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Breakfast Club
Thu 21 Mar 2024Dear Parent/Carer
As you will be aware, the Council had planned to introduce a charge for the childcare provided in advance of free breakfast clubs. These proposed charges did not include learners eligible to free school meals, and free breakfast clubs would continue to be offered.
Whilst the implementation date for these changes was intended to be the summer term 2024, plans have been temporarily paused. Breakfast club provision will remain unchanged for now and will continue to be delivered as normal.
Further information will follow next term.
Gemma Powell
Executive Head Teacher
Darrenlas Primary School Glenboi Primary School
01443 473291 01443 473747
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February Newsletter
Wed 20 Mar 2024
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Fun, Fitness and Family class
Wed 31 Jan 2024Families can get fit and have fun together, thanks to a brand-new weekend class launching at Abercynon Leisure Centre.
Sport RCT and Leisure for Life have joined forces to deliver new sessions that take place between 11am and 12pm on Saturdays.
Importantly, the circuit-style classes are offered at a reduced price and enable each paying adult to bring up to two children, aged six-18, plus another adult, with them for free!
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, the classes will give families the chance to spend quality time together, while also having fun at the bright, modern leisure centre.
Often, childcare can be a barrier for accessing Leisure for Life opportunities, so the classes are a great way for everyone to get involved!
Led by a qualified instructor, the classes will be run in a circuit format, but will use a wide variety of equipment to suit everyone’s needs and abilities.
Because there is such a mix of ages and abilities in the classes, everyone can get involved and support and motivate each other – perfect for beginners and those who don’t feel really confident in a Leisure for Life setting.
The weekly classes start on Saturday, February 3 at Abercynon Leisure Centre and you can book via the Leisure for Life APP now.
Entry is £3.80 per adult and you can bring up to two children (aged six-18) and one other adult with you, as long as the second adult has not been a Leisure for Life member in the lasty 18 months.
Cllr Ann Crimmings, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Leisure, said: “These classes are a great way for all the family to get involved and are offered at an affordable price to appeal to as many residents as possible.
“You don’t need to be a Leisure for Life member and you don’t need fancy sports kit or equipment – just turn up, join the class and have fun!
“It is often the case that parents struggle to access fitness classes such as this due to childcare. Thanks to Sport RCT and Leisure for Life, you can bring the kids with you and all get involved.
“What a great way to spend time together on the weekend, having fun and joining a fitness class together. Abercynon is one of a range of Leisure for Life centres that have something for all ages, from splash pool sessions for babies just a few years old, to hundreds of fitness classes taking place every week.
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School Transport
Fri 19 Jan 2024On behalf of Stephen Williams, Cyfarwyddwr Gwasanaethau Priffyrdd, Gofal y Strydoedd a Thrafnidiaeth / Director for Highways, Streetcare and Transportation Services
As you are aware the Council agreed to carry out a consultation to review its current Home to School Transport provision for children and young people in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The proposal sets out a new Home to School Transport Policy, which maintains certain discretionary transport provision and provide mainstream English, Welsh and Faith primary school, secondary school and college transport in line with relevant statutory distance criteria. Any new policy would be implemented from the start of the 2025/2026 academic year.
The consultation originally ran from 27th November 2023 until 5pm 8th January 2024.
The Council recognises the significance of the proposal for pupils who use and will use home to school transport now or in the future, and the extended consultation provides a further opportunity for those potentially impacted to take part in the consultation. The Council has therefore taken the decision to extend the consultation for a further three week period running from Thursday 18th January 2024 until 5pm Thursday 8th February 2024.
The details of the proposal and the opportunity to respond to the consultation can be found at: Consultation on the Council's Home to School Transport Policy | Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (rctcbc.gov.uk)
There is no need for anyone who has previously taken part in this consultation to submit a further response unless they wish to do so.Kind Regards
Stephen Williams
Director for Highways, Streetcare and Transportation Services
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School Crossing Patrol Vacancy at Darrenlas Primary School
Mon 15 Jan 2024Job title
School Crossing Patrol
Job reference
REQ000603
Date posted
20/12/2023
Application closing date
31/01/2024
Location
Blank
Salary
£11.79 per hour
Package
Blank
Job category/type
Traffic, Highways and Road Safety
Job description
Road Safety Unit
We have a number of vacancies throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf for permanent, part-time School Crossing Patrols. Being a School Crossing Patrol is very rewarding, enabling you to provide an invaluable service to your community. The hours are part-time, term time only with the working hours varying dependent on the location.
We are looking for individuals who want to help and who has a genuine interest in the safety of children and adults on their journeys to and from school. Our School Crossing Patrols are punctual, trustworthy, honest and dedicated men and women who are valued members of their community, who, no matter what the weather, represent one of the friendliest faces in public service, being polite and courteous at all times.
Common and practical sense is important for a School Crossing Patrol. Applicants should have knowledge of road safety, and an understanding of the current Highway Code. The ability to judge vehicles speed and distance of oncoming traffic and appreciation of vehicle stopping distances in all weathers is also necessary.
You will need the ability to communicate with children and adults to ensure that they are safe whilst they are crossing. The Road Safety Unit will ensure that you are provided with the correct training, uniform and equipment to carry out your duties.
This post will require candidates to have satisfactory post offer clearances and will be subject to regular health assessments for factors intrinsic to this post. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB).If you are interested in becoming a School Crossing Patrol or would like further information about the current vacancies, please ring the Rachel Evans on 07385401983.
Current Vacancies:
Darranlas Primary, Mountain Ash - 6.15 hours per week
Penyrenglyn Primary, Treherbert - 7.30 hours per week
YGG Garth Olwg, Church Village - 7.30 hours per week
Llwyncrwn, Beddau - 7.30 hours per week
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
The Council is an accredited Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour.
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School Essentials Grant
Tue 14 Nov 2023The School Essentials Grant is available to children and young people eligible for means-tested free school meals, Children Looked After and those who are classed as No Recourse to Public Funds in year groups Reception to Year 11.
Some families may not be aware that financial support is available to help with the cost of school essentials like uniform (including coat and shoes), PE kit, and stationery.
Eligible families can apply for a grant of:
- £125 per learner
- £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school)
Families are only entitled to claim once per child, per school year.
The 2023 to 2024 scheme will remain open until 31 May 2024. Please check your eligibility for this support and apply via this link.
If you have any issues with the application process, please email: SchoolEssentialsGrant@rctcbc.gov.uk
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Recruiting Kitchen Assistants
Fri 13 Oct 2023We are RECRUITING , 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 are needed in schools across RCT!
£𝟭𝟬.𝟵𝟬 𝗽/𝗵
Monday to Friday between 9am and 2pm (hours worked will vary according to site).
𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹. 𝗡𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺!
This kitchen assistant position is ideal for someone looking for a casual, local, and rewarding role in one of our schools across RCT. Enjoy the flexibility of casual work with Council employment benefits!
Become part of a team dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of young people within our community, undertaking a role that includes supporting in:
- Creating a pleasant and welcoming school dining environment
- Maintaining food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Preparing and serving meals
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲!
Apply here: https://orlo.uk/WNSn4
To apply for this job, follow the link and type ‘Casual General Kitchen Assistants - School Catering’ into the search bar!
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿!
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council receive a minimum hourly wage of £10.90 per hour.
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Safeguarding Concerns - Omegle.com
Thu 05 Oct 2023On behalf of Head of Attendance and Wellbeing Service
It has come to the attention of the Local Authority that there are significant safeguarding concerns in respect of the Omegle.com website/app due to its harmful sexual content and access to personal data including locations. Children, young people and their parents/carers are advised to delete this app.
If a child/young person has been a victim of online harm/exploitation then they should report this to 101 and where required appropriate safeguarding referrals should be made. If it is believed a child is at immediate risk then emergency services should be contacted by ringing 999.
Further information on the risks associated with this website can be found at the following links:
https://oursaferschools.co.uk/2022/09/30/dangerous-chat-rooms-alert/
https://saferinternet.org.uk/blog/what-is-omegle-key-things-parents-and-carers-need-to-know
Many thanks
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The Welsh Blood Service
Thu 21 Sep 2023Blood stocks in Wales are lower than Welsh Blood would like them to be.
❤ Can you book today? https://wbs.wales/RCTSchools
WBS aims to have at least ⑦ days of each blood type to help patients in need.
Don’t know your type? No problem, they will do that bit for you when you donate.The Welsh Blood Service need more people to sign up as donors to help patients across Wales.
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Children's Literature Festival
Thu 21 Sep 2023Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October
National Waterfront Museum
FREE
Children’s Literature Festival
Book tickets and view the full programme of eventsA fantastic line-up of authors taking part in the first of its kind free Children’s Literary Festival held at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea during the weekend of 7-8 October has been announced.
More than thirty renowned children’s authors from Wales and across the UK will be participating in this free event of storytelling, magic, music and drama with sessions held in both English and Welsh.
Author names include Hannah Gold, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2022 for Last Bear, prolific writer and winner of this year’s Carnegie Medal, Manon Steffan Ros, Alex Wharton, 2023-2025 Children’s Laureate Wales, Nia Morais Bardd Plant Cymru 2023-25, multiple award-winner and patron of the Children’s Bookshow Owen Sheers and multiple-winner of the Literature Wales Book of the Year award Caryl Lewis.
Added to the list of award-winning and prolific children’s authors are Liz Hyder, Catherine Fisher, Casia Wiliam, Rebecca F.John, Ivor Baddiel, Robin Bennett, Lee Newbery, Lesley Parr, Stephanie Burgis, E.L. Norry, Helen and Thomas Docherty and many more.
The Children’s Literature festival is organised by Swansea University’s Cultural Institute and DylanED programme in partnership with Save the Children Cymru, the Rhys Davies Trust, Storyopolis, Cover to Cover and Austin Bailey Foundation.
Book tickets and view the full programme of events**FREE TRANSPORT FOR FESTIVAL EVENT TICKET HOLDERS**
Free return transport to the festival will be available from specific pick-up points on a first come, first served basis.
Download the bus route timetable here: Bus Route Timetable - Children's Literature Festival 2023In addition, we have a number of transport grants available on a first come, first served basis for schools, community centres and other organisations working with children and young people.
For further details and to book bus places, please email: swanfestbus23@gmail.com
