Equality Assessment Report Potential Models for Y Gader Catchment

Equality Assessment Report

Potential Models for Y Gader Catchment Area

2014

[1] CONTENTS

Page

Introduction 3-5

Assessment of Model 1 6-9

Assessment of Model 2 10-13

Assessment of Model 3 14-17

Assessment of Model 4 18-21

Assessment of Model 5 22-25

Assessment of Model 6 26-29

Assessment of Model 7 30-33

Assessment of Model 8 34-37

[2] INTRODUCTION

Gwynedd Council is reorganising schools in the Gader catchment area and before identifying the preferred option to go to the Cabinet to ask for permission to consult, it is necessary to know what would be the equality impact of the potential models.

It is worth noting that other assessments have been completed that will provide more information, and which are compatible with the equality assessment here. The assessment of need for different types of schools has been completed, having fully considered that fact that there are community primary schools and primary and voluntary controlled schools (Church in Wales). The language and community impact assessment of the 8 specific models has also been completed. The final reports of the assessments are available on the Council's website: www.gwynedd.go.uk/trefniadaethysgolion

The equality assessment is carried out on each particular model, there are currently 8 possible models, the details of the models are as follows:

Model 1 – Do nothing

Continue with the ‘status quo’ namely one Secondary School (Y Gader) and 9 Primary Schools. No change to the structure, location, designation, management or catchment areas of the present schools.

Model 2: “Collaboration trust” between Ysgol Y Gader, Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau, Multi Site School in Ysgol Friog and Llanelltyd and a Multi Site School in Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy

This would entail: • Retaining Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Closure of Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy schools • Establishing one multi-site area school in Llanelltyd and Friog to serve pupils from the present Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, and Friog catchment areas • Establishing one multi-site area school in Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy to serve pupils from the present Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy catchment areas • Establishing a “collaboration trust” between Ysgol Y Gader, Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau and the two multi-site area schools. • Schools with head teacher, governing body and budget of their own

Model 3: Collaboration Network between the following schools: Clogau, Friog, Ganllwyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain), Dinas Mawddwy, Cynradd Dolgellau and Y Gader

This would entail: • Closing Ysgol Brithdir and moving the pupils to Ysgol Ieuan Gwynedd and Ysgol Dinas Mawddwy • Closing Ysgol Machreth and transferring the pupils to Ysgol Ganllwyd • Closing Ysgol Llanelltyd and transferring the pupils to Ysgol Clogau, Ysgol Ganllwyd and Ysgol y Friog • Retaining Ysgol Y Gader, Cynradd Dolgellau, Clogau, Friog, Ganllwyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy • Establishing a collaboration network between all the school and jointly timetabling the curriculum for all the primary schools • All the schools with their own head teacher and governing body [3] Model 4: All-through school in the town of Dolgellau, Multi-site school in Friog and Llanelltyd, Multi- site school in Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy

This would entail: • Closure of Ysgol Y Gader and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Establish a All-through school for 3-16 year olds on the present sites of Ysgol y Gader and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Close the schools at Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • Establish one multi-site area school in Llanelltyd and Friog to serve the pupils of the existing catchment areas of Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, and Friog • Establish one multi-site area school at Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy to serve the pupils of the existing catchment areas of Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • This would mean 3 schools in the catchment area with their own head teacher, governing body and budget. • Careful consideration is required to the designation of the new schools since 2 Church schools would close – either the All-through school or one of the area schools could be designated with Church status.

Model 5: All-through School in the town of Dolgellau, Multi-site School in Friog and Llanelltyd, Multi- site School in Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy – Federation of the 3 schools.

This would entail: • Closure of Ysgol Y Gader and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Establishing a All-through school for 3-16 year olds on the present sites of Ysgol y Gader and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Closure of the schools at Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • Establishing one multi-site area school in Llanelltyd and Friog to serve the pupils of the existing catchment areas of Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, and Friog • Establishing one multi-site area school at Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy to serve the pupils of the existing catchment areas of Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • The designation (status/category) of the new schools will have to be given careful consideration as it will either abolish Church primary school provision or abolish primary and secondary community provision (according to the new federation regulations it is not possible to federate schools of different categories). • Federate the 3 schools which will mean one head teacher and one governing body for all the schools in the catchment area. • This will create a “Federation of Y Gader catchment area schools”

[4] Model 6: One All-through School in the town of Dolgellau and one rural Multi-site School (sites in Friog, Llanelltyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy – Federate the 2 schools) This would entail: • Closure of Ysgol Y Gader and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Establish a All-through school for 3-16 year olds on the present sites of Ysgol y Gader and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Closure of the schools at Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • Establish one multi-site area school at Llanelltyd, Friog, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy to serve the pupils of the existing catchment areas of Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • Federate the 2 schools which will mean one head teacher and one governing body for all the schools in the entire catchment area. • The designation (status/category) of the new schools will have to be given careful consideration as it will either abolish Church primary school provision or abolish primary and secondary community provision (according to the new federation regulations it is not possible to federate schools of different categories). • This will create a “Federation of Y Gader Catchment Area Schools”

Model 7: Retain Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau, and create a 3 – 16 year All-through catchment area School (on the existing sites of Y Gader, Friog, Llanelltyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy schools with a choice for the pupils of Machreth to attend Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau or the All-through School) . This would entail: • Retaining Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau • Closure of the schools at Y Gader, Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy • Establishing a All-through school for 3-16 year olds on the present sites of Ysgol y Gader, Llanelltyd, Friog, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy to serve secondary pupils from Y Gader catchment area and primary pupils from the existing catchment areas of Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy schools • The all-through school to be a community school and Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau to remain a Church school • It is not possible to federate the 2 schools (according to the new federation regulations it is not possible to federate schools of different categories). Therefore close collaboration will be needed. • This will entail two schools, two head teachers and two governing bodies.

Model 8: Catchment Area All-through School on the existing sites of Y Gader, Cynradd Dolgellau, Friog, Llanelltyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy schools

This would entail: • Closure of Y Gader, Cynradd Dolgellau, Ganllwyd, Clogau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Machreth, Ieuan Gwynedd, Brithdir and Dinas Mawddwy schools • Establishing a 3 – 16 All-through School on the existing sites of Y Gader, Cynradd Dolgellau, Llanelltyd, Friog, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy schools to serve all the primary and secondary pupils of Y Gader catchment area • Detailed consideration will have to be given to the designation (status/category) of the new school, it will either abolish Church primary education provision or abolish both primary and secondary community education provision • There will be one head teacher and one governing body [5] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 1 – DO NOTHING

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

Head teachers, staff, governors, parents/guardians and school pupils in the Gader catchment area Y Gader Catchment Review Panel Members Community Members Local Members in the Gader Catchment Area Gwynedd Council’s Head of Education Gwynedd Council’s Cabinet Member for Education Gwynedd Council’s Strategic Director

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Eliminating illegal discrimination, harassment and victimization The intention is to continue to use school policies and procedures to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimization.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex The table below shows the percentage of boys and girls in the present schools: School Boys Girls Y Gader 53% 47% Clogau 59% 41% Brithdir 34% 66% Dinas Mawddwy 64% 36% Ganllwyd 65% 35% Llanelltyd 47% 53% Ieuan Gwynedd 28% 72% Fairbourne 48% 52% Machreth 75% 25% Ysgol Gynradd 54% 46% Dolgellau [6]

• Disability Information not known, but will need to keep an eye on the number of disabled pupils attending the schools. Depending on the disability, schools will have to adjust their plans for providing access for pupils with disabilities. In light of this, the authority will also have to ensure that relevant departments are aware of the changes and ensure the necessary input.

• Language There are currently a large number of pupils in the schools, with few exceptions, who speak either Welsh and/or English as a first language, and we do not anticipate any change in this position under any model.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau and Ysgol Machreth are Voluntary Controlled (VC) schools with a religious character (Church in Wales). Ysgol Y Gader, Ysgol Brithdir, Ysgol Ieuan Gwynedd, Ysgol Ganllwyd, Ysgol Clogau, Ysgol Friog and Ysgol Dinas Mawddwy are ‘Community’ schools without a religious character. The religious character of a Voluntary Controlled school is important in terms of: • The schools character • Membership of the governing body • Ownership of the site

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used. [7]

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

10 a) In respect of the equality groups

• Race Under the requirements of the Council’s Policy, the new schools will be required to provide an Anti- Bullying Policy, and therefore schools will be expected to protect against racist bullying within the school.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex No effect.

• Disability Under the requirements of the Council’s Policy, schools are required to provide an Anti-Bullying Policy, and therefore would be expected to protect against school bullying on the basis of disability or, indeed, on any other grounds.

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Language The Council’s Welsh Education Scheme imposes the same requirements on all schools, and so as regards implementing the policy, there will be no change.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief

There will be no impact on the current Community and Church education provision.

• Age Not applicable .

10b) In respect of General Duties

• Positively promoting equality Everyone will be treated according to their needs under procedures that already exist in schools. New school will continue to follow the present statutory equality policies and procedures.

• Eliminating illegal discrimination, harassment and victimization The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school will eliminate illegal discrimination and harassment.

• Promoting equal opportunities The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school promotes equal opportunities.

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

[8] The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school fosters good relationships

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

Not applicable.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

The schools are responsible for implementing the equality policy (through their governing bodies) and the authority will ensure compliance through its normal support and monitoring procedures. Also Estyn will inspect this aspect within the school inspection cycle.

[9] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 2 “Collaboration trust” between Ysgol y Gader, Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau, Fairbourne and Llanelltyd Multi Site School and Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy Multi Site School

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Y Gader 53% 47% Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau 54% 46% Fairbourne and Llanelltyd Multi Site School 53% 47% Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy Multi Site 46% 54% School

[10] departments are aware of the changes and ensure the necessary input.

• Language There are currently a large number of pupils in the schools, with few exceptions, who speak either Welsh and/or English as a first language, and we anticipate no change in this position under any model.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

10 a) In respect of the equality groups

[11] • Race Under the requirements of the Council’s Policy, the new schools will be required to provide an Anti- Bullying Policy, and therefore schools will be expected to protect against racist bullying within the school.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b)

• Disability Under the requirements of the Council’s Policy, the new schools will be required to provide an Anti- Bullying Policy, and therefore schools will be expected to protect against racist bullying within the school.

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief With closing Ysgol Machreth, a Voluntary Controlled school with a religious character (Church in Wales) will be closed. Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau will remain; therefore alternative primary Church education provision will be available locally.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and [12] appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school fosters good relationships

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

[13] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 3 Collaboration Network between the following schools: Clogau, Fairbourne, Ganllwyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain), Dinas Mawddwy, Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau and Y Gader

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Y Gader 53% 47% Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau 54% 46% Fairbourne and Llanelltyd 53% 47% Multi Site School Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy Multi Site 46% 54% School

• Disability Information not known, but will need to keep an eye on the number of disabled pupils attending the schools. Depending on the disability, schools will have to adjust their plans for providing access for [14] pupils with disabilities. In light of this, the authority will also have to ensure that relevant departments are aware of the changes and ensure the necessary input.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

[15] 10 a) In respect of the equality groups

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b).

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief

With closing Ysgol Machreth, a Voluntary Controlled school with a religious character (Church in Wales) will be closed. Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau will remain; therefore alternative primary Church education provision will be available locally.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

[16] • Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school fosters good relationships

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

[17] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 4 Lifelong Learning School in Dolgellau Town, Multi Site School in Fairbourne and Llanelltyd, Multi Site School in Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy 1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Y Gader 53% 47% Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau 54% 46% Fairbourne and Llanelltyd Multi Site School 53% 47% Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy Multi Site 46% 54% School

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

10 a) In respect of the equality groups

• Race [19] Under the requirements of the Council’s Policy, the new schools will be required to provide an Anti- Bullying Policy, and therefore schools will be expected to protect against racist bullying within the school.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b)

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief Machreth and Cynradd Dolgellau schools will close; both schools are Voluntary Controlled schools with a religious character (Church in Wales). Careful consideration will need to be given to the designation of the 3 new schools; the All through school or the multi-site area schools could have a Voluntary Controlled status.

If the All through school was a Church school:

PRIMARY ALLTHROUGH CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 2 215 0 0 Voluntary Controlled School 0 0 1 549 Total 2 215 1 549

Looking at the pupil numbers, it appears that this would mean an increase in the Church provision compared to the current situation through the introduction of a new secondary Church element.

If the Rhydymain and Dinas Mawddwy Multi-site Area School was a Church school:

PRIMARY ALLTHORUGH CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 1 114 1 549 Voluntary Controlled School 1 101 0 0 Total 2 215 1 549

Looking at the pupil numbers, it appears that this would mean less Church provision compared to the [20] current situation. A choice of Community and Church education provision would remain.

If the Llanelltyd and Friog Multi-site Area school was a Church school:

PRIMARY ALLTHROUGH CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 1 101 1 549 Voluntary Controlled 1 114 0 0 Total 2 215 1 549

Looking at the pupil numbers, it appears that this would mean less Church provision compared to the current situation. A choice of Community and Church education provision would remain.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

[21] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 5 Lifelong Learning School in Dolgellau Town, Multi Site School in Fairbourne and Llanelltyd, Multi Site School in Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy – Federalisation of the 3 schools

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Y Gader 53% 47% Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau 54% 46% Fairbourne and Llanelltyd Multi Site School 53% 47% Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy Multi Site School 46% 54%

[22] • Language There are currently a large number of pupils in the schools, with few exceptions, who speak either Welsh and/or English as a first language, and we anticipate no change in this position under any model.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

10 a) In respect of the equality groups

• Race

[23] Under the requirements of the Council’s Policy, the new schools will be required to provide an Anti- Bullying Policy, and therefore schools will be expected to protect against racist bullying within the school.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b)

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief Due to the Federation of Maintained School Regulations (2014), federating schools of different categories is no longer possible. This means that, under this model, the same category must be given to all three schools.

The category of the federation of schools must be given full consideration and the Council must be aware of the implications in terms of continuing education provision choice. If the school federation was denoted a: • Community status - this would eliminate primary Church provision in the catchment • Church status - this would eliminate primary and secondary community provision, by creating new secondary Church provision in the catchment

Therefore, depending on the chosen category for this model, the current choice of education provision will change. This must be kept in mind when considering models.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

[24] • Promoting equal opportunities The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school promotes equal opportunities.

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

[25] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 6 Lifelong Learning School in Dolgellau Town and one rural Multi Site School in Fairbourne, Llanelltyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy – Federalisation of 2 schools

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau 54% 46% Y Gader site 53% 47% Llanelltyd site 55% 45% Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) site 41% 59% Dinas Mawddwy site 64% 36% Fairbourne site 48% 52%

• Disability Information not known, but will need to keep an eye on the number of disabled pupils attending the

[26] schools. Depending on the disability, schools will have to adjust their plans for providing access for pupils with disabilities. In light of this, the authority will also have to ensure that relevant departments are aware of the changes and ensure the necessary input.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

[27] 10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

10 a) In respect of the equality groups

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b)

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• The Welsh Language The Council’s Welsh Education Scheme imposes the same requirements on all schools, and so as regards implementing the policy, there will be no change.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

Therefore, depending on the chosen category for this model, the current choice of education provision will change. This must be kept in mind when considering models.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

• Eliminating illegal discrimination, harassment and victimization The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and

[28] appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school will eliminate illegal discrimination and harassment.

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

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ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 7 Continue with Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau and create a Lifelong Learning School 3-16 years of age for the catchment area (on the present sites of the following schools: Y Gader, Fairbourne, Llanelltyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy, with a choice for Llanfachreth pupils to attend Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau or the Lifelong Learning School)

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau 54% 46% Y Gader site 53% 47% Llanelltyd site 55% 45% Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) site 41% 59% Dinas Mawddwy site 64% 36% Fairbourne site 48% 52% [30]

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from [31] the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

10 a) In respect of the equality groups

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b)

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• The Welsh Language The Council’s Welsh Education Scheme imposes the same requirements on all schools, and so as regards implementing the policy, there will be no change.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

[32] opportunities.

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

[33] ASSESSMENT OF MODEL 8 Catchment Lifelong Learning School on the sites of the following present schools: Y Gader, Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau, Fairbourne, Llanelltyd, Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) and Dinas Mawddwy

1) AUTHORS OF THE ASSESSMENT

Gwynedd Council Education Department.

2) PARTNERS

Note any others that need to be included as part of the assessment process: this can include frontline staff, partner organizations, field experts etc.

3) ASSESSMENT START DATE

2010

4) ASSESSMENT END DATE

March 2014

5) RELEVANCE

5a) Relevance to the General Duties

• Positively promoting equality The intention is to continue to use procedures and policies to promote equality positively in schools.

• Promoting equal opportunities The intention is to continue to use school equality policies in order to respond to the needs of the individual.

• Fostering good relationships The intention is to continue to use school procedures and policies to foster good relationships.

5b) Relevance to different elements of equality

• Sex School Boys Girls Y Gader site 53% 47% Ysgol Gynradd Dolgellau site 54% 46% Fairbourne site 48% 52% Llanelltyd site 55% 45% Ieuan Gwynedd (Rhydymain) site 32% 68% Dinas Mawddwy site 64% 36%

[34] pupils with disabilities. In light of this, the authority will also have to ensure that relevant departments are aware of the changes and ensure the necessary input.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

The table below shows the school categories in the Gader catchment area, and the number of pupils in the categories:

PRIMARY SECONDARY CATEGORY Number of Number of Number of Number of Schools Pupils Schools Pupils Community 7 199 1 402 Voluntary Controlled School (VC) 2 163 0 0 Total 9 362 1 402

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

6) AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POLICY / SERVICE / FUNCTION

To ensure equality.

7) PARTICIPATION AND CONSULTATION What involvement and consultation was undertaken on the policy / service / function and what was the outcome?

A statutory consultation on the preferred option will be held to receive consultees’ comments.

As part of the statutory consultation, a specific activity will be held to receive comments from the school pupils, in order to ensure that pupils’ opinions are noted.

8) AVAILABLE EVIDENCE

PLASC data January 2013.

9) EVIDENCE GAPS

The final January 2014 PLASC data was not available in time to be included in this document, so data from the January 2013 PLASC must be used.

10) WHAT IS LIKELY OR ACTUAL EFFECT

[35] 10 a) In respect of the equality groups

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• Sex See the table in 5(b)

School staff will need to provide the same level of care and be aware of all the needs of the children.

Gwynedd schools have a Transport Code of Practice and Anti-Bullying Policy that are provided by Gwynedd Council.

• The Welsh Language The Council’s Welsh Education Scheme imposes the same requirements on all schools, and so as regards implementing the policy, there will be no change.

• Sexual Orientation Not applicable.

• Religion or belief The category of the federation of schools must be given full consideration and the Council must be aware of the implications in terms of continuing education provision choice. If the school federation was denoted a: • Community status - this would eliminate primary Church provision in the catchment • Church status - this would eliminate primary and secondary community provision, by creating new secondary Church provision in the catchment

Therefore, depending on the chosen category for this model, the current choice of education provision will change. This must be kept in mind when considering models.

• Age Support opportunities for primary school children in the 3 to 11 age group, and secondary schools in the 11 to 16 age group.

10b) In respect of General Duties

• Promoting equal opportunities The aim is to give pupils the opportunity to express their views and in a manner suitable and

[36] appropriate taking into consideration any factors that affect them. Continued use of the School Council, PSE, anti-bullying policies and other procedures to ensure that the school promotes equal opportunities.

• Fostering good relationships Ensure the school’s use of specific support is available e.g. to promote good behaviour in school.

Losing a local resource can have a negative impact on the assent of the local community, and will require mitigation through building strong links between the school and local communities.

11) ADDRESSING THE IMPACT

No substantial change is expected.

12) MONITORING AND REVIEW PROCEDURES

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