Additional Learning Needs Sporting Achievements What is ALN? Our children represented their houses: Mond, Gilbertson, Parsons or Vivian at last ALN refers to any needs pupils may have in addition to what is provided in the differentiated year's Sports Day which was a huge success. In front of parents, grandparents, aunts curriculum. This includes Special Educational Needs (SEN), Social, Emotional & Behavioural and uncles, the children put on a great sporting display; not only showing off their Difficulties (SEBD) English as an Additional Language (EAL), and More Able & Talented (MAT) pupils. sporting skills but also highlighting the fantastic teamwork and sportsmanship ethos How do we identify pupils with ALN? embedded throughout the school. A great day was had by all, with lots of smiling faces The school follows a 'Graduated Response' to ALN, beginning with School Concern if it is felt that and positive feedback. intervention may be required in the future. Diagnostic testing informs us when pupils may need The opportunities the children have had to participate in sports have been an integral additional support through an IEP (School Action (SA) stage), and pupils who have additional support part of school life again this year. Celtic Leisure has once again provided swimming from outside agencies are at the School Action Plus (SA+) stage. The final stage of the Graduated lessons for our Key Stage 2 pupils, enabling them to develop crucial life skills whilst Response is a Statement of Special Educational Needs from the Local Authority. A profile of the building their confidence within the water. needs of every class, including their groupings for differentiation, is plotted on a Provision Map. Currently 35% of pupils are on the SEN register. There have been several different footballing experiences that the children have How do we address pupils' needs? been able to take part in, including Coaching sessions at Llandarcy Academy of Sport, These needs will be met in a variety of ways, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Individual an Activity Tournament hosted by Swansea City AFC Community Trust and the Rotary Behaviour Plans (IBPs), 'Reasonable Adjustments', and targeted intervention programmes. Club Football competition. The children have also competed in sports alongside pupils What are IEPs? from schools within our cluster. Other sporting events attended by our pupils include IEPs are written and reviewed termly, prior to the Learning Review to monitor the stage of the Rugby Tournaments, Cross Country and a gymnastics competition. Graduated Response for each pupil. During these reviews decisions will be made using diagnostic Outside of school our pupils have once again shown a commitment to developing their test data, teacher assessment and professional judgement, as to whether pupils remain at the same stage, progress to the next stage, or have made sufficient progress and no longer require the same sporting talents in a range of sports as diverse as swimming, mountain biking, level of intervention. Pupils, parents and staff are involved in the setting of IEP/IBP targets, and triathlons, gymnastics, karate, kick boxing, rugby and football. Our Friday achievement Governors’ Annual the document is signed by all parties concerned. assemblies are an opportunity to celebrate the children's successes and the numbers of children showing off their certificates, medals and trophies increases yearly. The Governors and Staff are proud of all our pupils’ achievements whether it is in the field of Sports, Music or Drama and would like to congratulate them all for their Report to Parents Finance 2018-2019 dedication and commitment. 2018-2019 After School Clubs

The staff have organised a range of weekly after school clubs this year. The Governing Body are grateful to the staff for giving of their time freely for the benefit of our pupils. Diolch.

End of Year achievements School Governors Congratulations to our: Head Boy Conor Hallesy Community Parent Head Girl Lauren Thomas Mrs N O'Sullivan(Chair) Mrs G Windley Deputy Head Boy Dannan Bell Mrs A Melen Mrs Z Hanbury Deputy Head Girl Olivia Kieft Mr P Rogers Mrs C Bryant

Viv Ridgway 'Reading Achievement Award' – Jeremy Walker Mrs Y James Mr S Bartlett David James 'Sporting Achievement Award' – Megan Hamer Meeting the Governing Body John Roberts 'Outstanding Achievement Award' – Olivia Harris LA Non Teaching Harry Patterson 'Outstanding Contribution to the Arts' – Isabel O’Sullivan For information on requesting a meeting with the Governing Body, Mr S Jenkins Mrs L Jones please follow the link:- Miss H Watkins http://gov.wales/docs/dcells/publications/130503-statutory-guidance-parents- meetings-en.pdf Cllr C Jones Teaching Mrs D. Moran Headteacher Attendance Contact Details Mr O Hyett Clerk to GB Our whole school attendance has been excellent again last year. Thank you for working Alltwen Hill, Alltwen Mrs S Rees with us to ensure that all of our pupils are punctual and are attending school. Our Pontardawe, Swansea SA8 3AB attendance compares very well with local and similar schools. More information on school attendance can be found on the school web-site. Telephone: 01792 863275 Fax: 01792 863691 e-mail: [email protected] 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 Headteacher: Mr. O. G. Hyett 95.5% 95.1% 95.2% 95.1% 94.69% Our School, Our Community, Our Education Ein Hysgol, Ein Cymuned, Ein Addysg Message from the Chairperson Links with the Community Parent Teacher Association The Governing Body is appreciative of the events that the PTA have It is with great pleasure we present the Governors Annual Report for 2018 /19. As governors we We continue to strengthen our links with both the local and wider community. We aim are committed to ensuring every one of our pupils achieves their full potential. This can only be organised this year. These events have provided a wealth of 'lifelong to involve the children in as many activities as possible, outside as well as within the achieved through making sure our school motto “Our School, Our Community, Our Education memories' whilst also providing additional funds that benefit our school. We continue to enhance the curriculum with education visits, but also cultural underpins everything we do. We have a school we are proud of and we continue to challenge pupils. Thank you, Diolch. ourselves and strive for excellence. This can only be achieved by working closely with our staff, and sporting experiences both to watch but also participate in themselves. We pupils, parents, carers, partner organisations and our community. We are incredibly fortunate to welcomed visitors to the school who provide the children with essential life skills and have a dedicated and committed staff, curious and enthusiastic children and significant support knowledge, as well as fun experiences. from families and other organisations. Activities in the community included: Session Times Policies / Prospectus The Governors set the strategic direction of the school through the school improvement plan and Swimming at Pontardawe Swimming Pool t Harvest Service at St Peters Church Full Time Hours: monitor the progress against this throughout the year. t t Morning session 8.50 – 12.00 Pontardawe School Choir singing at the St Johns Alltwen Christmas Fayre Our school prospectus, statutory, t Afternoon session 1.00 - 3.20 This year we had an Estyn Inspection of the school and this recognised the holistic, high quality 'Bethlehem the Musical' at Alltwen Chapel Easter Bonnet Parade to Harry's Park safeguarding, curriculum and HR policies t t t education we provide for our pupils at Alltwen. The ethos of the school was recognised 'This is a Year 3 & 4 Football Festival Schools Gymnastic Competition Rotary Club of and risk assessments have been t Part Time Hours: school with pupils' wellbeing at its heart. It is a community school that works actively with parents Swansea Valley Junior Schools Festival of Music – Tabernacle Pontardawe Girls reviewed and amended where necessary. to involve them in their child's education.' Football Festival t As part of their transition to Cwmtawe year 6 had several Morning Nursery 8.50 – 11.45 transition days held at Cwmtawe Community School t 'Reach for the Sky' Leavers Afternoon Nursery 1.00 - 3.20 To support the learning of our pupils, we have participated in a wide range of exciting activities and Concert – Alltwen Community Centre opportunities including the exiting opportunity for Year 4 to also experience the thrills of a residential trip to Cardiff which supports learning and helps build lifelong memories for our pupils. This enhances learning and was recognised in the Estyn Report ' There is a new and exciting We went on trips to: Toilet Provision curriculum which provides pupils with the opportunities to learn about what interests them' Crucial Crew at Margam Park (Year 6) t Urdd Residential Centre Cardiff (Year 4) t The school has three different toilet facilities. Each of these is cleaned at the end of the Urdd Residential Outward bound centre Llangranog (Year 6) t Welsh Womens school day in accordance with the Local Authority's cleaning service. There are many opportunities for pupils to represent the school at activities including football, Football matches at Rodney Parade and Leckwith Stadium t St Fagans Cardiff gymnastics, participation in the choir and without fail the children are a credit to the parents and (Reception) t Surfing at Aberavon Beach (Year 6) t T20 Cricket Sophia Gardens the school. Cardiff t Gower Walk Oxwich to Port Eynon (Year 3 & 4) t Mountain Walk t t We are delighted with the continued success of our Cwtsh which provide a great environment for Abercraf to Cribarth (Year 5 & 6) Cardiff Bay (Year 1 & 2) Whole School trip School Development Plan our Parent and Toddler Group and many other activities. to Aberavon Beach (Including the recommendations left by ESTYN) Our role in the community is important and we are grateful for the support of Alltwen Chapel, There were many visitors to the school including: 1 – Literacy Cilybebyll Community Council and St Peters Church in providing activities and opportunities within St John's Church Alltwen – Messy Church assemblies t Paul Davies – Bethel our community for pupils. Estyn commented on the 'positive sense of community within the school Evangelical Church t Tales of Wales Theatre t Pandemonium Theatre t Design to 2 - Numeracy and locally encourages all pupils to develop the values of loyalty, responsibility and a feeling of Smile t Paul Doyle –Author t Claire from Pontardawe Library t PC Hodges – Police belonging'. Liaison Officer t Lauren Dykes – Welsh Women's Football team t Leanne from Mid The PTA continues to run activities for our children and fundraisers to provide additional resources and West Wales Fire Service t Welsh Rugby Union t Tom Housely – golf taster for our children. The PTA is a fantastic group of dedicated volunteers who are always keen to session t Members of the community attended the Bug Club Reading Café alongside Safeguarding welcome new volunteers and ideas for fundraising - all contributions are welcomed. the pupils. Members of the local community supported the school in the annual summer fete including: Celtic Credit Union; Pontardawe Library; NPT Road Safety Team; Mr Hyett and Mrs Herbert are the school's named Safeguarding and Looked After children officers. The school also has a named Child Protection Governor. Finally I would like to as a huge thank you to our governors, Mr Hyett, Mrs Herbert and all the Glantawe Lions Club; NPT Children and Families Team; Alltwen Macmillan Cancer Sam Jones is the Council's Education Safeguarding Officer, and can be contacted on staff for their hard work, dedication and commitment. This team combined with Alltwen fantastic Support; Mid and West Wales Fire service 01639 763363, 07855079790 or [email protected]. pupils, parents and carers means we have a happy inclusive school we can all be proud of. We raised money for: Nicola O'Sullivan t Children in Need - £414 Chair t Comic Relief t World Book Day - £196.20 Welsh as a Second Language t Bobath Childrens Therapy Centre £176 The main language of our school in English, however, Welsh is taught as a second We donated to: language in all classes, aiming at oral fluency and the written word in preparation for t Christmas Shoe Box Appeal further development at Comprehensive school. Pupils are encouraged to use every t Pontardawe Foodbank day phrases and instructions that are practised daily through the use of incidental Term Dates t Welsh. An interest in Welsh Culture is developed throughout the school through the learning of Welsh songs, verses and hymns, and the reading of stories of a Welsh Term Term Begins Mid Term Holiday Term Ends We took part in: background. Within the curriculum our children will also learn about local Welsh t St David's Day celebrations Monday Monday Friday Friday artists, musicians and celebrities, national and local geographical issues and landmarks Autumn 2019 t Holocaust Memorial Day 2nd September 28th October 1st November 20th December whilst also celebrating St. David's Day and Dydd Santes Dwynwen. t NOSDA National Odd Socks Day of Adventure (Harrys Fund) Monday Monday Friday Friday Spring 2020 t Remembrance Sunday (Royal British Legion) 6th January 17th February 21st March 3rd April t The Big Pedal 2019 Monday Monday Friday Monday Summer 2020 t Place to Be Childrens Mental Health Week 20th April 25th May 29th May 20th July t Internet Safety Day Complaints t Business Week (You're Hired!) There are occasions where parents/carers feel the need to make a complaint regarding Term Term Begins Mid Term Holiday Term Ends t Dylan Thomas Prize (Dylan Ed)/ Save the Children Writing Competition the school. Our school aims to be fair, open and honest when dealing with any complaints. t Triathalon – Aberavon Beach Tuesday Monday Friday Friday We give careful consideration to all complaints and deal with them as swiftly as possible. Autumn 2020 1st September 26th October 30th October 22nd December We treat all complaints seriously and respond to them quickly which often means they Monday Monday Friday Friday can be resolved at an early stage and without recourse to additional procedures. We aim Spring 2021 4th January 15th February 19th February 26th March to resolve any complaint through dialogue and mutual understanding and where Monday Monday Friday Monday necessary, we put the interest of the child above all other issues. We provide sufficient Summer 2021 12th April 31st May 4th June 16th July opportunity for any complaint to be fully discussed, and then addressed. If you require further information about how to make a complaint please contact the school office.