School Rd, Crynant, SA10 8NS Email: Creunantprimary@Npted.Org Phone: 01639 750224

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School Rd, Crynant, SA10 8NS eMail: [email protected] Phone: 01639 750224

Contents

Head’s Welcome Letter

School Details

School Mission Statement

Staff of School

Governing Body

School Vision Statement

Introduction to the School

Session Times / Attendance

Term Dates and Holidays / Admissions

Parental Involvement

Health and Safety / Equal Oportunities

Organisation of Education

Foundation Phase

National Curriculum

Assessment

Extra Curriculur activities/ Breakfast Club / After School Clubs

Discipline / Complaints Procedure

Uniform

Additional Learning Needs

Religiousv Education / Sex Education

Security

Disability Access / Child Protection

School Council / Eco Council

Medical

Absences

Assessment Results

Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day. Pob Plentyn, Pob Cyfle, Pob Dydd.

Head’s Welcome Letter

Dear Parents/Carers,

Welcome to Creunant Primary School. Our school mission statement is a simple yet powerful one:

'Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day.' ‘Pob Plentyn, Pob Cyfle, Pob Dydd.’

We believe our role in school is to provide every child with 'the roots to grow and the wings to fly’, and we believe this starts at the very earliest stage.

We consider our school to be an amazing place, a place where our dedicated team work hard to ensure that your child has the best possible start in life. Our ethos is based on mutual respect and striving to get the best out of every day.

Please take the time read our newly revised prospectus and we look forward to you joining the ‘Creunant Primary family’ in the near future.

Warm regards

Melanie Teague (Headteacher)

Creunant Primary Staff

Headteacher: Mrs. Melanie Teague Admin Officer: Mrs. Debbie Lewis

Deputy and Reception / Y1: Mrs. Catherine Thomas

Nursery : Mrs. Dawn Jones

Year 2 : Mrs. Donna Davies Year 3 / 4 : Mrs. Williams

Y 4 / 5 : Mr. Darren Richards Year 5 / 6 : Mrs. Gaynor Johnson

Teaching Assistants: Mrs. Kim Morgan, Mrs. Leanne Price (Currently seconded to LACES), Mrs. Rhian Williams, Mrs Gillian Ashby

Caretaker: Mr. Keith Cuerden

Creunant Primary School Governors

Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Teague

Clerk to Governors: Mrs. Donna Brace

Chairperson: (Community Governor) Mr. Peter Shopland

Vice Chair: (LEA Governor) Mrs. Sarah Griffiths

Community Governor: Mrs. Karen Pearson

Mr Alan Thomas

Mrs. Jayne Bradley

Local Authority Governor: Cllr. Sian Harris

Mrs. Margaret Davies

Parent Governor: Mrs Kerry Baker

Mrs. Clare Morgan

Teacher Governor: Mrs Catherine Thomas

Our School Vision Statement

In Creunant we aim to develop learners who:

 Are independent, enthusiastic, confident and feel valued.  Have a love of learning, an awareness of their strengths and talents, and are able to recognize and celebrate their achievements.  Have the highest expectations of themselves and the motivation to fulfill their potential.  Are aware that they are part of a wider community (from classroom to global) and have a responsibility to the positive progress of that community.  Are tolerant and respectful of the beliefs of others and are able to work collaboratively towards a common goal.

We aim to achieve this by:-

 Inspiring our pupils every day.  Providing an emotionally and physically safe environment, which is stimulating and enhances learning.  Providing a broad, balanced curriculum and a range of teaching strategies which will develop each child’s potential creatively, academically (with an emphasis on key skills) socially, physically, spiritually and intellectually.  Developing positive partnerships with parents, carers and the local community based on mutual respect and trust.  Having high expectations of all school staff and Governor’s in a supportive environment which promotes personal and professional development.  Focusing on high standards in all areas of school and community life.

An Introduction to Creunant Primary

A General Introduction to the School. Creunant Primary School is situated in the village of Crynant in the Dulais Valley, approximately six miles from Neath in a predominantly rural setting,The School is English speaking and caters for the needs of pupils from three to eleven years of age. There are at present 104 full time (52boys, 52 girls) and 17 part time pupils in attendance at our school, accommodated in 6 class rooms.

N 18 part time R 11 pupils Y1 12 pupils Y2 21 pupils Y3 15 pupils Y4 18 pupils Y5 14 pupils Y6 16 pupils

The school is maintained by Neath Port Talbot Authority and the Director of Education, Mr. Aled Evans.

Control of the school is exercised by the Governing Body, which is comprised of representatives from parents, teachers, local Council representatives and local co-opted members. It has the responsibility for all decisions concerning the life of the school.

The Headteacher of the school since January 2017 is Mrs. Melanie Teague.

Start of the School Session and Lesson Time

All pupils are required to be present in school by 8.50. Nursery begin at 8:40.

The times set aside for teaching during the school day are as follows:

Nursery 8:40am to 11:10am Reception to Year 6. 8:50am to 12:00pm 1.00pm to 3:20pm

Attendance

In order for your child to gain the best possible education he/she must attend school regularly.

We expect children to attend school every day unless they are unwell or attending a medical appointment.

If your child will not be attending school, we request that you notify the school by 9 am so that the absence can be logged.

We work very closely with the school’s Attendance and Wellbeing Officer (AWO) Mrs. Jayne Bradley, to ensure pupils attend regularly. If a child fails to attend school regularly parents will receive a letter from the school and also a visit from the AWO.

School Meals Cooked school dinners are provided in our school kitchen. Payment (£2.30 a day) is to be given to the school clerk a Monday morning. Applications for free meals are made on special application forms, available from the school clerk.

School Terms and Holiday Dates School Term Dates 2017-2018

Mid Term Holiday Term Term Begins Term Ends Days Begins Ends

Monday Monday Friday Friday 75 Autumn 2017 4th September 30th October 3rd November 22nd December 40+35

Monday Monday Friday Spring 2018 Thursday 8th January 19th February 23rd February 54 30+24 29th March

Monday Monday Friday Tuesday 66 Summer 2018 16th April 1st June 24th July 28th May 29+37 Total: 195

Admissions

Admissions to the school are arranged according to local authority guidelines, which are available from the school and from the Education Department in Port Talbot Civic centre to whom applications should be sent.

Parental Involvement

We recognise the crucial importance of an active educational partnership between home and school. Foundation Phase parents are encouraged to help their children with activities sent home by the class teacher e.g. reading practice or number work, and planned home tasks which are part of each term's theme

For older pupils homework is just one of the ways in which we seek to foster this partnership, as homework encompasses a whole variety of activities instigated by teachers and parents to support children’s learning.

Parents are welcome to speak to the class teacher or Headteacher if they have any concerns about their child.

Parents are encouraged to attend Meet the Teacher evenings, Next Steps in Learning Meetings, IEP review meetings and class presentations.

Creunant Primary School Parents Teachers and Friends Association The Parents Teachers and Friends’ Association extends a warm welcome to all new parents. We are fortunate to have a hard working and enthusiastic group of parents who help organise a variety of events during the school year. The officers are as follows: Chair: Mrs. Ceri Willcox Vice Chair: Mrs. Alison Thomas Secretary: Mrs. L. Terry Treasurer: Mrs. D. Lewis

The objectives of the association are to: Encourage social links between all those associated with the school. To raise funds to purchase materials for the school. To promote and support activities concerned with the education and welfare of children in the school.

Many successful activities have been organised with the support of parents at the school and the committee are always willing to receive offers of help with activities and ideas for future events. In order to ensure continuing success for the future, please support our endeavours.

The Curriculum

It is through the curriculum that the teachers at Creunant Primary School attempt to fulfill our aims. The curriculum encompasses all the teaching and learning which takes place both in and out of the classroom.

We offer a curriculum which is broad and balanced, and we acknowledge that not all children develop at the same rate. Therefore we actively attempt to match the tasks given to each child with his/her stage of development. We follow a themed curriculum called “Corner Stones” which ensures all skills are covered progressively throughout the school.

From September 2013 all school in Wales follow the Literacy and Numeracy Framework (learninwales.gov.uk)

The Curriculum in all schools in Wales is currently divided as follows: Nursery– Foundation Phase Reception– Foundation Phase Year 1 and 2– Foundation Phase Years 3 to 6—Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum for Wales

The Foundation Phase The Foundation Phase is a curriculum for 3 to 7-year-olds.

What will children learn? The curriculum for the Foundation Phase builds on the Desirable Outcomes for Children’s Learning Before Compulsory School Age and includes aspects of the guidance for Key Stage 1 to form a new curriculum. The new curriculum has been developed under seven Areas of Learning.

The seven Areas of Learning are: Personal and Social Development and Well-being; Language, Literacy and Communication Skills; Mathematical Development; Bilingualism and Multi-cultural Understanding; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development; and Creative Development.

The Foundation Phase places great emphasis on developing children’s: skills and understanding; personal, social, emotional, physical and intellectual well-being so as to develop the whole child; positive attitudes to learning so that they enjoy learning and will want to continue with their education for longer; self-esteem and self-confidence to experiment, investigate, learn new things and form new relationships; creative and expressive skills and observation to encourage their development as individuals with different ways of responding to experiences; and activities in the outdoors where they can have first-hand experience of solving real problems in aspects such as

11 mathematics and science and learn about conservation and sustainability.

How will children learn? The Foundation Phase places great emphasis on children learning through practical activities. Young children are given more opportunities to gain first hand experiences through play and active involvement rather than by completing exercises in books. For example mathematics is more practical so that children can see how problems are solved and how important mathematics is in their everyday lives. There is more emphasis on children understanding how things work and on finding different ways to solve problems.

Why is the outdoors important? The Foundation Phase places great importance on staff using the outdoors as another classroom where children can work on a daily basis. There are many reasons for encouraging children to use the outdoors such as: children’s health and fitness benefit from running, jumping and skipping outside and using toys and equipment that cannot be used inside; children can experience nature at first hand - how the weather changes and how plants and animals react to the different seasons; problem solving can relate to real experiences such as, how to move logs from one area to another; children can experience aspects such as conservation and sustainability at first hand; and they can develop a love of nature and undertaking activities out of doors.

Milk Milk is provided for each Infant aged child who requests it daily.

The National Curriculum in Wales This is a Government framework that sets out what must be taught to children in school, and at what age. It is designed to provide a good grounding in language, mathematics and science. The National Curriculum is now only for Key Stage 2pupils- Years 3 - 6, age 7 - 11. However from September 2008 the Welsh Assembly placed much more emphasis on developing skills in the curriculum at Years 3, 4 and 5. Our school has changed our curriculum accordingly and we now adopt the CORNERSTONES programme to ensure our pupils get the best opportunity to develop these skills.

What does the National Curriculum cover? The National Curriculum covers a broad range of subjects, divided into core and foundation subjects. Particular emphasis is given to the core subjects: · English · Welsh (as a first or second language) · Mathematics · Science Foundation subjects: · design and technology · information technology · history · geography · music · art · physical education. Children must also study religious education according to the syllabus laid down by the local authority.

Standards Each subject in the National Curriculum is divided into a series of outcomes from 1-6 in the Foundation Phase and levels in KS2 from 1 to 8. The level shows what standard a child has achieved. Levels are like the rungs of a ladder and children move up them from year to year. At the end of Foundation Phase most children will be working within outcomes 4-6. The majority will reach Outcome 5. At the end of Key Stage 2, most children will be working within levels 2 to 5. The majority will reach level 4. At the end of each Key Stage, you'll be told at what level your child is working in language, mathematics and science. These levels are assessed by teachers.

The Use and Teaching of Welsh Welsh is taught throughout the school as a second language, emphasizing oral skills in the Foundation Phase and developing these skills to the writing and reading of Welsh by the end of Key Stage 2. Pupils respond to Welsh commands, answer the register through Welsh and sing Welsh hymns and prayers. A Welsh peripatetic teacher visits the school regularly giving guidance and training to staff and monitoring the subject.

What is the Curriculum Cymreig? The Curriculum Cymreig is a part of the curriculum that is special to Wales. It is designed to reflect the history, geography and culture of Wales and your locality. The Curriculum Cymreig helps develop: · a sense of belonging · a sense of place and heritage · an awareness of the importance of language and literature in the history and life of Wales and an understanding of the creative and expressive arts in Wales

Digital Competence

In September 2016 the Welsh Government introduced the Digital Competency Framework. Digital competence is the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable the confident, creative and critical use of technologies and systems. It is essential for children and young people to be informed, capable and have the potential to be successful in today’s society.

The Digital Competence Framework (DCF) has been designed to encapsulate the skills that will help learners thrive in an increasingly digital world. It will improve digital competence by helping embed digital skills across the curriculum. They will be required to apply digital skills to a wide range of scenarios that can be transferred to the world of work.

Digital competency is incorporated into fortnightly planning in order for the pupils to develop the necessary skills and understanding for the digital world in which we live.

How is your child assessed?

Foundation Phase Teachers assess pupils throughout the time they are in our school. Children begin their assessments in nursery using a continuous assessment profile which helps teachers to ensure that children are on track to attain the expected outcomes at the end of Foundation Phase. Children are also assessed using the Foundation Phase profile during the first six weeks of their entry to reception.

Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 teacher assessment Teacher assessment is a continuous process. Teachers informally assess children whenever they teach a class, as well as when they mark a child's work, listen to them read or discuss their work with them. Children are also assessed formally in spelling, reading and number work at regular intervals to ensure that the children are making good progress and to enable support and intervention programmes to be used effectively. The electronic system that we use in our school is called INCERTS and teachers assess all pupils in all subjects on a continuous basis and they update this system regularly. Each teacher then looks more closely at how your child is doing in English, Maths and Science (Personal and Social Development in the Foundation Phase) and decides which Outcome of Foundation Phase best suits their performance in each and works out the level for the whole subject.

All KS 2 and year 2 children in Wales are now required to sit Literacy and Numeracy National Standardised tests. Records of these results are kept to enable teachers to ensure pupils are making progress.

Reporting to Parents

Annual Reports are sent home at the end of every school year and arrangements are made for parents to discuss these with the teachers.

Parents of all pupils are invited to “Meet the Teacher” early in the Autumn Term and again to Parents Meetings in the Autumn Term and Spring Term to discuss the child’s progress and next steps in learning. However parents have the right to see records kept concerning their child's progress throughout the year. Children with an IEP or attending Nurture sessions are also invited termly for feedback on progress made.

After School Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities

Extra curricular activities are encouraged at the school. These include violin, brass; organised games such as rugby and netball. Pupils are also taken on a wide range of educational visits and theatres and sporting venues, as we believe in the importance of providing children with a wide range of experiences. Residential visits are organised for Y5 and Y6 pupils for a wide range of outdoor activities such as raft building, zip wire and climbing walls. The school endeavours to participate in rugby, football and netball tournaments throughout the year.

Clubs. Clubs change termly according to demand and interests of the pupils. Clubs include: Art, junior sports, netball, Eco club, film Club, ICT club, rugby, football, dance, infant athletics.

Breakfast Club Everyone is welcome to attend our free breakfast club that runs from 8.10 am until 8.30. Breakfast is given and activities are provided by qualified staff.

School Discipline We believe that children should behave in the way you, as responsible parents, would wish them to behave - showing honesty, courtesy and consideration for others at all times. · We actively encourage children to display good manners and to care for others. · Children move quietly and sensibly around the school. · No drinks to be brought in glass containers or metal cans. · We discourage children from bringing sweets to school and no chewing gum is allowed in school. If a child displays unacceptable behaviour, parents are notified. If this behaviour continues to be problematic in school, then there may be cause to involve outside agencies, such as the Educational Psychologist or Behaviour Support Teacher, who may suggest a Behaviour Modification Plan. However, if the unacceptable behaviour still persists, the onus to exclude is now the absolute responsibility of the Headteacher and Governing Body - conducted in a procedure determined by the Local Education Authority. A copy of the School's Behaviour Policies can be obtained from the Headteacher.

Complaints Procedure The Governing Body has approved the document setting out the arrangements for Neath Port Talbot in respect of the above. The complaints procedure is summarised as follows:- 1. Informal complaint to Headteacher and staff of school; 2. Formal complaint via District Education manager to the Governing body; 3. Further formal complaint via (Clerk to the Governors) to Director of Education; 4. Formal complaint via Director of Education to County Members' panel; 5. Only after all stages of approved local arrangements have been exhausted can the Secretary of State entertain any such complaint.

School Uniform

At Creunant Primary School we feel that it is very important to maintain the standard of dress as this reflects attitudes to school in general.

Girls: Grey skirt/pinafore dress/trousers Burgundy jumper / cardigan Blue blouse / blue polo shirt Black Shoes

Summer Uniform: Blue check /striped dress Grey skirt and blue polo shirt

Boys: Grey trousers Burgundy jumper Blue shirt / white polo shirt Black Shoes

Summer Uniform: Blue polo shirt / grey shorts.

Children also need to wear suitable clothing for PE: T shirt and shorts Trainers for games

We would appreciate it if ALL clothing could be marked with your child’s name.

Additional Learning Needs

Mrs. Donna Davies has the responsibility of being the Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator in the school, and works in collaboration with class teachers and Headteacher to identify any children whom it is felt have particular educational, social or behavioural needs. For example, if a child needs extra support or to the contrary, if a child is particularly bright and needs to receive extension work.

These children are monitored by class teachers and the Headteacher, and then Individual Education Plans (IEP's) are written in collaboration with the child to suit his/her needs, in line with the Code of Practice.

Children’s progress is then monitored regularly, and outside agencies may consequently be called in to assess the child's needs.

Every effort is made to accommodate children with Additional Learning Needs, and very good relations are held with local Health Visitors, the Local Authority ALN Dept. and the Educational Psychological Service, who can so often assist the school greatly in such matters .

In addition Support Staff run intervention programmes for children requiring support with number skills, reading, physical development, relationship based play and nurture.

Specialist support teachers also visit the school to give help to children with certain difficulties, such as Speech and Language, Dyslexia and other curriculum areas.

More able and talented pupils work with a Support Assistant one afternoon a week as designers and fund raisers on special projects.

Religious Worship and Education

An assembly is held four times a week for a short religious service with year 6 children leading the assemblies when appropriate. A special celebration assembly is held every fortnight to celebrate pupils’ achievement. Religious education is provided for every pupil in the school. The teaching of religious education is subject to the statuary regulation of the 1944 and 1988 Acts. These state that all pupils should receive religious education and take part in collective worship except when withdrawn by a parental request. The teaching will take place in a variety of forms which will reflect the ethos of the whole application of the cross-curricular themes as well as to work specifically in religious education. In this context the teaching of religious education in our school: · develops from pupils' own perceptions and experiences; · places religion in context which pupils can relate to their own experience; · promotes links with other areas of the curriculum; · has specific objectives when taught within integrated topic work.

Sex Education Sex education is an integral part of the curriculum. The school's policy is based upon the LEA's Policy Statement and approved by the Governing Body; it is available for inspection at the school. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the sex education programme that we teach in our school. If a parent wishes their child to be withdrawn from sex education lessons, they should discuss this with the headteacher and make it clear which aspects of the programme they do not wish their child to participate in. The school always complies with the wishes of parents in this regard.

Disability Access At Creunant Primary School we are committed to ensuring equality of education and opportunity for disabled pupils, staff and all those receiving services from the school. We aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity in which people feel free to disclose their disability and to participate fully in school life. Everyone is welcome in our school, and there is wheelchair access at both Infant and Junior ends of the school. We will endeavour to cater for the needs of disabled parents/carers at all times. We aim to ensure that the learning needs disabled pupils are fully met within the classroom and outside. (Disability Access plan– Disability Equality Scheme)

Child Protection/Safeguarding Creunant Primary School has the protection and well-being of all pupils as its priority. The Headteacher has overall responsibility for child protection matters and acts as a source of advice and support to other staff. The school has a nominated child protection governor who has to ensure that the school has a child protection policy in place which is consistent with the new All Wales Child Protection Procedures (2008) that all staff in the school must follow where there are concerns or suspicions of child abuse. If we receive information about a child which suggests that he/she has been abused or at risk of being abused, we have a duty to refer these concerns to the Social Services Dept. or the police without delay. We have no discretion in this matter. Our first concern as a school is your child’s welfare. Where we have general concerns these will be raised with you and we would want to work with you to remedy the situation. However, there may be concerns, as listed above, where we have to talk to other agencies before we contact you. Should this be necessary, we want to reassure you that any concerns we have about your child will then be fully discussed with you in a way which is consistent with your child’s best interests.

Security

At Creunant Primary School we feel it is vital to create a secure and safe environment for all children and adults in the school.

To prevent unauthorised or unknown visitors entering the school, gates are locked at 9am and all visitors are requested to enter via the main entrance where access to the school is permitted by an adult.

All children are well supervised during playtimes and lunchtimes and staff ensure that security gates are closed.

Children are asked to report any strangers to the nearest member of staff, who will report any incident to the Headteacher.

For reasons of safety and security children should not arrive at school before 8.40 a.m. and are expected to leave the premises at 3.20 p.m. unless they are involved in organised school activities. The school cannot guarantee supervision outside these times. Members of staff are on duty in both yards from 8.40am.

Nurture Provision.

The school provides 4 afternoon nurture sessions for pupils from Reception to Year 4. Children are assessed using a Boxall profile and with consultation between parents and staff pupils can attend the session. Additional sessions for ELSA and Relationship based play are provided for identified pupils.

ECO Council

An ECO council is well established at the school and is supervised by Mrs. Gaynor Johnson. We have gained three Green Flags and Bronze Silver and Gold awards. We are currently working towards the platinum.

This council meets regularly and discusses issues such as recycling, caring for our local environment and sustainable development and and ECO club is run every week after school.

School Council

We have an active School Council at Creunant Primary School made up of all pupils from reception to year 6. They work under the supervision of the Deputy Head and Teaching Assistant Rhian Williams. They discuss a variety of issues about how they can make our school a better place.

Medical and Accidents

Please will you ensure that we are informed about any medical condition relating to your child that is likely to affect your child’s education or general well being in school. At various stages through the school years, children will have their eyesight and hearing tested and a routine dental check is usually carried out. Any concerns raised during these routine checks will result in the offer of an appointment to the relative health department.

If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school it may become necessary to contact you. Please ensure that emergency contact numbers are up to date. Children who have minor accidents at school, usually when falling over at playtime or lunchtime, are tended to by one of the school’s qualified first aiders. These accidents are recorded in the accident book and parents are informed of any significant incident either by means of a note or telephone.

Children will need to bring a note to school to be excused from P.E. lessons and are expected to be well enough to play outside at playtimes and lunchtime.

Head Lice

Each year we have cases of head lice in school. The school nurse no longer visits school to inspect children’s hair so parents are asked to do this at home on a regular basis. Letters informing parents that there are cases of head lice in a child’s class are routinely sent home with children. The occurrence of Head lice is regarded as a community problem, generally when a child has head lice, other family members will also be infected. Advice can be sought from the local pharmacist on methods of treatment.

Attendance Attendance 2016 / 2017

Authorised Unauthorised Group Presents AEA Possible % Attend Absences Absences

Year 1 7153 173 284 148 7758 94.4

Year 2 5315 0 165 90 5570 95.4

Year 3 7023 2 163 124 7312 96.1

Year 4 6541 2 208 73 6824 95.9

Year 5 5674 0 122 146 5942 95.5

Year 6 6889 57 192 82 7220 96.2

Totals 38595 234 1134 663 40626 95.6

Authorised Absences Unauthorised Absences Autumn Total No of Term 2016 Pupils No of % of % of No of % of % of Pupils Pupils Sessions Pupils Pupils Sessions

Year 1 19 11 57.9 1.9 7 36.8 1.7

Year 2 14 9 64.3 2.5 5 35.7 1.3

Year 3 19 10 52.6 1.6 6 31.6 1.3

Year 4 18 14 77.8 2.5 5 27.8 0.8

Year 5 15 9 60.0 3.1 7 46.7 2.8

Year 6 19 10 52.6 3.4 6 31.6 1.0

Totals 104 63 60.6 2.5 36 34.6 1.5

Authorised Absences Unauthorised Absences Total No of Spring Term 2017 Pupils No of % of % of No of % of % of Pupils Pupils Sessions Pupils Pupils Sessions

Year 1 21 14 66.7 6.1 6 28.6 1.1

Year 2 14 10 71.4 3.6 3 21.4 0.5

Year 3 20 13 65.0 2.7 6 30.0 0.8

Year 4 19 15 78.9 4.3 5 26.3 0.8

Year 5 16 7 43.8 0.9 4 25.0 1.4

Year 6 19 9 47.4 2.1 6 31.6 0.6

Totals 109 68 62.4 3.4 30 27.5 0.9

Authorised Absences Unauthorised Absences Summer Term Total No of 2017 Pupils No of % of % of No of % of % of Pupils Pupils Sessions Pupils Pupils Sessions

Year 1 22 13 59.1 2.8 10 45.5 3.0

Year 2 17 14 82.4 2.9 7 41.2 2.9

Year 3 20 14 70.0 2.5 9 45.0 3.0

Year 4 18 11 61.1 2.2 8 44.4 1.7

Year 5 16 5 31.3 2.1 7 43.8 3.2

Year 6 19 7 36.8 2.5 8 42.1 1.8

Totals 112 64 57.1 2.5 49 43.8 2.6

School Comparative/Validation 2017 (Foundation Phase- Pupils)

National Curriculum Assessment Results for Key Stage1/2 Pupils

Subject School Family LA Wales Foundation Phase % % % %

2015 FPOI 88.24% 87.88% 82.30% 86.80%

2016 FPOI 53% 88% 81% 87%

2017 FPOI 71.43% 88% 81% 87%

Foundation Phase Percentage of pupils over Outcome 5

Personal and Social Development 71.43% Language , Literacy and Communication 71.43% Mathematical Development 92.86%

National Curriculum Assessment Results for Key Stage 1/2 Pupils

Subject School Family LA Wales Key Stage 2 - CSI % % % %

2014 CSI (Q3) 84.21% 89.88% 84.12% 86.10%

2015 CSI (Q2) 95.45% 92.78% 83.32% 87.74%

2016 CSI (Q4) 89% 92% 85% 89%

2017 CSI (Q4) 89.47% 94% 86% 90%

Key Stage 2 Percentage of pupils over level 4 English 94.73% Maths 89.47%% Science 100%

SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAY DATES 2017 / 2018

2016/2017 Academic Year Term Term Begins Mid Term Holiday Term Ends Days

Begins Ends

Autumn 2017 Monday Monday Friday Friday 75 4th September 30th October 3rd November 22nd December 40+35

Spring 2018 Monday Monday Friday 54 8th January 19th February 23rd February Thursday 30+24

29th March Summer 2018 Monday Friday Tuesday 16th April Monday 1st June 24th July 66

28th May 29+37 Total: 195

Schools will be closed to pupils for INSET/Staff Preparation for 5 days between Monday 4th September 2017 and Tuesday 24th July 2017.The INSET/ Staff Preparation days are displayed on the school and Local Authority websites.