YSGOL BRO CYNLLAITH LLANSILIN
GOVERNORS REPORT TO PARENTS 2019-20 Ty’n-y-Berth Llansilin SY10 7PY
Dear Parents,
I have pleasure in attaching the ‘Governors’ Report to Parents’ for the academic year 2019 – 2020. This has, of course, been an exceed- ingly difficult year for everybody as a result of Covid 19. The school has always enjoyed a close relationship with parents and this has proved particularly significant during this unorthodox year. We are extremely grateful for the part parents have played.
It is a requirement that the Governors produce an annual ‘Report to Parents’ to give you an overall view of how the school is perform- ing. This enables you to form your own opinion of the running of the school. This report covers the period September 2019 to August 2020 and shows the progress the school has made. Please read it carefully and if you have any issues please raise them with the school or a Gov- ernor. If required a ‘Parents’ Meeting’ can be arranged to discuss your concerns.
Yours sincerely
Chair of Governors YSGOL BRO CYNLLAITH LLANSILIN GOVERNORS’ REPORT TO PARENTS 2019 SENT OUT TO PARENTS NOVEMBER 2020
The aim of a Governing Body is to ensure that the children receive a broad and balanced curriculum that provides for their intellectual development together with social, emotional and physical growth within a happy and caring environment. The Governing Body met on four occasions during the year 2019/20
Clerk to the Governors: Mrs Lesley Edwards 4 Bryn Celyn Llansilin OSWESTRY
Governors for the Academic Year 2019-20
Brian Smith Co-opted Member Resigned June 2020 (Chairperson)
Mrs Alison Beeston Co-opted Member (Terminates 31.03.21) (Vice Chairperson)
Malcolm Jones Parent Governor (Terminates 30.09.21) Minor Authority Repre- Ann Edwards sentative (Terminates 15.03.22)
Hilary Brown LEA Appointed Governor (Terminates 15.10.23)
Mrs Laura Quance Parent Governor (Terminates 15.03.22)
Vacant Parent Governor
Mr Stephen Sockett LEA Appointed Governor (Terminates 30.06.22)
T Mrs Lucy Eyres Teacher Representative (Terminates 31.08.22)
Mrs Rhian Jones Headteacher
Governor Election There were no Parent Governor Elections held during the year. The next Parent Governor Election will be held in Autumn 2020
Governor training Effective governor training powerpoint shown in meeting. Ann Edwards attended Safeguarding training at Llanfyllin High School.
Financial Report The school accounts have been audited and the balance as at March 2020 is £5,755.12
School Budget The school budget as of March 2020 is attached. No expenses were claimed by the Governors other than the Clerk’s salary.
Parent Governor meeting 2019-20 No meeting held as no issues were raised by parents and no requests for a meeting were received.
School Prospectus The school prospectus has been updated and presented to the Governing Body.
Continuing Professional Development The staff attended various training courses during the year in line with the School Development Plan priorities. Links with the Community Parents and friends attended our Harvest Festival, raising money for Wales Ambulance Service. Pupils performed a traditional ‘Nativity’ in St. Silin Church for the whole community. We have been mentioned in various newspapers during the year. We collected clothes for Bags2School which the whole community contribute to. Year 5 pupils attended 'Lifeline' in conjunction with The Rotary Club of Oswestry. Darren Mayor from Impact Schools visited to deliver Christian assemblies during the year. We took part in Tidy Wales Week, Children in Need, Christmas Jumper Day and Red Nose Day.
School Policies All policies have been reviewed according to the timetable during the last academic year.
Welsh Language Bilingualism is an integral part of each class with teachers taking every opportunity to engage with pupils in Welsh. Athrawes Bro visits the school each term to offer support and guidance as well as resources. The Foundation Phase teacher and assistant attended ‘Tric a Chlic’ training to support pupils to read and write Welsh. We achieved the Cymraeg Campus Bronze Award. All pupils in Key Stage 2 are encouraged to join the Urdd and Year 5 & 6 visit the Urdd Outdoor Centre in Llangrannog on a bi-annual basis. The Welsh culture is celebrated throughout the year, e.g. St David's Day & Santes Dwynwen.
Healthy Eating and Drinking We are a Healthy School and discourage pupils from bringing in unhealthy snacks and drinks. Healthy lunch boxes are promoted throughout the school. Pupils are encouraged to bring in fruit for their morning break. Water is freely available throughout the day in all classrooms.
School Strategies We implemented the Four Core Purposes and the New Curriculum Areas of Learning. Mrs Jones taught the Key Stage 2 class Humanities; Languages, Literacy and Communication; Mathematics and Numeracy. Miss Hilliard taught the Key Stage 2 class Science and Technology and Expressive Arts. Mrs Evans taught Health and Well-being and Welsh 2nd language. Mrs Eyres & Mrs N. Evans and Mrs Smith taught in the Foundation Phase. We had two Learning Support Assistants working with the children.
Special Educational Needs The school’s policy for Special Educational Needs has been implemented throughout the year. It is the policy of the school that all children should be fully integrated into the life of the school. Every effort is made to accommodate pupils with disabilities where practicable. Mrs Rhian Jones is our Special Educational Need Co- ordinator. Mrs Judith Jones and Mrs Bronwen Morris worked with children individually and in small groups.
School Development Plan The majority of the priorities set for 2019-20 will be carried over to 20/21 due to the school closure instigat- ed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
1. Independent/Effective/Blended learning 2. To increase the use of Welsh across the school and in the community and achieve the Siarter Iaith accredi- tation – silver. 3. To support and to develop pupils’ confidence and resilience, ensuring they feel safe and secure. 4. ALN 5. Improving leadership at all levels.
Attendance Due to the closure of schools, this will not be reported.
KS 2/3 Transition Mr Rudge (Head of Year 7) at Llanfyllin High School came to speak to Year 6 pupils. Year 6 pupils visited high school on a number of occasions and attended the Open Evening. All records were sent to the High School.
Sports and School Activities
We held various after school and sports clubs up until March 2020. Older children attended other sporting events up until March 2020, i.e. indoor athletics and Dragon Netball at Llanfyllin High School, Urdd football at Llanfair Caereinion High School. Bronze Sports Ambassadors (Year 5) attended training at Carreghofa Primary School, along with other pupils in the cluster. Pupils visited Carreghofa school for Super Ambassadors training. Mr Pat Lovell taught table tennis in the village hall after school during the Autumn Term. Erin Jones and Kiri Williams sold Pudsey biscuits for Children in Need. 'Bore Cymraeg' was held across the whole school. We took part in Internet Safety Day, World Book Day, ‘Red Nose Day’, Welsh language music day. Bags2School
Pupils with disabilities At this moment in time we have no children with physical disabilities at the school. If the situation was to change in the future, we would do our utmost to accommodate a disabled child. The Headteacher and Governors would need to discuss the situation with the LEA in order to make the necessary arrangements/adaptations.
Security Visitors are required to “Sign In” on arrival at school. They are then given a Visitor badge to let pupils know that they are official visitors. All workmen are directed to read and sign the Asbestos Book prior to carrying out any work on the premises. All external doors are kept shut so no one is able to access the buildings from the outside without knowing the key code or having a key. Parents are asked to leave their children with a member of staff at the door and not enter the school in the mornings in order to facilitate a smooth transition.
Health and Safety The boiler and gas tanks have been serviced. Fire extinguishers, alarm call points and emergency lighting have been checked. Fire Strips have been fitted to doors. P.E. equipment has been checked and maintained by Sport Fix. Asbestos checks carried out Legionella checks were carried out monthly. Dyfed Alarms carried out checks on the security alarms. Toilet facilities are inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. Staff and governors attended various training events throughout the year.
Premises Major roofing works have been carried out on the school during the year, along with internal decora- tions and new carpets. Annual PAT testing conducted. Annual fire, legionella and asbestos inspections have been carried out.
Visitors and Visits
Mrs Alison Beeston came into school to help with spellings and read with the children as well as carry out monitoring as part of her role as the Performance Management and Additional Learning Needs gover- nor. Suzanne Kirkwood came into school to help with spellings and read with the pupils. Christine Sockett came into school to support pupils with reading in the Foundation Phase class. Ann Edwards, school governor carried out monitoring activities in KS2 class. All pupils visited Acton Scott Working Farm and Museum as part of their work on World War 2. Birdbox making KS2 pupils attended Celtic Village at Groundworks, Wrexham. Vera Van Heeringen taught guitar lessons. Gill Sandilands - outreach from Cedewain visited the school. As part of the ‘Into Film Festival’ KS2 pupils went to see ‘The Grinch’ at KinoKulture, Oswestry. The whole school went to see the pantomime ‘Aladdin’ at Theatre Severn. URDD workshop for Year 6 pupils. School nurse visited a number of times through the year. Anaphylaxis awareness and Epi pen training was provided for members of staff. Oncology nurse provided advice to staff. Rosalie Arran took photographs of the pupils for families to purchase. Cheryl Andrews from Athrawon Bro visited to support pupils and staff. Parents of prospective pupils visited the school at various times. PC Gayle Jones, police liaison officer, conducted lesson on ‘People who help us’ with Foundation Phase. Mid and West Wales Fire Service spoke to all pupils. Jim Macdonald, Challenge Advisor, visited the school. Members of the governors joined the school for our Christmas lunch. Gail Moore carried out an internal audit. Criw Cymraeg visited Banw school - ‘Tanio’r Ddraig’.
The Headteacher attended; No Dragons, No Daffs workshop by Mererid Hopwood. Annual Review & IDP’s training. Code Club and Minecraft training Signs of Safety - Child Protection training.
BUDGET MONITORING REPORT FOR NET EXPENDITURE UP TO PERIOD 12 FINANCIAL YEAR 2019 EE294 YSGOL BRO CYNLLAITH Year To Date Year to Date Year to Date Full Year Budget Re- Actuals Budget Variance Budget maining EXPENDITURE SALARIES & WAGES 170,461.56 154,941.00 (15,520.56) 155,260.00 (15,201.56) PREMISES 30,472.44 26,000.00 (4,472.44) 24,502.00 (5,970.44) SUPPLIES, OFFICE & OTHER EX- 12,973.72 20,321.00 7,347.28 18,798.00 5,824.28 PENSES TOTAL EXPENDITURE 213,907.72 201,262.00 (12,645.72) 198,560.00 (15,347.72)
TOTAL INCOME (22,560.80) (15,075.00) 7,485.80 (9,891.00) 12,669.80
(OVER)/UNDER SPEND 14,151.08 19,311.00 5,159.92 13,797.00 (354.08)
NET EXPENDITURE 205,498.00 205,498.00 0.00 202,466.00 (3,032.00)