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Ymatebion I'r Ymgynghoriad Statutdol Ar Y Cynnig I Gau Ysgol Llanegryn Objections to the Statutory Notice to Discontinue Ysgol Y Parc 141 Objections Received 139 Letters (1 Bilingual, 135 Welsh, 3 English) 1 English E-mail 1 Petition containing 144 signatures from staff and pupils of Ysgol y Berwyn who are disappointed with the decision to close Ysgol Y Parc. Objections were received from pupils, staff, governors and parents of Ysgol Y Parc, from Llandderfel Community Council and Llanycil Community Council, members of the community, Merched y Wawr, NFU, FUW, Ysgol Y Parc Protection Committee, Y Parc Cultural Society, Y Parc Presbyterian Church, and other movements and societies. objections including including objections Comment Code Comment the comments the Numberof Observations Cyngor Gwynedd Response 1 Education 1.1 Ysgol Y Parc is a very successful unit providing education 47 Ysgol Y Parc and Ysgol OM Edwards provide education of a high standard. of exceptionally high standard / Ysgol Y Parc offers commendable features such as specialist music Ysgol Y Parc was awarded seven Grade 2 results in its latest Estyn inspection. Ysgol provision / Ysgol Y Parc offers excellent grounding for OM Edwards was awarded seven Grade 1 results in its latest Estyn inspection (Grade 1 pupils to move forward to further education / There is = good with outstanding features, Grade 2 = good features and no important no recommendation or criticism in the Estyn report to shortcomings). support the case for closing the school / The standard of education at Ysgol Y Parc is outstanding (the latest Estyn Regarding the inspection at Ysgol OM Edwards, it was stated: “In comparison with similar schools in Wales, the school’s performance is within the Page 1 of 35 report is evidence of this) / ESTYN states that it is in the highest 25% in the two key stages according to the benchmarking evidence.” “mediocre” schools that problems arise from the school being too small – since at those schools is not possible There is every reason to expect that the provision of new resources at Ysgol OM to release the Head Teacher from teaching duties. Edwards, establishing larger size and stronger classes, and creating a larger pool of teaching and support staff will support and improve educational standards. The proposal should promote the provision of a wide and balanced curriculum in this rural part of Y Berwyn catchment area. The numbers at Ysgol Y Parc have been low for a number of years, and at times have been very vulnerable. The average size of classes at Ysgol Y Parc at the moment is 9 and at Ysgol OM Edwards the average number is 17. The strategy notes that the aim is to ensure classes of between 12 and 25 pupils. If the numbers increase, as is predicted, the budget allocation will also increase and likewise the size of the classes. Leadership is of key importance if the educational standards are to continually improve. The proposal would lead to an increase in the number of staff at Ysgol OM Edwards and opportunities are predicted for the school to collaborate with other schools in the area so that a broad and high standard of education is ensured for the pupils at Ysgol OM Edwards. The headteacher will be released more from her teaching responsibilities in order to concentrate on leadership matters in line with national guidelines. Page 2 of 35 1.2 Very close collaboration between the school and the 2 There is very close collaboration between the local schools and the nursery groups. Nursery Group / high percentage of the Maesywaen nursery group have very successfully continued with Schools within Y Berwyn area currently have the right to provide nursery education their education at Ysgol Y Parc. but they choose not to do this, and the pupils attend nursery groups within the 1.3 Closing Ysgol Y Parc would affect the future of the 2 catchment area, including the Maesywaun group. The same provision could be Maesywaen nursery group and might force it to close, maintained, if that is the wish of the communities, even if Ysgol Y Parc were to close. which would also affect Ysgol Bro Tryweryn since the nursery group feeds the latter school as well. 1.4 Agree with the argument that the main purpose of a 1 It is the Authority’s vision to offer the children of the County education of the highest school is to give a child the best education. Best possible quality which will give them experiences, skills and confidence and enable education involves giving children a sense of belonging them to develop and become bilingual, successful and complete citizens. and purpose. 1.5 Not convinced that educational considerations are the 3 Behind this proposal there are a number of considerations as outlined in the strategy, real reasons behind the decision for closure. and educational considerations are of core importance to the proposal. 1.6 Do larger schools offer every pupil the same 38 It is expected that a broad and balanced curriculum should be offered at every single opportunities? / One of the greatest advantages of a school within Gwynedd. But, at the moment, it appears that this is increasingly small school such as Ysgol Y Parc is individual attention, difficult in some situations since the system is not fit for purpose. and every pupil being included in every aspect of the school activities / Every pupil at the school being given The average size of classes at Ysgol Y Parc currently stands at 9.5 and in Ysgol OM an equal opportunity to gain confidence and to develop Edwards the average number is 17. The strategy notes that the aim is to ensure abilities and social skills which are vital to the classes of between 12 and 25 pupils. If the number of pupils increases, as is foreseen, development of any child / A small school has many the allocation in the budget will also increase and likewise the size of the classes. educational advantages / A small school provides the best education in terms of attention and retaining the According to the latest Estyn inspection report, Ysgol OM Edwards was awarded seven characters of the pupils / Ysgol Y Parc gives due Grade 1 results (Grade 1 = good with outstanding features). attention to the more fringe aspects of education such as nature, life in the area and local history, providing the The report notes the following: children with the real best values / Mixed age classes “The pupils receive excellent opportunities to become aware of the social and cultural give the best opportunity for each and every member of traditions of their area. They obtain a wealth of experiences through the variety of those classes to learn social skills from an early age / extra-curricular activities.” Page 3 of 35 Research shows that the smaller the school the greatest the chance of pupils reaching University and that the There is every reason to expect that the provision of new resources at Ysgol OM results of tests at small schools are better / There is no Edwards, establishing larger sized and stronger classes and creating a larger pool of proof that the education that pupils can expect at Ysgol teaching and support staff will maintain and improve educational standards. The OM Edwards will be any better than the education proposal should help provide a broad and balanced curriculum and secure the provided in Ysgol Y Parc sustainability of rural education in this area. 1.7 We are very concerned that the number of schools 1 The fact that the number of primary schools is falling will not affect the number of which feed Ysgol y Berwyn can be reduced to a number pupils feeding Ysgol Y Berwyn, since the boundaries of secondary catchment areas will as low as four if the plan to close Ysgol Y Parc is carried not change. As part of the proposal the pupils of Ysgol Y Parc will attend Ysgol OM out and if neighbouring Councils follow Gwynedd’s Edwards which also feeds Ysgol y Berwyn. example and close schools such as Llangwm, Llandrillo and Glyndyfrdwy – schools which in the past have fed Gwynedd Council has no influence over or responsibility for decisions reached by Ysgol Y Berwyn / What forms the character of a school is other Councils but will work closely on any collaboration opportunities. children attending from various villages with their own unique characteristics. 1.8 We believe that the life long plan supports the concept 1 The Authority agrees with this observation. Indeed, the council believes that there is a of small rural schools in close collaboration with the unique opportunity in Y Berwyn catchment area to develop a system for a rural area mother school in Bala, sharing resources and teacher such as Penllyn by anchoring rural educational establishments to a larger sized and expertise. more urban education centre. 1.9 Foundation Phase - how will it be implemented at Ysgol 2 Of course, the numbers in the classes will be higher than the numbers at present – OM Edwards with more than 30 pupils in a class? A ratio but they would be within the national guidelines. Ysgol OM Edwards can respond to of 1:8 staff to pupils between 3-7 years of age / Concern the guideline of providing 1:8 staff per pupil ratio. regarding the numbers in classes at Ysgol OM Edwards Based on the projected numbers for 2013 – the division is as follows: Page 4 of 35 1.10 Why so much emphasis on empty places – the aim is to 1 The matter of numbers and surplus places is only one of the factors considered when reduce the size of classes. going through the school organisation process.
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