Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Youth Engagement and Participation Service (YEPS)

  Thu 16 Jul 2020

  Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Youth Engagement and Participation Service (YEPS) is committed to supporting young people aged 11 to 25 to improve their resilience to deal with current and future challenges, supporting their well-being and their positive engagement in and contribution to the communities in which they live. To do this, the service works closely with schools, communities and other services to help resolve any difficulties that affect a young person’s engagement, working in partnership in order that young people can benefit from the opportunities available locally.

   

  The COVID-19 emergency has meant a significant disruption to young people’s education and routine. Consequently current Year 6 pupils who are due to join our respective RCT comprehensive schools in autumn 2020 will have had a reduced transition experience. These concerns have been discussed between the YEP service and school staff, and the result is an offer from the YEP service to support any of your vulnerable year six pupils over the summer holidays.

   

  There are a number of ways in which the YEP service may be able to support the transition gap that some of your year 6 pupils might be facing. We have introduced a wide range of virtual support through social media and through our Wicid.tv website and any of your year 6 pupils can access this information, which will give them a flavour of what the YEP service offers all young people in these different times, as well as methods of engagement that we implement under normal circumstances.

   

  What you need to do next?

   

  Email YEPS@rctcbc.gov.uk

   

  What happens next?

  • • YEP staff will make contact and support  year 6 pupils over the summer holidays and into the new school term.

   

• Welsh Government has stipulated that all pupils must be back in school by the 14thof September when school attendance will be compulsory.

  Thu 09 Jul 2020
  Alaw Primary School welcomes the Education Minister’s announcement today, that from the start of September all pupils can safely return to school.  Welsh Government has stipulated that all pupils must be back in school by the 14thof September when school attendance will be compulsory. 

   

  The impact of the pandemic on all pupils, staff and communities has been far reaching and there is a strong commitment across the profession to welcoming all children and staff back into school and full time education in September.  

   

  During the check in, catch and prepare phase, we have established robust health and safety measures and are in a strong position to welcome all pupils back into school.  

   

  We now wait for further  guidance which  will be issued by Welsh Government next Monday and local guidance will then be issued as soon as possible following publication. It is expected that as the situation evolves, the guidance will be continuously updated. Therefore please keep a look out on our website www.alawprimaryschool.co.uk for the most up to date information.

   

   

   

   

• Applications for the Council’s ‘Childcare and Summer Activity Programme’ are now open via the Council’s website.

  Wed 08 Jul 2020

  Applications for the Council’s ‘Childcare and Summer Activity Programme’ are now open via the Council’s website.

  Parents/carers need to apply asap – applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 12^thJuly.

  The provision is available from Wednesday 22^nd July to Friday 21^st August in six mainstream settings and one special school setting.

  The provision is available Monday to Fridayfrom 9am to 3pm.

  Provision is for children between the ages of 5 and 16 (4-19 in special schools).

  Places are strictly subject to availability and late applications will not be accepted.

   

  2.    In accordance with Welsh Government guidance, vulnerable children will be prioritised. 
  Where capacity allows, places will be offered to the children of NHS and social care workers only. 
  Consideration will also be given to staff who are required to deliver the childcare and summer activity programme. 
  Other essential workers who have previously been eligible for free emergency childcare will no longer be eligible due to changes in Welsh Government grant conditions.

   

  Places are strictly subject to availability and making an application does not guarantee a place.