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Timescales for the next round of applications for emergency childcare
Sun 31 May 2020Timescales for the next round of applications for emergency childcare:-
Applications for emergency childcare for the week commencing 8th June is live on the Council’s website this Sunday (31st May).
- Parents / carers have until 11:59pm on Tuesday 2nd June to apply.
2. The number of hubs offering emergency childcare is now 25 - please see the Council’s website and the application forms for the full list of emergency childcare hubs.
3. People who must apply:-
- Key / essential workers must re-apply weekly, as requirements / shift patterns etc. change regularly and we need to ensure the numbers of applications / hub attendees are as accurate as possible so that the hubs can be staffed appropriately.
- Parents / carers of vulnerable learners and parents / carers of special school pupils who are already attending an emergency childcare setting do not need to re-apply on a weekly basis. Their attendance will be ongoing, but they must e-mail schoolplanning@rctcbc.gov.uk if they no longer require a place.
- Any parents / carers of vulnerable learners and parents / carers of special school pupils who are not currently attending one of the hubs must make an initial application for a place and complete the appropriate registration documents.
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1st of June (after the Whitsun half-term)additional Hubs are opening
Tue 26 May 2020Dear Parents/Carers,
From the 1st of June (after the Whitsun half-term)additional Hubs are opening across the area to support our families and children. This increase in hubs is to address the growth in demand for emergency childcare across the County Borough.
Porth Community School (PCS) is Alaw’s nearest Hub. Parents are encouraged to consider if they would like to send their children there however all hubs will be accessible to you to select from when you make your weekly application - however Alaw staff will only be based at PCS. Information is detailed on the RCT website and we would recommend you review these when you make an application for the week after half term as they may be more accessible to you but will not be supported by staff from your child's own school.
Please note that there is no official confirmation on when the re-opening of all schools in Wales will take place. We have however been provided with reassurance by the Minister of Education that a three week notice period will be given prior to any phased re-opening of schools. All national and local decisions will be informed by the current medical advice and guidance so that the health, safety and wellbeing of our children,
school staff and community remains our top priority focus.
Should you have any queries in relation to the hub provision, please contact schoolplanning@rctcbc.gov.uk or leave an answer phone message at school, email admin.alawprimary@rctcbc.gov.uk or email your child’s class teacher - details found on the school website www.alawprimaryschool.co.uk
Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Miss Davies
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Applications for emergency childcare for the week commencing 1st June
Sun 24 May 2020Timescales for the next round of applications for emergency childcare:-
Applications for emergency childcare for the week commencing 1st June is live on the Council’s website from 8am this coming Sunday (24th May).
- Parents / carers have until 11:59pm on Tuesday 26th May to apply
- Applications received after the deadline will take longer to process and will result in a delay to the availability of a place.
2. The number of hubs offering emergency childcare is increasing from 13 to 25 - please see the Council’s website and the application forms for the full list of emergency childcare hubs.
3. People who must apply:-
- Key / essential workers must re-apply weekly, as requirements / shift patterns etc. change regularly and we need to ensure the numbers of applications / hub attendees are as accurate as possible so that the hubs can be staffed appropriately.
- Parents / carers of vulnerable learners and parents / carers of special school pupils who are already attending an emergency childcare setting do not need to formally re-apply via the website, but must let their setting know if they will be attending during the Whitsun half term week, so that accurate numbers will be known for staffing purposes.
- Any parents / carers of vulnerable learners and parents / carers of special school pupils who are not currently attending one of the hubs must make an initial application for a place and complete the appropriate registration documents.
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Happy half term to everyone
Sat 23 May 2020Happy half term to everyone and a huge thank you for your cooperation and ongoing commitment to our learners during these challenging times. We hope you enjoy a well deserved break next week!
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COVID-19 resources
Fri 22 May 2020Please see the parents section on the website to
locate the information/resources.
Click onto the COVID advice and guidance section.
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Help us to keep our children safe
Fri 22 May 2020Help us to keep our children safe
Due to the lockdown caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic, thousands of children within Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend, are remaining at home, which unfortunately is not always the safest place for some. There is a hidden group of children potentially at risk of abuse or neglect who are having much less interaction with statutory services.It is for this reason that the Chairs of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board are urging the public to help our children to stay safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic, by being vigilant and looking out for any signs that a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect.
If anyone does have concerns, please do not turn the other way. We all have a duty to report and it's easy to do so. Simply contact your local Safeguarding Team on one of the numbers below:
▪ Rhondda Cynon Taf (Children)- 01443 425006
▪ Merthyr Tydfil - 01685 725000
▪ Bridgend (Children) - 01656 642320
Opening Hours:
▪ Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm
▪ Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
▪ Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: Closed
Out of Hours Emergencies
To contact social care services outside office hours, at weekends and bank holidays, contact the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Emergency Duty Team on 01443 743665 (this covers RCT, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend).
If you suspect a child is at immediate risk of harm call 999 and speak to the Police.
Safeguarding is everyone’s business!
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TODAY: Joy of Moving Festival!
Thu 21 May 2020Today is the Joy of Moving festival!
It's all about fun packed activities designed to get you moving at home. Children from all around the country will be taking part this week, and this afternoon we would like you to join in!
All children in KS2 will be sent this pack this morning and asked to take part. Please take plenty of pictures to share with your teacher on Seesaw. We want to see all of the fun that you have!
Families, if you decide to share photos on social media, please use the hashtags: #JOMHomeFestival #EFLCommunities #JoyofMoving and tag @CCFC_Foundation , @JoyofMovingUK and @alawprimary! These will be shared at http://www.joyofmovingresourcehub.co.uk/
Please find all the activities here!
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Additional emergency hubs will be opening after Whitsun half-term
Tue 19 May 2020Dear Parents/Carers,
Additional emergency childcare hubs will be opening after the Whitsun half-term and as a direct consequence this will now require all school staff across the LA to beattending hubs on a far more regular basis. This increase in hubs is to address the growth in demand for emergency childcare across the County Borough. Please note that there is no official confirmation on when the re-opening of all schools in Wales will take place.We have however been provided with reassurance by the Minister of Education that a three week notice period will be given prior to any phased re-opening of schools. All national and local decisions will be informed by the current medical advice and guidance so that the health, safety and wellbeing of our children, school staff and communities is protected.
Please be aware that because of the increased demand on staff time to work at the emergency childcare hubs weekly, there will be a need for all staff to ensure the quantity of distance learning is balanced fairly against their hub commitments so they are able to successfully achieve the requirements of both these roles.
Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated.
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Emergency Childcare Week Beginning 25th May
Sun 17 May 2020Timescales for the next round of applications for emergency childcare:
Applications for emergency childcare for the week commencing 25th May is live on the Council’s website from 8.00 am this Sunday (17th May).
Parents/carers have until 11:59 pm on Tuesday 19th May to apply.
2. Emergency childcare for the Whitsun half term week (including Bank Holiday Monday 25thMay) is available to key/essential workers ANDvulnerable learners.
3. People who must apply:
·Key/essential workers must re-apply weekly, as requirements/shift patterns etc. change regularly and we need to ensure the numbers of applications/hub attendees are as accurate as possible so that the hubs can be staffed appropriately.
·Parents/carers of vulnerable learners and parents/carers of special school pupils who are already attending an emergency childcare setting do not need to formally re-apply via the website, but must let their setting know if they will be attending during the Whitsun half term week, so that accurate numbers will be known for staffing purposes.
·Any parents/carers of vulnerable learners and parents/carers of special school pupils who are not currently attending one of the hubs must make an initial application for a place and complete the appropriate registration documents.
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Joy of Moving Home School Festival
Fri 15 May 2020Get involved with the Joy of Moving Home School Festival!
Next Thursday 21st May get involved with the Joy of Moving Home School Festival! Join schools countrywide and your friends here at Alaw to take part in a festival of fun activities designed to get you moving!
The festival is for children in Years 3-6.
On Thursday morning, your teacher will send you a message on Seesaw with a pack full of activities for you take part in around your home on Thursday afternoon. The pack will also be posted here on the school website.
