GODRE’RGRAIG PRIMARY SCHOOL
GOVERNORS REPORT 2012
School Staff
The teaching staff consists of the Headteacher Mrs C Pudner and 4 teachers, Mr. P Morris(Acting Deputy Headteacher), Mrs. T. Jones, Miss H. Lewis and Mrs. D. Sweeney (am only). The teaching assistants are Mrs. A. Bresner, Miss C. John, Mrs. C. Michael-Whitcombe, Mrs. J. Harris and Miss J Grey.
The cook is Mrs S Morgan with kitchen assistant Mrs. N. Lloyd, lunchtime assistants are Mrs. J. Harris, Mrs. L. Powell. The school caretaker is Mrs. J. Harris. Mrs. S. John is the Administrative Officer. Peripatetic music teacher for music, teaching recorders to Y4/5/6, an Athrawes Bro (Mrs Enfys Harris) and a Welsh teacher from Cwmtawe visit the school on a regular basis.
School Devcelopment Plan
Teaching and learning is monitored regularly as part of the Performance Management cycle. The main foci for development during the 2012/13 year are as follows:-
· To improve standards in English across the whole school:-
§ All staff trained in Pie Corbett methods and to implement timescale for story writing,
§ All staff to utilise Sue Palmer skeleton books for non-fiction types,
§ To update and review school continuums for Reading, Phonics and Spelling, Handwriting and Writing with all staff,
§ To identify appropriate targeted groups to participate in Rapid Reading,
§ To review and update resources,
§ To incorporate designated sessions for handwriting, Phonics/spelling, reading carousel- guided reading, individual reading and reinforcement activities weekly,
§ To undertake fortnightly scrutiny of pupils work,
§ To participate in cluster working for English aspects (Professional Learning Communities),
§ To use parents trained for Better Reading Partnership to listen to readers,
§ To screen Reception children with Language link,
§ To work closely with LEA literacy team to monitor and develop good practice
· To develop a whole school strategy using Assessment for Learning:-
§ To develop self assessment strategies for all pupils across the school,
§ To involve pupils in target setting and discuss their progress and development ,
§ To set up designated target sessions with each pupil to ensure that targets are understood, appropriate and achievable,
§ To visit other schools to see effective practice
§ To involve pupils more in assessing their own progress and development
§ To develop thinking skills across the school,
· To strengthen Short Term Planning (including key skills):-
§ To ensure that tasks consistently match pupils’ learning needs and abilities.
§ To review, adapt and improve Short Term Planning,
§ To include Key Skills in Short Term Planning,
§ To participate in joint, whole school planning sessions,
§ To share good practice in house and with other schools,
§ To monitor Short Term Planning regularly ensuring adequate differentiation, when appropriate,
§ To scrutinise pupils’ books fortnightly,
§ To monitoring teaching and learning across the curriculum.
· To strengthen Self Evaluation procedures further and develop Governing Body role in process;-
§ To review and update the School Self Evaluation Report into 3 Key Questions.
§ To involve all staff and GB in developing the report.
§ To further develop the role of coordinators.
§ To involve the GB in tracking the progress and development of a group of pupils through the school from Nursery to Year 6,
§ To involve GB in the analysis of data and the tracking system,
§ To develop the Governing Body self evaluation process.
§ To tighten curriculum monitoring and evaluation procedures
· To continue with the good efforts to improve pupil attendance:-
§ All staff to use the SIMS register.
§ To continue using first day response to query absences.
§ To use the late book for children who arrive after school start.
§ To display and reward class attendance by weekly displaying on classroom door.
§ To work closely with EWO regarding individual children or families.
§ To send letters to parents at end of term to show number of absences.
Targets
The school analyses NFER test data and adapts teaching accordingly. The LEA requires the school to predict targets in the Core Subjects (English, Maths, Science) in teacher assessment at the end of Key Stage 2, children will be given a level in each subject. Achievable individual targets in Maths, English and reading are awarded and changed when appropriate. Targets for KS2 in July 2012 are as follows – English - 91%, Maths – 91%, Science – 91%, CSI – 91%. Cohort of 11. This means that only 1 child will not get L4 at all core subjects. We are on target to achieve this. These pupils are an excellent cohort of children.
Teacher Assessments Please see Appendix 1 for the results. (Dewi data)
School Policies
School policies are reviewed on a three year cycle basis unless there is a need to address any issues beforehand – a skills based curriculum has been developed by the school to implement the 2008 National Curriculum which incorporates all subjects at KS2 and areas of learning at Foundation Phase.
Liaison with Cwmtawe Comprehensive School
Existing liaison links with Cwmtawe are very good and continue to develop for the benefit of pupils transferring from Godre’rgraig to Cwmtawe. The primary Head Teachers of feeder schools to Cwmtawe meet with the Head of Cwmtawe regularly. The Year 6 teacher also has meetings with the staff of Cwmtawe. A successful Key Skills Day was held at Cwmtawe for all Year 6 pupils. They also spend an Induction Day at Cwmtawe before transferring in September. Students from Cwmtawe visit Godre’rgraig for work experience.
School Prospectus
The prospectus has been updated. (available from the office)
Admission
Children are admitted to the part-time Nursery once they are 3 years old, provided places are available. Children may attend full-time in the Nursery Class the day after they become four years old
Number of Pupils On Roll
The present number of pupils on roll is 88.
Nursery/Reception - 25 (Nursery 17, Reception 8)
Infants - 23
Juniors - 51
Special Educational Needs
Children with learning difficulties are identified at an early age. Additional support is given in the class as part of a differentiated curriculum. Three level 3 Teacher Assistants support in class, Headteacher covers PPA. Additional support is accessed from outside agencies when it is deemed necessary. The SEN Policy has been reviewed and resources allocated according to the school budget.
Special Educational Needs Breakdown 2012/13
Children access in class support by a level 3 TA – work differentiated by class teacher
Year / School Action / SchoolAction + / Statement / Total
Nursery / 0 / 1 / 0 / 1
Reception / 1 / 0 / 0 / 1
Year 1 / 3 / 1 / 0 / 4
Year 2 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 2
Year 3 / 6 / 2 / 0 / 8
Year 4 / 0 / 1 / 1 / 2
Year 5 / 2 / 0 / 0 / 2
Year 6 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 1
Totals / 14 / 6 / 1 / 21
Pastoral Care Arrangements
All members of staff endeavour to safeguard the health and welfare of pupils and work in close liaison with the Deputy Head and Headteacher in the pastoral care of the children. Children are actively encouraged to report anything which causes them distress. Parents should contact the school immediately if there are any problems. All children are expected to act with common sense, respect and consideration for others. Parents are expected to work closely with the school to maintain good standards of behaviour and cooperate and support the schools general ethos. We have an Assertive Discipline policy which is reviewed annually. We have a School Council where children can discuss and put forward their views about issues in school.
Sport
Children are actively encouraged to participate in sporting activities in and outside school. Junior classes go swimming.
Attendances
All absences are monitored and recorded on a regular basis. It is the duty of all parents to send their children to school regularly and to inform the school of the reason for any absence. The Educational Welfare Officer is informed of absences in patterns of absences and will investigate particular cases. Attendances are generally good. Governors have initially set 93.5% as a target for attendances but this will be reviewed.
Attendance 2011/12 Termly Figures
Class / Autumn / Spring / Summer / Whole YearNursery 1 / 83.6 / 77.8 / 80.6 / 80.4
Nursery 2 / 83.5 / 93.5 / 88.8 / 88.8
Reception / 92.5 / 94.7 / 93.8 / 93.6
Year 1 / 91.8 / 92.3 / 92.9 / 92.3
Year 2 / 93.3 / 92.2 / 93.5 / 93.1
Year 3 / 92.8 / 94.2 / 88.3 / 91.7
Year 4 / 94.5 / 95.8 / 94.4 / 94.6
Year 5 / 92.5 / 89.2 / 91.9 / 92.5
Year 6 / 93.6 / 96.3 / 92.4 / 94.0
Whole School (FT) / 92.6 / 92.7 / 91.5 / 92.4
Disabled Pupils
There is 1 disabled pupil in the school at present and modifications have been carried out. There are disabled boys and girls toilets and ramps. However, regular reviews are needed to ensure that adequate provision is maintained.
School Terms and Holiday Dates 2012/13 Academic Year
TERM
/TERM BEGINS
/MID-TERM
HOLIDAY BEGINS /MID-TERM
HOLIDAY ENDS /TERMS ENDS
/DAYS
Autumn 2012 / MondaySeptember 3rd / Monday
October 29th / Friday
November 2nd / Friday
December 21st / 75
40+35
Spring 2013 / Monday
January 7th / Monday
February 11th / Friday
February 15th / Thursday
March 28th / 54
25+29
Summer 2013 / Monday
April 15th / Monday
May 27th / Friday
May 31st /
Tuesday
July 23rd
/ 6629+37
Total
/ 195The Inset Days are 7th September, 15th November, extra dates to be arranged.
The School will also be closed on 6th May due to May Day.
Session times
Nursery 9.00-11.30am,
Infants 8.55-11.50am,12.55-3.15pm (Break 10.30-10.45am)
Juniors 8.55-12.00noon,12.55-3.20pm (Break 10.30-10.45am)
Last Governing Annual Report
No resolutions were passed at the last meeting.
Governors
The Governors set targets according to the School Development Plan. The Headteacher gives the Governors a termly report on progress made and possible future targets. Headteacher targets will be set by the Performance Management/Pay Committee.
The Governing Body
Name
/ Status / Terms of OfficeMrs. R. Davies / LEA / 07.07.12 – 06.07.16
Mr. B. Lewis / LEA / 01.07.10 – 30.06.14
Mr. G. Williams / LEA (Minority Authority Rep) / 15.10.12 – 14.10.16
Vacancy / LEA
Vacancy / Community
Mr. C.Webb / Community / 27.01.12 – 26.01.16
Mrs. L. Kauz / Parent / 25.09.12 – 24.09.16
Mrs. M. Walters / Parent / 30.03.10 – 29.03.14
Mrs. C. Jarrett / Parent / 30.03.10 – 29.03.14
Mrs. S. Davies / Parent / 06.10.09 – 05.10.13
Mr. P, Morris / Teaching staff / 01.04.09 – 31.03.13
Mrs. A. Bresner / Non-teaching staff / 03.10.11 – 02.10.15
Mrs. C. Pudner / Head / 01.04.09 - 31.03.13
Mrs. S. John / Non-voting clerk / 01.01.10 - 31.12.14
Mr. J. Rawlings / LEA link
BUDGET – FINANCIAL YEAR 2011-12
Cost Centre 104025 Godre’r Graig Primary School
Teachers Salaries / ₤239,912.03Salaries / ₤86,075.20
Wages & employee costs / ₤3631.34
Premises / ₤26,465.66
Transportation / ₤₤524.00
Supplies and services / ₤15,540.80
Third Party Payments / ₤1,251.25
Support services / ₤23,495.56
Government Grants and Contributions / (₤20,808.33)
Sales / (₤538.82)
Fees and charges income / (₤13,099.47)
Interest received / (₤169.91)
Transfers / (₤10,035.26)
TOTAL
/ ₤352,244.05The figures in brackets indicate income received by the school.
School Premises
Governors keep the condition and state of repair of the school buildings under continuous review and appropriate reports and representations are made to the Local Education Authority (LEA) regarding the work to be done if it is the Landlords responsibility. Other work may be carried out within the school’s delegated budget.
Activities
The School charges for certain activities and parents are notified of these charges in advance, e.g. transport for school visits and admission charges. The pupils have participated in many educational visits and activities according to the curriculum, e.g. Theatre Na Nog, Crucial Crew, Gower Heritage Centre, Pontardawe Art Centre. The school runs I extra curricula club on a Wednesday. The focus of which changes termly – Autumn Term, games, Spring Term, design and technology or art, and Summer Term TBA
Community Links
The Governors welcome the frequent visits to the school by the Police Liaison Officer, Road Safety Officer, Fire Safety Officer, Dental Nurse, Peripatetic Music Teachers, Athrawes Bro, School Photographer, Charity Organisations, Godre’graig Community Association and members of the Governing Body. The school also has a Parent Toddler Group and links with Community First and endeavours to involve itself with all aspects of the community
Local Management of Schools
Money is allocated to the school on a formula basis with the bulk of the money being allocated according to pupil numbers. The Governing Body has prioritised staffing and class sizes in past budgets and will continue to do so. At present the school has am - Nursery/Reception, Year 1 /2, Year 3 /4 and Year 4/ 5 /6 classes and pm – Foundation Unit R/Y1/Y2, Year 3/4 and Year 4/5/6. The Headteacher (Mrs Claire Pudner) has been delivering Planning, Preparation and Assessment time (PPA) for teaching staff. The school is supported by 3 L3 Teaching Assistants, 1 L2 and 1 L1.
Security
The Governing Body and the Headteacher work closely with officers of the Authority on security matters in order to ensure that staff and children are safe and secure in the school. All computers and valuable equipment are security marked. Security is under continuous review and additional measures will be taken if necessary.
November 2012 School Tel: 01639 843116
Mr. C. Webb – Chairperson
19, Clees Lane
Ystalyfera
Mrs. S. John – Clerk to Governors
Druslwyn
46, New Road
Ynysmeudwy, Pontardawe
Quantitative Targets (Please populate with Draft Targets – to be agreed during the visit)Targets agreed by school and authority =
Foundation Phase / Boys (%)64% / Girls (%)40% / Pupils (%)100%
FPI 2013 (revised) / 34% / 32% / 64%
PSD 2013 / 64% / 40% / 100%
LCE 2013 / 32% / 40% / 72%
LCW 2013
MD 2013 / 64% / 32% / 96%
FPI 2014 / 40% / 20% / 60%
PSD 2014 / 40% / 20% / 60%
LCE 20104 / 40% / 20% / 60%
LCW 2014
MD 2014 / 40% / 20% / 60%
KS2 / Boys (%) / Girls (%) / Pupils (%)
CSI 2013 (revised) / 100% / 80% / School / Floor / Aspirational
Reading, writing and maths / 100% / 80% / 91% / 70% / 91%
English 2013 / 100% / 80% / 91% / 70% / 91%
Welsh 2013 / 60% / 70%
Mathematics 2013 / 100% / 80% / 91% / 70% / 91%
Science 2013 / 100% / 80% / 91% / 80% / 91%
CSI 2014 / 100% / 50% / 63% / 55% / 70%
Reading, writing and maths / 100% / 50% / 63% / 60% / 70%
English 2014 / 100% / 50% / 65% / 60% / 70%
Welsh 20104
Mathematics 2014 / 100% / 50% / 65% / 60% / 75%
Science 2014 / 100% / 50% / 65% / 63% / 75%
Attainment against targets in 2012:
Difference between 2012 targets and attainment (+/-%)
Foundation Phase
FPI / 71%
PSD / 82%
LCW / 71%
LCE
MD / 82%
Key Stage 2
CSI / 55.6%
English / Est Act Diff
72% 60% 12%
Welsh
Mathematics / 72% 60% 12%
Science / 72% 72%
Commentary on attainment against targets
Behaviour issues, 2 SEN pupils ( 1 statemented in Summer Term), small cohort
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