FFEDERASIWN CARNO, GLANTWYMYN A LLANBRYNMAIR GOVERNORS’ REPORT TO PARENTS YSGOL LLANBRYNMAIR A word from the Chairman 24th October 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians It is my pleasure to present the Annual Report to Parents of the Federation of Carno, Glantwymyn and Llanbrynmair on behalf of the governors and school staff again this year. With the support of the Welsh Government '21st Century Schools' grant, and the support of Carno Recreation Association a brand new school building is currently being built at the rear of the current school building at Carno, and the building work at Ysgol Glantwymyn has been finished, although the school is still awaiting for the outdoor area to be completed. The Education Authority are in early discussions with the Cylch Meithrin and Ysgol Llanbrynmair to discuss a possible small extension. These new developments will improve the children's teaching resources for future generations and protect education within our rural community. This was the aim of federating 4 years ago and we as a Governing Body are very glad to see the beginning of the building work. The three schools within the Federation were very active during the year between learning about the New Curriculum, sports events, the formation of a choir for a concert in the Tabernacl, visits to various shows and Educational workshops. As we reflect on the great successes last year we will look forward to continuing to develop the Federation. The collaboration and joint planning across the Federation sharing good practice contribute to raising standards across all three schools. I would like to thank the staff for their dedication and commitment to working together demonstrating flexibility when needed and to ensure that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. We bid farewell to year 6 learners last year, with many having transferred to the Welsh medium stream at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen or to Llanidloes High School following successful transition arrangements with both high schools throughout the year. We also welcome the new pupils to the reception classes and hope they also enjoy being part of the Federation schools community. At the end of the summer term we welcomed Mrs. Lisa Morris, Mrs. Bethan Williams and Miss Claire Daniel back from their maternity leave. We also bid farewell to members of the Federation Governors such as Mr Iwan Morgan, the first chairman of the Carno, Glantwymyn and Llanbrynmair Schools Federation. Mr Morgan is retiring after being a member of the Federation Governing Body for 4 years and a dedicated member of Ysgol Llanbrynmair’s Governing Body for over 25 years and also Mrs Ann Owen and Mrs Gwenfair Davies’ term on the governing body has come to an end. I would like to thank them all for their time and commitment. My time on the Governing Body has also ended as Meia has started at Ysgol Bro Hyddgen in September. It has been a privilege for me to be chairman of the Federation for the past 2 years and I take pride in the way in which the communities have worked together to make a success of the Federation. I wish the Federation all the best for the future. Gwion Aeron Chairman NAMES OF GOVERNOR MEMBERSHIP FFEDERASIWN CARNO, GLANTWYMYN A LLANBRYNMAIR Governor Role Name Term of Office Headteacher Mrs Bethan Gwawr Jones November 2014 - 2018 Chairman Mr Gwion Aeron November 2014 - 2018 Teacher Governor Mrs Bethan Williams November 2014 - 2018 Teacher Governor Miss Llinos Roberts November 2014 – 2018 Support Staff Mrs Elinor Ashworth November 2014 – 2018 Support Staff Mrs Sandra Pughe November 2014 – 2018 Parent Governor Mrs Angharad Butler Medi 2017 – 2021 Parent Governor Mrs Nia Meddins November 2014 – 2018 Parent Governor Miss Non Parri Roberts September 2016 – 2020 Parent Governor Mr Iestyn Pritchard September 2016 – 2020 Parent Governor Mrs Ann Owen November 2014 – 2018 Parent Governor Mrs Alwena Watkins November 2014 – 2018 Local Authority Cllr Elwyn Vaughan September 2017 – 2021 Local Authority Cllr Diane Poston Jones September 2017 – 2021 Local Authority Cllr Les George September 2017– 2021 Community Mr Aled Griffiths November 2014 – 2018 Community Mr Iwan Morgan November 2014 - 2018 Community Mrs Heather Lloyd November 2014 – 2018 Community Mr Pennant Jones November 2014 – 2018 Additional Community Mrs Gwenfair Davies November 2014 – 2018 Local Authority Mr Gwion Aeron November 2014 – 2018 Support Staff Observer Miss Ceri Vaughan November 2014 – 2018 Observer Mrs Heulwen Jones November 2014 – 2018 Observer Mrs Mary Thomas November 2014 – 2018 Teacher Observer Miss Elain Heledd November 2014 – 2018 Parent Governor Observer Mrs Sioned Campbell November 2014 – 2018 Clerk Mrs Eleanor Jones Chair of Governors: Mr Gwion Aeron, Maes y Neuadd, Penegoes, Powys Clerk to the Governors: Mrs Eleanor Jones, Y Garth, Llanbrynmair, Powys, SY19 7AB. Parents will be informed of any elections for parent governors by the clerk of the Governing Body. Governing Body meetings The Governing Body meets every term to discuss school matters. Also there are many matters including the monitoring of standards and provision which are discussed regularly at meetings of the sub-committees. Governors have specific responsibilities for various aspects of school life and follow the Termly Monitoring Programme Members of the Governing Body also attended statutory and non-statutory training sessions. Changes to Parent/Governors Annual meetings Section 94 of the Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (the Act) makes important changes to the previous legislative arrangements regarding Annual Parents’/ Governors’ Meetings. It provides new arrangements where parents may request a meeting with a governing body. However, parents will need to satisfy four (4) statutory requirements to call a meeting, namely: (i) the parents of 10% of registered pupils, or the parents of 30 registered pupils (whichever is the lowest) must sign a petition requesting a meeting; (ii) the purpose of the meeting must be to discuss matters regarding the school; (iii) the maximum number of meetings parents may request in any school year is three (3); (iv) there must be enough school days left in the school year to allow for a meeting. Additionally: (a) the meetings must be held within a 25 day period; (b) the 25 day period begins on the day after receiving the petition, but does not include any days that are not school days; (c) if another meeting needs to be held due to a different petition, the 25 day period will not begin until the day after the other meeting has been held; (d) there must be enough days left in the school year to hold the meeting within the 25 day period; (e) meetings will be open to all parents of registered pupils at the school, the Headteacher and anyone else who is invited by the governing body; (f) notification of the meetings to parents must include the date, time and venue, as well as the matter or matters to be discussed For detailed information regarding statutory requirement, petitions and the process for holding a meeting, please follow this link: www.gov.wales/docs/dcells/publications/130503-statutory- guidance-parentsmeetings-en.p Travelling Allowances for Governors No travelling cost claims were received from Governors during 2017-18. Review of Policies The school regularly reviews and assesses the success of all its processes regularly. We regularly review policies and some are available on the school’s website or hard copies can be requested from the Clerk. The Governing Body has reviewed the statutory and non-statutory policies and documents. The statutory policies reviewed are: Child Protection Policy Preventing Extremism & Radicalisation Policy Safeguarding Policy Data Protection Policy Special Educational Needs Policy and Health and Saftey Policy Additional Learning Needs Curriculum Policy Strategic Equality Plan 2016 - 20 Data Protection Policy Pupil Disciplinary Policy (including bullying) Teacher’s Pay Policy 2017/18 Disciplinary Procedure for Teachers Equal Opportunities Policy Disciplinary Procedure for Support Staff Capacity and Procedure Performance Policy Disciplinary Procedure for Headteacher & Assistant for Schools (teaching staff and non-teaching Headteacher staff) Performance Management Charging for school activities policy School Prospectus The prospectus has been reviewed in September 2018 and small amendments were made to reflect current dates and statistics according to guidelines received from the Welsh Assembly. In accordance with statutory rules, the prospectus is given to the parents of pupils who start full time education at the school. A copy of the prospectus is available from the school office or on the school website. School Language Policy Ysgol Llanbrynmair is in a traditional Welsh area, and in accordance with Powys Education Authority’s policy, Welsh is the main teaching language of the school. Children are encouraged to speak Welsh both on the yard and during lessons with the exception of the English lessons (Years 3 – 6). Complaints Please discuss any concerns you may have with the Assistant Headteacher initially. You are also welcome to make an appointment to discuss any issues with the Headteacher. If issues are not resolved then parents should follow the guidelines outlined in the School’s Complaints Policy. This is available on the school website. Curriculum Statement The school aims to provide a balanced curriculum in accordance with the requirements of the National Curriculum in order to stimulate the educational, emotional and social development of each individual child. The practice and procedures of the Foundation Phase are in place. Differentiated strategies are used to develop the potential of every child to his/her full development. We aim to achieve the goals in a lively, intimate, interesting and creative way. The school policy documents can be viewed at the school in all subject areas; work plans in each subject area are also in place - in accordance with the guidelines of the National Curriculum. Pupils participate in sports as part of the curriculum and in extra-curricular activities.