ANNUAL REPORT TO PARENTS - Y Pant School

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E-learning IssuesRCT have been unable to move as quickly as we would like in setting uptheir new unified VLE. Earlier this year, Corporate ICT finally admitteddefeat and passed on the hosting and support responsibilities to theUniversity of Glamorgan. We may have a working system from RCT by theend of the academic year, but this is by no means certain.The vision of having wifi access available in a large proportion of the schoolsite stalled at a very early stage. The test installation in the music departmentis in daily use, and some sixth form students make use of it with their ownlaptops which they bring to school. We have moved the test installationslightly so that coverage is available in some parts of the English department.In addition, a new access point was set up near the Drama department, butthis was only in order to provide Mr. Owen Thomas with connectivity so thathe could take the register when his main computer was broken.In informal conversation, several staff have identified lack of time and lackof computers as the two main issues preventing a greater adoption of e-learning. Hopefully, the new ‘CPD hours’ system should deal with the firstof these. With regard to the second, lack of new computers is not necessarilyan insurmountable problem but certainly one which can put off staff who arenot entirely sure they want to get involved in e-learning in the first place!Another problem frequently mentioned to me is lack of technical support,with our two technicians being asked to deal with increasing volumes ofwork, and increasingly complex requests (particularly by departments likeMusic, testing the limits of technology and making difficult and complexrequests) while still having to deal with ‘run of the mill’ issues with the 300+computers in the school.We continue to have problems with our Internet connection, with the RCTsuppliedmachine running the user accounts being a PC (not even a server)which is underpowered and unreliable. Our actual connection to the outsideworld runs very slowly at times as well.28
To Continue to Improve the <strong>School</strong> Environment and AccommodationWorks undertaken in school during the year include:Location WorksExternal Installation of new storage containerExternal Continued development of re-cycling areaExternal Construction of large shed for land and development courseExternal Creation of gardening and composting areaExternal Installation of 6 external doors (funded in partnership with LEA)Upgrade to school’s electricity supply with modern switch gear in theInternal substation and switch roomInternal Revamp of photocopying areaInternal Front desk worktop installed in number of classroomsInternal Extensive computer networkingErection of digital projectors in classrooms - objective is to have oneInternal per classInternal Rolling programme of painting and decorating - to create environmentwhich is conducive to teaching and learningThe programme of repairs and improvements is continuous however thefollowing priorities for site development which require substantial capitalinvestment have been identified by the Governing Body. These have beenbrought to the attention of the L.E.A. over several years:• Modernisation of the Design and Technology block;• Replacement of all portacabins with permanent structures;• Provision of upgraded and expanded changing room facilities;• Refurbishment of toilet facilities in the old buildings;• New windows and doors throughout most of the older buildings;• Improved provision for catering and dining.29
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