Gwersyllt Community Primary School

‘Putting Children First’

Governor’s Annual Report to Parents/Guardians

2019/2020

Dear Parents/Carers

On behalf of the Governing Body of Gwersyllt Community Primary School, it is a pleasure and honour to present the Annual Report to Parents/Carers for the Academic year 2019 – 2020. The Chair of Governors for this period was Mr Martyn Davies, both the Governing body and everyone associated with the school would like to thank Martyn for all his hard work. 

School Governors for the academic year 2019 - 2020

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Head teacher GovernorMr Joel Moore

Teacher GovernorsMrs Jacquie O’TooleMr David Edwards

Staff GovernorMrs Linda Moore

LEA GovernorsMr David Edwards Mrs Patricia HattonCllr David Griffiths (SAFEGUARDING)

Community GovernorsMr Mark Bostock (Vice Chair)Cllr Martyn Davies (Chair)Cllr Sheelagh Jones

Parent GovernorsMrs Amanda Challoner (SEN)Mrs Lucia PritchardMrs Karen WilliamsMrs Paula Wynne

Clerk to the Governing BodyMrs Karen Wilson

Contact informationChair of GovernorsMr Martyn Davies (current)c/o Gwersyllt CP Dodds laneGwersyllt Wrexham 01978 269520

Clerk to the GovernorsMrs Karen Wilson(current)c/o Gwersyllt CP Dodds laneGwersyllt Wrexham 01978 295480

Staff structure and class year groups 2019-2020

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SMT position Staff member

Headteacher Mr Joel Moore Assistant Headteachers Mrs Jacquie O’ Toole

Mrs Julie Walker

Class Teacher Teaching Assistant

Nursery/ReceptionSnowy Owls

Mrs Dawn McHugh Mrs Linda Moore Mrs Julie Barkley

Nursery/ReceptionBarn Owls

Miss Gemma Hughes Mrs Julie Walker

Mrs Wendy Howe/Mrs Beth WrightMrs Claire Harrison

Year ½-Kestrels Miss Ceris Jones Mrs Denise Edwards

Year ½ - Harriers Mrs Helen Davies Mrs Lynne RadhiMrs Paula Wynne 1-1

Year 3/4 Mr David EdwardsYear 3/4 Mrs Jacquie O’Toole

Mrs Julie Walker

Year 3/4 Mrs Kim Moore Miss Nicki Harrison 1-1Mrs Lisa Matthias-1-1Miss Sarah Gavan – 1-1

Year 5/6 Mrs Nicola Jones TLR teacher

Year 5/6 Mr Greg McAteer

Year 5/6 Miss Cara-Louise Roberts

SENCo(Special Needs Co-Ordinator)

Mrs Julie Walker(Assistant Headteacher)

Kim Moore – Key Stage 2 – SENCo support

PPA cover(Planning, Preparation and Assessment time)

FP PPAGemma Hughes – Level 4 TAMrs Julie Walker

KS2 PPA and maternity coverMrs Jacquie O’TooleMrs Gemma HughesMr Joel Moore

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Catch Up / Intervention

Mrs Jacquie O’Toole

Family Learning/Family Care/LAC

Mrs Jacquie O’Toole

Mrs Jayne Hughes

Child Protection Mr Joel Moore /Mrs Jacquie O’Toole/ Mrs Julie Walker

School Statistics

Number of full time pupils on roll 275

Year group number on roll

Nursery Reception

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

2624333032353939

Free School Meals - 3 year average 12.4%

Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) 1:21.9

School budget per pupil £3,464

Pupils achieving the expected level in the core subjects at Key Stage 2

NA

Pupils achieving the expected outcome in the Foundation Phase areas of learning

NA

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School UniformWe all feel proud to be members of Gwersyllt CP School and in representing the school this is a message we are keen to communicate with the local and wider community. Please encourage your child to respect their uniform and to keep clean and smart at all times. All items must be clearly labelled. Coats should be kept in school. Recycled uniform is always available in the Foundation Phase reception entrance.

Winter - October to March Grey/black skirt/pinafore/trousers and white or blue polo shirt, grey cardigan or sweatshirt.

Summer Blue and white check/striped dress or grey/black trousers or shorts, white or blue polo shirt.

Sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts, fleece jackets and waterproof jackets all with the school logo, are available to purchase from Tesco (http://www.schooloffice.co.uk/135681) and School Trends (http://www.schooltrends.co.uk/primaryschooluniform). You are not obliged to purchase uniform with the school logo. You may purchase from other shops as long as the uniform complies with our colours. Please put your child’s name on their uniform.

P.E. KitIt is important for safety and comfort that pupils are dressed appropriately for P.E:Indoor -soft plimsolls (NOT trainers), white T- shirt and black shorts.Outdoors - trainers, white T-shirt and black shorts, tracksuit in cold weather. Swimming – trunks/shorts (not Bermuda shorts) /swimming costume.The wearing of jewellery is not encouraged and should always be removed for P.E. activities in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations.

Golden Rules & Positive Behaviour

The school expects each child to be diligent, well behaved and to have respect for others and their property. We actively promote a positive environment in which children develop self- control, self-discipline, self-esteem and respect for property and others in our school community. School rules are based on the desire to help each child become a positive and valued member of the school family and of the community at large. We are very proud of our pupils’ behaviour.

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Website Please visit our school website for information, policies, school prospectus, event dates, etc.

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Curriculum

We continued to ensure that our children had a broad and enriching curriculum in the school. All staff continue to believe strongly that we are all learners and have attended courses, learnt new skills, and updated and reviewed school policies and practice in line with the curriculum.

The children responded well to our approach to learning in all year groups. They were constantly being stimulated through carefully structured activities and investigations that challenged and motivated them. The children were actively involved in their learning and developed their independence and many new skills throughout the year. Visits and experiences outside the classroom were arranged to enrich the school day and we also welcomed people into the school when appropriate. Many thanks to all parents/guardians and members of the community for their continued support regarding these visits.

The school have spent the year integrating the current Digital Competency Framework and are now trialling aspects of the New Curriculum for Wales.

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Progress on our School Development PlanThe School Development Plan is a vital part of the school’s growth and reflects the development of our unique two site situation. Suggestions and ideas were gathered from all interested parties throughout the academic year, in order for the plan to be established by October.

Priorities for the academic year 2019-20 were;

Priority 1 - Consistency in Welsh Oracy

Aim: Improve consistency of the planning and delivery of Welsh oracy

Priority 2 – Effective use of numeracy across the curriculum

Aim: Improve the range and suitability of numeracy opportunities across the school

Priority 3 – Develop pupils ability to challenge themselves, work independently and display resilience

Aim: Pupils to become ambitious, capable learners

Priority 4 – Increase understanding and knowledge of pupil and family mental health and wellbeing

Aim: Staff and governors will have an understanding of Mental Health and Wellbeing and the importance of developing and applying a whole school approach. Staff will be confident and knowledgeable to teach regarding Mental Health and Wellbeing. Pupils, staff, parents/carers and governors will be confident about discussing and raising issues and questions regarding Mental Health and Wellbeing. The school community will feel better supported with Mental Health and Wellbeing and will have a better understanding of signs, symptoms and support available.

Priority 5 – Increase the quality and breadth of topic work

Aim: To develop pupil led topics and ensure full coverage of the curriculum over the course of the year.

Priority 6 – Universal provision

Aim: Enable all pupils to learn effectively within the core classroom

Priority 7 – Develop the school as a learning organisation

Aim: To identify and improve aspects of communication, professional learning and dissemination

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School PoliciesOur school policies are subject to a rigorous reviewing structure which is on-going.

Healthy Schools InitiativesWe have had many exciting projects over the years which have all become embedded into our daily routines and become part of our working practice. Children continued to have access to drinking water throughout the school day. All children were encouraged to bring healthy snacks at playtime. Children cared for the area in which they live by participating in local initiatives. Our outdoor areas are constantly in use, with new ideas transforming our environment. We are grateful to Friends of Gwersyllt CP ( now PTA) as they raise additional funds to enable us to work on these areas. Year 5 and 6 pupils are selected and trained as Play Makers/Sports Leaders. These pupils encourage others to partake in sport and physical education activities.

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)We provided additional support for children who experienced mild or moderate learning difficulties, through daily support groups. The school works with both the parents/guardians and the Local Authority in implementing early intervention for those children who require support.

A child has special educational needs if they have a learning difficulty which requires special educational provision to be made for them. A learning difficulty means that the child has significantly greater difficulty in learning than most children of the same age or that the child has a disability that needs different educational facilities from those that the school generally provides for children.

School assessment procedures and standardised testing allowed staff to accurately identify pupils who may need additional support. Focused targets and strategies were developed for each of these children, and support provided within small groups, or individually, depending on the needs of the child. These targets were put together and overseen by Mrs Julie Walker our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, while class based TAs and Mrs O’Toole worked with our Foundation Phase pupils

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and our key stage 2 pupils providing additional numeracy and literacy sessions to help them in improving their basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Review meetings took place with the SENCo, teachers and parents to enable all relevant stakeholders to have input into Individual Education Plans. External agencies attend when necessary.

2017-18 2018-19 2019-20

School - School Action 10.52%(12.2%)

12.4% 10.6%

Local Authority - School Action (13.5%) 12.9% 12.2%Wales - School Action (15.0%) 14.4% 14.0%

School - School Action Plus 4.45%(6.3%)

4.4% 6.0%

Local Authority - School Action Plus (6.4%) 6.0% 6.1%Wales - School Action Plus (8.1%) 8.2% 8.2%

School - Statemented 1.05%no data

no data *

Local Authority - Statemented (1.3%) 1.7% 2.2%Wales - Statemented (1.7%) 1.8% 1.9%

Provision for the disabled (integration & inclusion)In addition to the provisions made for children with Special Educational Needs, the Governing Body ensures that pupils with disabilities are not discriminated against

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and join in everyday activities with other pupils, including school educational visits (subject to certain conditions set out in section 161(4) Education Act 1993, which meets to ensure that the school Accessibility Plan which was approved by Governors on 11/05/2015

Our toilet facilities match our needs and are age appropriate in height for the children who use them. We also provide disabled toilets on the key stage 2 and Foundation Phase sites.

Data

AttendanceAttendance is very important and we work hard with our Educational Welfare Officer and our parents/guardians to ensure that children attend school regularly. I would like to thank all those parents/guardians who support us on this venture and ensure that their children come to school every day and only stay at home when they are ill. It helps children establish routines and settle into school smoothly. The importance of establishing excellent routines at an early age cannot be stressed enough. Children miss vital stages of their social and educational development by being absent from school and we would urge all parents/guardians to encourage a regular attendance pattern from the very beginning of a child’s school life. Our school target for 2019-20 is 95.6%.

Percentage of half-day sessions attended by pupils of statutory school age during the academic year.

Please note due to covid – 19 we cannot report on attendance for 2019-2020.

2017 - 2018 2018 - 2019 2019 - 2020School - Total 94.6% 94.1% *Local Authority - Total

94.5% 94.8% *

Wales - Total 94.6% 94.7% *School - Boys 94.5% 94.0% *Local Authority - Boys

94.4% 94.5% *

Wales - Boys 94.5% 94.6% *School - Girls 94.8% 94.1% *Local Authority - Girls 94.5% 94.7% *Wales - Girls 94.7% 94.8% *

* - data not yet available

Foundation Phase (Year 2)

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Please note due to covid – 19 we cannot report on attainment for 2019-2020.

% Pupils who have reached the expected level – Foundation Phase Outcome Indicator. Represents the percentage of pupils achieving at least Outcome 5 in English or Welsh (first language), Mathematical Development and Personal And Social Development.

2017 -18 2018 -19 2019-20

School - Total 82.4% 78.8% N/ASchool - Boys 82.4% 77.8% N/ASchool - Girls 82.4% 80% N/A

%Pupils who have reached the expected level - Core subject indicatorRepresents the percentage of pupils achieving at least level 4 in English or Welsh (first language), mathematics and science in combination.

2017 - 18 2018-19 2019-20

School - Total 78.9% 97.5% N/ASchool - Boys 76.0% 100% N/ASchool - Girls 84.6% 95.7% N/A

School Term Dates for Next Academic Year 2020 / 2021

Autumn Term 2019Planning and Preparation Days

Tuesday the 1st of September 2020Wednesday the 2nd of September 2020

Term Opens (to pupils)-Phasing

Wednesday the 3rd of September 2020

Half Term Close Friday the 23rd of October 2020

Half Term Open (to pupils)

Tuesday the 2nd of November 2020

Term Closes Friday the 18th of December 2020Spring Term 2020Training days Monday the 4th of January 2021

Friday the 26th of March 2021Term Opens (to pupils) Tuesday the 5th of January 2021Half Term Close Friday the 12th of February 2021

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Half Term Open Monday the 22nd of February 2021Term Closes Thursday the 25th of March 2021Summer Term 2020Training Days Monday the 12th of April 2021

Friday the 7th of May 2021Monday the 19th of July 2021Tuesday the 20th of July 2021

Term Opens Tuesday the 13th of April 2021May Day Holiday Monday the 3rd of May 2021Half Term Close Friday the 31st of May 2021

Half Term Open Monday the 7th of June 2021Common Transfer Day Thursday the 25th of June 2020Term Closes Friday the 16th of July 2020

Financial report 2019/2020

The school budgets are carefully managed to ensure financial planning for the future. This will also be necessary to ensure that all year groups are well resourced within the budget allocation. All reserves from school are spent on the whole school, for all our pupils

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The school received a specific additional grant of £32,950 in 2019-20 to provide additional support for pupils who were eligible for free school meals.

This grant was spent in full and has resulted in improved learner outcomes and continued effective improvement in the following areas :-

1. To engage with families to create a positive image of school and to enable parents to support their children’s learning and well-being effectively

2. To support children with specific behavioural needs to access the curriculum, through providing nurture and time out provision3. Develop school as learning organisation for Parents and families.Balance figure as at 31st March 2020 in the Private school fund account-£14,080.44

Community and Families

Gwersyllt Community Primary School has extensive community links, working with local businesses, police and other local groups. As part of our school improvement we encourage parents/guardians and the community to be actively involved in

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school. Mrs O’Toole worked with families throughout the year to provide activities and support to enhance learning and wellbeing. Please see the website for further information.

Many parents have started as volunteers and gone on to receive free training for qualifications through Family Learning and Coleg Cambria. Some have secured employment following this. Please enquire in school if you would like to volunteer. All volunteers are required to complete DBS security checks. Forms are available in the school office.

A range of nurture intervention groups provided pupils with wellbeing support.

Sport/Extra-curricular activitiesThe school offers many additional opportunities for our young people. We have before and afterschool clubs, both of which help support working parents/guardians, and those who wish to continue their own education. These are open to all foundation phase and key stage 2 pupils, from 7.30am (Breakfast Club) until 5.30pm (Playmates). During the school year the pupils have had the opportunity to enjoy various afterschool clubs, such as Board Games Club, Netball Club, Badminton Club, Bible Club, Recorder Club, Knitting Club and Football Club to name just a few. These all proved to be very popular and were well attended.

Welsh language developmentStaff and pupils at the primary school value their culture and language and strive to improve the fluency of their everyday conversational Welsh. We are committed to improving the use of the Welsh language around our school environment and started working towards the Bronze Award for Cymraeg Campus through the Local Authority. Parents have received opportunities to learn welsh with our pupils from Criw Cymraeg.

Arrangements for reporting to parents

Autumn Term - Information Evenings to discuss how children are settling / progressing.

Spring Term - Information Evenings for all parents to discuss general progress.

Summer Term - Written report to parents/guardians with an opportunity to discuss with the Class teacher.

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