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Ambitious, Brave, Creative, Caring, Life Long Learners.

Dysgwyr Uchelgeisiol Dewr, Creadigol, Gydal Oes.

Governors’ Annual Report to Parents

For the Academic Year 2018/2019

Published: February 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I am delighted to present to you the ‘Annual Report to Parents’ for the school year 2018-2019. The report provides information about the activities, development and the progress the school has made over the last twelve months.

Since the last report, the school has continued to build on its successful Estyn inspection and good practice continues to take place at the school on a daily basis.

The school continues to strive to nurture “Ambitious, Brave, Creative and Caring Life Long Learners” through all of the activities, academic or otherwise, which are provided.

The school’s excellent academic standards have continued and this is reflected by the impressive end of key stage data with pupils in both the Foundation Phase, and in Key Stage 2, achieving highly. All staff work hard to enable each child to reach his or her potential.

I would like to thank each member of staff for their dedication, hard work and professionalism in what has been another busy year. Furthermore, I am grateful to my fellow governors, who give up their time to represent the views of all stakeholders at our meetings.

Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support, understanding and cooperation. By maintaining a strong and effective partnership between parents and school, we continue to ensure that the school sits at the heart of the Garden Village community. This is also integral to promoting the well-being of pupils and ensuring that the school is able to successfully move forward into another academic year.

Finally, I would like to thank the PTFA for their continued involvement in school life. Without their effective fundraising, planning and organisation of events, there would be fewer resources available and, for this, their hard work is greatly appreciated. I hope that they will continue to enjoy the support which they have had in recent years in order to enable them to continue to provide the school with resources which benefit all learners.

I hope that you will find the report interesting and informative and I would be pleased to hear any comments which you wish to make.

Mr Matthew Roberts, Chair of Governors

Our Mission Statement

The mission statement of the school, which was reviewed and renewed, following consultation with all

stakeholders in 2016, is

“Ambitious, Brave, Creative and Caring Life Long Learners”

The Aims of the School

We believe that the most effective way of achieving our aims is to encourage and praise positive behaviour. The following are the underlying principles we wish to nurture throughout our school:

Treat all members of the school community with consideration and respect;

Have an understanding of the difference between right and wrong;

Be polite, cooperative and friendly;

Understand that the school has rules which must be followed for the safety of all;

Appreciate the school environment and respect the property of others;

Value other people, their work and their opinions;

Respect the culture and belief of others;

Treat others as we wish to be treated ourselves. We believe that the most effective way of achieving these aims is through the promotion of enthusiasm and challenge, sharing and learning together, the acceptance and embracing of differences, openness, self-respect and persistence.

1. Governing Body

Governors in office

Name Type of Governor

Mr Matthew Roberts Chair - Community Governor

Vacancy Community Governor

Mrs Sandra Davies Parent Governor

Mrs Alexandra Anderton Parent Governor

Mr James Wedley Parent Governor

Mrs Vanessa Roberts Teacher Governor

Mrs Louisa Edwards Staff Governor

Mrs Dawn Willson Parent Governor

Cllr David Bithell Additional Community Governor

Mrs Fay Green Acting Headteacher

Mr James Jones Non Governor

Vacancy Local Authority

Vacancy Local Authority

Vacancy Local Authority

Vacancy Community Governor

Mrs Alison Gillespie Clerk

Governing Body Contact Details: Chair: Mr Matthew Roberts – RobertsM822@Hwbcymru.net Clerk: Mrs Alison Gillespie - alison.gillespie@wrexham.gov.uk

The work of the Governing Body in the last academic year The Governing Body has a specific role in the life of the school. This role covers:

Monitoring standards in school.

Decisions on school policies.

Shared responsibility for the management of the school.

Advising and supporting the Headteacher and staff.

Ensuring the school meets the needs of the pupils.

Helping to decide what is taught.

Determining how the money is spent.

The appointment of staff.

The link between the school, the LA and the community.

The Governing Body aims to ensure that any concerns or complaints are taken seriously, and are dealt with quickly, fairly and thoroughly. In order to do this, the Governing Body has adopted a Complaints Policy where procedures are set out in detail. You are welcome to have a copy or to read it in school. There have been two parent elections during 2018/19. Terms of Office Four years from the date of appointment except Teacher & Staff Governors who serve a two year term of office. Resolutions Passed at the Last Parents’ Meeting No meeting held, no resolutions passed.

3. School Staff Teaching Staff

Class Name Class teacher Teaching Assistants

Dosbarth Pansi

(Nursery)

Mrs Emma Davies/Mrs Carrie

Pattenden

Mrs Jenny Hall/Mrs Bethan

Armstead-Stewart

Dosbarth Tiwlip

(Nursery/Reception)

Mrs Jenna Jones/Mrs Emma

Davies

Mrs Karen Bennett/Miss Sian

Roberts

Dosbarth Pabi

(Reception)

Miss Amy Douthwaite Miss Rachel Evans/Mrs Carrie

Pattenden/ Mrs Hayley Syrett

Dosbarth Rhosyn

(Year 1)

Mrs Lynsey Pearson/Miss

Stephanie Burgin

(Mrs Helga Hughes PPA Cover)

Miss Charlotte Robinson/Mrs

Belinda Tarran (1:1)

Dosbarth Blodyn Haul

(Years 1/2)

Mrs Emma Roberts

(Mrs Helga Hughes PPA & SLT

Cover)

Mrs Helga Hughes/Mrs Allison

Waters (1:1)

Mrs Bethan Armstead-Stewart

Dosbarth Blodyn Menyn

(Year 2)

Mrs Karen Randles

(Mrs Helga Hughes PPA Cover)

Miss Elise Davies

Dosbarth Gwyddfid

(Year 3)

Miss Wendy Crumpton

(Mr James Jones PPA & SLT

Cover)

Dosbarth Llygad Y Dydd

(Years 3/4)

Mrs Danielle Jackson

(Mr James Jones PPA Cover)

Dosbarth Grug

(Year 4)

Mrs Katie Gibson

(Mr James Jones PPA Cover)

Dosbarth Cenin Pedr

(Year 5)

Mr Andrew Jones

(Mr James Jones PPA Cover)

Dosbarth Lil Wen Fach

(Year 5/6)

Miss Lynne Roberts

(Mr James Jones PPA Cover)

Mrs Barbara Williams (1:1)

Dosbarth Briallu

(Year 6)

Mrs Vanessa Roberts

(Mr James Jones PPA Cover)

(Mrs Nieanne Magness SLT

Cover)

Mrs Michelle Lewis (1:1)

Intervention Support

Lower KS2

Mrs Louisa Edwards

ALNCO Mrs Nieanne Magness

Non-Teaching Staff

Mr Peter Hazelton Caretaker

Mrs Jayne Evans Cleaner

Mrs Pamela Thwaites Cleaner

Mrs Glynis Hopkins Cook in charge

Ms Sarah Davies Cook’s Assistant

Vacancy Cook’s Assistant

Mrs Karen Harris Business Manager

Miss Stephanie Culkin School Administration

4. Financial Statement 2018/2019

Governors’ Travel and Subsistence Costs

No travelling or subsistence allowances were paid.

School Fund Account 2018/2019

The school fund was audited in 2019 by Mrs Debbie Foulkes, Auditor appointed by the School Governing Body. LA

Approved Form D was submitted.

5. Statutory Teacher Assessment Results 2019

Teacher Assessment Teachers were rigorous in their assessment of pupils in years 2 and 6. They attended cluster moderation sessions to validate assessment levels.

SUMMARY FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE STATEMENT 2018/2019

Financial Year 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2019

EXPENDITURE/ EXPENDITURE/

BUDGET HEADING (INCOME) (INCOME) BALANCE

ACTUAL PLANNNED

BUDGET

EMPLOYEES 994,061 990,449 -3,612

PREMISES 63,346 57,616 -5,730

TRANSPORT 0 0 0

SUPPLIES & SERVICES 57,904 58,798 894

EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES 51,367 50,916 -451

CONTINGENCY FUND 0 35,810 35,810

TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,166,678 1,193,589 26,911

OTHER INCOME -268,840 -228,648 40,192

OPENING BALANCE (1st April 2018) -50,095 -50,095 0

TOTAL NET EXPENDITURE 847,743 914,846 67,103

End of Year Performance Data

Year 2 End of Key Stage Teacher Assessment Data

Year 6 End of Key Stage Teacher Assessment Data

National Testing

National Reading and Numeracy tests were introduced in 2014 for pupils in Years 2 to 6. Pupils undertook this

year’s tests in May 2019. This year for the first time, the procedural numeracy test was undertaken by pupils

online.

6. Attendance Information

The Governing Body continues to strive for the highest possible attendance, recognising its huge importance for a

pupil’s education. Our Educational Social Worker monitors attendance half termly.

Acceptable absences are:

• Illness

• Family bereavement

• Day of religious observance

• Emergency dental/medical appointments. (If possible appointments should to be arranged out of school hours

or at the end of the school day.)

Unacceptable absences are:

• Day trips, shopping, birthdays, haircuts, childcare difficulties.

• Holidays should be taken in school holidays. Holidays requested are approved for rolling annual attendance of

95% and above. A formal letter requesting a holiday is submitted to school prior to any holiday booking. A

reason why the holiday has to be taken in term time should be provided.

Attendance Report September 2018- July 2019

Numbers on roll

Foundation Phase capacity: 180 Actual: 172 Key Stage 2 capacity: 180 Actual: 162 Capacity: 45 per year group (360) Actual: 334 (26 spaces)

7. Term Dates

Attendance (%) Authorised Absence (%) Unauthorised Absence (%)

Target set

97.0

Actual

95.4 4.0% 0.6%

Year group

Nur. Rec. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Total 334 44 44 42 42 40 40 38 44

Term Start Half Term End

Autumn 2019 2nd Sept 19 25th Oct 19 4th Nov 19 20th Dec 19

Spring 2020 6th Jan 20 14th Feb 20 24th Feb 20 3rd Apr 20

Summer 2020 20th Apr 20 22nd May 20 1st June 20 20th Jul 20

In Service Training Days (INSET Days)

School closed to pupils on these dates for staff training:

INSET Days: 02.09.19 03.09.19 06.01.20 20.04.20 20.07.20

Bank Holidays: 25.12.19 26.12.19 01.01.20

10.04.20 13.04.20 08.05.20 25.05.20 31.08.19

8. Target Setting

Looking ahead to 2019 – 2020 we aim to:

The School Development Plan identified the following priorities for development during the year:

9. School, Curriculum and Additional Learning Needs Language Category English is the first language and language of tuition. Welsh is taught as a second language. Speaking Welsh is an integral part of daily life throughout the school. Curriculum We aim to provide the best opportunities for all pupils to achieve their full potential. Children aged 3-7 follow the Foundation Phase Framework, and children aged 7-11 follow the National Curriculum. Classes are vertically integrated, work is differentiated to cater for all needs. The school provides a broad, balanced, relevant and challenging curriculum that meets statutory requirements and the needs of the range of learners and which ensures continuity and progression. It is being further enhanced by the philosophy of the Foundation Phase and the integration of the skills based experiential approach to learning. Long term planning involves curriculum maps and overviews for most subjects, which are then translated into more detailed half-termly and weekly plans and supplemented by lesson plans, where appropriate. We are preparing for the New Curriculum for Wales which will be statutory from September 2022. The new curriculum is underpinned by four core purposes which will support our children and young people to be:

Ambitious, capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives.

Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work.

Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world.

Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society. The new curriculum will be:

A purpose-led curriculum – with the four purposes are the heart of curriculum development at a national and local level.

Organised as a continuum of learning from ages 3 to 16 – all children and young people will make progress along the same continuum.

Organised around progression steps, articulated as achievement outcomes

Inclusive of the three cross-curricular responsibilities.

Priority 1 To improve pedagogy and practice with a view to the new curriculum developments – Focus on raising standards in Science.

Priority 2 To continue to improve Foundation Phase pedagogy and practice with a view to the new curriculum developments – Focus on literacy & numeracy skills.

Priority 3 To continue to cater for whole school Wellbeing – The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Staff and Pupils

Mrs Nieanne Magness is our Additional learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO). She is responsible for ensuring that the All Wales Code of Practice is implemented. All ALN pupils have an ‘Individual Educational Plan’ (IEP) this provides specific targets for development. All IEPs are reviewed at intervals agreed between school and parents. All IEPs have been implemented, updated and reviewed this school year and parents have been invited to join relevant staff for IEP review meetings. Outside agencies have been accessed as necessary to support staff and pupils. More able and talented pupils have been encouraged to develop their attributes, skills and potential, this includes working with MAT pupils from cluster schools. GwE Supporting Improvement Adviser, Cath McNamara, visited school regularly throughout the year to monitor education standards. In 2019, year 6 pupils transferred to the Darland High School, Rhosnesni High School and St Joseph’s High School. Pupil Voice and Participation We have elected participation groups including: School Council, Digital Leaders, House Captains, Eco Council and Criw Cymraeg. Staff Training & Development This has included:

EWC – Pebble Pad

EWC – PLP Passport

Mantle of the Expert

Gareth Metcalfe – I See Maths

Greg Bottrill – Can I go and play

Cath McNamara – Development of handwriting

James Jones – New Curriculum

Mark Hodder – Wellbeing

Sophie Gorst – 5 ways to Wellbeing

Gareth Coombes training

Emotional Literacy Training (ELSA)

Improving communication channels

The school has established clear forms of communications in support of improved links with home and school.

Class Dojo – Positive news about behaviour and new Golden Principles.

Seesaw – Flipped learning platform for pupils to view resources and tutorials to empower them to enter the classroom ready for learning with an improved idea of the particular skill to be taught and a channel for parents to engage with their child’s learning (password protected)

Twitter- a platform to celebrate school life –with positive comments exchanged.

School Website - New for 2019/20, which includes a parents messaging App. 10. Arrangements for the Admission of Disabled Pupils We are keen to ensure that the needs of each individual in the school, regardless of ability or disability, should be met as far as possible. The needs of each pupil wishing to be admitted to the school will be discussed with their parents/carers and with any other agency involved. The Governing Body is committed to planning for the needs of people with disabilities – whether pupils, teachers or visitors when making alterations to the school building,

but in the meantime we have the flexibility to make arrangements to cater for particular needs, as far as we possibly can. 11. Sporting Aims and Achievements We aim to provide quality learning experiences that develop and enhance confidence and self-esteem, by teaching skills, encouraging refinement, and praising effort. Through sport, young people can learn to relate to each other, and experience both the disappointment of losing and the rewards of success. We offer a varied range of traditional sports; regularly participating in inter-school events. Other non-traditional team games also play a major role in the school’s PE curriculum. The Tennis Centre and Wrexham Waterworld are utilised for Tennis and swimming sessions. Sporting activities have included:

Football

Netball

Swimming

Gymnastics and Dance

Athletics - Indoor and Outdoor

District Sports

Queensway – Run a Mile

Sports Day

Taekwondo

Bikeability – Cycling Proficiency

Tennis

5X60 workshops –Dodge Ball and Multi Sports

After School Club sports activities 12. Healthy Eating School adheres to the Welsh Government’s ‘Appetite for Life’ guidance, which sets out the strategic direction and actions required to improve the nutritional standards provided by schools in Wales. Healthy eating is planned for and promoted throughout the school. Free milk is provided for pupils in Nursery to Year 2. All pupils have access to drinking water throughout the day. Free School Meals are promoted through the school website which shares information regarding the LA online application. 13. Links with the Community

Vicar Jonathan Smith and Rebecca Sparey-Taylor - Harvest Festival and Remembrance Service

Transition plan with RHS and Garden Village Playgroup

Travelling Book Fayre

School Council representation at the Gresford Disaster memorial service

Parent open days for prospective nursery pupils

Into the book Community Collective Worship led by Curate Rebecca Sparey -Taylor

Library volunteers

PC Jayne Ellis - Police School Liaison Officer - Safer Communities PTFA

PTFA fundraising

Event Amount raised

Summer Fayre £2,269.63

Sports Day £300.55

Easter Activities £229.50

Easter Disco £250

Valentine’s Disco £362.63

Christmas Fayre £2,339.02

Halloween Disco £409.92

PTFA supported in purchasing the following:-

£1000 - Class Furniture

£6000 - ICT equipment

£300 – PA System Hire Breakfast, After School and Summer Club Breakfast, After School and Summer Club are provided at Mad House Out-Of-School Club. Playgroup Playgroup is offered by Garden Village Pre-School Playgroup. Wrap Around Care Wrap-around care is offered in school by Incy Wincy Nursery Free Childcare Offer Eligible working parents are now able to access up to 30 hours per week of combined childcare and Early Years Foundation Phase Education during the term time and up to 9 weeks of childcare (30 hours) in the school holidays through the Childcare Offer. (This offer is postcode dependent.) Other information We have supported a number of charities during the year; including MacMillan, Comic Relief and Children in Need; we also sold poppies for Remembrance. We support the North Wales Police liaison Initiative and welcome their officers into school each term. Visitors to school have highlighted road safety, personal safety, health and well-being, drug awareness and fire safety. Pupils were taken on visits to: Pentre Llyn Residential Pantomime, Theatre Clwyd National Slavery Museum Nant BH Residential Blue Planet Aquarium Shopping Visits Seaside Fun Day (in school) Celtic Experience St. Giles Church Curriculum Enrichment has included: Dogs Trust workshop Techniquest – Space Dome Chester Zoo Rangers Teambuilding sessions Healthy Schools Officer visits Harvest Celebration Police School’s Liaison Officer visits Remembrance Day activities Christmas Party Whole School Eisteddfod Internet Safety Day Don’t Touch Tell workshop St. David’s Day Celebration World Book Week activities Easter Service Easter Egg Hunt/Orienteering

School Sports Day Secondary school transition Growing Up talks Coverdale Puppet Performance Christmas Jumper Day Pandemonium - Tales from Wales 14. The School Inspection and Progress on the School Action Plan Measures put in place to undertake recommendations highlighted in our latest school inspections are addressed. A School Improvement Plan has now been completed, see Target Setting Section 8. The School prospectus is in the process of being updated. 15. Security Arrangements There have been no changes in security arrangements within the school this year. However, health & safety measures and an annual audit have been undertaken. Water checks have taken place monthly. The school doors and gates are locked during the day. Termly fire drills have taken place. 16. Toilet Facilities The school recognises that well-maintained toilet facilities, where pupils feel comfortable and safe, and have open access to throughout the school day, are essential for health, wellbeing, and learning. We value and respect our pupils and want them to be able to benefit from good provision and practice. We ensure toilets are available to pupils throughout the school day, and that the toilet and washroom facilities are suitable for the range of anticipated users, including pupils with disabilities and additional needs, with adequate lighting, fixtures and fittings. All toilet areas have properly maintained supplies at all times of warm and cold water, soap, hand drying facilities and toilet tissue in dispensers, provided at a convenient height. Toilet cleaning, supervision and inspection regime and in place to ensure proper standards of provision and cleanliness, throughout the school day. 17. Composition of this Report This report has been compiled in accordance with National Assembly for Wales Circular 01/08 (Revised 2013) in respect of Governors’ Annual Reports. The Schools Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (The Act) removed the requirement for school governing bodies to hold an annual meeting with parents. Instead, new arrangements were introduced to enable parents to request up to three meetings in any school year with a Governing Body, on matters which are of concern to them. 10% of parents are needed to request a meeting. Information is available in school or on the Welsh Government website. As no requests were received, the Governing Body did not hold a meeting with parents last year. Thank you for taking the time to read this report.