annual report to parents 2018 2019

Ysgol Trefonnen Llandrindod

Caring, inspiring, achieving together

Gofalu, ysbrydoli, cyflawni gyda’n gilydd

Annual Report to Parents

2018 – 2019

It gives us great pleasure to be able to report on yet another incredibly busy

and successful year at Ysgol Trefonnen, Caring, Inspiring and Achieving

Together!

We firmly believe in working as a team and are incredibly fortunate to have

teachers, staff, volunteers and governors with a wide range of experience

and skills who support and deliver for our pupils and the community. We

hope you agree that Ysgol Trefonnen continues to provide an excellent

learning environment for your children where they are given the opportunity

and encouragement to develop to their full potential.

We would like to thank all the staff, governors, volunteers and the friends

of the school for their hard work and commitment in the last year.

As a community focused school we work in partnership with a wide range

of groups, organisations, individual volunteers and community members.

This we feel enhances the children’s experience at our lovely school, but also

adds a beneficial added element to our community and of course our

parents. This is an element of the school we hope to see develop further in

the coming years.

The importance of the role of parents in the success of the school and

achievements of the pupils cannot be overstated. We really appreciate the

support and co-operation of our parents in improving the levels of

attendance, reading at home, supporting events, volunteering and making

sure your children are fit and ready for learning in school. We are not holding

a meeting to present this report to the parents, but we are always at school

events for you to talk to. If you have any questions please submit them to the

school office in writing. You can also request a meeting with the governing

body at any time by writing to us via the school office. It is worth adding that

we have a number of vacancies on our governing board, so if you would like

to assist in ensuring the continued success and improvement of Ysgol

Tefonnen, then please speak to the Head Teacher or reception who will put

you in contact with the Chair of Governors or speak to one of the governors.

Whilst this reports focusses on 2018-19, we have added some of our plans

and objectives for this year, many of which are already under way and we

are really looking forward to 2019-20!

Benjamin Williams and Jessica Stuart-Lyon

Chair of Governors and Head Teacher

CONTENTS:

Welcome

Parents Meeting

Membership Details

Financial Information

Toilets

Handbook

Attendance Data

Welsh Language

School Values

Policies

Curriculum and Or-

ganisation of Educa-

tion

Performance Results

and Targets

School Development

Plan – Performance

and new priorities

Healthy Schools

Community Links

Sport & Achievements

Transition

Term Dates for 18/19




We are very grateful to a number of governors who finished this year; Joanna Harris, Dylan Jones,

Katy Smith and Gary Price. We would also like to extend a very warm welcome to our new gover-

nors. The next opening for a parent governor, will take place in Spring 2020. If you are interested in

serving the school as a governor, please talk to one of our governors or the Head Teacher to find

out more information. Members of the Governing Body can be contacted via the School Office or

through the Clerk.

Name of Governor Type of Governor Term Office Ends

Benjamin Williams Community Governor (Appointed by Llan-

drindod Wells Town Council)\ Chair

05/11/2021

Mark Stafford Tolley LEA Governor

\ Assistant Vice Chair

30/01/2022

Dr Brian Cartwright Foundation Governor \ Assistant Vice Chair 14/11/2020

Rev Andrew Perrin Foundation Governor 28/02/2021

Simon Ealey Fitzgerald Parent Governor 28/02/2021

Catherine Ealey Fitzgerald Foundation Governor 23/11/2020

Vacancy Local Authority Appointed x 2

Vacancy Parent Governor

Chris Newton Parent Governor 01/01/2023

Marie Davies Community Governor 01/12/2022

Lisa Waters Parent Governor 01/12/2022

Vacancy Staff Governor

Cathy James Teacher Governor 01/10/2022

Jessica Stuart Lyon Head Teacher

Joe Wellard Clerk

Governors




Financial Information

2017/18 EXPENDITURE AREA 2018/19 2018/19 2019/20 2020/21

ACTUAL WORKING ACTUAL CABINET ESTIMATE

OUTTURN BUDGET OUTTURN BUDGET

584,125 Delegated Budget 606,672 606,672 643,022 650,275

- Transition adjustment - - 30,128 -

32,340 ALN delegated funding 32,325 32,325 66,618 67,712

53,929 Additional ALN Funding 59,372 59,372 - -

- Pupil Number adjustment 4,032 4,032 - -

179 Pupil Numbers September 17 - - - -

4,566 Class Size Protection Funding - - - -

98,047 Foundation Phase Funding 103,715 103,715 59,689 58,133

- Estimated Foundation Phase grant reduction - - - (2,269)

6,321 Breakfast Club Funding 6,321 6,321 - -

779,328 Total Delegated Funds 812,437 812,437 799,456 773,851

SALARIES & WAGES

446,700 Teachers 449,575 449,136

476,131

467,945

3,211 Supply Insurance

2,884 2,884

2,884

3,482

29,766 Supply Teachers (incl music tuition)

19,904 24,259

9,622

38,351

(600) Supply Reimbursement

(600)

(5,880)

(600)

(600)

193,706 Teaching Assistants 198,953 198,546

197,555

191,116

19,895 Clerical

25,787 29,610

24,473

16,745

12,212 Mid-Day Supervisors

21,941 20,246

21,071

18,388

4,543 Breakfast Club Staff

6,351 6,595

5,132

2,617

1,242 Employee Expenses / Training Courses

8,036 5,276

2,500

3,399

710,675 Sub total - Salaries & Wages 732,830 730,672 738,767 741,442




Financial Information cont….

PREMISES

26,007 Repairs & Maintenance (incl stat. testing) 21,269 20,987

21,043

21,043

4,316 Grounds Maintenance 3,690 3,690

3,690

3,690

29,567 Property Care 33,386 34,178

34,105

34,746

18,124 Electricity 19,156 17,630

17,500

17,850

2,114 Gas 1,630 1,972

1,662

1,695

- Oil - - - -

5,038 Woodchip 5,500 5,034

5,610

5,722

35,928 Rates 37,008 37,008

37,872

37,872

2,318 Water / Sewerage 2,500 2,100

2,550

2,601

123,411 Sub total - Premises 124,139 122,599 124,032 125,220

SUPPLIES,OFFICE &

OTHER EXPENSES

40,565 Capitation (incl furniture & stationery) 46,025 66,555 24,190

21,240

- Photocopier - - - -

1,071 Telephone 1,600 1,008

1,100

1,100

74 Postage 100 69

100

100

3,390 Breakfast Club Expenses 3,500 3,671

3,500

3,570

12,348 Core Package Services (SLA's) 8,534 10,545

10,284

10,284

(10) Internal Purchases 1,564 208

750

750

- Sports Facilities - - - -

- Capital Expenditure - - - -

- Interest on deficit - - - -

57,439 Sub total - Other 61,323 82,055 39,924 37,044

891,525 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 918,292 935,327 902,723 903,706




Financial Information cont….

INCOME

- Music Income - - - -

- Welsh Government - (12,328)

(500) -

- Sabbatical Funding (2,500) - - -

(35) Lettings / Room Hire (17,404) -

(17,404)

(17,404)

- Contribution from Community Hall - - - -

- RHI Income - - - -

(24,385) Internal Reimbursement (2,351) (651) - -

- Contributions re Swimming Bus - - - -

(4,104) Parental Contributions (eg Trips) (8,252) (7,165)

(8,000)

(8,000)

(519) Adult Meal Vouchers - - - -

(1,000) Donations - (1,250) - -

- Sale of School Uniforms - - - -

- Sale of Photocopies - - - -

(14,261) EIG (12,831) (12,831)

(4,622)

(17,954)

(43,950) PDG (37,950) (37,950)

(37,950)

(40,349)

- EYPDG (4,200) (4,200) - -

(2,180) ERW Grants (1,000) - -

(16,189) Other Grants (please specify) LCS (4,500) (4,500) - -

- Other Grants (please specify) EWC inc

NQT (500) (11,454)

(5,510) -

(4,233) Breakfast Club (5,510) (4,196)

(5,510) -

(4,196) Other 2,113 (28,728) - -

(162) Interest on surplus - (334) - -

(115,213) Sub total - Income (93,885) (126,586)

(79,496) (83,707)

(115,213) TOTAL INCOME (93,885) (126,586) (79,496) (83,707)

776,311 NET EXPENDITURE 824,407 808,740 823,227 819,999

3,017 Planned under / (over) spend (11,970) 3,697 (23,771) (46,148)

43,421 Under / (over) spend B/F 46,438 46,438 50,134 22,082

46,438 Under / (over) spend C/F 34,467 50,134 26,363 (24,066)




Toilets Toilets are available in between the two nursery and reception classes plus in each of the

pre-school classes. Children’s toilets (9) in the upper foundation and KS 2 areas are individual

cubicles, one of which is disabled accessible. Adult toilets are situated next to the office / staff

room. A disabled facility is also available to visitors

in the foyer. Since we opened, the toilets have

received refurbishment that includes: single flushes

fitted throughout, improved ventilation & splash

backs, and replaced flooring. All toilets are serviced

on a daily basis by cleaning staff, now managed by

the school; the provision is still inspected by Powys

County Council. The toilets are monitored for

cleanliness and availability by members of the

Buddies after each playtime; their findings are

reported to members of staff if action is required.

School Handbook The School Handbook was revised for September

2019 and posted onto the school website – a paper

copy can be requested from the school office at

any time. The school times, admission arrange-

ments, staff, costs and activities offered have all

been updated.




Attendance Data Sept 2018 – July 2019 Attendance over the year 94.72%

Authorised absence over the year 4.55%

Unauthorised absence over the year 0.73%

The average attendance figure for last year is slightly below that achieved the previous year

(94.89%%). We need to continue improving our attendance percentage as this figure still

falls below that recommended by the Welsh Government (95%). Educational research links

pupil attainment with attendance - coming to school every day is vitally important if children

are to develop educationally and socially. Parents/carers are reminded that holidays and

routine appointments such as dental check-ups should not be taken in term time. However,

the Headteacher has the discretion to grant up to ten days authorised absence for family

Leave of Absences in a school year. Decisions on whether or not to authorise a leave of

absence will be made through consideration of the following points:

When the Leave of Absence is planned for.

The pupil’s current attendance level - up until Autumn half term, we will use the % figure from the previous year.

How close the leave of absence is to National Tests, external assessments or other examination.

The amount of Leave of Absence already taken within the current academic year.

The length of the Leave of Absence requested.

Any special mitigating circumstances. If a circumstance is agreed to be ‘exceptional’, the Headteacher will authorise the absence.

However she will not authorise/agree for holidays to be taken during our National Test peri-

od in May.

Mrs Jacqueline Davis, our education welfare officer, reviews attendance figures with the

school on a fortnightly basis and assists where levels of attendance fall below 80%.

.

Welsh Language We have 207 pupils on roll (November 2019), 86 pupils (42%) are learning through the me-

dium of Welsh in our Welsh stream classes; 121 pupils (58%) learn within our English

stream classes. Welsh is the language of instruction in all Welsh Stream classes; all English

Stream classes have Welsh taught as a second language. All pupils share the common ex-

perience of living and learning in Wales. Within the school building, there are seven class-

rooms, a pre-school Early Years group (English medium) and a Cylch Meithrin (Welsh me-

dium pre-school group). During Year 6 our pupils are offered visits to both Builth Wells High

School (which offers Welsh medium education) and Llandrindod High School. Transition

arrangements are made for both schools. This range of provision enables us to offer contin-

uous education through the medium of Welsh from pre-school throughout Foundation

Phase and KS2 into High School.




Bilingualism During 2018-19 the work of the Bilingual Team has ensured the

development of bilingualism through the school:

To improve standards of Welsh 2nd language.

To develop use of Welsh in informal situations around the school.

We continue to produce letters bilingually and ensure that leaflets and posters which are

distributed through our school or displayed in the school are bilingual. The Bilingual Team

monitoring reports (2018/19) note that all English stream teachers make good use of

incidental Welsh across the curriculum, create good Welsh displays, display the Patrwm Yr

Wythnos, label areas bilingually (in the FP) and include an element of Welsh at appropriate

level on other classroom displays. Many Welsh stream teachers ensure a good access to

Cwtsh Clebran with phrases to help discussions; all Welsh stream teachers effectively use

the ‘Cyrraedd y Copa’ display to show pupil progress and reward their class for speaking

Welsh. Staff ensure good progression and extension is achieved in Welsh 2nd Language.

Welsh school clubs (both for 1st and 2nd language pupils), Welsh stream events and

residential trips provide a natural environment in which our pupils can use their Welsh well. A

majority of pupils and staff use their Welsh language skills in assemblies & when buying daily

fruit; more is being heard and our Criw Cymraeg assists with this task, particularly at

playtimes. Staff make good use of opportunities that promote Wales and help the children to

realise the advantages of learning Welsh e.g. Eisteddfodau (both in and out of school), a

Dysgwyl, Prynhawn Cymraeg and a St David’s Day concert. These experiences empower

many pupils to want to succeed in using their Welsh language skills. English stream staff

complete Welsh language courses/training in and out of school to improve their confidence

when speaking Welsh; Cymraeg i’r Teulu enables increased understanding and support with

the language in the home

environment.




The School & Worship Council, Buddies, Eco Council, Criw Cymraeg & Digital Wizards

These pupil voice groups are active student bodies. They meet regularly and are involved with activities and decisions that focus on: fundraising opportunities & good causes to support, curriculum monitoring, assembly content, staff appointments, reporting to the Governing Body, playtime rules and games, electricity usage, plastic patrol & recycling, reducing paper waste, designing & making a carnival float, litter picking, sharing a Welsh phrase of the Week, encouraging others to use their Welsh language skills, producing safety rules & safe storage of the chromebooks.

School Vision

Caring, Inspiring, Achieving Together

This statement summarises the intentions of our three ethos statements which underpin eve-rything we do at Ysgol Trefonnen:

Teaching and Learning

We want Ysgol Trefonnen to ensure that every child reaches their full potential by delivering an engaging curriculum which is inspiring, creative and purposeful.

Relationships

We want Ysgol Trefonnen to be a happy, caring and family-like community, promoting confi-dent and positive relationships strengthened by Christian values.




Environment

We want Ysgol Trefonnen to be a welcoming, inclusive school which provides a safe, healthy and bilingual environment for all.

These statements underpin the school’s strategic planning as reflected in the School Development Plan and its policies. They are reviewed each year with all stakeholders and their feedback informs our self-evaluation process. This year the School Council presented to the Governors telling us they believed every pupil was happy and safe at school and that they came to school to enjoy fun lessons. This was reinforced by results of the parent questionnaire. The importance the school attaches to inclusivity is reflected in our Strategic Equality Plan .

Religious Education RE is taught in line with the Church in Wales Syllabus. We have also introduced the Values for Life pack, which focuses on a Christian Value each term in Collective Worship and in R.E. lessons. Parents retain the right to withdraw pupils from RE and Collective Worship and such children will be supervised by available support staff. A written request for this must be addressed to the head teacher.




The Teaching and Learning, Behaviour, Anti Bullying, Safeguarding and Child Protection

policies are used and referred to regularly; they each inform our daily practice and thus

each one is reviewed here on an annual basis. This ensures the policies contain the

latest advice and practices to be used in our school. We also have policies for Behaviour,

Anti Bullying and Child Protection written by our children; these are also reviewed

annually and we are planning to expand the list written by children over the next academic

year.

Performance management Register of Business Interests

Ethos and Vision Statement Anti Bullying Policy for children by children

Aggression & Violence Behaviour Policy for Children by Children

Attendance Policy Child Protection Policy for Children by Children

Emergency Planning Policy Fire Procedure

Coping with bereavement in school policy Health & Safety

Forest School Gritting Policy

Marking and Feedback Learning Support Assistant Appraisal

ERW Pay policy for teachers Lone Working Policy

Re-employment of former employees Sun Protection

Safer Recruitment Wellbeing Policy

Stress Policy Home School Agreement (Working Together Agreement)

Transition Policy Sex & Relationships Policy

Delegated decision planner Fairness and Dignity at work

Instrument of Government Freedom of Information Publication Scheme

Model Code of Conduct for Governing Body

Policies

During 2018-19 we updated the following policies:




Additional Learning Needs (SEN Special Educa-tional Needs)

The school has an additional learning needs policy which is reviewed in the curriculum cycle. Our policy notes that there are 4 stages iden-tified for pupils experiencing learning difficulties:

Stage 1:

School has an initial concern. These are identified by class teachers through: pupil observa-tion, discussions with former teachers, discussions with parents / carers, comparisons with other children in the class and chronological norm or screening tests (e.g. spelling, handwrit-ing, reading and maths assessments). Teachers should raise their concerns with the school Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) via a Stage 1 referral form. At this stage concerns are addressed via differentiation, a short term learning ‘boost’ delivered by an LSA or through an individualized plan agreed with the ALNCO. If the concern remains after two full terms and the current rate of progress is inadequate, then the child is moved to Stage 2.

Stage 2:

Stage 2 refers to ‘School Action’. A child can move to stage 2 if, despite receiving differenti-ated learning opportunities, they make little progress. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is written containing achievable targets; this is shared with the child and parent/carer. Children at stage 2 require a provision that is additional to, or otherwise different from the expected mainstream differentiated provision, i.e. Catch Up Literacy. The child’s name is added to the school’s learning difficulties register by the ALNCo. If sufficient progress at School Action is made and maintained for a full term, the child’s name is removed from the Learning Needs register.

Stage 3:

Stage 3 is referred to as ‘School Action Plus’. A child is moved to School Action Plus if after at least two terms of additional support, they are making little or no progress. External agen-cies are asked to provide additional advice and to complete specialist assessments. Paren-tal/carer consent is required before the school is able to engage with an outside agency. IEPs are written as per a child at School Action.

Stage 4:

If, despite appropriate intervention strategies and assessment, a child demonstrates signifi-cant and/or complex long-term needs and is thought to require access to additional sup-port, (above that available within the school), they may need to receive a ‘statement of need’. Parental permission is required before an application for statutory assessment can be made. The Local Au-thority reviews the application and makes its decision.

Currently 25% of pupils are on our learning needs register at stages 2 & 3; no child has a Statement of Need.




Curriculum and Organisation of Education

Much of the teaching at Ysgol Trefonnen is topic based – these are

carefully planned to achieve the requirements of the Welsh Government, whilst still

providing a broad, balanced curriculum that is relevant to today’s world. Teachers also plan

to deliver parts of the curriculum using an approach called ‘Mantle of the Expert’. This

approach uses imaginary contexts to generate purposeful and engaging activities for

learning. Within the ‘story’, the children are cast as a team of experts who work for a client

on a commission. For example, a class might be cast (within the fiction) as a team of

archaeologists excavating an Egyptian tomb for the Cairo Museum. To complete the

commission they research ancient Egyptian history – learning about tombs, artefacts, and

rituals – and in the process study history, geography, art, design and other subjects, as well

as develop their skills in reading, writing, problem solving, and inquiry. Topic webs are sent

home giving parents and carers an overview of the curriculum being delivered to their child.

The National Literacy and Numeracy Framework (LNF) is a statutory document used by our

teachers to embed literacy and numeracy skills across the curriculum.




At Ysgol Trefonnen, we strive to help children understand that good behaviour is an important basis for effective learning and development. During this past year, we have continued to follow the principles set out by the Incredible Years Programme and have nearly all staff fully trained with its delivery. These principles are Included within our policy for behaviour which is reviewed annually by the Wellbeing Group. The school Nurture Group continues to support children with their social, emotional and behavioural development - At Ysgol Trefonnen, we strive to help children understand that good behaviour is an important basis for effective learning and development. During this past year, we have continued to follow the principles set out by the Incredible Years Programme and have nearly all staff fully trained with its delivery. These principles are included within our policy for behaviour which is reviewed annually by the Wellbeing Group and pupils. Our Emotional Literacy Support programme (ELSA) gives individual children help with their social, emotional and behavioural development - during the past year, over 10 children have benefited from accessing this intervention.

Performance – Results from 2018-19

Foundation Phase

There were 31 children in Year 2.

Language, literacy and communica-

tion skills (English)

Outcome 5+ Outcome 6

School 85.7% 38.1%

School target 86% 43%

Language, literacy and communica-

tion skills (Welsh)


School 80% 10%


Mathematical Development Outcome 5+ Outcome 6

School 87.1% 35.5%


Personal and Social Development,

well-being and cultural diversity


School 90.3% 51.6%





Foundation Phase Outcome Indicator

This means that the child achieved an Outcome 5 (the expected outcome) in each of

Language, literacy and communication skills in English or Welsh, Mathematical

Development and Personal and Social Development, well-being and cultural diversity.

Results: School: 83.9% - School target: 87%

Key Stage 2 Results 2018-19

There were 28 children in Year 6.

Core Score Indicator

A child achieves the Core Score Indicator if they have achieved a level 4 (the expected lev-

el) in each of Welsh First Language or English, Mathematics and Science.

School: 84%

School target: 88%

English Level 4+ Level 5+

School 84% 36%


Welsh 1st Language Level 4+ Level 5+

School 90.9% 45.5%


Mathematics Level 4+ Level 5+

School 88% 32%


Science Level 4+ Level 5+

School 84% 36%


Welsh 2nd Language Level 4+ Level 5+

School 79% 29%





Performance – Targets for 2019 and 2020

Foundation Phase

Percentage of children predicted to achieve Outcome 5 or above in

each area.

.Key Stage 2

Percentage of children predicted to achieve level 4 and above in the subject.

Area Outcome 5 Outcome 6

Language, Literacy and Communication Develop-

ment (English)

79% 29%

Language, Literacy and Communication Develop-

ment (Welsh)

79% 29%

Mathematical Development 82% 29%

Personal and Social Development 100% 46%

FPOI 75%

Subject Level 4+ Level 5

English 85% 30%

Welsh 71% 43%

Maths 89% 33%

Science 85% 30%

CSI 85%




School Improvement Plan – performance against priorities Priority 1 & 2: Raise standards of achievement across the school in

Literacy and Numeracy.

All teachers monitor and review these throughout the year; nearly all children achieved their target. Literacy monitoring reports (2018/19) note: most teachers provide excellent literacy learning walls; the majority of literacy displays show examples of excellent written work alongside why the work is a success to help pupils develop and improve their literacy skills. Most teachers have in place effective systems for guided reading; most reading are-as are well labelled & inviting. Oracy, reading and writing skills are all developed through: drama activities, the Creative Day, FP phonic sessions, guided reading, family reading ses-sions, reading challenges, a trip to the Hay Festival to ‘Meet an Author’ and a focussed Lit-eracy afternoon. Numeracy monitoring reports (2018/19) note: most working walls include a wide range of Maths vocabulary. Most teachers challenge their pupils appropriately via the task they plan or the effective questions they ask so as to extend their pupils learning; all teachers and LSAs correct misconceptions. Many teachers display a ‘number of the week’; this is explored & investigated by many pupils in those classes. Nearly all teachers ensure a good standard of mathematical presentation. All Y1 – Y6 teachers planned a vari-ety of computational challenges during our focussed ‘Mathemateg Mawrth’. Most teachers share and display learning objectives and provide quality feedback linked to these. Nearly all teachers use ‘Mr Marcio’ with success; his position is clear in all rooms. Many teachers include a well-chosen question in their marking which extends their pupils thinking or deep-ens understanding.

Priority 3: Improve standards of Welsh second language and develop use of Welsh in infor-

mal situations around the school

Our Welsh language provision is fun, supportive & effective; we gained the Cymraeg Campus award in April 2019. All teachers hold high pupil expectations & most model language patterns clearly; ‘drilling’ is developing across both streams. Monitoring reports (2018/19) note that all teachers make good use of inci-dental Welsh across the curricu-lum, create good Welsh displays, display the Patrwm Yr Wythnos, use the Helpwr Heddiw initiative, label areas bilingually (in the FP) and include an element of Welsh at an appropriate level on other class-room displays. In 2018/19, many

pupils received a Welsh language certificate for speaking Welsh confidently; the Criw Cym-raeg present these during their weekly focussed Welsh assembly which also includes the ‘phrase of the week’, a Welsh hymn and prayer. Welsh language school clubs (1st and 2nd language), school events (e.g. concerts & Eisteddfodau provide a natural environment in which our pupils can use their Welsh well. English stream staff complete Welsh language courses/training in and out of school to improve their confidence when speaking Welsh.




Priority 4: Improve pupil attendance %; to improve pupil wellbeing through program delivery Our attendance target was set with the LA at 95% for this academic year; due to an unprecedented level of sickness, we achieved 94%. However, we strived to achieve our target through our: fortnightly meetings with the Educa-tional Welfare Officer & rewards/certificates (e.g. name on Attendance Tree). Our pupil voice groups play a full part in the development of our school and day-to-day decision making through: planning value focussed assemblies, monitoring curriculum provision, informing monitoring reports with what they identified as good practice, writing policies, assisting the GB with staff appointments, giving feedback at GB meetings, organising fundraising events, leading the school’s recycling, designing & displaying relevant posters, ensuring appropriate IT usage & ensuring a greater use of the Welsh language. Our KiVA programme is effective as only a very few incidents of bullying/harassment occur. Our pupil questionnaire (July 19) shows that 91% of pupils believe there is someone to help them if they are feeling unhappy. The school continues to promote its Healthy School status through: a range of health promo-tion activities & physical activity sessions (e.g. the Wellbeing pm, daily mile & yoga), team building exercises and opportunities to improve their mental health. Our pupil questionnaire (July 19) reveals 92% feel there are lots of chances at school for them to get regular exercise. The Lead Creative School projects enabled staff to enhance Y4 & 5 pupil self-esteem and raise confidence using number and numeracy skills. Across both streams, most Y4 & 5 pupils used their imaginations, determined persistence and purposeful collaborative skills to explore different elements of the maths curriculum, converting their improved understanding into an inspiring number related dance (The Amazing Leaping Digits) or musical performance (Diolch am ein Byd) in which the pupils demonstrated their work confidently to different audiences - this has been a great project run across two years.

Priority 5: To raise IT standards of achievement across the whole school.

IT monitoring reports (2018/19) note that nearly all teachers plan well for the provision if IT communication & esafety skills; most teachers plan for the good use of the green screen and other apps so as to enhance skill development e.g. ‘newsroom’ which combines video, sound and animation. Most teachers deliver coding and use sound or animation to support this. A few teachers make very effective use of the google ‘classroom’ – in one KS2 classroom, the Headteacher observed all pupils using this to complete an extended writing task. Nearly all pupils focused effectively on their editing and improvement skills and many carried out peer assessment using this platform. Class teachers note that the google classroom has impacted positively upon workload and marking; a record of marking is attached to each saved piece of work. Monitoring reports (2018/19) note around half of all teachers display & make effective use of QR codes to support teaching and learning. Across the school, displays show good examples of data handling; most classes show ICT evidence. The majority of teachers dis-play in their class a recommended app/website. The Digital Wizards train others on new ap-plications and carry out audits for senior leaders. They speak confidently about their role and are responsible for updating the e-safety policy, which is beginning to have a positive impact on the awareness and knowledge of 360 esafety requirements; foundation phase pupils are beginning to develop their role as Digital Leaders. Overall there is a good variety of opportuni-ties for all pupils to make regular and independent use of their IT skills.




Priority 6: Increase community opportunities, actively engaging with

parents and create strong lines of communication throughout

the building.

Our Community Manager ensures an increase in community focused

opportunities; she has:

Been planning & delivering family learning sessions (e.g. Phonics) for our youngest

pupils & their parents/carers

Reviewed & shared with our Governors the successful summer 2018 ‘Food and Fun’ holiday club

Built on the success of the above, & planned the 2019 ‘Food and Fun’ Holiday club

Reviewed the summer term Sanctuary day for Asylum Seekers and Refugees And facilitated the following:

We said goodbye to Ryan Coleman,

our Community Manager, in March

2019 – thank you Ryan for the enor-

mous contribution you gave to com-

munity life here at Ysgol Trefonnen.

We welcomed back Barbra Gough

from her sabbatical and are looking

forward to continuing our great com-

munity successes and hope to build

on these.

Advice sessions with C.A.B. Powys Drop in coffee sessions with Mid-Powys MIND

‘Cuppa with a Copper’ drop in sessions Local Town/Community and County Councilors and the local MP sessions in our building

‘school food bank collection point and referral point

‘family Zumba’ exercise class

parent and toddler preschool story telling/dance/ music session

saving account scheme in partnership with Red Kite – encourage the habit of regular saving

an after-school craft club space for the Samaritans quarterly meetings

community library within the building informative Facebook communication

the termly lunch club for the isolated in the local

community – this is a fantastic provision and

brings happiness to many.

the extension opening for our Early Years setting.

a new partnership with ‘Severn Wye’ – Becky

Webb will be using our building to engage with

families and the community on issues that matte

to them in this town

the successful award winning Carnival Float –

Ysgol Trefonnen’s pupils designed and created

the float based on a recycling theme

a fortnightly trip for different groups to Wylesfield

to work/play/craft/sing with the residents




Healthy Schools

Healthy Schools

We have been part of a drive for healthy lifestyles in Powys. The school has been awarded

the Eco-Schools Silver award, the Powys Excellence Award, the Healthy School Award

(phase 5), the National Quality Award for Healthy Schools and its re-accreditation in June

2018. We are a school that is committed to promoting healthy living and wellbeing amongst

its pupils. The whole school has a healthy ethos, with fruit snacks only at break time, water

readily available on desks and a range of healthy options provided at lunch time. Other health

promoting initiatives include the Design to Smile project to promote dental health throughout

our Foundation Phase, a Kiva anti-bullying programme, the Growing up Resource, our Daily

Mile and playtime buddies. We also value the support from the police community support of-

ficers, fire officers and the school nurse who all inform our children of safety & health related

issues.

Church links

We have had regular assemblies led by the rector (and

school governor) Andrew Perrin; we have also had

assemblies given by Rev Bronwyn Curnow. The Diocese

Director of Education, John Meredith, has visited us to

provide RE staff training and demonstration lessons

across the school. We have all visited the Church for

termly services and most classes have visited it to

complete learning activities also. Year 6 pupils attended

the Leavers’ Service at Brecon Cathedral in June.

Local school links

The Head Teacher attended all local head teacher cluster

school meetings. Both our local secondary schools -

Llandrindod Wells High and Builth Wells High - have

provided staff and activities to further the existing good

links with those schools and to aid the transition of pupils

from primary to secondary. A transition plan is in place

with both our High Schools.

Other community links

We have close links with many community projects. The school choir performs at local events; and many younger children have taken part in regular visits to our local care home for older people (Wylesfield). We all enjoy the monthly lunches we host for the elderly here at Ysgol Trefonnen. Other community links are provided by volunteers who come to help in the school – including read-ing, dancing, and gardening. We have other community groups involved in the school building such as the Rainbows/Brownies/Guides. We promote and encourage our pupils to participate in educational, cultural and sporting community events. For example local bike rides around the lake, participation in the Llandrindod Eisteddfod and Welsh Society Carol Service.




Provision of Sport and Extra-Curricular Sporting Activities

The children at Ysgol Trefonnen have had the opportunity to take part in a varied selection of sports over the past 12 months. They have included: Athletics, Hockey, Cross Country, Dance, Cricket, Netball, Swimming, Bowling and Yoga.

Over 30 children represented the school at the large school gala in Llandrindod. The gala was particularly loud! However the children did very well, achieving 4th place overall.

3 children: Caniad, Chanelle, Edie, were selected to go on and represent the Mid Powys Team in Brecon. Congratulations all!

Ysgol Trefonnen competed in the local football tournament at Crossgates School , we had 4 teams. The children were all beaming with happiness; they all played very well and were a credit to the school.

Our Netball Club had a dip in numbers this year; however we did still compete for the 14th year, in the Radnorshire Junior Netball League. The children have monthly matches against other local schools and they have consistently performed to a high standard.

Dosbarth Treweryn and Dosbarth Beddgelert enjoyed an indoor and outdoor bowling programme developed by the town Bowling Club . The children enjoyed their sessions and gained a new skill set in the process.

We have had another successful Sports Day , with Aran taking the cup this year ! It was a wonderful day, with great sportsmanship and teamwork on display.

Ysgol Trefonnen ran a 10 week Yoga pilot with Georgie Treasure. This was a truly mesmerising experience for the whole school, the children were completely captivated by Georgie.

Paul Rowe the Tennis Wales Officer was welcomed into to our school, Paul came in for weekly sessions with our KS2 pupils. All children enjoyed the workshops.

We were lucky enough to secure a £500 grant to purchase sporting equipment. Children and staff made wish lists and fantastic high quality good were purchased.

We held a successful sports afternoon, where multiple sports professionals came into school and held workshops with the whole school.

Many thanks to: Adam Jones, Jemma Thomas, Georgie Treasue and Julie Heighway. The atmosphere really was fantastic and the sun was shining.

The Daily Mile and Cadw’n Heini Hwyl a Sbri is embedded across the whole school and children understand the impact it has upon their health, fitness and stamina.




Max from Hockey Wales came into school for 5 weeks to teach basic hockey skills. The progress

the children made was fantastic!

Dosbarth Beddgelert were then able to demonstrate their newly found skills at an event ran by

Hockey Wales at the Astro Turf in Llandrindod .

The class showed great determination and enthusiasm during the festival.

Dosbarth Treweryn enjoyed a 4 week programme developed by the town Bowling Club . The

children enjoyed their sessions and their newly found skill set .

We have had another successful Sports Day , with Dulais taking the cup this year ! It was a won-

derful day, with great sportsmanship and teamwork on display.

Heidi Davies, came into school to help launch the Daily Mile at Ysgol Trefonnen. The Daily Mile

has been a great success! Pupils view the Daily Mile as a way to increase their fitness and stam-

ina in a fun way.

Also, what a fantastic experience and opportunity for the children! To train with a GB athlete!

Paul Rowe the Cricket Officer was welcomed into to our school, Paul came in for weekly ses-

sions with our KS2 pupils.

Adam Jones, The Sports Development Officer, ran a Rugby Club for KS2 pupils; the children

enjoyed learning from Adam as he is a qualified international rugby referee. This experience also

encouraged the children to join the local rugby club within the town.




Transition

At Ysgol Trefonnen we are passionate about providing all of our pu-

pils with the best start in their education - from the moment they join us to

the point at which they leave to continue their journey.

As part of our commitment to them, our aim is to make their transition from

Ysgol Trefonnen to their chosen secondary school as smooth as is possi-

ble.

We fully understand that the transition process can be naturally daunting

for some and therefore we are careful to provide a structured, supportive

program involving close liaison with the secondary schools to which our

young people are moving.

We wish all of our leavers good luck in the future, we will miss them all and

would love to see them again in the future!




Term Dates 2018-19

Autumn Term 2018

Wednesday 5th September

To

Friday 26tth October

Half Term - Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November

Monday 5th November

To

Friday 21st December

Spring Term 2019

Tuesday 8th January

To

Friday 22nd February

Half Term - Monday 25th February to Friday 1st March

Monday 4th March

To

Thursday 11th April

Summer Term 2019

Monday 29th April

To

Friday 24th May

Half Term - Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May

Monday 3rd June

To

Friday 19th July

annual report to parents 2018 2019

Documents