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GOVERNORS‘ GAZETTE

JULY 2018 ISSUE 1, NUMBER 8

GOVERNORS REPORT TO PARENTS

Chief Education Officer

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WORD FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

School’s vision and ethos THE SCHOOL’S VISION

To develop a happy and homely community for learners within a busy team based on respect for each other and in an environment that is Welsh in language and culture. Encourage respect for other cultures and traditions within the community and the city. Strive to achieve the highest standards both inside and outside the classroom. Ensure equal opportunities for all members. Raise awareness of

environmental matters.

THE SCHOOL Establish a sound awareness of Welshness in every child’s mind and promote pride in their language. Educate every child to the highest standard possible and develop each individual’s ability and skills. Give every child a firm foundation of knowledge and provide a variety of experiences in order to promote every aspect of their development. Promote links and co-operation with parents and encourage close links with the local community.

ETHOS Ensure that each child feels happy and safe at school, by creating a homely and exciting atmosphere and community within the building. Teach every child to think for him/herself and to learn how to learn and behave properly and responsibly at all times. Foster self respect, respect for others and for property. Develop committed and enthusiastic teachers.

Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau Caerau Lane

Caerau Cardiff

CF5 5QZ

02920 599 469

Another year gone, and as I

say every year, it’s hard to

believe that time is passing so

quickly. It’s also difficult to

believe how much the children

and staff can achieve in such a

short time. There are many

highlights, including Elin

Fflur’s concert where the

children had an

opportunity to experience

contemporary Welsh culture,

sport competitions,

establishing the Welsh Charter

and Equalities Group, and the

Foundation Phase singing

their hearts out at Tafwyl.

A big thanks therefore goes to

the staff for their tireless

work, and to the children for

their commitment and talents.

But it has been a turbulent

year in many senses as well.

Firstly, we had to adapt to

many staffing changes,

because of maternity

(congratulations to Miss

Fulgoni, Miss Dwyfor and

Mrs Nash!) and other factors.

I’m aware this hasn’t been easy

for the children or the parents, but

I’d like to thanks Mr Hughes for

guiding the ship through this

difficult time, and for the staff for

stepping up when needed.

Secondly, we heard at the

beginning of the year that we’d

been named as one of the Band B

schools, earmarked for

development and extension to two

streams. Whilst this was good

news, it meant our negotiations

with the Council regarding

extending the play area and other

improvements you as parents had

campaigned so hard for during last

term, were put on hold until the

timetable was known.

We now know that Band B work

won’t commence until 2021-22,

therefore you’ll be glad to know

that negotiations on the yard

extension have re-commenced,

and that a member of the Council

has been measuring the relevant

area.

I don’t want to raise

expectations, but I promise

this is one of the key priorities

for the Governors going

forward.

I’d like to wish good luck to

our Year 6 who are on their

way to Plasmawr. Enjoy the

experience, and remember to

come back to see us before

long!

Lastly, therefore, thanks to

you parents – thanks for your

continued support, your

commitment, and for looking

to the future. I look forward

to working with you for the

benefit of the school next

year.

Owain Rhys


WHO’S WHO ON THE GOVERNING BODY

THE HEADTEACHER: Mr Dylan Hughes (date appointed: 01-09-10 )

PARENT GOVERNORS: These are elected by parental vote and serve for a 4 year term. The next round of elections will happen in November 2018.

TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE: Elected by the school’s teaching staff

NON-TEACHING STAFF: Elected by the school’s non-teaching staff.

L.E.A. GOVERNORS: These have been elected by the Local Education Authority (L.E.A.)

COMMUNITY GOVERNORS:

CLERK: Mrs Eve Smith

SYSTEMS LEADER: Mrs Meinir Howells

Start Date End date

Mr Owain Rhys (Chair) 29-11-14 28-11-18

Mr Neil Scott (Vice Chair) 29-11-14 28-11-18

Ms Sian Davies 20-01-16 19-01-20

Mrs Rebekah Cleghorn 24-06-17 23-06-21

Start Date End Date

Mr Alexander Loanne 25-03-15 24-03-19

Mr Mike Nelson 30-06-17 29-06-21

Mr Gareth Hall Williams 23-03-18 22-03-22

Start Date End Date

Mrs Mari Owens 25-03-15 24-03-19

Start Date End Date

Mrs Penny Hughes Jones 08-12-14 07-12-18

TO CONTACT US………….. Chair (Mr Owain Rhys) / Clerk (Mrs Eve Smith): send your correspondence to school in a clearly labelled envelope ‘For the attention of the Chair of Governors / Clerk’.

Start Date End Date

Mr Dafydd Parri 20-03-17 19-03-21

Mr Gwynn Roberts 15-05-18 14-05-22

Mr Osian Leader 15-05-18 14-05-22


In May 2012 the school

was inspected by ESTYN in accordance

with Section 28 of the Education Act

2005

The report was published in late July.

It gives us great pleasure that the

inspection was successful. These are

some of ESTYN’s comments:

The pupils make good and better than

expected progress.

The pupils have good communication

skills

Strong leadership of the Headteacher. He

has succeeded in conveying a clear

vision to staff, governors and pupils.

The Governing Body have given this new

school a sound foundation in order to

develop further.

The school effectively recognises areas

to develop

Good standards were observed in the

pupils’ work

Standards of teaching and learning

were consistently good

The support of the teaching

assistants was good

Pupils make very firm progress

exceeding estimates based on

teachers’ assessments.

A happy learning community was

observed

The school’s Senior Management Team

have a strong vision

Excellent pupil reports

The pupils have very good

independent learning skills.

The school pays particular attention to

pupils’ personal, social and educational

needs.

Respect permeates the whole school and

this has a positive impact on pupils’

standards of behaviour. This is a strength

of the school.

The 3 key questions are adjudged as

‘good’; which is very commendable.

Thematic and

Good Practice Reports

School took part in good

practice research reports

and are named in the

below:

Standards in Welsh

Literacy in the Foundation

Phase (December 2013)

It’s quite an honour to be

included in such reports.

It can be downloaded from

our website:

www.ysgolnantcaerau.co.uk

Recommendations:

1. Plan Key Skills

2. Improve the relationship between the School Self-Evaluation Report and the School

Action Plan.

3. Develop the role of the Governing Body.

4. Ensure the school handbook meets statutory requirements

We were praised highly by ESTYN and by the LEA for this successful report. We would like to

thank the staff, parents, pupils, and the Governing Body for their hard work and contribution to-

wards this successful report. Excellent!!

ESTYN INSPECTION

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

POLICIES

This year the Governing Body have discussed the

following policies:

Freedom of Information

Data Protection

Healthcare

Respect and relationships

Child Protection

Attendance

Collective Worship

Closing the gap

All of these policies are on our website Please go to ‘About Us’ ‘Key Information’ ‘Policies’

As yet the official outturn for 2017-18 hasn’t been prepared by the LEA. However, please find full financial report for 2016-17 on pages 21-23 By the end of 2017-18 the school had a surplus of £47,307 The school’s budget was £900,802 and the surplus was 5% of the available funds.

Like most other schools, around 90% of the budget is spent on staffing. £15 000 was ring-fenced for teaching resources. The school received £12,710 of Pupil Deprivation Grant (PDG) that was spent on interventions to close the gap, maintain the nurture class and improve emotional skills. attached 2016-17


ACTIONS TAKEN BY

GOVERNING BODY

(2017-18)

Approved a range of

policies.

APPROVED BUDGET FOR

FIANANCIAL YEAR 2018-19

APPROVED SCHOOL

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

APPROVED SCHOOL’S

SELF EVALUATION

REPORT

OFFERED SUPPORT AND

ADVICE TO THE

HEADTEACHER AND

STAFF

INTERPRETED SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE DATA

Continued campaign to

gain extra land for a

sports field at the rear of

building

Headteacher

performance management

Monitoring performance

data

Monitoring of attendance

data

Fair Processing Notice

The school collects

information about pupils

and their parents/

guardians on admission to

school and for specific

purposes during the

school year. Every

attempt is made to make

sure that the data is

accurate and safely stored

on the school’s

computerised system. All

individuals have the right

to access the personal

information held on them.

These are outlined in our

Fair Processing Notice (in

the school handbook).

TEACHING STAFF

The Nursery: Miss Sioned Dwyfor

Reception: Mr Edward Oleszko

Yr.1: Mr Chris Walker

Yr. 2: Miss Hannah Stephens Yr. 3: Mrs Aelwen Blythe Yr. 4: Mr Jacob Wright Yr. 5: Miss Alaw Le Bon

Yr. 6: Mrs Elin Nash

Maternity Cover: Miss Joeclyn Jeffrey a Mr Ieuan Jones

Special Educational Needs

Co-ordinator (SENCO):

Mrs Penny Hughes Jones

Planning Preparation and

Assessment (P.P.A.) Teachers:

Mrs Buddug Jones Cole

Play Therapist: Mrs Glenda

Sloan

TEACHING

ASSISTANTS

The Nursery: Miss Sian Hill,

Miss Jade Fulgoni, (Maternity

Cover: Miss Lowri Edwards)

Reception: Mrs Ceri Boulton,

Mrs Bethan Jones

Yr. 1: Miss Ffion Carter

Yr. 2: Miss Megan Wright

Special Educational Needs

(S.E.N.): Miss Siwan Davies,

Mrs Mari Owens, Mrs Emma

Hancock, Miss Gemma Good-

fellow a Miss Sophie Paul

Family Officer: Mrs Jayne Stokes

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Mrs Tracy Gallimore ESTATES OFFICER: Mr Adrian James MIDDAY SUPERVISORS Mrs Alison Blakeman Mrs Emma Hancock Mrs Cheryl Gunning KITCHEN STAFF: Mrs Julie Bosworth Mrs Dawn Geach

Please note –

During the academic year 2018-19 there will be 5 I.N.S.E.T days

allocated by the Welsh Government. INSET days for 2018 – 2019

will be:

Monday the 3rd of September 2018

Tuesday the 4th of September 2018

Monday the 4th of March 2019

Monday the 22nd July 2019

OUR STAFF

SCHOOL DATES 2018 / 19

PAGE 5 ISSUE 1, NUMBER 8

Term Start Half Term Ends

Autumn 2018 Monday

3rd of September

Monday 29th of October –

Friday 2nd of November Friday 21st of December

Spring 2019 Monday

7th of January

Monday 25th of February –

Friday 1st of March Friday 12th of April

Summer 2019 Monday

29th of April

Monday 27th of May –

Friday 31st of May Monday 22nd of July

P.T.A.

The P.T.A. have organised

a number of successful

events throughout the year

as well as the Christmas

and Summer Fairs.

Anyone who is happy to

help and get involved with

the P.T.A. would be very

welcome—see the ‘Ysgol

Gymraeg Nant Caerau

PTFA’ facebook page.

A big thank you to all the

committee members for

their hard work during the

year.

Session Times

Session times have been devised in order to ensure that the amount of taught time at each Key Stage adheres to the recommendations of the Welsh Government. School starts 9:00am Session 1 9:00 am - 10:15am Break 10:15am -10:30am Session 2 10:30am –12:00pm (KS2 10:30am - 12:10pm) Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm Session 3 1:00pm - 2:15pm Break 2:15pm - 2:30pm (Foundation Phase only) Session 4 2:30pm - 3.15pm

GOVERNOR GAZETTE

Number on roll :

Year Group Number of pupils

Nursery 48 (part time) 24 morning

24 afternoon*

* 12 pupils are Pre-Nursery

Reception 30

Yr. 1 30

Yr. 2 28

Yr.3 28

Yr.4 29

Yr.5 26

Yr.6 25

Total 244

Full time pupils 196

Full time equivalent 220

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Charitable Contributions

Food Bank

Sports Relief

Children in Need

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Mr Wright’s Marathon - Child Cancer Charity

Barnados Box

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Some of the courses attended by staff…

Restorative Approaches: A number of individual courses, whole school training, training for governors and pupils

Inspection arrangements Headteacher completed Estyn inspector training Whole school INSET – Building Blocks

(assessment) Family interventions Extended writing Numerous courses on welfare / nurture / care Gwyddonwych—KS2 Science Numerous Digital Framework and e-safety courses Lego Therapy First Aid Oral skills in the Foundation Phase Numerous INSETs – new curriculum New Additional Learning Needs bill Autistic Spectrum Disorder Awareness Plasmawr cluster schools INSET – welfare, care

and mindfulness Internal INSET ‘Self evaluation’ Various courses and meetings – Summer holidays

Fun and Food Club

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Community Links

Home visits Reception / Nursery Dog’s Trust – Reading scheme + Emotional skills scheme Harvest Service – Rev Evan Morgan Services – Adam Coleman Services – Tanvier Ahmed (Islam) Language Charter : Elin Fflur Concert Wigwam Concert Television appearances ’Pigo dy drwy’ + ’Aahoi!’ Interviews BBC Radio Cymru and Ffeil Yr 5+6 Christmas concert in St. David’s Hall broadcasted on BBC Radio Wales Visits from Martyn Geraint + Tudur Phillips Community dentists – smile plan Numerous visits by PC Evans and local PCSOs Kerbcraft – highway safety Theatre in education – In character Theatre and Carmarthen Drama College Art project with Cefyn Burgess and St. Fagans Museum

Community Links

Science Week: Dr Pugh (coding) Technocamps (coding) Medical students and Dr Griffiths St Johns– First Aid workshop XL Wales (technology) RSPB Drones workshop Visit to Cardiff University School of Chemistry Summer Fair – police, fire service, dance club ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ workshop Tafwyl Jigso class visit to Dusty Forge Residential Home Ely Urdd Club Hub Ely/Caerau visits Crucial Crew – safety in the community Christmas concert – Church of the Resurrection Ely Flower Show Wheelbarrow Donations to Sports Days from Mr Coffi, Caerau Lane Superstore, Morrisons and Communities First

Professional Learning communities exist in the following fields: Plasmawr - sharing good practice Ely and Caerau Federation – sharing good practice Plasmawr Cluster – all aspects to do with the transition from yr 6 to yr 7 School Improvement Groups exist with: Ysgol Dolau, Ysgol Evan James, Ysgol Gwaelod y Garth developing Science and Technology skills The school has provided training to other schools: Establishing nurture classes and closing the

poverty gap Mathematics strategies E-Safety The school is part of a school improvement group to develop the new curriculum with: Rhydypennau Primary School, Our Ladys’ RC Primary School, Ysgol Llwyn Celyn, Goetre Primary School, Gurnos Primary School and Gwaunfarren Primary School.


Accessibility

The school has an

accessibility policy

and plan. The policy

and plan explains how

the school plans

accessibility in its

buildings, curriculum

and information.

There are 3 year

targets in the

accessibility plan.

EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY Equality

The school has a current

equality policy. The aim

of this policy is to pro-

mote good relationships

where diversity is valued

and respected between

pupils, staff, parents and

the wider community. It

also promotes equal op-

portunities for all. It seeks

to secure the removal of

harassment and discrimi-

nation based on gender,

ethnicity, language, reli-

Equality

The school has a

Strategic Equality

Plan that sets out the

school’s duties to

promote equality for

people within

protected

characteristic groups.

It also incorporates

fairness and equality

at the heart of our

school community.

Disability

The school has a

disability equality

scheme and a

disability access

policy. These

statutory documents

help ensure access to

all pupils, visitors and

stakeholders of the

school laid out within

a legal framework.

Security, Health and Safety Within the school site there are a limited number of entry and exit points. As a matter of course all

visitors report to the School Office to sign the visitors book.

Two members of staff have advanced First Aid at Work Certificates. Around the school there are

several first aid points that are equipped with basic first aid boxes. The school also has a defibrillator,

which can be found on the wall just inside the main entrance.

For ease of access the yard caters for pupils and adults with mobility problems.

The school has a comprehensive Health, Safety and Welfare policy, in order to provide a safe school

environment for everyone. The Governor responsible for Health, Welfare and Safety is Mr Neil Scott.

Cardiff City Council contractors, DSU, are responsible for cleaning the school. This includes cleaning

the 5 pupil toilets, the disabled and staff toilets.

Amendments to the School Handbook

2018/2019

Every year the school produces a new handbook. A

number of amendments have been made to it this year.

It will be available on our website in September or you

are welcome to request a papercopy.

ISSUE 1, NUMBER 8

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Priority 1 - Teach and Learn Establish a new tracking / assessment system - Building Blocks Develop activities to improve oral skills e.g. drilling patterns and more opportunities to gain speech and listening skills Language Charter – bronze award and work towards silver award Whole school awareness – girls’ underachievement in Mathematics Continue to develop MAT systems Develop the pupils’ voice within the planning process Refine ‘The Reading Race’ and cascade to other classes (with emphasis on oral skills) Refine the Building Blocks planning system A course to develop oral skills in the Foundation phase (responding to raise D5 especially boys / FSM) Extended writing course The school to lead a ‘Lively Maths’ project for other schools via the Cadwyn Cynradd consortium Extend Rainbow and Rapid Readers interventions Whole school awareness—boys underachievement in higher levels of literacy Priority 2 – Develop well-being skills Develop restorative approaches procedures Investigate schemes to measure well-being skills Raise awareness of Children’s Rights Develop the family officer role Refine the Fun and Food project – summer holidays Refine home visit processes Refine and enhance the nurture class provision Plasmawr INSET - mindfulness Establish Lego Therapy in the Foundation Phase Develop mindfulness and positive growth mindset School to lead a project for other schools: ‘Our Nurture Journey’ via the Cadwyn Cynradd consortium Priority 3 – Initial Development of the New Curriculum Invest in iPads and laptops Develop a digital framework – coding training / agency input Develop staff, pupil and governor knowledge of the 4 purposes Design logos for the 4 purposes Highlight cross-curricular projects Work with the improvement group for schools Use the pupils’ voice to plan and develop ‘Thematic Investigations’ days. Consortium Federation Science Projects + Plasmawr Projects

Three Year Targets for the Governing Body

Learning walks around school to be developed

Develop subject area and/or class responsibilities for governors

Develop Sub-committee structure

Liaise with LEA to further improve school building and site

Take active role in data and school monitoring in order to further improve standards of literacy

Revise existing statutory policies

Adopt subject area policies

Work towards Quality Mark Bronze Award for Governors

Further Governor Training

Yrs. 3 and 4 (Mrs Blythe and Mr Wright)

Waw! What a busy year learning and enjoying in year 3 and 4. ‘A long time ago’, ‘Force on Earth’ and

‘Under the Skin’ were our themes this year and we’ve really enjoyed our ‘discovery day’ where we explored

and researched to answer the queries our peers had. One highlight was the trip to ‘We the Curious’ in Bristol. We had an amazing experience playing and learning with over 200 different Science activities. Whilst learning about famous people and events that happened a ‘Long Time Ago’ we were delighted to have visited the National Museum during the Autumn Term. We enjoyed learning about the different dinosaurs that once

lived and we were very fortunate to have had tour of the museum to see the dinosaur bones.

We had a blast during science week with a number of different workshops available and we developed new

skills during ‘Changes Week’. It was nice to have the opportunity to vary our subjects, teachers and routine for a week of action packed activities! Everyone was pleased to see improvement in their fitness scores following the fitness sessions. Year 3 and 4 has nearly come to an end but with the fun we've had this year we are ready to actively continue our journey at this special school.

Yrs. 5 and 6 (Miss Le Bon / Mrs Nash)

During the Autumn term we learnt about the Second World War. We had a range of

different experiences such as visiting a Museum in Swansea by dressing up as an evacuee. We had

a pleasant surprise by our parents because they had sent us letters to say that they’re missing us.

We enjoyed reading Rhyfel Sam novel and we also enjoyed completing the afternoon of discovery.

We also had the chance to follow a Second World War recipe and we had the opportunity to bake

during the Christmas period. Remarkably we had the amazing experience of singing at

St. David’s Hall as part of BBC Radio Wales Christmas Concert.

During the Spring term, our theme was Beyond the sea and waves. We learnt about life in the

1960s and printed our own 1960s wall paper. We discovered how tsunamis start and we wrote a

newspaper article to describe the effect of the 2004 tsunami. Also we studied local disasters such

as Aberfan and the drowning of Trywern. We discussed the effect of these tragedies on the

community and its people.

We’ve enjoyed a variety of thematic weeks such as our week at Llangrannog, Changes Week,

Sports Week and Science Week where we had the chance to code drones to fly in the hall.

However, one of our main highlights was welcoming Elin Fflur to school and had the opportunity

to sing Harbwr Diogel with her!

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ISSUE 1, NUMBER 8

CLASSES ANNUAL REVIEW

Reception / Nursery (Mr Oleszko and Miss Jeffery) The children spent the first term settling into their new environment, learning Welsh and building

relationships with both staff and their peers. Our theme in the autumn term was ‘Our colourful

world’ where the Nursery and Reception classes learned a new colour each week and travelled to

different countries discovering their flags, traditions and cultures. They especially enjoyed tasting

new food from the four corners of the globe!

During the spring term, in addition to observing living eggs growing into fluffy chicks, we studied

traditional tales. The children’s voice is central to our planning and they not only chose the stories

they wished to learn but also were central to the planning and creating our roleplay areas in the

classrooms. Our classrooms were transformed into magical castles, 3 bear’s cottages and

beanstalks for Jack to climb! We also took advantage of the cold snowy weather to learn about

melting and freezing. The children learned about the properties of different materials whilst

building houses for the 3 little pigs.

During the summer term we have been studying ‘The Farm’. We were fortunate to have a sheep

visit our classroom and learned a great deal about wool and how we use it to make clothes. We

have had lots of experiences learning about and tasting different farm related foods. We enjoyed

tasting vegetables, sausages, bacon sandwiches, cheese, ice cream and both classes have made

butter and milkshakes. We are really excited about our summer trip to Animal Farm Adventure

Park.

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ISSUE 1, NUMBER 8

CLASS BY CLASS ANNUAL REVIEW-PUPIL VOICE

Yrs. 1 & 2 (Mr Walker and Miss Stephens) Year 1 and 2 have had a fun filled year; we have worked hard and

have learnt about lots of interesting things!

During the Autumn term ‘What changes?’ was our theme. We learnt

about many things that can change such as the weather and our

bodies. Dentists paid us a visit to teach us how to look after our teeth.

We found this very informative and interesting.

‘In the middle of the night…’ was our next theme. We were excited to

learn about nocturnal animals, electricity and fairies! We went on an

exciting adventure to Caerphilly Mountain Ranch to learn more about

fairy tales and participate in team building activities.

In the Summer term, ‘Our pretty garden’ was our theme. We

thoroughly enjoyed learning about different flowers and creepy

crawlies. We were also very excited, whilst performing our class

assemblies to our parents and sing in the Tafwyl.

Governor Gazette

GOVERNOR GAZETTE

CLASS BY CLASS ANNUAL REVIEW-PUPIL VOICE

Dosbarth jigso

The dosbarth Jigso has supported 19 of our learners this year from years 2 to 6. The children receive breakfast every morning and there is an opportunity to discuss their feelings, any problems or concerns they have. There is a structured Language and Mathematics session taught every morning including many nurturing principles. This year we have used the Talkabout intervention to help develop, emotional intelligence and we have experimented with some mindfulness and growth mind-set activities which are proving popular. We have recently visited a local home for the elderly and are hoping to develop a fortnightly activity session there.

Communication School Website: www.ysgolnantcaerau.co.uk Twitter: @YGNantCaerau

We also send out text messages. If you don't receive the texts please contact the school on: 02920 599 469 or 07799 211 367 [email protected]

Governor Gazette

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Many children have additional educational learning needs at some time during

their school lives. Some children have specific difficulties, impairments or

disabilities and others have additional needs because they are high achievers

and need challenging. Our aim is to meet the needs of all children through

careful and comprehensive planning, and the use of different strategies that

enable learners to thrive.

The provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs is a priority at Ysgol

Gymraeg Nant Caerau. The curriculum is broad and inclusive and offers equal

opportunities for all. The support staff work effectively within the classroom

with individuals and small groups.

Currently Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau has 24.5% of it’s pupils on the Additional

Learning Needs register, with 2 pupils with statements for ALN.

Mrs Penny Hughes Jones is the Additional Learning Needs co-ordinator. A

number of teaching assistants work with individuals, pairs or groups of pupils

who have Additional Learning Needs on various interventions to develop literacy,

numeracy and emotional skills. We’ve established a number of interventions

such as SAIL, Maths Factor, Rainbow Readers, Rapid Readers, Speech Links

and ELSA (emotional literacy). The school has established a nurture class for

developing wellbeing, emotional, social, literacy and numeracy skills for groups

of pupils.

Mrs Mari Owens has a specialist Dyslexia teacher qualification.

The school also employs a play therapist, Mrs Glenda Sloan, who works with

individuals and small groups.

The Governor with the responsibility for Additional Learning Needs is Mr Mike

Nelson.

Attendance

correct until 19/06

Quartile 1 = top 25% of similar schools; Quartile 2 = top 50% of similar schools

Quartile 3 = bottom 50% of similar schools; Quartile 4 = bottom 25% of similar schools

The Governing Body monitors attendance data on a termly basis.

The school liaises closely with Mr Cennydd Amos, Attendance Officer for

the Plasmawr cluster schools to try to improve attendance and punctuality.

The Governor with responsibility for Attendance is

Mr Gareth Hall Williams

Attendance Authorised

Absence

Unauthor-

ised

Absence

Quartile

2017/18

94.78%* 4.24%* 0.98%* To be

announced in

January

2019

2016/17

94.86% 4.18% 0.97% 1

2015/16

94.87% 4.50% 0.63% 2

2014/15

94.93% 4.10% 0.97% 2

SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Llangrannog - climbing, swimming, skiing, go-karting, pony trekking

Football festival at Gôl (boys and girls teams)

Football and rugby games against Hywel Dda School

(boys and girls teams)

Urdd Swimming Gala

Urdd football competition (mixed)

Urdd football competition (girls)

Urdd rugby tag competition (girls)

Urdd cricket competition

Beach rugby competition

Bl.1+2 - problem solving and outdoor activities in Caerphilly Mountain Ranch

Year 5/6 – Cardiff International White Water Centre

Sports Days

Visit and workshop with Natasha Harding (Wales Women’s Football Team)

Sports Week:

Ely Rangers FC

Rubylicious Dance Group

Karate

Welsh Table Tennis Association

Plasmawr Gymnastics

Cardiff and Vale Sports

Changes Week: Cross Country, Fitness Tests, Yoga

After School Clubs - football, rugby, athletics, cricket, netball, cross country, karate and dance

Healthy Schools Network - Step 4 targets (2015-17)

The school has managed to reach these targets

Targets for Step 5 will be set in September 2018

Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau

Foundation Phase Teacher Assessments 2018 (National Comparison)

Foundation Phase Indicator

D pupils who have been disapplied under sections 113—116 of the 2002 Education Act,

or pupils for whom teachers were unable to provide an assessment.

N pupils not awarded an outcome for reasons other than disapplication.

W pupils who are ‘working towards’ outcome 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for

outcome 1.

The general expectation is that the majority of Year 2 pupils will attain outcome 5.

Therefore outcome 4 is an assessment for pupils performing slightly below general expectation;

outcome 6 is an assessment of pupils performing above the general expectation.

The Foundation Phase Indicator (FPI) represents the percentage of pupils achieving outcome 5 or above in

PSD, LCE/LCW and MDT in combination.

N

D

W

1

2

3

4

5

6

A

Personal and social development, well-being and cultural diversity

School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6 3.6 32.1 60.7 0.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.9 3.1 33.3 61.2 0.1

Language, literacy and communication skills (in Welsh)

School 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6 0.0 3.6 10.7 53.6 28.6 0.0

Wales 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.9 7.7 52.8 38.0 0.0

Language, literacy and communication skills (in English)

School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.5 1.6 8.6 50.0 37.9 0.2

Mathematical development

School 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.6 0.0 7.1 10.7 46.4 32.1 0.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.3 1.3 7.2 51.5 38.6 0.1

School 78.6%

Wales 87.3%


Foundation Phase Teacher Assessments 2018 (National Comparison)


Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessment results for all pupils 2018 (National Comparison)

Core Subject Indicator

Level 4 is the expected level for pupils to achieve by the end of KS2 (yr.6). Therefore, level 3 is slightly below the expected level and level 5 slightly higher. Level 6 is for exceptional performance. To attain the core subject indicator a pupil must gain a level 4 or above in Mathematics, Science and either Welsh or English.

School 80%

Wales 87.7%

N

D

1

2

3

4

5

6+

4+

English School 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 12.0 52.0 28.0 4.0 84.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.4 1.4 6.3 46.4 43.0 1.7 91.1

Oracy School 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 12.0 48.0 32.0 4.0 84.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.4 1.2 6.2 45.4 44.0 2.0 91.4

Reading School 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 12.0 44.0 40.0 0.0 84.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.4 1.4 6.8 45.0 43.6 1.9 90.5

Writing School 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.0 28.0 48.0 12.0 4.0 64.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.5 1.8 10.3 50.0 35.2 1.4 86.6

Welsh (1st language) School 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 16.0 56.0 20.0 4.0 80.0

Wales 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.1 6.8 50.1 39.7 1.8 91.6

Oracy School 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 16.0 52.0 24.0 4.0 80.0

Wales 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.9 6.3 48.7 41.6 2.0 92.3

Reading School 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 12.0 60.0 20.0 4.0 84.0

Wales 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.1 7.6 48.3 40.6 1.9 90.8

Writing School 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.0 12.0 64.0 12.0 4.0 80.0

Wales 0.1 0.1 0.4 1.7 11.0 53.1 32.3 1.4 86.8

Mathematics School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.0 36.0 48.0 0.0 84.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.4 1.2 6.0 44.6 45.3 1.8 91.6

Science School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.0 44.0 40.0 0.0 84.0

Wales 0.1 0.4 0.3 1.1 5.5 45.8 46.2 0.2 92.2


Key Stage 2 Teacher Assessment results for all pupils 2018 (National Comparison)

Whole School Results National Test 2017


Standardised Scores 126 – 140+ tests results significantly higher than most children of the same age 116 – 125 tests results higher than most children of the same age 85 – 115 tests results in line with most children of the same age 75 – 84 tests results suggest that extra support with reading/numeracy would be helpful <74 tests results suggest that extra support with reading/numeracy would be helpful

Reading (Cymraeg)

Reading (Saesneg)

Numeracy (Procedural)

Numeracy (Reasoning)

% 126 – 140> 3

2.2%

85+

86.1%

2 1.9% 85+

88.8%

2 1.5%

85+

91.1%

9 6.7% 85+

91.1% %116 – 125 10

7.4%

8 7.5% 19 14.1%

12 8.8%

%85 – 115

104 76.5%

85 79.4% 81 69.8%

102 75.6%

%75 – 84

13 9.6%

< 85

13.9%

4 3.7% < 85

11.2%

12 8.9%

< 85

8.9%

10 7.4% < 85

8.8% % <74

6 4.4%

8 7.5% 0 0% 2 1.5%

Ysgol Gyfan Reading (Cymraeg)

Reading (Saesneg)

Numeracy (Procedural)

Numeracy (Reasoning)

% 126 – 140> 9

6.5% 85+

88.5%

6 5.4% 85+

91.1%

12 8.5% 85+

95%

13 9.2% 85+

96.5% %116 – 125 18 12.9% 13 11.6% 12 8.5% 29 20.6%

%85 – 115

96 69.1% 83 74.1% 110 78% 94 66.7%

%75 – 84

12 8.6% <85

11.5%

6 5.4% <85

8.9%

7 5% <85

5%

4 2.8% <85

3.5% % <74

4 2.9% 4 3.6% 0 0% 1 0.7%



Governing Body / Bwrdd Llywodraethu Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau

THE CITY OF CARDIFF COUNCIL/GYNGOR DINAS CAERDYDD

SCHOOLS OUTTURN OF EXPENDITURE/CANLYNIAD GWARIANT YSGOLION 2016-2017

Governor Approved Budget/

Cyllideb a Gymeradwywyd

gan y Llywodraethwyr

Actual Expenditure/ Gwariant

Cyflawnedig

£ £

Staffing costs/Costau Staff

Teaching Costs/Costau Addysgu 465,648 490,414

Special Needs Teachers/Athrawon Anghenion Arbennig 0 0

Teachers for statemented pupils/Athrawon ar gyfer disgyblion

sy'n destun datganiad 0 0

Short Term Supply/Llanw Byr Dymor 0 0

Long Term Supply/Llanw Hir Dymor 12,493 17,280

Special Needs Support Staff/Staff Cymorth Anghenion Arben-

nig 0 15,645

Nursery Assts/ Teachers Aides / Adult Helpers/Cynorthwywyr

Meithrinfa/ Cymhorthion Athrawon / Cynorthwywyr 167,927 150,951

Foreign Language Assistants/Cynorthwywyr Ieithoedd Tramor 0 0

Technicians/Technegwyr 0 0

Mid Day Supervisors/Gorychwylwyr Canol Dydd 7,879 8,658 Library Staff / Attend Officer/Staff Llyfrgell / Swyddog

Presenoldeb 0 0

Administrative Staff/Staff Gweinyddol 22,388 22,707 Non teaching supply costs/Costau llanw staff heb fod yn

athrawon 0 0

Training Costs/Costau hyfforddi 28,000 12,398

Other Staff Costs/Costau staff eraill 42,132 65,010

Performance Management/Rheoli Perfformiad 0 0

Total Staffing Costs/Cyfanswm Costau Staff 746,467 783,061

Premises Related Costs/Costau Eiddo

Estates Staff/Staff Ystadau 34,782 44,204

Grounds Staff/Staff y Tir 0 0

Cleaning Costs/Costau Glanhau 25,912 27,175

Energy Costs/Costau Ynni 11,500 9,229

Rates/Cyfraddau 16,347 15,188

Repairs and Maintenance/Atgyweiriau a Chynhaliaeth 11,275 13,006

Water/Dŵr 3,500 3,010

Total Premises Related Costs/Cyfanswm Costau Eiddo 103,316 111,812

Transport Costs/Costau Cludiant

Pupil Transport Costs/Costau Cludiant Disgyblion 0 620

Staff Transport Costs/Costau Cludiant Staff 0 23

Vehicle Costs/Costau Cerbydau 0 131

Central Services/Gwasanaethau Canolog

School Meals/Prydau Ysgol 20,040 20,040

Service Level Agreements/Trefniadau Lefel Gwasanaeth 41,900 37,098

Total for Central Services/Cyfanswm ar gyfer

Gwasanaethau Canolog 61,940 57,138

Income/Incwm

Additional Central Funding/Nawdd Canolog Ychwanegol -129,323 -63,978

Community Education/Addysg Cymunedol 0 0

Donations/Rhoddion 0 -3,034

Lettings/Gosodiadau 0 0

Other Income/Incwm arall 0 0

Grant Income/Incwm rhent 0 -128,166

Sales/Gwerthiannau 0 0

School Meals Recharge/Talu am Brydau Ysgol 0 0

Training and Tuition Income/Incwm Hyfforddiant -4,000 -2,944

Total Income/Cyfanswm Incwm -133,323 -198,122

Supplies and Services/Cyflenwadau a Gwasanaethau

Teaching Materials/Adnoddau Addysgu 20,000 27,334 Equipment, Furniture, Materials & music tuition/Offer, Dodrefn,

Deunyddiau a hyfforddiant cerddoriaeth 4,200 5,381

Library Books & Materials/Llyfrau a Deunyddiau Llyfrgell 0 0

Catering Costs/Costau Arlwyo 2,500 1,260 Unallocated / Savings to be found/Arian heb ei ddosbarthu /

Cynilion 3,577 0 Communications Equipment and Services/Offer a Gwasanaethau

Cyfathrebu 3,000 3,338

Consultants Fees/Ffioedd Ymgynghorwyr 0 0

Examinations Fees/Ffioedd Arholiadau 0 0

Games & School Activities/Gemau a Gweithgareddau Ysgol 1,000 1,071

Clerk to Governing Body/Clerc y Corff Llywodraethu 1,010 0

Other office costs/Costau swyddfa eraill 275 818

Printing & Stationery/Argraffu a Deunydd Ysgrifennu 10,000 11,334

Pupil Exclusions/Gwaharddiadau Disgyblion 0 0

Subsistence and expenses/Cynhaliaeth a threuliau 0 0

Total Supplies and Services/Cyfanswm Cyflenwadau a

Gwasanaethau 45,562 50,536

Total Net Expenditure/Cyfanswm Gwariant Net 823,962 805,199

Less Uninvested Balance Brought Forward/Llai'r Balans na

fuddsoddwyd a ddygwyd ymlaen -2,632

Less earmarked Rates/Llai'r Cyfraddau a glustnodwyd -16,347 -15,188

Contribution to / from balances/Cyfraniad i / o falansys 14,971

Revised Net Expenditure/Gwariant Net Diwygiedig 804,983 804,983

Summary/Crynodeb

Total resources available in 2016-2017 / Cyfanswm adnoddau

ar gael yn 2016-2017 £

School balances Brought forward from 2015-2016/Balansau ysgol

a ddygwyd ymlaen o 2015-2016 2,631.52 School Loans Brought forward from 2015-2016/Benthyciadau

Ysgol a Ddygwyd ymlaen o 2015-2016 0.00

Prior Year Adjustment/Cyn Addasiad Blwyddyn 0.00

Total delegated resources/Cyfanswm adnoddau dirprwyedig 821,330

Total/Cyfanswm 823,961.52

Actual Expenditure/Gwariant Cyflawnedig 805,199.05

Less change in investments/Llai'r newid mewn buddsoddiadau 0.00 Less Movements in Temporary Loan/Llai'r Symudiadau â Ben-

thyciadau Dros Dro 0.00 Less variance in earmarked rates/Llai'r amrywiant â chyfraddau a

glustnodir -1,159.53

Total balance carried forward to 2017-2018/Cyfanswm Balans

a ddygwyd ymlaen i 2017-2018 17,602.94

Statement of Balances Held/Datganiad Balansau £

Uninvested Balance as at 31st March 2017/Balans na fuddsod-

dwyd ar 31 Mawrth 2017 17,602.94

Invested Balance as at 31st March 2017/Balans a fuddsoddwyd ar

31 Mawrth 2017 0.00 Outstanding Loans as at 31st March 2017/Benthyciadau dros ben

ar 31 Mawrth 2017 0.00

Total Balances held as at 31st March 2017/Cyfanswm Bal-

ansau ar 31 Mawrth 2017 17,602.94

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