prospectus 2019-2020

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Letter to parents / carers ........................................................................................... 4
Vision statement ........................................................................................................ 5
Aims of the school .................................................................................................... 5
Governing Body ....................................................................................................... 6
Teaching and learning in our school ........................................................................... 6
Homework ............................................................................................................... 7
Religious Education ................................................................................................... 7
Welsh ...................................................................................................................... 8
Curriculum Cymreig .................................................................................................. 8
Sex Education .......................................................................................................... 8
Eco School ............................................................................................................... 9
Physical Education .................................................................................................... 9
Transfer To High School ........................................................................................... 10
Breakfast Club ........................................................................................................ 10
Equal Opportunities And The Equalities Act 2010 ...................................................... 10
Additional Learning Needs And The Admission Of Pupils With Disability .................... 11
Child Protection ....................................................................................................... 11
Behaviour ............................................................................................................... 12
Assessment, Recording And Reporting ...................................................................... 12
Admissions ............................................................................................................. 14
Class Organisation .................................................................................................. 14
School Times .......................................................................................................... 15
School Security & Punctuality ................................................................................... 16
Attendance ............................................................................................................. 16
Lunches And School Breaks ..................................................................................... 18
No Smoking / No Dogs .......................................................................................... 18
School Uniform ....................................................................................................... 19
Health And Welfare ................................................................................................ 19
Illness And Accidents In School / Emergency Telephone Numbers .............................. 19
Medicines In School ................................................................................................ 20
Headlice ................................................................................................................ 20
Educational Visits .................................................................................................... 20
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Charging Policy ...................................................................................................... 21
Out Of Hours Learning ............................................................................................ 21
Parental Involvement ............................................................................................... 21
Complaint Procedure In Relation To School Curriculum .............................................. 22
Parking .................................................................................................................. 22
Open Door Policy ................................................................................................... 22
Information Available In School ............................................................................... 23
Membership Of The Governing Body ....................................................................... 24
Term Dates ............................................................................................................. 25
Staffing and Class Organisation - At Sept 2019 ......................................................... 25
Non Classroom Based Staff ..................................................................................... 26
Whole School Attendance 2018/2019 ..................................................................... 27
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LETTER TO PARENTS / CARERS
Dear Parents / Carers,
YSGOL GYNRADD HYWEL DDA
HYWEL DDA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Cambria Road Ely, Cardiff, CF5 4PD
Tel: 20591275 Mobile No: 07970845586
Email: hywelddaprm@cardiff.gov.uk
School Website: www.hywelddaprimary.co.uk
Twitter: @HywelDdaPS
Headteacher: Mrs S. Voyce
Chair of Governors: Mrs. T. Sullivan-Godfrey
Welcome to Hywel Dda Primary School.
The school is an English medium non-denominational mixed primary school, maintained by
Cardiff Council Education Authority. The school has a predominately Christian ethos, but other
world religions are embraced.
Hywel Dda Primary School is situated in Ely in the South West of Cardiff.
We offer a happy and caring environment where your child can feel safe and secure. The education
we provide is carefully matched to the learning needs of individual children. We promote high
expectations of work and behavior and provide all children with the opportunities to develop their
talents and skills.
We take pride in our grounds and use them extensively to enhance children’s learning. As children
progress through the school they will be offered the opportunity to participate in many extra
curricular activities.
We hope the time your child spends here with committed and caring teachers and an exciting
curriculum will encourage them to become self-confident, independent and lifelong learners.
This prospectus is designed to give you an outline of the education, activities and facilities
provided at our school.
If you ever have any questions or are unclear about anything happening in school, please do not
hesitate to contact me or Mrs Harvey the Deputy Headteacher, or your child’s class teacher.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs S. Voyce,
Headteacher
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VISION STATEMENT
AIMS OF THE SCHOOL
“Together, we do our best to care learn and grow”
At Hywel Dda we respect the rights of the child through our aims, which are:-
To provide a happy, caring, secure and enriched learning environment for all children
To encourage all children to develop their full potential, to become lifelong learners and
critical thinkers
To enable all children to access an ambitious, creative and relevant curriculum
To encourage the children, their families and our school family to have high expectations of
what can be achieved
To prepare children to play an active and positive role in society by becoming ethical,
informed citizens of Wales and the world and to develop their own cultural identity within
Wales
To develop healthy, confident individuals who are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued
members of society
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GOVERNING BODY
The Governing Body is responsible for the conduct of the school within the broad
framework of the Local Authority’s policies. It is a voluntary body which meets regularly
and has an important role to play in providing the forum for discussion of issues concerning
the school including finance, building, staffing and curriculum. It plays a significant part in
developing with the Headteacher and staff, the aims and objectives of the school and its
community and generally supporting the school’s endeavours. A full list of our present
Governing Body is including in the appendices of this prospectus. Any of the Governors
may be approached for discussion or advice or relevant issues.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN OUR SCHOOL
Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 – The Foundation Phase (3-7 years)
In these areas of the school, teaching is carried out in an integrated way with a balance of
individual, group and whole class teaching. We aim to make our teaching ‘fun’ for the
children so we try to ensure that the children learn through hands on, practical approaches,
both indoors and outdoors.
The teaching of children in the Foundation Phase is based on the six areas of learning and
experience (AoLEs):
• Language, Literacy and Communication – English and Welsh 2nd Language
• Mathematics and Numeracy
• Science and Technology – Science, Design Technology and ICT
• Expressive Arts – Art, Drama and Music
• Health and Well-being – Food Technology, PSE and PE
• Humanities – RE, History and Geography
The children’s learning is planned through a range of different contexts with discrete subject
teaching taking place when and as necessary. We encourage the children to become involved
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in these contexts and initiate some of their own learning. Every term parents are sent
information sheets detailing work to be carried out and giving ideas for helping your child at
home. Every morning time is set aside for literacy and numeracy activities. We ensure that
there are a range of practical activities, and where possible involve the outdoor environment.
KS2 - Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 (7 – 11 years)
Key Stage 2 pupils follow the same six AoLEs as the Foundation Phase. Children will be
taught through contexts to develop key skills and knowledge. We encourage the children to
become involved in these contexts and initiate some of their own learning. Discrete subject
teaching will take place when considered to be necessary.
Morning sessions are usually devoted to literacy and numeracy activities. Afternoon sessions
will be integrated to include all other areas of learning and experience (AoLEs)
HOMEWORK
All children are encouraged to read regularly at home and learn mathematical tables and spelling
lists. From time to time, children will be expected to complete context work at home and parent
co-operation will be appreciated in ensuring that the work is completed. Children in Year 6 can
expect to receive more regular homework in preparation for the demands that will be placed on
them in high school.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Under the Education Reform Act, schools are required to make provision for Religious Education
(RE) in accordance with the Local Authority Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education
(SACRE) advice.
The SACRE advice provides the framework for the approach to RE in this school. Schools are
required to provide a daily act of Collective Worship for every pupil which is wholly or mainly of a
Christian nature.
Parents are invited to join the children for specific assemblies, particularly the class assemblies
which involve all the children every year. We seek to emphasise moral values, mutual respect,
equal opportunities and to celebrate achievement. The school has no affiliation with a particular
Christian denomination or with any of the world faiths. Parents may, if they wish, exclude their
children from Religious Education and/or assemblies in which case a letter must be written to the
Headteacher.
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WELSH
Welsh is taught as a second language, children progressively develop their skills in oracy,
reading and writing. In the Foundation Phase, children are introduced to the language
through simple phrases and sentences, songs, poems, Welsh Stories and folk tales. Key
Stage 2, Welsh builds upon and expands the language previously experienced by introducing
more complex language patterns. Throughout the school, Welsh is used to deliver simple
classroom instructions and exchange greeting. Pupils in Year 6 are assessed and leveled in
oracy, reading and writing.
CURRICULUM CYMREIG
In order to foster a sense of national identify, opportunities are planned throughout the
curriculum to develop and apply children’s knowledge and understanding of the cultural,
economic, environmental, historical and linguistic characteristics of Wales.
Areas of learning and experience in which such opportunities are particularly appropriate
are humanities and creative arts.
We celebrate St. David’s day each year with a School Eisteddfod. This takes the form of a
cultural day when children have the opportunity to take part in many different activities
related to Welsh life including: music, art, craft, dance, sport and cooking.
SEX EDUCATION
The school staff and governors have decided that at Foundation Phase no specific need exists
for separate sex education lessons. Sex education will therefore be integrated into ‘contexts’
where necessary.
During Year 3 and 4 children will explore ideas of family and friendship. Children in Year 5
will look at changes in their body and Year 6 pupils will study personal relationships. The
school is keen to discuss any individual concerns with parents in order to inform them of
the importance of this area of the curriculum. Parents have the right to withdraw their
children from sex education.
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ECO SCHOOL
In order to make environmental awareness an intrinsic part of our
school life and ethos we are a registered Eco school and have achieved
the ‘Platinum Flag’ award. The Eco Council meet regularly to discuss
and act upon issues relevant to the school, as part of our School Senedd.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education allows all the children to experience and enjoy a wide range of sport. PE,
dance and gymnastics takes place every week. Children develop social skills as well as
control, co-ordination, movement and ball skills through individual, partner and team work.
Whilst class lessons are essentially non-competitive, the school has football, gymnastics, tag
rugby, dance and athletic teams. Children in Year 4 have the opportunity to develop
swimming skills in the County ‘Learn to Swim’ scheme.
Nursery and Reception children have access to the outdoor areas and apparatus for the
development of gross motor skills every day.
It is advisable that each child should wear suitable clothes for P.E. indoors and outdoors.
Appropriate footwear is essential for all children engaged in outdoor games activities on the
grounds of Health and Safety.
Children should be discouraged from wearing jewellery to school but it is important to
realise that JEWELLERY SHOULD NOT BE WORN FOR PE OR GAMES. Parents are
responsible for ensuring that children do not wear jewellery on PE or games days.
In the Foundation Phase, children can wear shorts and a t-shirt for indoor activities.
Outdoors they should have suitable footwear and shorts or track suits.
In KS2 during indoor sessions the pupils will need to wear shorts with a vest or a t- shirt.
For religious reasons, girls may wear leggings or jogging bottoms. Outdoor games sessions
require the pupils to wear a tracksuit or similar clothing that will enable them to move
easily and safely.
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TRANSFER TO HIGH SCHOOL
Children move to High School in the September following their eleventh
birthday. The school to which the majority of our pupils transfer is Cardiff
West Community High School. Parents will be given information during the
terms leading to the transfer and may apply to other High Schools in
Cardiff. Advice about this is given at the time.
Teachers from Cardiff West Community High School visit our Year 6 to talk
with them about moving on to the High School and the children also
spend time there in the term preceding entry. Pastoral links with the
school are very well established.
BREAKFAST CLUB
The school offers a club for all age children from 8.20am each day.
Parents may contact Miss A. Carter for further information.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND THE EQUALITIES ACT 2010
Children attending Hywel Dda Primary School live in a multi-cultural society. Hywel Dda
Primary School aims reflect this. We aim to prepare pupils to live and work harmoniously
together. Equal opportunity is given to all, regardless of race, ethnicity, language, religion,
gender, physical appearance, ability or disability or sexual orientation. Cardiff Council has
an Equalities Policy which is reflected in the Strategic Equality Plan at Hywel Dda Primary.
This plan and the Accessibility Plan are regularly reviewed.
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ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS AND THE ADMISSION
OF PUPILS WITH DISABILITY
The school is responsible for ensuring that every pupil, including those with additional
learning needs and/or disability, has equal access to the whole curriculum. The school’s
policy ensures that all teachers are aware of a child’s individual needs and every child has
equal access to the current curriculum. Pupils with disabilities are welcomed to the school
and are inducted under the normal admission procedures. The school has a lift to
accommodate pupils with disability where reasonable adjustment may be made. The school
works closely with the LA Achievement and Inclusion team to cater for the needs of pupils
with disability. The Accessibility Plan is available at the school.
Additional support for some children is given by school based support staff and the ALNCO,
sometimes working with groups of children and at other times withdrawing children to
follow individual educational programmes for specific teaching. Children who might need
emotional support can access ‘ELSA’ in school. A register is kept of all children for whom
additional provision is made in line with the Code of Practice on the identification and
assessment of pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). The progress of these
children is monitored by the ALNCO in consultation with class teachers, parents and
appropriate outside agencies. A member of the Governing Body is named as having a
particular interest in and responsibility for ALN. Where children have statements of ALN
any listed special arrangements are identified and put into practice. Equally, children with
particular gifts and talents are recognized and efforts made to address their particular needs.
CHILD PROTECTION
Hywel Dda along with all schools has a recognised role in protecting children from abuse.
The school follows the provision of the ‘All Wales Child Protection Procedures 2008’ and
‘Keeping Learners Safe in the role of authorities, governing bodies under the education act
2002’. There are clear school procedures on the management of ‘suspected’ or ‘disclosed’
abuse where abuse may be physical, sexual, emotional, neglect or the potential threat from
radicalization. From time to time these procedures may result in a referral to Multi Agency
Safeguarding Hub (MASH). PLEASE NOTE that school staff are not allowed to investigate
‘suspected’ or ‘disclosed’ abuse beyond the initial stage of consulting and discussing their
concerns with the Headteacher. Where there are reasonable grounds for concern, a referral
will be made to MASH by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher. As sometimes these
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concerns are not substantiated, parents are asked to be understanding in the knowledge that
the school is first and foremost acting with the safety of children in mind. The schools
designated child protection officers are; Headteacher Mrs S. Voyce, Deputy Mrs A. Harvey,
Miss G Thomas ALNCO and Mr D Esmond Senior Teacher.
BEHAVIOUR
In order for all our children to feel safe, secure, happy and have the maximum opportunity
to learn, it is vital that we create a calm and stable environment within the school. The
school has a positive discipline policy that stresses the importance of good behaviour. We
place emphasis on the positive aspects of reward and praise to create a happy and orderly
environment. The children follow Good to be Green.
We have a wide range of rewards that are used to reinforce positive behaviour. We also
operate a merit award system and these awards are presented to the children in 'Good to be
Green' assemblies.
If a child’s behaviour were considered to be seriously inappropriate, we would contact
parents immediately.
ASSESSMENT, RECORDING AND REPORTING
Each child's progress and level of attainment is regularly assessed and recorded throughout
the school. Pupils from year 2 to year 6 will sit Welsh Government National tests in
reading, numeracy reasoning and numeracy procedural in the summer term. The results of
these tests are shared with parents.
Foundation Phase – Nursery, Reception, Years 1 and 2
On entry to Nursery and Reception the children will be assessed. This involves assessing
simple basic skills. Following on from this baseline, class teachers make assessments during
normal teaching situations, where a variety of evidence is gathered about the child’s
progress and achievements in the six areas of learning and experience. The purpose of the
assessment is to monitor progress, assess what each child has learned and plan the next
stage in his/her learning. We try to involve the children in the assessment process as much
as possible.
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At the end of Year 2 each child is assessed by the teacher in Language, Literacy and
Communication, mathematical development and personal and social development, well
being and cultural diversity. The Foundation Phase Outcome Indicators that relate to the
expected performances are reported to parents and the Local Authority.
KS2 - Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
Children’s progress in reading, spelling and mathematics is assessed each year and their
performance carefully monitored.
During activities children are involved in identifying their own personal targets in order to
help them appreciate the steps needed to make individual progress.
Performance in English (oracy, reading and writing), science, mathematics and Welsh is
tracked once a term in order to help the Year 6 teachers reach an end of Key Stage level.
This level is reported to the parents and to the Local Authority at the end of Year 6.
Staff report children’s progress to parents at least 3 times a year through open evenings and
a written annual report.
The ALN team also send annual reports to parents for the children they have been
supporting.
End of key stage results for this academic year and comparative results can be found in the
Appendix.
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ADMISSIONS
Parents who are considering sending their child to Hywel Dda Primary School should
contact the Headteacher to arrange a visit, at which time they will be given the opportunity
to look around the school and ask any relevant questions. After that they must apply to the
Local Authority (LA) for admission as it is controlled by the LA. The nursery has 40 places.
Pupils normally attend on a part time basis either mornings or afternoons, Monday to
Friday. Admission is the term after the child’s third birthday, if places are available. In
accordance with LA policy, the child will transfer to full time Reception in the September of
the year they will be five. This also applies to children who have not attended the nursery.
In any one year should the potential admissions exceed the published admissions number of
60, priority will be given to catchment area pupils. Parents of pupils falling outside the
prescribed area are entitled to appeal against the decision.
CLASS ORGANISATION
The staffing ratio in the nursery and reception is in line with Welsh Government guidelines
for the Foundation Phase. i.e. 1 adult to 8 children.
Years 1 and 2 have a two form entry and they are organised on a mixed ability basis. These
classes also have the recommended adult to child ratio of 1 adult to 15 children. All
children are organised into ability groups for Literacy and numeracy sessions, including
those who the school deems to be more able in one or more curriculum areas.
KS2, Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
The children in Year 3 to Year 6 have a two form entry. Within a class children are placed in
ability or friendship groups depending on whatever is most appropriate to the child or the
task.
All children are placed in ability groups for English, group reading and spelling sessions.
Children are organised into ability groups for maths sessions. This allows any extra support
to be targeted where it is most needed, including those who the school deems to be more
able in one or more curriculum areas. There are many opportunities for the children to work
independently and in a co-operative learning situation.
All the classes are timetabled to receive help from support staff throughout the week and
classroom organisation and teaching styles are flexible and promote independence amongst
all learners.
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SCHOOL TIMES
Nursery
Morning session
Starts at 8-55am
Finishes at 11-25am
Afternoon session
Starts at 12-35pm
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2
Finishes at 3-05pm
School Starts at:
Playtime is:
Lunchtime is:
School finishes:
8.55am
10.25am – 10.45am
11.50am – 12.50pm
3.05pm
Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6
School starts at:
Playtime is:
Lunchtime is:
School finishes:
8.55am.
10.25am – 10.45am
12.20pm – 1.10pm
3.10pm
The time spent on teaching during the normal week including RE but excluding the daily act of
collective worship, registration and breaks is 21 hours 25 minutes for the Foundation Phase and 22
hours 50 minutes for KS2
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SCHOOL SECURITY & PUNCTUALITY
A security system has been installed at school. All children arriving after 9.05am must enter
school via the main reception door, situated at the front of the school. As these doors are
fitted with a security system, children arriving late cause considerable disruption to staff.
If children are late arriving at school parents must accompany them into the school building
and stay with them until they are “handed over” to school staff.
Please would parents ensure that all children arrive promptly at 8.55am to meet the teachers
on the playground. Children who are persistently late will have late marks on the register.
The school monitors punctuality closely and children who are persistently late will be
reported to the Educational Welfare Officer.
We ask that all visitors to school enter via the main reception entrance and report to the
school office. Visitors are asked to sign when entering and leaving the premises.
ATTENDANCE
The expectation is that all children are in school are a minimum of 95%. If your child is
absent from school we must ask you for a text/telephone call, verbally to the teacher or a
note on his/her return because records are kept indicating whether an absence was
authorized or not. No holiday can be authorized in term time. Punctuality is a very
important part of children’s education and the co-operation of all parents is required to
ensure that your child arrives on time.
The Governing Body have adopted the Cardiff LA policy of issuing fixed penalty fines for
parents whose children have 10 unauthorised absences or 10 instances of poor punctuality.
The fine is currently £60 and is issued to each parent.
Please do not send your child to school if he/she is ill.
All absences from school must be explained. If we are not informed of your child’s absence
then they will receive an unauthorised mark in the register.
We are required to publish our school attendance figures annually and these can be found in
the appendix.
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LUNCHES AND SCHOOL BREAKS
Dinner Money
Please could children bring the correct money
to school in an envelope clearly marked with
child's name and class. Dinner money is paid on
a weekly or daily basis £2.50 per day or £12.50
per week.
Cheques should be made payable to Cardiff
County
Council. Application forms for free school meals are available at the school office.
All children who do not want school dinners may bring a packed lunch to eat. These should
be packed in small lunch boxes only (storage space is very limited). In line with the Schools
Healthy Eating policy, we do not allow children to bring fizzy drinks or sweets to school.
Children (Reception, year 1 and 2) may have a drink of milk or water during the morning
break. We do not allow crisps, sweets or chocolate to be eaten at break time.
The children will be provided with a healthy snack (fruit) and parents are requested to pay
£1 per week.
Older children (years 3, 4, 5 and 6) have the option of buying a healthy snack (fruit) at
break time.
We are a ‘Healthy School’ and this supports the school's Health Education programme.
NO SMOKING / NO DOGS
The Council has a strict NO SMOKING and NO DOGS
POLICY. We would appreciate your cooperation in this
matter and request that you do not smoke either in school
or when waiting in the school grounds. We would also
appreciate that no dogs be brought onto the school
grounds.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM
We have a school uniform which is as follows:
• Black or grey skirts / trousers / joggers/ shorts
• White / red polo shirt
• Red school sweatshirt/cardigan
School sweatshirts, cardigans, dresses, PE kit bags and school coats can be purchased from
the school office.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Mrs Voyce (Headteacher) is the school's Health and Safety Officer. Mrs Hooper, Mrs
Loane, Miss Collett, Miss Elkins, Miss Ellaway, Mr Adams and Mr Wheeler hold the First
Aid at Work by St. John Ambulance certificates. All staff have received training for basic
First Aid. The school also holds two defibrillators.
It is so important that the school knows of any illnesses, allergies or conditions which may
have an affect on your child’s capacity to learn (e.g. hearing, sight, asthma, convulsions).
The school nurse attends school to carry out school health reviews in the reception year.
ILLNESS AND ACCIDENTS IN SCHOOL / EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Although we do the best we can, there is no comfortable, quiet place for children to rest in
school. In cases of illness, parents are contacted by telephone. Staff care for sick children
until their parents arrive.
In case of an emergency a telephone contact number (home plus one other) must be
provided for every child. Please ensure that you let school know if there are any changes to
contact numbers e.g, - new mobile numbers.
In the event of accidents, appropriate and necessary treatment is given and parents are
contacted. In extreme emergencies children are transported by ambulance to hospital.
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MEDICINES IN SCHOOL
It is school policy that staff will supervise the
administration of medicines or tablets. Please send
any medicines or tables with your child, will clear
instructions.
Children who suffer with asthma should have their
inhalers with them in school. They will have ready
access to them at all times. It is essential that these inhalers are clearly labelled with the
child’s name and class. We ask all parents to complete a medical consent form and to follow
this policy to minimize any problems that might arise.
HEADLICE
Head lice are common in all schools. Please check your child’s hair regularly for signs of
eggs or live head lice. Unfortunately, head lice are passed on simply by the child coming into
contact with another child who has them. If you find them please contact school so that we
can send a letter home to other parents in the class and all children can be checked and
treated.
Advice on prevention and treatment can be obtained from the school nurse, your doctor or
local chemist.
EDUCATIONAL VISITS
Regular class visits are organised to places of interest
which support and extend the work in the classroom.
These afford the children experiences and activities impossible to arrange at
school. All children benefit from being together on school visits.
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CHARGING POLICY
There are many activities which are not possible without financial support from parents.
Some we are permitted to charge for, others rely on voluntary contributions. No pupil will
be barred from taking part in an activity if parents cannot or do not contribute. If, however,
insufficient monies are forthcoming for an activity/visit to be viable it will be cancelled.
Every effort is made to keep costs to a minimum a minimum and in many instances the
school subsidises the activity/visit. The full Charging Policy is available at school.
OUT OF HOURS LEARNING
Children can benefit greatly by taking part in a variety of opportunities for “out of hours”
learning. Staff organise and run activities after school. Children will bring home details of
clubs, as and when they are available. Please return consent forms and ensure that you
collect your child promptly at the end of the sessions.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
The school employs a Family Engagement Officer for two days
a week, where parents are invited to participate in a variety of
school activities. They are notified of all school news and events
in regular newsletters on the school or class Dojo.
A home/school reading project has been established within the
school. The children are encouraged to regularly choose a book to take home and read with
their family or sign up to ‘Bug Club’ to read online. Parents are also asked to assist children
with home school tasks, linked with contexts being studied.
Any parent who has a particular skill is encouraged to share their expertise or help with
school activities or ‘out of hours’ learning.
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COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO SCHOOL
CURRICULUM
In many circumstances parents’ complaints might well be dealt with by the careful
exploration of the issue raised either with the class teacher or the Headteacher.
If it is not possible to deal with the matter at this level and it is clear that the issue really is
a legitimate complaint and falls within Section 23 of the Education Reform Act, the matter
is dealt with as a ‘formal complaint’ in accordance with the LA Guidelines
The specified areas under Section 23 of the Act largely concern the provision of the
Curriculum, the provision of Religious Education and Worship and the School’s Charging
Policy. Full details of the Complaints Policy and Procedure are available on request.
PARKING
Please could we ask parents to park safely outside the school.
We have a ‘green cone’ scheme in operation to stop people parking on the
zigzag lines outside the school. We ask that you all help us to keep the
children safe!
OPEN DOOR POLICY
Despite the installation of security measures for the safety of the children and staff, the
school still has an 'open door' policy. We welcome brief parental consultation at any time. If
you wish to meet staff at length please see the staff concerned and arrange a mutually
convenient time.
The Headteacher or the Deputy Headteacher is available to talk to parents each morning
from 9.00 to 9.15am without an appointment, whenever possible. This time is for brief
meetings only. If you would like a longer meeting, please ring for an appointment.
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INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN SCHOOL
• Copies of the following documents are available in the school on request:
• The Governor’s Annual Report to Parents
• The Curriculum
• School Policies
• Minutes of Governing Body Meetings
• The School Prospectus
• In addition, the following documents are also available:
• All statutory instruments, circulars and administrative memoranda concerning the
curriculum issued by DES/Welsh Office
• The LAs procedure for dealing with complaints about the curriculum
• The LAs agreed syllabus for RE
• The Governors charging/remissions policy
• GDPR regulations
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNING BODY
The governing body normally has a membership of 17.
This number is determined by the number of children on roll.
Five representatives are elected by the parents to serve for a four year period, the LA
appoints four representatives, three governors are put forward by the staff within the school
to join the Head Teacher and four governors are invited to join by the governing body.
Name
Category
Mrs T Sullivan-Godfrey (Chair) Community
Mrs G Williams
Community
Mr D Stowell
Community
Mr R Stout
LA
Mrs S Jones
LA
Dr G Morgan
LA
Mr A Jones
LA
Mrs F Williams
Parent
Miss C Greatrex
Parent
Miss C Chick
Parent
Mr C McGregor
Parent
Mr K Morgan
Parent
Mrs S Voyce
HT
Mr P Harrington
Support Staff
Mr N Payne
Teaching Staff
Mrs A Course
Teaching Staff
Miss L Lloyd-Lewis Clerk
Anyone wishing to contact the Chair person or the Clerk to the Governing Body may do so via the
school.
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TERM DATES
Term Begins
Half Term
Half Term
Term Ends
Begins
Ends
Autumn 2/9/2019 28/10/2019 1/11/2019 20/12/2019
Spring 6/1/2020 17/2/2020 21/2/2020 3/4/2020
Summer 20/4/2020 25/5/2020 29/5/2020 20/7/2020
Monday 2nd September 2019 will be a designated INSET day for all
schools.
School will also be closed for inset on Monday 6 th January, Monday 20 th
July and three additional inset day will be confirmed.
All schools will be closed for the May Day Bank Holiday on Friday 8 th May
2020.
STAFFING AND CLASS ORGANISATION - AT SEPT 2019
CLASS TEACHER TA
Nursery Mrs Gibbs Miss Kruk, Mrs Williams, Mrs Kemp
Reception RD Miss Leach Miss White, Miss Coles
Reception RH Mrs Course Mrs Milson, Mrs Lawrence
Year 1 (1H) Mrs Steele Mrs Stevens
Year 1 (1D) Mrs Warlow Mrs Jones
Year 2 (2H) Mr Esmond Miss Lisle
Year 2 (2D) Mrs Lipscomb Miss Ellaway
Year 3 (3H) Mrs Gwyther/Mrs Morgan Miss Truman
Year 3 (3D) Miss Welchman Miss Collett
Year 4 (4H) Miss North Mrs Regan
Year 4 (4D) Mrs Rigby-Thomas Miss Sullivan
Year 5 (5H) Mrs Thomas/Mrs Davies Miss Saunders
Year 5 (5D) Mr Jones Miss Bailey
Year 6 (6H) Mrs Bevan Miss Frost
Year 6 (6D) Mr Payne Miss Elkins
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Many year groups have additional TAs to support the children with additional learning needs.
NON CLASSROOM BASED STAFF
Miss Thomas
Mrs B Dalton
Miss Rodriguez
Mrs Wilson/Miss Hill/Miss Hamonda
Mrs Loane
Mr Wheeler
Mrs Roberts
Mrs Davies
Mr Adams
Mr Harrington
Miss A Carter
Miss Thomas
ALNCO
PPA cover - IT
PPA cover - RE
TA ALN support
Family Engagement Officer/ELSA
HLTA PPA cover - PE
HLTA PPA cover – Well-being
TA ALN support
TA Forest Schools
Estates Manager
School Cook & Breakfast Club Co-ordinator
TA ALN support
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WHOLE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 2018/2019
Autumn Term
Group
Presents
Authorised
Absences
Unauthorised
Absences
Possible
% Attend
R 6593 190 227 7010 94
1 7908 339 385 8632 91
2 8045 120 359 8524 94
3 8101 360 295 8756 92
4 8049 208 387 8644 93
5 7559 147 332 8038 94
6 7888 184 322 8389 93
Spring Term
Group
Presents Authorised
Absences
Unauthorised
Absences
Possible
% Attend
R 5871 356 233 6460 90
1 6639 360 323 7322 90
2 6759 239 276 7274 92
3 7183 206 291 7680 93
4 7209 203 228 7640 94
5 6507 185 246 6938 93
6 6734 165 291 7910 93
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Summer Term
Group
Presents
Authorised
Absences
Unauthorised
Absences
Possible
% Attend
R 5205 144 333 5682 91
1 5354 142 318 5814 92
2 5417 116 301 5834 92
3 5785 112 267 6164 93
4 5925 123 312 6360 94
5 5379 144 303 5826 92
6 5493 121 298 5912 92
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Summary/Crynodeb
Total resources available in 2018-2019 / Cyfanswm adnoddau ar gael yn
2018-2019 £
School balances Brought forward from 2017-2018/Balansau ysgol a ddygwyd
ymlaen o 2017-2018 112,329.30
School Loans Brought forward from 2017-2018/Benthyciadau Ysgol a Ddygwyd
ymlaen o 2017-2018 0.00
Prior Year Adjustment/Cyn Addasiad Blwyddyn 0.00
Total delegated resources/Cyfanswm adnoddau dirprwyedig
1,742,860
Total/Cyfanswm 1,855,189.30
Actual Expenditure/Gwariant Cyflawnedig 1,742,634.88
Less change in investments/Llai'r newid mewn buddsoddiadau
149.95
Less Movements in Temporary Loan/Llai'r Symudiadau â Benthyciadau Dros
Dro 0.00
Less variance in earmarked rates/Llai'r amrywiant â chyfraddau a glustnodir
0.82
Total balance carried forward to 2019-2020/Cyfanswm Balans a ddygwyd
ymlaen i 2019-2020 112,705.20
Statement of Balances Held/Datganiad Balansau £
Uninvested Balance as at 31st March 2019/Balans na fuddsoddwyd ar 31
Mawrth 2019 83,055.21
Invested Balance as at 31st March 2019/Balans a fuddsoddwyd ar 31 Mawrth
2019 29,649.98
Outstanding Loans as at 31st March 2019/Benthyciadau dros ben ar 31 Mawrth
2019 0.00
Total Balances held as at 31st March 2019/Cyfanswm Balansau ar 31
Mawrth 2019 112,705.20
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