Ysgol Carno School Prospectus 2017-2018 Ysgol Carno Carno Caersws Powys SY17 5LH Phone: - 01686 420209 e-mail: - [email protected] School Website:- www.carno.powys.sch.uk Twitter: - @ysgolcarno 1 Welcome to Ysgol Carno Ysgol Carno is one of three schools within the Federation of 3 local rural schools which include Ysgol Glantwymyn and Ysgol Llanbrynmair. The federation (Ffederaswn Carno, Glantwymyn a Llanbrynmair) share one headteacher and one governing body, ensuring that each of the three schools stay separately within the law by keeping their own individual identity. This arrangement builds successfully on the strengths within the schools. We would like to extend a warm welcome to your child to Ysgol Carno. Choosing the right school for your child is important. Parents want a good education for their children, but we also want them to be happy and feel secure. At Ysgol Carno we believe that we can offer all of these things. We are proud of the extensive, balanced and full education that we provide across the school. The National Curriculum is taught by experienced teachers. In addition to the development of linguistic, mathematical, scientific and technological skills, your child will develop confidence, self support, will learn to make decisions and develop the ability to state feelings and ideas. We also emphasise the development of the child’s social skills and lead them to form a relationship with other children and adults, and to be sensitive to the feelings and the needs of other people. The teachers will ensure that the children move on at their own pace in order that they may reach their full potential. We work hard to ensure that all the children feel good about themselves and reach a high level of self respect. If you feel successful then you will succeed. The language of the school is Welsh, but our aim is for every pupil to be totally bilingual by the time they leave school at the age of eleven. We feel that your contribution to the process is vital and we take every opportunity to inform you about the ways that we work with your child. Childhood is a very important time and you do not get a second chance. You can depend on us to make the time as happy and productive as possible for your child. Yours Bethan Gwawr Jones (Head Teacher) 2 GOVERNORS Since 1st September 2014 a new Instrument of Governance has been established a new Governing Body for the Ffederasiwn Carno, Glantwymyn a Llanbrynmair. As a result the membership of the new governing body has representatives from the schools and community in the federation. The following are represented on the Schools Governing Body: The County Council Community Council Parents Teaching Staff Non-teaching staff Co-opted members of the local community It is the staff’s professional duty to present the curriculum to pupils in the classroom and the Governors will work in close co-operation with the Head teacher with regard to the systems, policies and support which are so important to ensure the best possible conditions for this process. Chair of the Governors: Mr Gwion Aeron, Maes Mebyd, Penegoes, Powys Role of the Governors Name Headteacher Mr Bethan Gwawr Jones Chair Mr Gwion Aeron Teacher Governor Mrs Bethan Williams Teacher Governor Miss Llinos Roberts Support Staff Mrs Elinor Ashworth Support Staff Mrs Sandra Pughe Parent Governor Mrs Angharad Butler Parent Governor Mrs Nia Meddins Parent Governor Ms Non Pari Roberts Parent Governor Mr Iestyn Pritchard Parent Governor Mrs Ann Owen Parent Governor Mrs Alwena Watkins County Council Cyng Elwyn Vaughan County Council Cllr Diane Poston County Council Cllr Les George Community Mr Aled Griffiths Community Mrs Heather Lloyd Community Mr Pennant Jones Additional Community Mrs Gwenfair Davies Local Authority Mr Iwan Morgan Support Staff observer Miss Ceri Vaughan Observer Mrs Heulwen Jones Observer Mrs Mary Thomas Teacher Observer Miss Elain Heledd Parent Governor Observer Mrs Sioned Campbell Clerk Mrs Angharad Jones The minutes of the meetings of the Board of Governors are available to read from the school reception area. 3 The School Ysgol Carno is a Welsh medium school run under the control of the Powys County Council. The school is part of the Federation of Carno, Glantwymyn and Llanbrynmair schools. Ysgol Carno is situated in the heart of Carno village next to the Community Centre, the bowling club and the village football fields. Ysgol Carno is situated along the A470 between Newtown and Machynlleth. Ysgol Carno pupils usually transfer to either Ysgol Bro Hyddgen, Machynlleth or Llanidloes High school. School Day Timetable Morning Session: (Foundation Phase) 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. (Juniors) 9.00 a.m – 12.10 p.m. Afternoon Sesion: 1.00 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Morning Break : 10.30 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. Afternoon Break: 2.15 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. Lunch Time: 12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. ADMISSION TO SCHOOL The main aim of the school when admitting your child is to ensure a happy and secure transition from home/Playgroup to the school. The arrangements that are laid out below hopefully ensure that the seemingly large step of entering school is made as easy as possible for the child and yourself. You are welcome to contact the school to discuss any issues involved in your child’s admission, both in the period before and after they have started. In Powys a child may be admitted to school, at the request of the parents/carers, in September following his/her 4th birthday, provided that the school has sufficient resources of staff, accommodation and equipment. During the Summer Term the parents and children that will start school during the next academic year will be invited to an open afternoon where time is spent within the classroom and an opportunity to talk to members of staff. 4 Staff yr Ysgol Mrs Bethan G Jones Mrs Bethan Williams Miss Emma Rowlands Headteacher Assistant Headteacher / ks2 Teacher Foundation Phase Teacher Mrs Elinor Ashworth Miss Claire Daniel Mrs Meryl Evans Foundation Phase Assistant ks2 Assistant Secretary Ms Bethan Hughes Jones - Cleaner Ethos of the School We believe ... that respect, courtesy and kindness are basic life skills. Our wish is for the children of Ysgol Carno... to develop into bilingual Welsh people so that they can contribute fully to all the activities of the school and the community; to nurture an atmosphere of care, tolerance, fairness and respect towards each other and towards the community in general; to develop an understanding of history and culture; to develop to their full potential; to be confident and independent; to accept equal opportunities in all aspects of their lives; to take pride in their school and community; to live and learn in an atmosphere which provides care, happiness and security. 5 Our Vision Our objective is to offer each and every pupil a wide balanced, appropriate and differentiated education based on their ability and interest. We strive to give each pupil an opportunity to develop and prepare them for life in their society. In addition we strive to develop respect for their culture, heritage and also to develop an interest in their environment and towards the Welsh language. Aims To provide a safe and healthy learning environment which stimulates and supports the emotional and physical well-being of each child. To encourage each child to develop and gain confidence, respect and pride in themselves and others. To provide a variety of challenging experiences that enable children to participate in a bilingual community whilst being aware of their cultural heritage as well as national heritage. To provide a stable start to their school life through providing various learning strategies with skills as a foundation that promotes an engagement to learning. To celebrate children’s achievements and continue to progress through use of effective assessments in order to move the learning forward and establish a high standard. To develop children’s ability to work independently whilst promoting a pupil centred learning environment. To develop a good working partnership with parents that is focused on respect and aims for excellence. 6 Equal Opportunities The school is committed to giving all pupils equal opportunities and does not show discrimination against pupils or staff on the basis of their gender, physical ability, religion or colour. As a school we ensure that all the pupils are treated equally. Pupils with disabilities / Accessibility Plan The school’s layout ensures easy access to pupils and parents with disabilities. Special arrangements are made between school and home when a pupil with disabilities or Additional Learning needs starts at the school. There is a disabled toilet within the school. ILLNESS If your child becomes ill during school hours, we will contact you so that you can come to collect your child. In cases where we fail to contact the parent, we will contact the other telephone numbers, which you will have given us. We ask you to contact us immediately when phone numbers/addresses change. Each accident is recorded in the Accident Book at the school, and a member of staff with a First Aid qualification will deal with the child. All members of classroom staff are qualified First Aiders. MEDICINE Pupils are not allowed to keep medicine of any kind. No member of staff is able to undertake this duty without special arrangement with the school. If it is necessary for you to enter into such an arrangement with the school it is important that you complete the application form available from the school. 7 THE CURRICULUM SCHOOL LANGUAGE POLICY This school is situated in a traditionally Welsh area, and in accordance with the policy of Powys Education Authority, Welsh is the main medium of instruction at the school.