Ysgol Pum HeolAnnual Report to Parents

2018 – 2019

A message from the Chair of GovernorsDear Parent/Carers,

Yet another busy year has gone by, with school concerts, trips and lots of dedication and hard work from ourpupils. At Ysgol Pum Heol we continue to use the best teaching practices, in order to ensure all our pupilsobtain their best possible outcomes, and do so in a happy and safe learning environment.

This year has seen Ysgol Pum Heol form a collaborative working partnership with other local schools. TheLearning Partnership started formally in November of 2018 and has been huge success. We, as a governingbody, have been working closely with Mrs Rumble to ensure that the school maintains the high teachingstandards we have come to expect.. The governing body recognise that none of the high standards could beachieved without the dedication of our entire school staff.

Finally I would like to say that none of this would be possible without the support of you, our parents, grand-parents and carers. It is you who help with homework, read with your child, provide uniformsand support us during concerts, fetes and all the other parental engagements that you make a success with us.

Best WishesCll J Jones Chair of the Governing Body

A message from the HeadteacherDear Parent/Carers,

On behalf of our whole team at Ysgol Pum Heol may I take this opportunity to thank you all for yourcontinued support of our school this year. Ysgo l Pum Heo l continues to be a happy and successfulschool and that is only achieved by all stakeholders; parents, staff, pupils and Governors, working together.

Once again we have had a very busy and successful year at the school, with lots of learning experiences takingplace. As a school our our pupils continue to make good progress during their time with us. It continues tobe a privilege to be leading Ysgol Pum Heol. We have a fantastic team here and wonderful pupils who all helpto ensure that our school is the best place to learn.

Through regular monitoring activities, we continue to ensure that teaching and learning remainsat a high standard in our school. I look forward to your continued support as we help our pupils

Mrs E Rumble Headteacher

Our Vision and Values

At Ysgol Pum Heol we pride ourselves on holding a vision for our pupils that ensures that all pupils achieve thevery best education. Our vision at YsgolPumHeolis::

At the school we aspire to create a positive educational environment to enable all pupils within our care to maximise their educational potential, and to be successful confident learners, as well as being effective responsible contributors within society.

We believe in and live by our school motto - "DYSGWN Y FFORDD I FYW”/”WE LEARN THE WAY TO LIVE"

And all of the staff believe that together with the support of parents and key partners we can inspire our pupils to be responsible citizens in the world that awaits them.

Our vision for education at Ysgol Pum Heol is based on 4 core purposes which we want all of our pupilsto develop during their time with us. At Trelewis Primary we want our pupils to be:

Ambitious, capable learnersEnterprising, creative contributors

Ethical, informed citizensHealthy, confident individuals.

Alongside our vision, we hold a set of values that we aim to develop within our pupils and staff. Not onlydo we want to develop our pupils academically, but believe that our role as a school is to also promote ourpupils well-being and self-esteem too.

AtYsgol Pum Heol we are:

Friendly KindHard-WorkingCreativePoliteHonest ForgivingDetermined Thoughtful RespectfulImaginative Caring

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How do we secure school improvement atYsgol Pum Heol?

At Ysgol Pum Heol, all staff have children’s safety, welfare and learning at the forefront ofall decision-making. Each member of staff and governor are all involved with at least oneaspect of the school’s life, working as a strong team to improve and raise standards.

Pupil voice, through the Pupil Voice Committee, andparent consultation through meetings and surveys, meanthat the whole school community is part of theconsultation and decision making process.

Staff at the school work with all aspects of the schoolcommunity to identify priorities, plan and actiondevelopments for these and to closelymonitor impact and outcomes. The Governing Body monitors school improvementpriorities through regular visits to the school for meetings and learning walks; it also spendstime on scrutiny of documentation and ensures that the Headteacher and staff are regularlyand rigorously appraised. In all, the team ethos at Ysgol Pum Heol is key to the successfullearning of all our children.

What we are trying to improve?

Within the school we continue to identify ways of improving our way of teaching andlearning.This is a result of evaluating and monitoring whatis going on and what impact is being had.Along with other key headline areas, during the next academic year 19/20 we particularly want to improve our;

Opportunities for promoting Creative Writing Coverage of Mathematics, including problem solving Implementing the New Curriculum for Wales

Governing Body

The Governing Body and the Headteacher share responsibility for the strategic management of the school, actingwithin the framework set by national legislation and by policies of the Local Authority (LA).

While the LA is the employer of staff, the Governing Body and Headteacher have separate and particular responsibilities for the selection and management of staff. The internal management of the school is the responsibility of the Headteacher.

Governing BodyName LA/Parent/Co-opted Responsibility

Cllr J JonesChairperson

LA • Performance Management• School Council & Eco Schools• Well-Being

Voice of the pupil

Mr R ThomasVice-Chair

Community • Finance• Management -Grievance • ICT• Health & Safety including Building/Premises

Mr M Evans Community • RE• Health & Safety including Building/Premises

Cllr C Rees Community • Welsh• Health & Safety including Building/Premises

Mrs E Barnard LA • Safeguarding • ALN• English

Mrs E Fowler Parent • PE• Pupil Performance and Progress

Dr O Williams Parent • Science• Pupil Performance and Progress

Mrs E Zych Parent • Finance• Literacy & Numeracy• Music• PSE

Mrs R Francis Teacher

Mrs R Rumble Headteacher

Teaching Staff Name Post Responsibility

E Rumble Headteacher • Running of the School• ALENCO

R Francis Assistant Head teacher and Class Teacher

• Class Teacher for Yrs 5 and 6• Responsible for the day to day running of the school in the absence of the Headteacher• Managerial Responsibilities • Subject Leader• School Council Representative• MAT

Mr D Owen Class Teacher • Class Teacher for Yrs 3 and 4 • PE Coordinator• Subject Leader

L Barnett Foundation Phase Leader and Class Teacher

• Class teacher for Yr 2 • Foundation Phase Leader• Subject Leader

M Gimblett Class Teacher • Class Teacher for Nursery, Reception and Yr 1 • Links with the community• Subject Leader

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School Budget 2018/19

Ysgol Pum Heol School has a designated budget allocated by the Local Authority. This is allocated using a specific formula which is applied across all schools so that there is fair funding of all Schools

in Carmarthenshire. Below is the final budget spend from financial Year 2018/2019).

Grants SumFoundation Phase £34836

Pupil Development Grant £12650

EIG £2368

Small and Rural Schools £6382

Professional Learning £1695

Aspect SumFunding for 2018/19 £295087

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Whole School Data 2018/19

LA Wales

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%FSM (3 years ) / Group 14.4 2 15.2 2 14.6 2 11.9 2 10.8 2 17.1 --

%SEN (5-15 only) 30.5 --

Attendance 95.5 2 94.1 4 94.8 4 94.5 3 ~ ~ ~ ~

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Achievements and Events

Sport / Keeping Fit and Healthy Enillwyr Kwik Cricket – Llanelli Schools & Runner Up Sir GarRugby Finalist Llanelli SchoolsEnill Pel Droed TrostreEnill Pel Droed Urdd Ysgolion Llanelli a Myrddyn. Group Winners at Aberystwyth and Semi Finalist WalesNetball national finals – Winners Llanelli Schools and Carmarthenshire Bronze Award Young Sports AmbassadorsCricket World Cup visitMabolgampau Ysgol a Cwm GwendraethWater Safety – SwimmingColeg Sir Gar – Keeping Fit and Heathy DayWhole School YogaHociSboncen

Awards / Achievements and Experiences Wales for Peace Award

Super Ambassadors for children’s rights – visited botanic gardens for discussions with the child commissioner for Wales

Better energy School Award £100Rotary Writers / Photography Award

International Schools Intermediate AwardDementia Friendly School

National Tree Project with the WIWI Green Event

Cefnogi’r Di-gartrefThanks Giving Service

Ffos Las – tree planting Remembrance Sunday

Rhiannon Art – New Art Picture of the schoolCreativity making a DJ Booth and Platform

Ysgol Y Gaiman Patagonia Dyn Gwenyn

Show on Cymru FM

Achievements and Events

Global Ethical Citizens Plastic Campaign with support from Lee Waters – Visited the senedd, Presentation at Future Wales Launch, Hannah Blythyn visiting the school 16th July Walk the Global Walk Event Heno – World Book DaySiarter Iaith – dwirnod siwmae, ysgrifennu chwedlauDucks and chicksNational ECO conference – Botanic Gardens Discover Science – Botanic Gardens

Community and Working with other schoolsCawl a chanBible explorerPromsStrade Christmas fayre Sioe y Geni – Furnace (Strade School)

School Clubs Urdd, Cor, Crafts, ICT, Minecarft, Camera Club

MusicSchool Concert – Furnace TheatreDydd Miwsic CymruNew School CDEisteddfod singing 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes from 52 singersUkulele Residentials

Wimbledon Snow Dome LLangranog

Manor Adventure

Supporting And Celebrating Lend with CareDuck raceEaster RaffleSali Mali – Happy Birthday 50Charity Events – BrainTrust, Red Nose, Children in Need

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%FSM --

School Action+ ¦ Statements --

%LAC --

Cohort 2,062 --

FPI 95.0 92.3 88.9 92.3 100.0 75.0 ~

LCW 95.0 92.3 88.9 92.3 100.0 80.2 ~

LCE - - - - ~ 71.7 ~

MDT 100.0 92.3 88.9 92.3 100.0 82.0 ~

PSD 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 91.9 ~

LCW +1 35.0 38.5 33.3 30.8 35.7 24.5 ~

LCE +1 - - - - ~ 21.2 ~

MDT +1 40.0 38.5 66.7 53.8 57.1 24.7 ~

PSD +1 30.0 76.9 88.9 92.3 71.4 57.7 ~

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Outcome 5 +1 Outcome 6

The table below highlights the percentage of pupils who have attained Outcome 5 and Outcome 6 (+1) Key :-

End of Key Stage Assessment

FOUNDATION PHASE – YEAR 2Within the Foundation Phase (N—Y2), we assess pupils in 3 key areas. These are called Foundation Phase Indicators and include the areas of:

Personal and Social Development

Language, Literacy and Communication

Mathematical Development

A child leaving Year 2 is targeted to obtain Outcome 5, and Outcome 6 is above expectations. The results for Ysgol Pum Heol in 2018/19 were excellent with 100% of the pupils attaining Outcome 5 in all 3 key areas. And accomplishment at the level beyond expectation above the Welsh averages.

%FSM --

School Action+ ¦ Statements --

%LAC --

Cohort 2,108 --

CSI 90.0 72.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 86.6 ~

Welsh 90.0 81.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 86.6 ~

Engl i sh 90.0 81.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 88.4 ~

Mathematics 90.0 81.8 100.0 100.0 100.0 90.4 ~

Science 90.0 72.7 100.0 100.0 100.0 90.3 ~

Welsh +1 60.0 9.1 58.3 33.3 44.4 33.4 ~

Engl i sh +1 60.0 45.5 58.3 50.0 50.0 37.3 ~

Mathematics +1 60.0 27.3 83.3 66.7 72.2 41.0 ~

Science +1 60.0 27.3 16.7 50.0 50.0 36.1 ~

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18/19 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19

Within Key Stage 2 (Y3 – Y6), we assess pupils in 4 key areas. These are called Core Subject Indicators and include the areas of:

Welsh

English

Maths

Science

A child leaving Year 6 is targeted to obtain Level 4 in each area and Level 5 is above expectations. The results for Ysgol Pum Heol in 2018/19 were excellent with 100% of the pupils attaining Level 4 for the 3rd consecutive year. At the level beyond expectations the performance was above the Welsh average

KEY STAGE 2 - YEAR 6

The table below highlights the percentage of pupils who have attained Outcome 5 and Outcome 6 (+1) Key :- Level 4 +1 Level 5

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Target SettingGovernors have worked with the headteacher to set targets for the forthcoming years. The process ofagreeing targets is based on the following principles:

Targets should be challenging, realistic and manageable; They should be school specific, reflecting an informed evaluation of each year group of

children; In order to be meaningful, targets should be considered over a time span of more than one

year; Class teachers have a crucial role to play in the setting of targets and are fully involved in the

process.

2018/19

Target 95%

Actual Attendance 94.08%

Authorised Absence 5.89%

Unauthorised Absence 0.03%

Attendance InformationAttendance is extremely importantto us at Ysgol Pum Heol . We runlots of initiatives for our pupils to

encourage good attendance. Pleasefind below our percentageattendance for 2018/19.

In line with these principles, teachers use the widerange of information they have about each child in theirclass to set an individual target level in national curriculum tasks and tests. This is a whole school initiative and teachers work hard to ensure that each individual target is challenging, but realistic.These individual targets are collated to form aggregate targets for each yeargroup.The targets were set in the Autumn term, and progress reviewed every half term.

The school provides sufficient toilets for the number of pupils on roll. These toilets are cleaned on a daily basis.

Provision of Toilet Facilities

School Links with the Community, Business and IndustryYsgol Pum Heol is keen to promote links with local businesses and other organisations within our community and benefits greatly from their support.

We have established close links with a number of local sports organisations. The children at the school havebenefitted from the coaching provided by experts withinthese organisations and have thoroughly enjoyed being involved in sporting initiatives during the Year.

Children have many opportunities to listen to a widerange of speakers from various agencies. These includeour community police liaison officer, Assemblymembers, Member of Parliament, local clergy, the fire brigade, school dentist, school nurse and other visitors who bring with them specialist skills andknowledge.

We have strong links with many cluster primary schools, secondary schools and other educational establishments. We aim to ensure a smooth transition for our Year 6pupils as they move to their retrospective high schools. Visits are planned each year giving opportunities to attenda range of lessons. Liaison meetings take place betweenteachers of all cluster schools in a number of areas eachyear including – English, Welsh, Mathematics and Science. Pupils visit secondary schools in the area to meet other children who will be attending the school. Transitionactivities include a mix of social and educational tasks.

Once again this year, there has been tremendous support for the school PTA’s varied programme of events and fund raising activities. The Governors would like to thank the PTA which contributes so much to the school. Other charities that we regularly support include Children in Need, Comic Relief, Save the Children and Cancer support.

Sport plays an important part in school life. Children participate in a variety of team games as an integral part of the PE curriculum. All children are included within these sessions and we aim to insure that each child finds a degree of personal success and enjoyment. Sports Days and fun runs for Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 were well attended, providing an enjoyable day for children and their families.

We are mindful too of the need to help children to keep fit and active and PTA support enabled us to buy into whole school yoga a fun way for children to develop body awareness and learn tools to keep them calm, present and happy.

Curriculum Organisation andTeachingAt Ysgol Pum Heol we support the concept of lifelong learning, recognising that both adults at school andchildren learn new things every day. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyableexperience for everyone. Through our teaching we seek to equip children with the skills, knowledge andunderstanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their lives.

We recognise that people learn best in different ways: mostlessons incorporate aspects to support pupils who learn bestthrough visual, audio and kinaesthetic approaches. However,we do not usually label children as specific types of learners.Rather we aim to provide a rich and varied learningenvironment that supports children in developing their skills andabilities in a range of ways, in order to achieve their full potential.Through our teaching we aim to develop pupils who are:

Ambitious, capable learners Enterprising, creative contributors Ethical, informed citizens Healthy confident individuals.

The ALN policy incorporates the statutory code of practice for special needs and aims to provide equal access to the curriculum for all children. Our school ALNCO is Mrs Rumble, who deals with all ALNincluding statemented pupils.

The majority of our pupils speak English as their first language. Our school is an English medium school.

The school fully utilises and embeds the literacy and numeracy framework into teaching, alongside the DCF which aims to promote pupils digital competency.

Welsh Language – Yr Iaith Gymraeg

It is important that the children of Ysgol Pum Heol as it enrichestheir knowledge and understanding of the culture and heritage ofWales. It develops their personalities and ability to contributeto the community giving them a sense of place and identity. Werecognise that only a few children at Ysgol Pum Heol speak Welshat home and that school is often their only contact with thelanguage and culture of Wales.

The aims of teaching Welsh at Ysgol Pum Heol are; To develop pupils knowledge, understanding and skills within an integrated programme of speaking

and listening, reading and writing; To create a Welsh ethos within which to promote the teaching of the Welsh language; To create opportunities for children to enjoy the rich heritage of Wales; To offer children opportunities to perform and compete in Welsh during school

Eisteddfods.

Term DatesFor the latest upto date information please visit Carmarthenshire County Council website onhttps://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/education-schools/school-term-dates/#.XXeoPyhKhPY:You can also access this website via links in the school website.

Healthy, Safe pupilsAs in previous years, we continue to support and promote our pupils’ health andwellbeing. The development of healthy lifestyles is of high priority in our school.Children take part in a range of activities to ensure that they feelsafe and staff and Governors receive annualchild protection training. We have a good PSHEcurriculum addressed through class sessions,assemblies and circle time. In surveys childrenhighlight very positive attitudes to school life andreport that they feel safe and happy at TrelewisPrimary School. The school continues to havea robust safeguarding and child protectionprocedure in place, including safer recruitment..School lunches are always nutritionally balancedby our catering team and we actively encourageparents to supply pupils with a healthy packedlunch, where school dinners are not taken. Pupilsare encouraged to bring with them a piece of fruitfor break time and all pupils have regular access towater in their classes. Foundation pupils will alsoreceive milk during their morning break. Fizzydrinks, chocolate, sweets or foods high in fat andsalt are not encouraged by the school.

How are we making sure that every child reaches their potential

As a school we wish to continue to build on high standards through exciting learning. The school identifies and supports children with specific needs including more able and talented children.. Progress is carefully monitored and tracked, intervention programmes are in place and, if external support is thought necessary, this is sought.

The school has a close working relationship with parent/carers and they are kept informed and involved. Pupil voice is sought in development at Ysgol Pum Heol , including those in the curriculum. Additionalpractitioners reinforce and support learning effectively, working with groups and/or individuals depending on the needs identified.

Teachers assess all pupils’ learning both informally and formally and targets are discussed and regularly reviewed with pupils. Underperforming groups are supported and their progress is specifically tracked so that they attain their potential.

Monitoring Whole Class Progress in Welsh in Key Stage 2

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Monitoring Pupil Progress against Targets in Key Stage 2

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