A meeting will be held to discuss this report at the school hall at 7 ...

A meeting will be held to discuss this report at the school hall at 7pm Thursday November 24 th 2011ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNING BODY TO PARENTS OFYSGOL Y BERLLAN DEGTerm Dates 2011 - 2012TermTermbeginsHalf TermBeginsHalf TermEndsTerm EndsAutumnMondaySeptember5 th 2011Monday 24 thOctober2011Friday 28thOctober2011Tuesday20thDecember2011SpringTuesday 3rdJanuary2012Monday 13 thFebruary2012Friday 17 thFebruary2012Thursday5th April2012SummerMonday 23 rd2012Monday 4 thJune 2012Friday 8thJune 2012Friday 20thJuly 2012INSET DAYS (no school for the children)Monday 5 th September 2011Tuesday 6th September 2011Tuesday 3 rd January 2012Thursday April 5 th 2012Monday May 6th 2012 (May Day)There will be at least one other training day for teachers during this academic year– more details to follow

CONTENTSMessage from the ChairInformation about the school and the Governing BodyEstyn InspectionGifts to CharityCurriculum DevelopmentsVarious ActivitiesAttendance and AbsenceAppendicesAppendix ATeachers’ Assessments KS1 2011Appendix BTeachers’ Assessments KS2 2011Appendix CFinancial statement

Message from the ChairOn behalf of the Governors, I am pleased to present this report to you. It isintended to provide an overview of the school’s activities and achievements overthe last 12 months.It has been another busy year. Through their leadership, Miss Phillips and themanagement team have ensured that all pupils receive the best quality education,including opportunities to experience interesting and varied activities outside theclassroom environment.In July, the School underwent a much-anticipated Estyn Inspection. Schools areindependently inspected every 6 years and this was the first inspection under theLeadership of Miss Phillips and the current leadership team. As you will know, theSchool passed in all areas and classed as sector leading for its learningenvironment and for the learning experiences provided to our pupils. You canaccess the full report from the School website and from the Estyn website.I would like to take this opportunity to thank Miss Phillips, the leadership team, allthe staff at the School as well as the pupils, parents, partners and stakeholders thatmet with and answered the Inspectors’ questions as part of this process.From its humble beginnings as a classroom in Albany Road School with 10 pupils,the School has now reached full capacity. This summer we said farewell to the firstpupils who attended our Meithrin as they left to continue their education at GlanTaf. The introduction of the third Welsh Medium School is an excitingdevelopment, though it does leave us with challenges; as does the Council’s wishto increase our nursery provision. The Governing Body has voted by a majority toreject the Council’s request as we wish to safeguard the quality of education,learning experience and care that we provide those who attend our high qualityNursery.Due to the increase in school numbers, we have requested that the Council increasethe size of the Governing Body to that of category C. This means that we can havean additional parent governor as well as an additional LEA, Community andTeacher governor. This will ensure a greater pool of talent and resources for goodgovernance. The term of three parent governors ends this June; accordingly, wevery much hope that an election for four parent governors will take place in thenew year. I would like to take this opportunity to appeal for volunteers toundertake this rewarding role. The contribution that parents can make in this roleis vital to the effective running of the school. We all have different skills, eachimportant. It is essential that a truly representative Governing Body has a good mixof skills, so we need parents to put themselves forward for election. It can be anextremely rewarding and enriching experience.

We currently have a vacancy for a Community Governor due to the resignation ofRhian Hacker who has been a Governor from the very start of the school’s life. Iwould like to take this opportunity to thank Rhian for over a decade’s service andto wish her well for the future. Rhian’s contribution is greatly appreciated. If youknow of any individual within the Community who would be interested/ ready toshare their skills in this way, please let Miss Phillips or me know.I would like to say thank you to the ‘Ffrindiau’ which continues to organisewonderful fundraising and social events. The success of these events is a testamentto the hard work put in by many parents and friends of the school and is key to thesuccess of our school’s community.We faced numerous challenges during the year and I’m sure we will face manymore in the year to come, however with the continuing commitment of all the staff,parents and governors, as well as the continued enthusiasm of our pupils, I amconfident that our school will continue to flourish.Finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff at Ysgol yBerllan Deg for their dedication to our children’s education and development.Nia Bennett

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOLChair of Governors Mrs Nia Bennett (until January 2012)Ysgol Y Berllan DegCircle Way EastLlanedeyrnCaerdyddCF23 9LDVice-chairHeadteacherDeputy HeadteacherCouncillor Rodney BermanMs Mari PhillipsMrs Angharad WalpoleClerk to the Governing BodyMrs Catrin LewisYsgol Y Berllan DegCircle Way EastLlanedeyrnCaerdyddCF23 9LDParent GovernorsMrs Paula Kennedy until 22/06/12Mrs Nia Bennett until 22/06/12Mrs Amy Davies until 22/06/12Mrs Kris Phelps until 03/12/14Staff GovernorsMs Meryl Davies (non-teaching) until 12/05/13Mrs Ceri Grisdale Jones (teaching) until 22/10/13Community GovernorsMr Iestyn Thomas until 05/10/13Mrs Sue Urwin until 06/10/141 space currently available until we get the Council’s approval to change to Category CLEA GovernorsCouncillor Rodney Berman until 20/09/12Mr Gareth Lotwick until 16/12/14Mrs Jenny Rathbone until 28/02/12Mrs Angharad WalpoleObserver

Pupils on roll – September 2011Meithrin / Nursery (morning) – 32Meithrin / Nursery (afternoon) – 32Derbyn / Reception :- 30Derbyn / Reception:- 30Year. 1:- 30Year 1:- 30Year 2:- 30Year 2:- 29Year 3:- 29Year 3:- 28Year 4:- 29Year 4:- 30Year 5:- 27Year 5:- 24Year 6:- 24Year 6:- 25Total – 459Staffing – September 2011Meithrin:-Derbyn:-Derbyn:Catrin Williams, Joy Dyer, Siwan Mathews, Gemma RockeySioned Wyn Jones , Meryl Davies , Zoe Simons , Catrin OsborneFrances Walker , Rhian Gregory, Clare Barrett/Nia Wilson, MediWilliamsBlwyddyn 1: Rhian Thomas (0.4)Rhian Llewelyn Jones (0.6), Rhoda HensonBlwyddyn 1: Eleri Browning , Louise Holmes / Amy HuntBlwyddyn 2: Sian Roberts, Rhiannon Elfyn Storm-McBeanBlwyddyn 2: Spencer Jones , Lucy CorbettBlwyddyn 3: Kellie AtkinsBlwyddyn 3: Sion WilliamsBlwyddyn 4: Gethin JonesBlwyddyn 4: Sian GilesBlwyddyn 5: Catrin Fflur WilliamsBlwyddyn 5: Rhys LlewelynBlwyddyn 6: Rhian CarbisBlwyddyn 6: Siân WardSENCO: Morag JonesSEN LSAs: Llinos Beasley, Rhian Salisbury , Jane Rickard , Awen WynWilliamsKS2 LSAs: Catrin Lewis, Amy Hunt , Nia WilsonPPA Teachers: Medi DaviesAngharad Walpole

In order to ensure consistency , progression and regular discussions betweenteachers, teachers from the same teaching year group have their PPA time together.Also to take advantage of teachers’ expertise Medi Davies teaches music in Years3,5 and 6 and Angharad Walpole teaches R.E. in all KS2 classes.School Clerk:School Bursar:Site Supervisor:Mrs Amy DaviesMrs Liz BaileyMr Neil RichardsESTYN INSPECTIONWe are very happy with the report of the Estyn inspection held at the beginning ofJuly 2011, especially with the 2 ‘excellents’ given for Learning Experiences andthe Learning Environment. Paper copies are available at the school if you cannotaccess the report on either the school’s or Estyn’s website. The children’sbehaviour, the school’s inclusive ethos, our Nursery/Reception provision, theprovision for the Welsh Curriculum and the use and development of the schoolgrounds are among the elements described as excellent and examples of sectorleading practice.

DONATIONS TO CHARITYChildren in Need - £495.62The school council organised a variety of fun activities for the day. Everybodycame to school in spotted clothing and raised £495.62 for this good cause.Appeal for Romania –cream eggsOnce again this year we collected cream eggs for orphaned children in Romania.Our thanks goes to Alan and Ann Penrose for collecting them and arranging theirtransport to Romania.UNICEFA raffle was organised to coincide with World Book Day. The prize was a signedcopy of a Jacqueline Wilson book and £168 was raised for Unicef.Clic Sargent- £549.51£407.40 was collected towards this charity in the two Key Stage 2 carol servicesheld at Minny Street chapel.During the Fair Trade fortnight in March the school’s Fairtrade committee and MrLlewelyn organised a coffee morning using Fairtrade produce. £142.11 was raisedfor Clic SargentLesotho - £600Again this year a day of fun games was organised to raise money for St Paul’sschool in Buthe Buthe which we twinned with following Mrs Grisdale Jones’ visitto Lesotho. By doing this the pupils also collected points for their sports teams.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTSTEACHER ASSESSMENT RESULTSThe comparative report of Key Stage 1 and 2 Teachers’ Assessments can be seen inAppendix A and B.Basic Skills Quality StandardWe achieved this award in 2011 on the basis of the school’s work raising standardsin literacy and mathematics. We received high praise for the systems in place torecognize and raise standards of underachievers.World Book DayWe had another exciting day again this year but this time our theme was sport andand everybody came to school dressed as somebody from the sporting world.T. Llew Jones DayTo celebrate the life of one of Wales’ most famous children’s author many funactivities were organised to promote the work of the author and poet and everybodycame to school dressed up as a character out of his books. We hope to make this anannual event. A raffle to win a lego pirate ship was held this year and over £200was raised to buy Welsh language books for the school.Opera WorkshopStudents from the Welsh College of Music and Drama came to the school to holdopera workshops with Year 4 pupils who performed their work excellently.Road Safety4 Year 6 pupils took part in a scheme organized by the county’s road safetydepartment and the local police to stop people speeding on the road outside theschoolMathematics and Global Citizenship DayIn June 2011 a day was held throughout the school to develop mathematical skillsby studying various countries of the world. Each class chose a country and we hadgreat fun taking part in mathematical activities based on the chosen country.Additional Learning NeedsMs Morag Jones is the school’s Additional Learning Needs co-ordinator with thehelp of Mrs Llinos Beasley as an ALN support assistant for 4 days a week and MsRhian Salisbury for 3 days a week. They work closely with the class teachers,parents and outside agencies to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to reachhis or her full potential.We are continuing to use the Popat, Stars, Dyfal Donc,Sioni’n Siarad and Sail strategies as interventions to support and develop pupils’

oracy and literacy. This year we will start the Nippers programme to raisestandards in Mathematics.Reading ProjectIn order to improve Year 5 and 6 pupils’ reading abilities reading projects wereimplemented in both languages. A meeting for parents was held to promote anEnglish school/home reading scheme which has proved very successful. As part ofthe Welsh reading project Welsh speaking volunteers from the local community,including parents and grandparents, have been coming to school on a weekly basisto read with Years 5 and 6 pupils. This is also very successful and is continuing tobe held in the school library for an hour every Monday, Tuesday and Thursdaymornings.Welsh Identity Project – ‘Gwraidd ac Adennydd’Year 5 pupils and parents took part in a research project to strengthen the pupils’Welsh identity. This proved to be very successful and effective presentations on theproject were given by both Year 5 classes.Equality and DiversityWe believe that each individual, of whatever ability, race, religion or backgrounddeserves equality of opportunity to succeed in this school.We are proud to be a school that welcomes pupils, staff and parents from differentsocial backgrounds, race, sexuality, disability, religion, language, sexualorientation and age. The Accessibility Scheme has been reviewed to ensure suitableaccessibility and entry for every pupil with disabilities.Visits and VisitorsWe had various visitors during the past year including Dewi Pws (the WelshChildren’s Bard), the minister Owain Llyr, ‘Starlab’ from Techniquest, the firebrigade, Emma Warner - community police officer, Erin Roberts (S4C weatherpresenter), theatre companies and dancers form Scotland to name but a few. Manyvisits were organised as well including religious building (chapel, synagogue,mosque), Greenmeadow Farm, Cefn Mabli Farm, Bristol Zoo, National Museum ofWales, New Theatre, Llancaiach Fawr, Sain Ffagan, Techniquest, Pets at Home,Cardiff Bay, Imperial War Museum in London, Llangrannog, Big Pit in Blaenafonand Maes y Fron Farm (Call of the Wild) in Abercraf.WAY FORWARD FOR 2011/2012• Continue to raise standards in mathematics and reading• Ensure consistency in teaching and learning strategies throughout the school• Develop Assessment for Learning strategies further• Continue to develop the school grounds

VARIOUS ACTIVITIESLinks with the CommunityThe school’s choirs took part in many events during the year including a concert inaid of Fairbridge and singing at Tŷ Enfys and Sunrise care homes.Year 1 and 2 pupils took part in Tafwyl festival organised by Menter Caerdydd.The Welsh lessons, organised by Cardiff University, are still being held in theschool library every Friday morning.We were happy to be part of a pilot scheme to hold Farmers’ Markets in schoolsand two markets have already been held on the school grounds on Fridayafternoons at the end of the school day. We hope that they will restart in the nearfuture.Llys y Llysiau – A beneficial day was spent once again this year when parents wereinvited to help the Eco Committee and Mr Williams to plant vegetables at the endof the school field. We wish to thank everybody who helped on the day.Menter Caerdydd are now holding 2 hour Welsh language play sessions every dayduring the holidays free of charge..Sporting Activities and Various CompetitionsCongratulations to all those pupils who competed in the Urdd Eisteddfod, theWelsh Book Council book quiz, the Urdd swimming galas (many went through tothe National Galas held in Cardiff) and the football, rugby and netball teams fortheir success during the year. Many thanks to the teachers for preparing them sothoroughly. We also appreciate the parents’ involvement in arranging thesuccessful Clwb Chwaraeon for Year 3 – 6 pupils every Wednesday. It has been apleasure to see the football and rugby posts being used regularly during matchesagainst other schools. Caitlin Jones, Erin Mansfield and Elen Jones won first prizein the Urdd’s county gymnastics competition and Tom Felix Richards won firstprize for street dancing at the National Urdd Eisteddfod held in Swansea in May2011. Congratulations also to Jake Williams, Ioan Lloyd, James Kennedy and RyanSpragg who were chosen to be in the Under 12 Cardiff schools’ rugby squad inSeptember 2011.The school sports day was successful again this year on our school field and it wasdelightful to see so many parents enjoying the sunshine in the company of thechildren and staff. Thanks to all the staff who organised the event and for theirwilling support. We also wish to thank the Park Inn for sponsoring our sports dayonce again by funding the medals received by every member of the winning teamand for donating bottles of water for every pupil in the school. Representativesfrom the hotel came to present the shield to the winning team.

The school continued to pay for the annual swimming lessons for Year 3 and wewere lucky to welcome representatives from the Cardiff Blues once again this yearto teach rugby skills to Year 4. Year 4 and the Tuesday night Clwb Chwaraeonwere also taught cricket skills by members of the Glamorgan cricket club. Year 6received cycling proficiency lessons by the county’s road safety department.Outdoor Pursuits – By now Year 5 pupils visit Maes y Fron Farm (Call of theWild) in Abercraf every September where they get the opportunity to rock climband gorge walk.Sailing –Year 5 pupils were again given the opportunity to have sailing lessons inCardiff bay and acquired many new skills.Llangrannog – Year 6 pupils continue to attend Llangrannog on an annual basiswhere they have the opportunity to experience horse riding, skiing, climbing andmany other activities.Extra-curricular ClubsAs well as the sports club for Years 5 and 6 pupils after school on Tuesdays and theUrdd Club on Thursdays many clubs were organised during the year by theteachers during lunchtimes including an Art Club, Spanish Club, Choir, Orchestra,Computer Club (chosen and run by the School Council), Mathematics Club and theCool Reading Club. Many thanks to the teachers for all their enthusiasm and hardwork.International LinksWe have a close relationship with schools in Lesotho and Patagonia and welcometeachers from Patagonia on an annual basis. Year 6 continue to benefit form annualGerman or French language lessons.School EisteddfodAnother successful Eisteddfod was held again this year and it was a pleasure to seethe chairing of the bard ceremony and to see Megan Manley sitting in the school’sEisteddfod chair having won the poetry competition for composing a poem on thesubject ‘It Wasn’t My Fault’.Welsh Government Funded Free Breakfast SchemeThe free breakfast scheme funded by the Welsh Government is going from strengthto strength and is currently full. The staff consists of many of the school’s kitchencleaning and lunchtime staff and it is very popular. The purpose of the scheme is tosupply breakfast for those who would not be given some otherwise.

The School’s Committees (2011 – 2012)Congratulations to the new members of our various committees as follows:-Bosys Bach y Berllan (entrepreneurship committee)Ellie James, Harriet Williams, Catelyn Carling, Rachel Phelps, Elis Robertson, Thomas TrottEco CommitteeAlex Coles-Walters, Holly Davies, Mabli Beasley, Rhys Thomas, Cerys Spragg, ElinorWilliams, Gruff Lloyd, Nel Robertson, Karmen Evans, Morgan Williams, Gwen MorganGruff ReesFair Trade CommitteeKatie Richards, Bleddyn Denman, Dylan Rawle, Iola Pritchard-BlandSchool CouncilKira Smith, Sami Hashem, Ieuan Davies, Daniel Monk, Gwenno Manley, Lowri Clarke,Elen Jones, Iago Parish, Ffionwen Carling, Rhys ThomasATTENDANCE AND ABSENCESee below the attendance figures for the last academic year (2010– 2011)% attendance % authorised absences % unauthorisedabsences94.4% 4.6% 1%

APPENDIX ATeachers’ Assessments KS1 2011SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT RESULTS OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL (2011) ANDNATIONALLY (2010) AT THE END OF KEY STAGE 1, AS A PERCENTAGE OF THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSESSMENT.N D W 1 2 3 4+ 2+ENGLISH School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 National - 0 3 14 62 21 * 83Oracy School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 National 0 0 2 10 62 25 - 87Reading School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 National - 0 3 15 54 27 0 81Writing School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 National - 0 4 17 66 13 * 79CYMRAEG School 0 0 2 11 47 40 0 88100 National 0 0 1 9 63 27 * 90Oracy School 0 0 2 11 47 40 0 88100 National 0 0 1 9 63 27 * 90Reading School 0 0 4 11 44 42 0 86100 National 0 0 2 15 60 23 * 83Writing School 0 0 0 18 61 21 0 8279 National 0 0 2 19 66 13 * 78MATHEMATICS School 0 0 0 16 49 35 0 84100 National - 0 2 10 65 22 - 87Using and Applying Maths School 0 0 0 14 53 33 0 86National - 0 2 15 65 17 - 82Number & Algebra School 0 0 0 18 47 35 0 82National - 0 2 11 65 21 - 86Shape Space & Measures School 0 0 0 16 46 39 0 84National - 0 2 10 66 22 - 88SCIENCE School 0 0 0 9 53 39 0 91National - 0 2 8 66 25 * 90Scientific Enquiry School 0 0 0 18 44 39 0 82National - 0 2 12 65 21 * 86Life Processes & Living Things School 0 0 0 11 49 40 0 89National - 0 1 6 63 28 * 92Materials & their Properties School 0 0 0 9 54 37 0 91National - 0 2 7 67 24 * 91Physical Processes School 0 0 0 16 46 39 0 84National - 0 2 9 66 23 * 89Core Subject indicatorThe percentage of pupils attaining at least Level 2 by teacher assessment in either English or Welsh (first language),Mathematics and Science in combination.School: 82% National: 82%

APPENDIX BTeachers’ Assessments KS2 2011Summary of National Curriculum Assessment results of pupils in the school (2011) andnationally (2010) at the end of Key Stage 2 as a percentage of those eligible for assessment.EnglishOracyReadingWritingN D NCO1 NCO2 NCO3 1 2 3 4 5 6+ 4+School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 57 32 0 89National 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 14 53 29 0 82School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 62 36 0 98National 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 13 52 30 0 83School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 57 32 0 89National 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 14 49 33 0 82School 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 64 25 0 89National 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 19 53 22 0 75CymraegOracyReadingWritingSchool 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 60 28 0 89National 0 0 0 * 0 1 3 15 57 24 * 81School 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 57 36 0 92National 0 0 0 * 0 0 2 12 56 28 * 84School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 57 28 0 85National 0 0 0 * * 1 3 15 53 28 0 81School 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 11 68 17 0 85National 0 0 0 * * 1 4 24 55 17 0 71MathematicsSchool 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 62 32 0 94National 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 13 54 29 0 83ScienceSchool 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 60 34 0 94National 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 56 30 - 86Core Subject IndicatorSchool 88.7%National 78%

APPENDIX CYsgol Y Berllan DegFinancial Report to Parents2010/2011£ £BudgetActualDetails 2010/2011 2010/2011Employee Related ExpensesTeaching Staff 844,580 822,351Support Staff 356,095 357,502Premises Related ExpensesRepairs and Maintenance 29,245 33,109Energy Costs 15,000 10,733Water Charges 4,500 4,347Cleaning Contract 39,229 38,601Hire of Sports FacilitiesRefuse and Sundry ServicesSupplies & Services ExpensesFurniture & Music Tuition 9,745 13,302Teaching Materials 37,042 30,903Games & School Activities 25,000 26,286School Meals to Duty Staff 200 255Examination FeesOffice Expenses 33,050 34,365Travel & Subsistance Expenses 700 255Governors Expenses 796 797School MealsService Units 14,172 14,222Gross Expenditure1,409,354 1,387,028Income

Community Use/Lettings -1,684 -1,684Grants/OtherIncome/Receipts -181,421 -186,186Gross Income -183,105-187,870Unallocated 1,631Balance Carried Forward 28,722Net Expenditure Controllable By School 1,227,880 1,227,880Rates 31,084 31,084TOTAL NET EXPENDITURE 1,258,964 1,258,964Resources for SEN have been allocated as follows:-These figures are included in the above financial reportBudget ActualFormula funding for SEN provision 30511 30511Delegated MLD funding 6768 6768Delegated PSS funding for individual pupils 11760 13093Balances held as at 31.3.2011Uninvested Balance 28,722Invested Balance 28,503Total Balances held as at 31.3.2011 57,225SYNOPSIS OF FINANCIAL REPORTThe balance carried forward from the last financial year is less than the previousyear and was earmarked for:-• further developing various provision on the school’s grounds• fulfilling the priorities of the School Improvement Plan• ensuring sufficient funds in the school budget for 2011/2012