DISTINCTION 87–89 An excellent performance technically and artistically
OUTSTANDING 90+ An exceptional performance technically and artistically
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY
1. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The safety of children and vulnerable adults is paramount and all, without exception, have the right to
protection from abuse. All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded
to swiftly and appropriately and all the charity’s trustees, staff and volunteers have a responsibility to
report concerns.
2. PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISATION
To advance the education of the public in the Arts of Music, Speech and Dance by providing a
platform for children and young people to perform in competition, adjudicated by professionals
experienced in those arts.
3. THE EISTEDDFOD ENVIRONMENT
The Eisteddfod is run entirely by volunteers. The Committee seeks to involve parents, guardians,
carers and teachers in partnership with them to ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, a safe
environment at the Eisteddfod. Charges for competitors and audiences are outlined in the syllabus.
No one under the age of 18 years must be left unaccompanied. A responsible adult must be with them
at all times and section 6 of this policy makes clear the responsibilities of parents, guardians, carers
and teachers in this regard.
4. TO WHOM DOES THIS POLICY APPLY
This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and those vulnerable adults of any age who
are identified to the organisers prior to their arrival at the Eisteddfod. This should be done by
contacting the Section Secretary who will inform the Chairperson and General Secretary. In recognising
the needs of children from ethnic groups and children who are disabled, the Eisteddfod seeks to meet
needs notified to them by parents, guardians, carers and/or teachers.
5. EISTEDDFOD PERSONNEL
All Eisteddfod committee members and helpers are volunteers. Committee members are invited and
elected to serve and all helpers are known to at least 1 committee member. Committee members and
helpers who are in substantial contact with children are checked by the Criminal Records Bureau
(CRB). Committee members and helpers can be identified during the Eisteddfod by the wearing of
badges indicating their name and job title. Serious problems or concerns should be raised with section
secretaries or stewards. All concerns will be taken seriously, documented, dated and referred to the
committee. The General Secretary and a committee member have undergone training and all committee
members and helpers are aware of and agree to implement this policy.
6. PREPARATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE EISTEDDFOD
● In partnership with the Eisteddfod all parents, guardians, carers and teachers will play their part in
the implementation of this policy by noting that all children under the age of 18 years must be
supervised by parents, guardians, carers or teachers at all times. Where a parent, guardian or
carer is not personally attending the Eisteddfod, this policy requires them to be satisfied that their
children will be accompanied to the Eisteddfod and adequately supervised at all times by responsible
adults acting on their behalf.
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