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URGENT INFORMATION- Relocation of Temporary Testing Centre RCT
Sat 12 Sep 2020
The temporary COVID testing centre in Porth will be RELOCATED to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council offices at The Pavilions, Clydach Vale, CF40 2XX, with IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
Due to the high level of engagement from the community at the temporary test centre in Porth, the decision has been taken by Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB to relocate the test centre to allow this process to be undertaken more efficiently.
The test centre in Clydach Vale will be a DRIVE IN test centre, meaning that visitors will attend in their vehicles, keeping a safe distance from others in the process and allowing people to head immediately home to self- isolate until test result received. People who test positive for COVID-19 should continue to self- isolate for 10 days.You MUST book at test before attending the test centre. You should only book a test if you CURRENTLY HAVE coronavirus symptoms:
• New continuous cough
• High Temperature
• Loss/change of taste/smell
This testing centre is only available to residents of RCT. To book a test please follow the link - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/*Please note, the testing centre will be open from 10.30am-4.30pm on Friday 11 September, 9.30am thereafter.
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AUTUMN TERM PROVISION BREAKFAST CLUBS
Thu 10 Sep 2020AUTUMN TERM PROVISION BREAKFAST CLUBS
As you will be aware, schools within Rhondda Cynon Taf were intending to re-establish breakfast club provision from Monday 14th September. I am writing to inform you that regrettably, following health and safety reviews, it is not possible to safely re-open breakfast club provision on this date against a backdrop of recent rising COVID-19 cases within our community.
Following the receipt of extremely high level of applications for breakfast club provision and an assessment of school hall sizes, it is not going to be possible to safely ensure that children remain within their contact groups when attending breakfast club. The Council is keen to ensure that the provision of education is not compromised by potentially having large numbers of children needing to self-isolate due to contact groups not being maintained when attending breakfast club provision. We are planning to re-open provision on 28th September 2020 with a significantly reduced capacity. Places will be allocated on a ‘first come - first served’ basis based on the submitted applications and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by 5pm on 18th September 2020. Successful applicants will not be notified as places have been automatically reserved.
A further application process will be undertaken for the new Spring Term and parents will receive further details at the end of November 2020 of how to reapply on-line.
I am sure you will understand that the safety of your child is paramount in this decision. The position will be kept under review and I will write to you again with a further update in due course.
Thank you in anticipation of your continued support.
Yours sincerely,
Director of Education and Inclusion Services
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Breakfast Club
Thu 10 Sep 2020Following a health and safety review, including a review of the size of school and dining halls, staffing provision and extremely high numbers of applications for breakfast club provision, along with concerns expressed in relation to the additional challenges of keeping children safe in their contact group and the significant rise of COVID-19 cases within Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Council has concluded that it is not possible to safely re-open breakfast club provision from next Monday (14thSeptember) as originally intended.
The provision of education and safety of all pupils and staff is of paramount importance. It is likely that this position will remain unchanged for the next two weeks and that restricted provision will re-open on the 28th of September. The position will be kept under review and further information will be provided going forward as circumstances change.
Thank you for your continued support.
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Mobile COVID test centre PORTH
Wed 09 Sep 2020Here's the link to book an appointment at the mobile test centre in Porth: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn&utm_content=Coronavirus -
RCT Testing
Tue 08 Sep 2020⚠️ URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT - Temporary Testing Centre to open in Lower Rhondda on Thursday 10 September⚠️
Due to the recent rise in the number of cases of Coronavirus in the Lower Rhondda area, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, working in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board will be setting up a temporary testing centre at Oldway House car park, Porth, CF39 9ST from Thursday 10 September.
The testing facility is intended for people living in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area only.
It is important that you only attend if you have Covid symptoms:
❗ New continuous cough
❗High temperature
❗Loss of or change to your normal sense of smell or tasteSymptom checker:
Check for Coronavirus symptoms: http://orlo.uk/NTFWESelf- isolation:
If you have Coronavirus symptoms, you and all members of your household must remain self- isolating until you have received the result of your COVID test, and should only go out to have your COVID test.To book a test:
Appointments will need to be made in advance via an online portal – details of how to book a test will be shared on Wednesday.There are also other testing facilities available in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Area. You can book a test at one of these facilities either by calling 119 or online here:http://orlo.uk/52R18
If you are visiting the temporary centre, it is essential that you maintain social distancing by staying 2 metres apart from others while you wait to be seen, and before and after you have been tested.
Coronavirus is very easy to catch and can be fatal, particularly for vulnerable people.
We all have a part to play in keeping our communities safe.
#KeepWalesSafe #KeepRCTSafe
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Welcome back to a new term.
Fri 04 Sep 2020Welcome back to a new term. Please click the following links to access information for parents and carers on the Council website
Return to school September 2020 – frequently asked questions (FAQs)
www.rctcbc.gov.uk/schoolreturnfaqs
Summer examination information – FAQswww.rctcbc.gov.uk/FAQExaminations2020
Breakfast clubs – September 6th deadline
https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/breakfastclubform
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breakfast club: please complete an application form using the following link https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/breakfastclubform.
Mon 31 Aug 2020In order to facilitate breakfast clubs in the Autumn Term we will need to assess the number of pupils who require the provision.
If your child requires a space in breakfast club please complete an application form using the following link https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/breakfastclubform. The form will be available for completion between 1st September to 6th September. Spaces will be available from the week commencing Monday 14th September. The completed applications will be reviewed and the number of spaces assessed on the dining hall area available and breakfast club staffing numbers to ensure that health and safety and appropriate social distancing requirements between contact groups of pupils are met.
Kind regards
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Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Youth Engagement and Participation Service (YEPS)
Thu 16 Jul 2020Rhondda 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?
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- YEP staff will make contact and support year 6 pupils over the summer holidays and into the new school term.
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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 2020Alaw 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.
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Applications for the Council’s ‘Childcare and Summer Activity Programme’ are now open via the Council’s website.
Wed 08 Jul 2020Applications 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 12thJuly.
The provision is available from Wednesday 22nd July to Friday 21st 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.
