Annual-Governors-Report-to-Parents-Full-report-2015-16

Annual Governors’ Report To Parents 2015 - 2016 The format of this report is in line with the National Assembly for Wales Guidelines Composition of Governing Body 2015 – 2016 CHAIRPERSON* - Miss L J Lancelotte March 2019 CLERK* - Mr Aled Powell HEADTEACHER - Mrs M Young L.E.A - Miss L Lancelotte (Chair) March 2019 Councillor D Bithell MBE September 2018 Mr G Jones October 2019 Mr A Orchard November 2018 Mr M Pearce December 2016 Mrs M Lynch November 2019 Mrs B Roberts March 2017 TEACHING GOVERNOR - Mrs L Baker October 2016 NON-TEACHING GOVERNOR - Miss N Belton January 2017 PARENT GOVERNORS - Chris Hamill October 2019 Charlotte Roach October 2019 Mr R Grindley (vice chair) October 2016 Miss N Lynch October 2016 COMMUNITY - * Both the Chairperson and Clerk can be contacted via the school office School Prospectus The school prospectus was updated in June 2011 A copy is available from the Headteacher on request and can also be downloaded from the school website Term Dates – 2016-2017 Autumn Term - September – 21 October 31 October – 16 December Spring Term – January – 17 February 27 February – April Summer Term – 24 April – 26 May June – 21 July Training dates - 1&2 September, 21 October, January, 24 April Session Times Morning Session 9.00 – 12.00 Afternoon Session 1.00 – 3.00 – Infants 1.00 – 3.15 – Juniors Nursery 9.00 – 11.30 and 12.30 – 3.00 School Development Plan Priorities In order to improve further the school has identified and actioned the following: Raise standards in Oracy across the Foundation Phase End of FP Speaking and listening 100% achieved Outcome Planning throughout the Foundation Phase continues to show a range of speaking and listening opportunities across areas of learning An area dedicated to activities that promote oracy eg small world, construction has been established in Early Foundation Phase A teaching assistant in Upper Foundation Phase works on oracy tasks with small groups every afternoon in Upper Foundation Phase Consistently raise standards and expectations in Literacy and Numeracy across the curriculum The data group analysed the available data and have identified the target groups for intervention programmes, delivered by staff and funded by the School Effectiveness Grant and Pupil Deprivation Grant The PDG and SEG grants are included in the School Improvement Plan (SIP) It outlines the activities to be undertaken to close the gap in attainment for the specific groups of learners During Data dialogue the progress of pupils receiving support was shared Groups and activities were revised to maximize progress and impact Analysis was shared with governing body to agree priorities for the SIP in September 2016 Use tracking and assessment of new curriculum including LNF link to a whole school PM objective All teachers agreed whole school objective Planning reflects coverage of Programme of Study (POS) Termly tracked statements show opportunities given for learners Lessons were more tailored to develop learner skills in Literacy and Numeracy Planning revolves around the new POS, evaluations of lessons and children meeting personal targets The Literacy and Numeracy subject leaders carried out book scrutinies SMT held data dialogue with classteachers following data analysis Seek the views of learners more widely The methods for gathering pupils’ views have been more varied eg graffiti wall, online surveys They have covered a range of issues eg marking pupil’s work, sports survey, transition, responsibility roles It is becoming an established element of information gathering and decision making The democratic process is being understood by more of the school community as the opportunities broaden Pupils holding senior roles attended the election of school council members at Rhosnesni High school They met and discussed issues with our AM and MP at several events The pupils on Little voice project decided to gather views on litter in Wrexham town centre using a wide range of methods eg survey monkey, Twitter, interviews, videos, film making, graffiti wall Their findings were shared with our governors, councillors and AM to impact change Excellent research skills were applied to the decision making process The groups film forms part of the report to Welsh Government United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child committee Mrs Young and Mrs Roberts accompanied some of the group to Bangor University on 29th June Review the curriculum Science/K&U, Welsh and PE/Physical Monitoring of continuity and progression has taken place by HT looking at planning and subject leaders reviewing long and med term planning Monitoring of provision and standards has been carried out by Learning Walk for incidental Welsh, PE/physical lesson observations and a science book/work scrutiny Feedback has been given on strengths and areas for development on whole staff and individual level in all subjects Peer subject leaders have reviewed the policy reflecting changes eg LNF and audited the resources Replacement or additions to resources have been purchased following discussion with HT A report was delivered to the curriculum committee of the governing body in the Autumn term 2016 Narrowing the Poverty and Gender gap (PDG plan) Two SAP groups have been undertaken twice this year, one in lower juniors and one group in upper juniors Extra staffing continues to enable a large percentage of learning experiences to be delivered in the outdoor setting Identified pupils in Year and are receiving extra support with Speaking and Listening and reading The Teaching Assistant reviews in the summer term informed arrangements for delivery of intervention work from September 2016 Our attendance officer worked closely with school and families to improve attendance She monitored attendance levels fortnightly, particularly for FSM pupils The school attendance level was 94.7% The target set for this year is 95.1% Feedback from parents and prospective new parents was very positive regarding the school website Community Link The school maintains its strong links with the community Wrexham FC worked with junior girls to raise engagement in the sport Pupils from year to year have had tennis coaching at the Wrexham Tennis Centre The Eco committee have carried out litter picking around the school area The annual sports day was well attended Various activities with other primary schools and Rhosnesni High School were held Representatives of the police, fire and health authorities visited the school and spoke with the children on a number of subjects Special Educational Needs The school aims to identify pupils with SEN at an early stage Children with learning difficulties will be given differentiated work and / or appropriate assistance within their classes Parents are kept fully informed of their child’s progress and where appropriate any outside specialist help is obtained A copy of the schools SEN Policy is available on request The school liaises with the LEA team and High Schools for transition from Yr6 Disabled Pupils Rhosddu Primary School welcomes its responsibilities to promote disability equality according to the Disability Equality Act The Disability Equality Scheme (DES) addresses the needs of Rhosddu Primary School to take proactive steps to promote disability equality for all pupils, employers, parents, carers and service users in the light of the Equality Act 2010, which replaces a range of anti-discrimination legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) and subsequent amendments Rhosddu School Disability Action Plan for 2015-2016 was reviewed by the Governing Body on 11th March 2015 The governing body is aware of the need to ensure that pupils with special needs have the right to join everyday activities with other pupils (subject to certain conditions set out in section 161(4) of the Education Act 1993) Physical access to the school is not a problem and the school has toilets adapted for use by disabled pupils, employers, parents, carers and service users Attendance Number of authorised absences 4% and 1.3% unauthorised absences The Governing Body set a target for 95.1% and our actual attendance was 94.7% Child Protection The Welsh Office guidance makes it clear that Schools have an important role to play in the protection of children from abuse This is confirmed in the Wrexham County Borough Council Policy, which sets out procedures to be followed by staff The school therefore has a DUTY to refer any concerns about the wellbeing of pupils to the Social Services Dept and the school medical officer for further advice Sport All pupils receive P.E instruction (unless exempt on health grounds) Junior children receive funded swimming instruction and Rhosddu school fund gymnastics instruction A P.E scheme of work is in place, a copy of which is available on request In addition children take part in friendly sporting competitions with local schools and in the Wrexham District Sports each year We continue to participate in activities and meetings with our cluster Miss Jones represents Rhosddu school Pupil and Staff Security The safety of the pupils and staff is of paramount concern to us Over the years various controls have been put in place such as coded locks, CCTV, new gates etc This is always under constant review and the level of vandalism has become almost negligible Curriculum Policies and schemes of work for both National Curriculum and Non-National Curriculum subjects are available on request Language The language of the school is English Use of Welsh Language Welsh is taught as an additional language to non-Welsh speakers at Foundation Phase and at Key Stage Provision of Toilet Facilities The school has a toilet training policy available on request All toilets for pupils have been refurbished to a high standard in recent years We have a toilet adapted for disabled use Healthy Eating & Drinking The school follows the Appetite for Life scheme in line with Wrexham Council We participate in the Local Authority Healthy schools scheme School Uniform Although the Governors of Primary Schools cannot make the wearing of a school uniform compulsory we would respectfully ask for your cooperation in this matter as it promotes pride in the school and aids discipline in the community Equal Opportunities The school is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity for all The schools policy is available on request Medical Wrexham has a comprehensive school health service Each school has a named doctor and nurse Vision, hearing, growth and dental examinations take place The aim of the service is to promote the health of your child and identify any problems Charging and Remissions Charging The Governing Body reserves the right to make a charge in the following circumstances for activities organised by the school: • • • • • School journeys in school hours The board and lodging element of any residential activities deemed to take place within school hours Activities outside of school hours The full cost to each pupil of any activities deemed to be optional extras, taking place outside of school hours The Governing Body may from time to time amend the categories of activities for which a charge may be made Nothing in this policy statement precludes the Governing Body from inviting people to make voluntary contributions towards the cost of providing education for the pupils Remissions Parents may qualify for remission for Board and Lodging expenses only Parents must provide evidence that they are in receipt of the following: Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance (Income Based) Child Tax Credit with an income below £16,190 Educational Outings The Governors recognise the valuable contribution that a wide range of additional activities including educational visits make towards the pupils’ personal and social education The governing body aims to promote and provide such activities both as part of a broad and balanced curriculum and as additional activities Testing Foundation Phase On entry to the school, pupils are assessed Results are used to inform planning, set targets and aid early identification of special needs Pupils were teacher assessed against the Learning Journey to ensure that the next steps in learning were appropriately planned in order to help them make progress Pupils at the end of the Foundation Phase (Year 2) were teacher assessed against the Foundation Outcomes and the data collected was sent to the Local Authority and the Welsh Government Key Stage Pupils were teacher assessed against the national curriculum levels in English, Welsh, Mathematics and Science, twice a year, to ensure that the next steps in learning were appropriately planned in order to help them make progress Pupils in Year 3-6 undertook Suffolk reading test in the Autumn term Pupils at the end of Key Stage (Year 6) were teacher assessed and the data collected was sent to the Local Authority and the Welsh Government Year to Year Pupils from Year to Year undertook the Young’s spelling test twice a year, in the Autumn and Spring terms Pupils from Year to Year will take National Reading and Numeracy tests in May of each year Target Setting At the End of Foundation Phase the percentage of children achieving Outcome and above was Language Literacy and Communication in English 93%; Maths 93%; Personal and Social Development 98% Our school targets were for 93% of pupils to attain outcome and above in Language Literacy and Communication in English; 95% in Mathematical Development and 100% in Personal and Social Development At Key stage the percentage of children achieving level and above was English 100%; Maths 100%; Science 100% Our school target was 100% of pupils to attain level in English; 100% in Maths and 100% in Science We are very pleased with the school results, which reflect the ability and hard work of the children and the hard work of all the staff at Rhosddu School Contact with the School Parents are encouraged to work in partnership with staff by cooperating in promoting good discipline, overseeing homework and sharing home / school reading records Formal Parents Evenings are held during the year and Annual Reports are sent out also, but parents are welcome to discuss slow progress or problems as they arise However, the Governors urge that appointments be made so that valuable teaching time is not lost Governors Meetings The Governing Body met times during the academic year 2015 / 2016 The following matters were discussed:30/9/2015 Election of Chair, Register of Business Interests, Framework of Responsibility, Members of Committees, Link Governors, Self-evaluation & SDP priorities, Governor Training 25/11/2015 Governor Appointments/Vacancies, Pay Committee Update, Head Teachers Report, School Fund Auditor, Policies, Finance/Budget Update, Governor Training 27/1/2016 Governor Appointments, Health & Safety Inspection Update, Finance/Budget Update, School Performance Management Update, School Development Plan, ElectionnPolling Station, Policies, Governor Training 23/3/2016 Committee Reports/Updates, Finance/Budget Update, Head Teachers Report, Policies, Governor Composition & Development 25/5/2016 Finance/Budget Update, Policies, Governor Composition & Development 6/7/2016 Finance Update, Committee Reports, Head Teachers Report, Policies, Governor Composition & Development, Meeting Dates School Comparative/Validation 2016 (End of Foundation Phase Outcomes - Pupils) (Table of - PERCENTAGES) Wrexham Rhosddu Primary School N D W A Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity School 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 57.5 22.5 17.5 Wales 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.8 3.1 38.8 55.8 0.2 Language, literacy and communication skills (in Welsh) School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Wales - 0.1 - 0.1 0.2 0.9 7.3 54.4 36.8 0.1 Language, literacy and communication skills (in English) School 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 72.5 20.0 0.0 Wales 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.5 1.6 8.9 53.7 34.0 0.2 Mathematical development School 0.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 70.0 22.5 0.0 Wales 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4 1.2 7.9 55.4 34.1 0.2 Optional Areas of Learning: Creative development School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Physical development School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Knowledge and understanding of the world School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Welsh language development School 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 FPI ** School Wales 92.5 86.8 School Comparative/Validation 2016 (End of Foundation Phase Outcomes – Pupils) cont… (Table of - PUPIL NUMBERS) Wrexham Rhosddu Primary School N D W 23 A Language, literacy and communication skills (in Welsh) 0 0 0 0 0 Language, literacy and communication skills (in English) 0 0 29 Mathematical development 0 0 28 Creative development 0 0 0 0 0 Physical development 0 0 0 0 0 Knowledge and understanding of the world 0 0 0 0 0 Welsh language development 0 0 0 0 0 Personal and social development, wellbeing and cultural diversity Optional Areas of Learning: FPI ** School 37 Cohort = 37 Notes N: Not awarded a level for reasons other than disapplication D: Disapplied under section 364 or 365 of the Education Act 1996, now effected through sections 113116 of the Education Act 2002 W: Currently working towards Foundation Phase Outcome A: Performance Above Foundation Phase Outcome School Comparative/Validation 2016 (KS2 - Pupils) (Table of - PERCENTAGES) Wrexham Rhosddu Primary School English Oracy Reading Writing Mathematic s Science N D NCO NCO NCO 3 6+ 4+ Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 73 27 0 100 Wales 0.1 0.1 0.1 7.4 48 39 4 89.6 Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 5.4 59 35 0 94.6 Wales 0.1 0.1 0.1 7.2 47 41 90.0 Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 5.4 64 29 0 94.6 Wales 0.1 0.1 0.1 8.1 46 40 88.9 Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 8.1 67 24 0 91.9 Wales 0.1 0.1 0.1 2 12 51 31 84.3 Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 64 35 0 100 Wales 0.1 0.1 0.1 7.1 49 39 90.2 Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0.0 64 35 0 100 Wales 0.1 0.1 0.1 6.0 50 40 91.4 Welsh Second Language Schoo l 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 16 67 16 0 83.8 Wales 0.3 0.1 0.1 1 3 18 56 19 76.1 Core Subject Indicator ** School 100.0 Wales 87.7 Notes N: Not awarded a level for reasons other than disapplication D: Disapplied under section 364 or 365 of the Education Act 1996, now effected through sections 113-116 of the Education Act 2002 - : Not exactly zero, but less than 0.05 * : Cohort is less than five or cannot be given for reasons of confidentiality ** : Achieved the expected level in each of Welsh First Language or English, Mathematics and Science in combination NCO1 : National Curriculum Outcome NCO2 : National Curriculum Outcome NCO3 : National Curriculum Outcome (NB NCO1, NCO2 & NCO3 have replaced Level W in previous years) National comparative data refers to 2015 School Comparative/Validation 2016 (KS2 - Pupils) cont… (Table of - PUPIL NUMBERS) Wrexham Rhosddu Primary School N D NCO1 NCO2 NCO3 6+ Cohort English 0 0 0 0 27 10 37 Oracy 0 0 0 22 13 37 Reading 0 0 0 24 11 37 Writing 0 0 0 25 37 Mathematics 0 0 0 0 24 13 37 Science 0 0 0 0 24 13 37 Welsh Second Language 0 0 0 25 37 Core Subject Indicator ** School 37 Cohort = 40 Notes N: Not awarded a level for reasons other than disapplication D: Disapplied under section 364 or 365 of the Education Act 1996, now effected through sections 113116 of the Education Act 2002 NCO1 : National Curriculum Outcome NCO2 : National Curriculum Outcome NCO3 : National Curriculum Outcome (NB NCO1, NCO2 & NCO3 have replaced Level W in previous years)