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Ysgol Cwmpadarn Primary School
Penygraig
Llanbadarn Fawr
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3SG
Rhif ffon/Telephone – 01970 617 674
E - bost/E-mail –prif@cwmpadarn.ceredigion.sch.uk
www.cwmpadarnschool.weebly.com
There has been a primary school located in the village of Llanbadarn since 1873.The current school is situated one mile east of Aberystwyth in the village of Llanbadarn with 60 pupils on the roll. The school building consists of a hall, four classrooms, head teacher’s office, kitchen, staffroom and toilets. (see enclosed plans). There is also a small classroom which is used to support children with Additional Learning Needs. There is an extensive play area that surrounds the school, which has a segregated infants decked area, a tyre trail, slide, climbing wall and adventure playground equipment. In addition there are raised beds to the rear of the school where all children have the opportunity to plant their own seeds, bulbs and plants. To the rear of Key Stage 2 there is large herb garden which the year 5 & 6 pupils maintain, selling herbs to parents. The school grounds also has one quarter of an acre of woodland which has been and is continually used to develop the children's understanding of their environment, this is an integral part of Cwmpadarn’s Eco School’s ethos. The school has also recently been awarded the ‘Basic Skills Quality Standard’ in recognition of the consistency of provision of education in Cwmpadarn. In 2009 the school was awarded the ‘Intermediate International Award’ for the pupils involvement with ‘East West’ links. Year 5 and 6 pupils had the opportunity to visit Ireland with pupils from Ballyshannon Primary School returning to Wales in the summer term of 2009. In 2012 the school was awarded the ‘International School Award’ through the Comenius programme for links with four other European schools. The award was given for the outstanding development of the international dimension in the curriculum. In 2014 the school was also awarded as part of the Ceredigion Healthy Schools Scheme its fourth leaf, an initiative accredited by the Welsh Government.
The age range of pupils is from four to eleven, with a child being admitted to school if he/she has attained the eligible age of four years by:
31st August for admission in Autumn Term
31st December for admission in Spring Term
31st March for admission in Summer Term
Mission Statement Be The Best You Can Be — Byddwch Y Gorau Y Gallwch Fod
Cwmpadarn Primary School aims to provide a supportive community within a happy environment, where everyone is motivated and challenged to achieve their potential. We believe that our emphasis on quality and high standards, in both work and behaviour, will provide our children with a positive attitude for life and a firm foundation on which to base their future learning.
Aims
To enable us to live our Mission Statement, we aim:
To raise standards of pupils’ achievement
To recognise and applaud strengths and to develop each child’s independence and self-belief
To instil a desire to become a contributing member of the community, with a
tolerance of all races, religions and ways of life
To provide children with experience in all areas of the curriculum:-
By developing the skills to use literacy and numeracy effectively
By developing lively and enquiring minds, with the ability to question and reason
To develop each child’s co-ordination, skills, positive attitudes and sense of team work, through a balanced physical education programme
To ensure a well-trained and motivated team of staff.
To disseminate good practice
Admissions
The ultimate responsibility for the admission of pupils to thi co-educational School rests with the Admissions Authority, which is Ceredigion LEA. Children are only admitted when there is sufficient room and in accordance with the planned admission levels agreed by the Governors and the LEA. Parents have the right to appeal against any decision made and the guidelines for this process can be obtained from the Local Education Authority (LEA). Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school through contacting the head teacher.
The National Literacy and Numeracy Framework LNF
National Literacy and Numeracy Framework was created in 2013. The school's aim is to develop pupils literacy and numeracy skills during their time in Cwmpadarn. A learner-centred, skills-focused curriculum that is relevant to the 21st century and inclusive of all learners towards the development and application of their skills.
The key aims of the LNF are to:
To provide opportunities for learners to apply literacy and numeracy across the
curriculum, and is broken down by year group.
To develop the literacy strands throughout all subjects taught:
Oracy across the curriculum
Reading across the curriculum
Writing across the curriculum
To develop the numeracy strands throughout all subjects taught:
Developing numerical reasoning
Using number skills
Using measuring skills
Using data skills
The LNF will be used to inform teachers’ assessment of learners’ literacy and numeracy skills and will be reported annually to parents.
The school’s goal is to develop a curriculum with appropriate learning activities that:
Focuses on and meets learners’ needs
Is inclusive and provides equality of opportunity
Equips learners with transferable skills
Supports bilingualism
Is relevant, challenging, interesting and enjoyable for all learners
Transforms learning to produce resourceful and reflective lifelong learners
Is achievable and adequately resourced
The National Curriculum
All of the core and foundation subjects of the National Curriculum are taught at Cwmpadarn. As we are a category ‘B’ school, Welsh is taught as a second language, however, we place a great deal of emphasis on the use of incidental Welsh and actively promote and develop a Welsh culture within the School. Some parts of the curriculum are taught as specific subjects whilst others are taught through a cross-curricular approach, based upon termly themes. The following descriptions are brief guidelines, if you would like any more information, please contact any class teacher or the headteacher. All class teachers are actively encouraged to develop their pupils’ enthusiasm for all the subjects taught through a wide range of educational visits. Guest are welcomed to the school to engage and develop the children's learning.
Language
The aim of our bilingual policy is to educate pupils so that they are thoroughly bilingual in the use of both Welsh and English on leaving the primary school. This ensures that they may participate fully in the community of which they are a part. The provision made should ensure that every pupil shall be able to communicate with confidence in both languages and have an appreciation of the cultural heritage of Wales. Our Welsh and English language teaching is delivered by literacy sessions, which are at times dedicated to teach specific literacy skills. A balance of whole class teaching and group work is evident within the sessions. The school is also assisted by the ‘Athrawes Fro’ who visits the school one morning per week and works with a number of classes during the academic year. It is the school’s aim that all pupils become confident in the use of both languages before they leave for Secondary school at the end of year 6. The four modes of speaking, listening, reading and writing are developed in an integrated, structured and sequential way.
Speaking and Listening
Emphasis is placed upon children’s ability to speak Welsh and English fluently and clearly, whether it be reading aloud, relating their own experience to others or dramatic role play. Children are expected to listen for a sustained period of time and respond according to their age and development.
Reading
Pupils through the school will spend time reading quietly in class. As pupils progress into KS 2 they are encouraged to become more independent readers. It is the school’s aim that children should gain pleasure from all types of reading material so that they can use it in their learning. The importance of the role of parents in this cannot be over emphasised. It is hoped that parents will support the work of the school by encouraging children in all matters relating to reading – reading to their children, listening to their children read and showing an interest in whatever books are being read.
Writing
The variety and depth of writing will develop as the children themselves develop, from the earliest stages when their writing is bout their own experience and also daily news, to later when children are expected to write creatively in a variety of genres to suit different occasions e.g. letter writing, poetry composition, informative writing and note taking. Spelling is taught by several methods, it is not taught in isolation, but applied to the words used by children in their written work. This also applies to points of grammar, which children have to learn in order to write fluently. Structure and continuity are supported by the use of the Violet Brand ’Spelling Made Easy’ multi-sensory structured phonics scheme.
Mathematics
We aim to ensure that children develop a positive attitude to mathematics and an appreciation of the subject. Not only are the necessary skills taught, but also much emphasis is placed on an understanding of mathematical principles, developed through practical activities. Maths is dealt with under four broad headings: using and applying mathematics; number; space and measures and data handling. Continuity and progression are maintained with the aid of the Mousematics, Abacus, Target Maths and Ginn Mathematics Schemes which incorporate the elements of the National Numeracy strategy. Mathematical skills are also identified as key skills in most other curricular areas. KS 2 pupils make use of their local village environment to enhance their mathematical skills through practical tasks.
Science
Science is the third core subject of the National Curriculum and is taught throughout the school. Opportunity is given at every level for the children to acquire the skills, knowledge and concepts appropriate for their level of ability and development. Science is taught through investigations in a series of topics that children repeat at stages through their school career. These topics are closely related to the programmes of study laid down in the National Curriculum and lead the children to develop a good knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas. Continuity and progression are maintained with the aid of the Ginn Science Scheme.
Music
The teaching of Music at Cwmpadarn School follows two main strands; creation and evaluation. The creative element involves a variety of instruments for composing, improvising and performing. The children have a number of opportunities to show their performing skills including the Christmas concerts, school and National Urdd Eisteddfod and school assemblies. The evaluative element enables pupils to develop skills of listening to and appraising their own work and that of other musicians and composers.
Information Communication Technology ICT
In this school Information Communication Technology incorporates not just computers, but also cameras, programmable robots and tape recorders. If these are items by which information can be gathered, processed, shared and presented, then we view it as part of the Information Communication Technology curriculum. ICT is seen as a facilitator for learning. It is a subject that is cross curricular and is used at all levels to enhance learning. It is a subject that has specific and complex skills that need to be learned, practised and applied. By the end of Key Stage 2 we aim to get the children to have achieved a level of ‘ICT Capability’ whereby they can be considered competent and confident users of technology. To achieve this aim we set about providing these experiences at an early age as possible and to continue to provide opportunities for using technology, as purposefully whenever appropriate. The school is well resourced, every classroom has an interactive white board in order to support the children’s learning and there are at least six Windows 7 computers located in every class and numerous I Pads to support pupils learning.
History
The teaching of History is directed towards arousing an interest and understanding of the past and how people and events of the past influence our present. This development takes place through activities that use a wide range of sources such as stories, eyewitness accounts, pictures, photographs, the Internet, music, artefacts and visits. Children use their developing skills of historical enquiry to study evidence within topics laid down in the National Curriculum.
Geography
The local area provides an excellent starting point for the study of Geography, in order that we may give pupils a better understanding of the area in which we live. From this we develop a deeper understanding of our own area in relation to our country and to the rest of the world. Geographical skills are developed through the study and comparisons of similar and contrasting environments, as outlined within the National Curriculum.
Religious Education
The school follows the ‘Ceredigion Agreed Syllabus’ for Religious Education. Through a series of Themes the syllabus gives an insight into Christianity and other religions from around the world. It also leads to opportunities to teach the children about developing values, standards and morality. The school has no affiliation with a particular religion or religious denomination.
Design Technology
Design and Technology incorporates much of what has been called craft in its widest sense. It incorporates science work, language work and art work. The subject is about solving problems or finding alternative solutions. It is about decision making, planning, communicating ideas and evaluating. Children carry out activities in order to develop skills in designing and making, whilst developing a knowledge and understanding of the materials and components that could be used to incorporate mechanisms and control systems.
Art
The teaching of Art in Cwmpadarn aims to develop both the creative aspect and evaluative element. Children are encouraged to view themselves as artists using a variety of materials and equipment to make realistic or imaginative representations to express their own ideas and feelings. The evaluative element enables children to develop skills in evaluating both their own and other peoples’ work, including that of established artists, craft workers and designers. To enhance the children’s learning experiences visits are made occasionally to the Arts Centre in Aberystwyth for workshops.
Y Cwricwlwm Cymreig
The nature of the whole curriculum at Cwmpadarn reflects the distinctiveness of a ’Cwricwlwm Cymreig’ - a curriculum concerned with Wales where the children’s experiences are made meaningful and relevant in the context of the local and wider community.
Personal, Social and Health Education (PHSE)
The personal, social and health education programme focuses on the attitudes,
values and physical well-being of the individual pupils, and the development of
respect for others.
Sporting Achievements
As well as football, and swimming the school has a strong sporting tradition and has competed in inter school activities for many years. The school competes in inter-school football, swimming, cross-country, athletics and area sports.
Physical Education
Through the teaching of PE at Cwmpadarn we aim to develop a physical confidence that assists the children to move efficiently, effectively and safely. We also aim to develop qualities such as commitment, fairness, enthusiasm and enjoyment. We wish to promote a positive attitude to exercise and safety and to encourage planning, performing and evaluating of physical activity. Children start swimming lessons in KS 2. Could you please ensure that your child brings a coat to school as all KS 2 pupils will walk to Plascrug Leisure Centre?
To participate fully in Physical Education the children must change their clothing. They will require:
T-shirt
Shorts
Pumps or trainers
Please ensure that all items of clothing are named.
Children with long hair will need to tie their hair with bobbles / elastic bands.
No items of jewellery are to be worn.
The Foundation Phase
Our infant pupils experience a distinct curricular stage within the curriculum for Wales - a phase with its own special character. It is tailored to suit the needs of young children while complimenting and promoting learning at Key Stage 2.
Children’s skills and knowledge are developed across seven Areas of Learning. The seven Areas of Learning are:
Personal and Social Development, Well-Being and Cultural Diversity
Language, Literacy and Communication Skills
Mathematical Development
Welsh Language Development
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Physical Development,
Creative Development.
Additional Learning Needs
Some children may require additional learning needs during their time at Cwmpadarn. Their needs may be of a physical or emotional nature, a learning difficulty or a gift in a particular curriculum area. Teachers monitor the children closely and where a problem is perceived, parents are informed and an Individual Education Plan is developed for the child. Progress is reviewed on a termly basis, by the class teacher and the special needs support teacher. Where appropriate the assistance of the Educational Psychologist, Educational Welfare Officer or School Medical Service can be called upon. More able and talented pupils (MAT) are also identified through the school’s assessment processes and catered for in class, pupils who are also supported by the ALN coordinator Mrs. K. Gaskell, and SEN staff Miss Ffion Walther and Mrs Liz Pendlebury.
Equal Opportunities
The philosophy and aims of the school are that the integrity, dignity and worth of each individual is of utmost importance. In order to achieve this equality of opportunity for everybody involved with the school, discrimination of race, culture, colour, gender or disability will at no time be tolerated. Further information and details are outlined in the school’s Equal Opportunities Policy, available on request.
Disabled Pupils
All pupils are welcome at Cwmpadarn School, currently there are no disabled pupils but provision will be provided when the need arises. We are committed to providing a fully accessible environment which values and includes all pupils, staff, parents and visitors regardless of their education, physical, sensory, social, emotional and cultural needs.
Disabled Access
Access to the main building is facilitated through:
KS 1 Reception Class
KS 2 Ramp located to the exit of Year 5 & 6
Entrance to the hall through either:
Rear of school and hall entrance / exit
School kitchen (please refer to the school’s accessibility plan)
Curriculum Complaints
Where parents consider that the curriculum provision for the child is not satisfactory they are invited to express their concern to the school through: -
The class teacher
The Headteacher
The Board of Governors
The LEA Director of Education
Healthy Schools
Cwmpadarn is a member of Ceredigion Healthy Schools Scheme and in 2014 the school was awarded Phase 4 of this Welsh Government initiative. We offer pupils opportunities to extend their knowledge and foster positive attitudes, skills and behaviour for the future. We reinforce what is taught in the classroom in the daily life of the school by encouraging pupils to eat healthy snacks, eat fruit and providing extra curricular activities such as the sports club, football training, etc..
Cwmpadarn After School Club
Cwmpadarn After School Club meets in the school hall where they have refreshments before having access to a variety of arts and craft and fun activities. The club meets from Monday to Thursday during the school term from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Charges are £5.00 for a full session (sibling discount £1.00) and £ 4.00 for the first hour.
Sex Education
There is no formal policy for Sex Education in the school. As and when the subject arises teachers answer questions sensitively according to the understanding of the child. Questions are answered simply and directly so that with the help of parents we may lead our children to develop a simple understanding of relationships. Pupils in their final term in year 6, with parental consent, meet with the school nurse in order to discuss the physical changes that take place during puberty and the process of reproduction. Further information and details are outlined in the school’s Sex Education Policy which is available on request.
Extra Curricular Activities
The school has a regular after school programme. The Monday night sport club includes rugby, football, netball, hockey and other sporting opportunities. During the winter months the sport club becomes a very active cooking club. Each Thursday the school holds an active Urdd Club. The school also takes part in annual swimming galas, football and netball competitions.
Assemblies
Assemblies provide an opportunity to enhance the Community life and atmosphere of the school. Whole school assemblies occur in the school hall twice a week with a further three class assemblies. Mr Raw Rees will take responsibility for leading the assemblies and Mrs. Lorna Brierley will co-ordinate the assemblies. The school also benefits from outside speakers delivering assemblies to the pupils.
Assembly timetable
Monday – Class assembly
Tuesday – School assembly
Wednesday – Class assembly
Thursday – Class assembly
Friday – School assembly
Homework
All children are expected to read at home every evening, in addition older children are encouraged to learn their times tables and a number of spellings each week and they are assessed on these. Homework tasks are usually allocated on a Tuesday night and need to be returned to the class teacher by Thursday unless notified otherwise by the class teacher. We very much welcome and support the involvement of parents with this work.
Assessment and Record Keeping
Record keeping is an integral part of teaching and is continuous throughout the child’s time in Cwmpadarn School. In the foundation subjects, assessment records are kept by the class teacher. In addition we screen all the children for their reading, spelling and mathematical ages biannually. Open evenings are held twice a year, in the Autumn and Spring terms, when parents are invited to come and discuss their child’s progress with the class teacher. A written report is distributed in the Summer Term for the parents of all children and during the summer term the LNF will be used to inform parents of their children’s literacy and numeracy skills.
Pastoral Care
We believe Cwmpadarn School should be a happy school for children and a welcoming place for parents. The spiritual, physical and emotional well being of each child is central to all aspects of school life. We aim to create an atmosphere that will cater for the pastoral needs of each child. The ethos of Cwmpadarn is to care for each other.
Charging and Remissions Policy
In line with the Education Reform Act requirements of the Board of Governors to:
Maintain the right for free school education for all pupils
Establish that activities organised wholly or mainly during school time should
be available to all pupils
Confirm its right to invite voluntary contributions for the benefit of the school or
in support of activities organised by the school
Make charges in respect of optional extras, as determined by the Board of Governors
School Discipline
Effective teaching is impossible without proper discipline. Our approach is a positive one. Good behaviour, manners and courtesy will be encouraged and openly acknowledged. Children need to know what is expected of them and what is an acceptable standard of behaviour. Pupil’s endeavour and good behaviour will also be recognised during each week’s assembly.
Behaviour we are seeking to develop:
To respect and value others and their view
To show sensitivity to the feelings of others
To be caring and helpful
To be courteous and polite
To share with others
To be trustworthy and honest
To resolve problems amicably
To move gently and quietly within the school
To show patience
To develop independence and confidently accept a challenge
To persevere with a task, with or without success
To listen attentively
To have a sense of humour
To respect the property of others
To respect the school environment and keep it tidy
To win and lose graciously
While emphasis is on praising good behaviour, it has to be understood that negative behaviour will not be tolerated and sanctions will be implemented. Negative behaviour is any behaviour that is detrimental to the caring and loving atmosphere of our school.
Unacceptable Behaviour
Bullying, be it physical, verbal or emotional
Preventing other pupils from completing their work
Violence to others
Comments of racist or sexist nature
Pupils acting in a manner so as to endanger their own safety or that of others
Stealing
Using bad language
Rudeness to adults
Disobedience
Intentional damage
Making use of ICT through sending malicious texts, e mails or face book messages.
Misdemeanours will be dealt with by the member of staff responsible for the child at that time.
Sanctions will include
Verbal warnings by the class teacher / teacher on duty
Isolation within the classroom
Referral to another teacher
Parental involvement
Loss of playtime
Detention during breaks
Referral to the head teacher and verbal warning
Involvement of Chairperson of the Governors
Short –term exclusion from the school
Involvement of the Education Welfare Officer
Involvement of the Board of Governors
Each individual case will be considered on its circumstances, with repeated or consistent patterns of behaviour being taken into account.
A Clear Definition
Bullying behaviour is deliberately damaging and may include aggression which is repeated over time. It is difficult for those who are bullied to protect themselves against this.
School Security
Pupils are supervised throughout the day by their teachers and break time/lunchtime supervisors. In the event of an emergency a designated member of staff is on duty at all times. CCTV cameras monitor the security of the school grounds on a 24 hour cycle. The Foundation Phase door and KS 2 door are locked at 9 am each day and any visitors to the school are requested to sign the school’s visitors book. The school gate is always closed and deliveries are not made during playtime. The main school gate and the archway gate to Brynrheidol Estate is locked by 9.30 am each day.
Health and Safety
The school has a Health and Safety Policy that complies with the statutory legal requirements. However, over and above this, every care is taken to try and ensure that all our children are properly supervised in healthy, safe conditions throughout the school day. Children may not leave the school premises during the day without the written consent of their parent or guardian and only when collected by a responsible adult. Parents are asked to inform us whenever someone new or unknown to staff is due to collect children from school. The school premises are regularly inspected and we ensure that ‘Risk Assessments’ are carried out before any visits or activities are undertaken, in line with the current ‘Health & Safety’ requirements.
Accidents
In an emergency we must be able to contact parents as soon as possible. Please ensure that the school is informed of any change of address and telephone number from that given at the time of enrolment. Parents should also provide an additional name and telephone number.
In the event of fire
In the event of fire, the fire alarm is sounded and the children are guided to a designated area by the class teacher where the register is called. The children will wait on the school yard until permission is given to enter the school by the headteacher. The staff and children practise a fire drill once every term. Call points are tested on a weekly basis.
Bomb Threat
The School has a separate bomb threat policy which follows the LEA guidelines on bomb threat procedures. The assembly point is the lower car park of ‘’Coleg Ceredigion.’
Medical Care
Medicals
During the first year of school the school nurse will check for any health problems which might hinder learning. The school dentist also visits school on occasions as part of general screening. Parents are notified of these visits and examinations are not compulsory, but parents are strongly recommended to allow their children to be examined.
Medicine
If a child is receiving medication please ensure, by consultation with your doctor, that he/she is fit to return to school whilst still taking medication. If a child does need to take medicine or tablets during the school day, parents should arrange for them to be in the safe-keeping of the class teacher with the child’s name, class and dosage clearly marked.
Asthma
As with all medical conditions staff should be notified in writing where children may need particular attention or medication. Parents are asked to ensure that these details are provided at the start of the academic year, or as situations change.
Infectious or contagious diseases
Illness and infections are very easily passed on from child to child, and it is often the case that when one child catches something they quickly share it around the class. We therefore ask that should your child fall ill or pick up an infection that you keep them home until the risk of infection to other children has passed. It would also be appreciated if you could phone the school so that we may be aware of the possible cause of illness in other children. If your child is suffering from any of the following infections or contagious diseases please keep them home from school. Such illness should also be reported to the school:
Chicken pox – 6 days minimum from the appearance of rash
Measles – 7 days minimum from appearance of rash
Mumps – until swelling goes down
Whooping cough – until cough and ‘whooping’ have ceased for 14 days
Throat infections – until a child is properly fit
Worms or other parasites, Athletes foot, Impetigo – Treatment should be sought
immediately from the doctor. Please keep your child home until they have been treated.
Verrucae – Children are not excluded from swimming provided they wear a ‘Verrucae sock’
Headlice infestations are quite common among young children and can cause a great deal of discomfort. Please check your child regularly and notify the school so that others know to check. There is no need for any embarrassment, it is a common occurrence and head lice do prefer clean hair.
Sickness & Diarrhoea - to return to school 48 hours after the last expulsion.
School Uniform
All children are expected to wear school uniform. The Governors and teaching staff feel that the uniform is important as it develops a shared identity. It is something, which associates children with our school and helps to develop a sense of pride and belonging.
The uniform dress is:
Sweatshirt Maroon with school logo
Polo Shirt White with school logo
Skirts / Trousers Grey / Black
Pinafores Red and white check
Footwear Shoes / trainers (no flip flops or beach shoes)
Parents are able to purchase sweatshirts through ‘Ffigar Sports’ & Alison Jones School Wear.
Personal Property
We would be grateful if parents could discourage children from bringing to school any item of value such as mobile phones, electronic gadgets, toys, games or clothes other than school uniform, unless requested to do so by the class teacher. Similarly money should not be brought to school unless required as payment for lunches or organised activities. Earrings (studs/sleepers excepted), bracelets and necklaces can be dangerous and should not be worn. Please could you ensure that your child’s uniform is clearly labelled with their name.
School Closures
Should adverse weather conditions occur during school hours, we ask that you collect your children from school at the earliest opportunity and not wait until the end of the school day. If we need to close the School due to this type of problem, information will be issued on ‘Radio Ceredigion, 103.3 FM’.
School Meals
Hot meals are cooked on the premises and cost £2.20. Free meals for those eligible are available by application to the Education Department, County Offices, Aberystwyth and forms are available in School. Cheques should be made payable to C.C.C. (Ceredigion County Council). Could parents please ensure that payment is made promptly. Children are allowed to bring a healthy packed lunch as a substitute to a school meal but sweets and chocolate are not permitted.
Water Bottles
All children are encouraged to bring water bottles to keep in class and sip discreetly when required.
Break time Snacks
As part of our Health and Safety Policy, pupils are not allowed to bring sweets, crisps or chocolate to eat at break time. Children who do wish to have something to eat during break time are expected to bring a piece of fruit.
School Council
Pupils at the School are represented by a School’s Council that is elected annually. The School’s Council have regular termly meetings with Mrs Pendlebury to put forward requests ideas, and solutions to problems that arise in everyday school life to the head teacher. The school also has a suggestion box which is emptied on a weekly basis.
Parent Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA)
There is an active Parent Teachers and Friends Association at the School that helps to organise a variety of events and the school is always in need of supportive parents and new members. It plays an important role in supporting the school with the organisation and running of social events and Fund raising. The PTA meets regularly to arrange such events and welcome all offers of assistance from other parents. All parents are kept informed of activities by regular letters.
Residential Visits
There is an opportunity each year for children in the top three year groups to participate with extended or overnight visits. These activities vary from year to year and the details will be sent out at the time. Pupils have enjoyed the following residential visits:
Visits to Sealyham Outward Bound Centre
Visits to the Urdd Centre at Llangrannog
Visits to the Urdd Centre at Cardiff
Outside Links
It is the school’s policy to enhance the children’s education by the use and development of all available links within the immediate and wider community.
Other local Primary Schools
Local Secondary Schools
Local Health Authority and associated agencies
Library and Museum services
Local Business
Urdd Gobaith Cymru
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Arad Goch
Sealyham Residential Centre
Coleg Ceredigion
Daily Routine School Session Times
The daily routine will be as follows: -
8.00 — 8.50 Breakfast Club
9.00 — 10.30 School Starts
10.30 – 10.45 Playtime
10.45 – 12.00 Class time
12.00 – 1.00 Lunch break
1.00 – 2.15 Class time
2.15 – 2.30 Playtime
2.30 – 3.30 Class time
3.30 – 5.30 After School Club (Monday to Thursday Inclusive)

Mrs Heather Hinkin
Chair of the Board of Governors:
Roslyn
Bath Street
Aberystwyth
SY23 2NN
H 01970 627435 M 07528 681812
heh@aber.ac.uk

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Teaching Staff
Mrs. Kathleen Gaskell Mr. - Years 5 + 6
Mr. Huw Raw-Rees - Years 3 + 4
Mrs. Lucy Davies - Foundation Phase (2.5 days)
Miss Rhian England - Foundation Phase (2.5 days)
Mrs. L. Brierley - Music
Support Teachers
Mrs. Anwen Jones - Peripatetic Welsh Teacher (athrawes fro)
Learning Support Assistants Catering Staff Lunchtime Supervisors
Miss Ffion Walther Mrs Sue Bliss Mrs Amanda Jones
Mrs. Liz Pendlebury
Pupil Support Worker After School Club Mon to Thursday
Mrs. Delyth Thomas Miss Leanna Sutton
Miss Laura Samuel
Breakfast Club 8.00 am to 8.50 am Cleaner
Miss Rhiannon Kedward Mr Ian Kent
Mrs Kate saunders
Organisation of the school:
There are three class units in the school. Each class is grouped according to the age of the children. Since it is our policy to do the best for each child, teachers will organise their classes in a variety of ways in order to cater for the individual needs of the children in their care.
Foundation Phase - Reception Class, Year 1 and 2
Years 3 and 4
Years 5 and 6
Governors
The governing body plays a proactive role and closely monitors all aspects and activities within the school. In addition to termly meetings school governors play an integral role, with responsibility for curricular area and management aspects of the school e.g. assessment, monitoring, staff targets, health & safety, school council etc…. The parents can be assured that the resources available are well maintained and that their child is in a safe and stimulating environment.

Mr Huw Raw-Rees
Headteacher:
Local Education Authority
Ceredigion County Council
Swyddfa’r Sir
Canolfan Rheidol
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
01970 636556
SY23 2DE
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Key Stage	School Year	Age of Child	National Curriculum / Expected Level
KS1	1-2	5-7	2
KS2	3-6	7-11	4
KS3	7-9	11-14	6

Daily Routine
Children should not arrive in class before 8.50 am in the morning. They should then go into their classroom and talk quietly, finish their work or read. Parents in Foundation Phase should take their children to the classroom and hand them over to a member of staff. Key Stage 2 children should enter the School unaccompanied. Any child who is not present in the classroom by 9.30 am will be marked absent. Other than when children are involved in after school activities, parents are requested to ensure that children are collected from the school premises at 3.30. Parents or guardians must notify the school before 9.30 a.m. if their child is to be absent from school, stating a reason for their absence.
Attendance Summary Report
Transfer to Secondary School
At the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) when children are transferring to secondary school, parents are notified by the LEA with regard to transfer arrangements. During the summer term year 5 & 6 pupils are involved with and visit both secondary schools. Pupils complete Art and D.T. activities and gain an insight to both secondary schools.
Destination of pupils when leaving Cwmpadarn School
Children leaving Cwmpadarn usually go on to either Penglais Secondary School or Penweddig
Secondary School.
Complaints Procedure
If you are unhappy with any aspect of our service then please follow the following steps to resolve the problem:
Step 1 - Class Teacher
Step 2 - Head teacher
Step 3 - Governing Body
Step 4 - Local Education Authority
The school has adopted and follows the Welsh Assemblies 2012 ‘Complaints procedure for School
Governing Bodies’ and the governing body has also received training in this area.
Safeguarding Pupils
The aim of Ysgol Cwmpadarn School is to create an atmosphere where children feel secure, listened to and valued. Our school procedures follow ‘The All Wales Child Protection Procedures’. Children are encouraged to voice their concerns with members of staff. Staff are aware of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns regarding a child. The school works closely with families, LEA and other agencies. Through the PSE curriculum and other cross curricular activities the school aims to build the confidence and resilience of all pupils and empower them in their relationships with friends, staff and family.
The safeguarding / child protection officer for the school is the Headteacher and Mrs. Kathleen Gaskell. Pupils who fall under the category of ‘Looked After Children’ are supported by and are the responsibility of the Headteacher and named governor.

Year	Attendance	Authorised	Unauthorised
2006—2007	93.62 %	5.98 %	0.21 %
2007—2008	93.68 %	6.06 %	0.06 %
2008—2009	93.57 %	5.81 %	0.63 %
2009—2010	94.00 %	5.56 %	0.45 %
2010—2011	94.59 %	5.06 %	0.35 %
2011—2012	94.3 %
2012—2013	93.2 %	6.51 %	0.29 %
2013—2014	94.66 %	4.14 %	1.19 %
2014—2015	Target 95.2%	At April 2015	95.7 %

PLEASE NOTE that when a child makes an allegation against a family member or someone at the household, then, parental consent to make a referral to Ceredigion Social Services will NOT be sought by the school. The Social Services Department and the Police will need to speak to the child as soon as possible if it is believed that a crime has been committed.

Home School Agreement & e-Safety Guidance
In line with statutory guidance a copy of our ‘Home School Agreement’ and e-safety Guidance is enclosed in our brochure for your attention which outlines the responsibility of:
The school’s aims and values
The school’s responsibility towards our pupils
The responsibility of each pupils parents
What the school expects from its pupils
Could all new pupils and parents please ensure that this agreement is signed and returned to your class teacher.
Further Information and Clarification
We hope that this school prospectus and our web page (www.cwmpadarnschool.weebly.com see below ) will give you some idea of the experiences your child will have with us at Cwmpadarn School. If however you do have any queries or would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the school.
School Website
www.cwmpadarnschool.weebly.com
A copy of the school brochure is on our school website and all letters distributed to parents can be found under our heading, notice board. Our home page provides the following information:
Home
Notice Board
About Our School
Class details
Prospectus
Gallery
Contact
International Links
Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this booklet is correct, there may be changes that are beyond our control. Any changes that do occur during the year will be notified to the parents through circulars and letters.
The Following Documents have also been enclosed :
Home School Agreement
School Holiday Dates
2014—2015
School Comparative / Validation Date 2014 for:
KS 1 Pupils
KS 2 Pupils
School and Grounds Plan

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