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Free School Meals
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Council statement on RAAC concrete investigations
Mon 11 Sep 2023Please see the link for the Council's statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings.
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School Crossing Patrol Vacancy at Darrenlas Primary School
Wed 12 Jul 2023Job title : School Crossing Patrol
Job reference : REQ000157
Application closing date : 19/07/2023
Location :
Salary : *GBP*10.79 per hour
Job category/type : Traffic, Highways and Road SafetyJob 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
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.
To view job details or apply on-line click here
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Holiday Free School Meal Provision
Fri 07 Jul 2023Holiday provision for learners who are eligible for free school meals was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a form of time-limited support to help families. While there have been several temporary continuations of the scheme, Welsh Government have confirmed on 28th June 2023 that despite fully exploring options for funding a further extension, it has not been possible due to funding constraints. The most recent extension to the end of May half term is the last. There will be no further extension to cover the summer holiday period or beyond.Useful resources: -Get help with the cost of living | GOV.WALES - This page is regularly updated and provides information on possible sources of financial support, including our Discretionary Assistance Fund for people experiencing extreme financial pressures.Here to help with the cost of living | GOV.WALES - This campaign seeks to encourage people to contact Advicelink Cymru - Citizens Advice for free impartial advice on maximising their incomes, including accessing any financial support.Families might also be interested in the School Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP) which takes place in some schools. This scheme provides healthy meals, food and nutrition education, physical activity and enrichment sessions to children in areas of socio-economic disadvantage during the school holidays. The programme is promoted to children and families under the ‘Food and Fun’ brand identity. For further information, please visit 'Food and Fun’ School Holiday Enrichment Programme - WLGA.It is also possible to access more support and advice for families experiencing financial hardship on the Council’s website via the following link: https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/ConsumerAdviceandMoneyMatters/CostofLivingSupport/CostofLivingSupport.aspx.I am sure this news will be a source of concern to families and hope that the information provided will help a little. -
Children's Literature Festival
Tue 04 Jul 2023
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Flexible learning
Tue 13 Jun 2023A flexible learning Early Years Education and Care degree delivered in the evening in Swansea, Carmarthen or Cardiff for those working with children / families.
One evening a week 5pm-8.30pm.
Ideal for those wishing to develop their knowledge and career within early years education and gain a full BA (Hons) degree in only two years. Degree can lead to PGCE (teacher training year) and many other careers.
A University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) course taught by experienced lectures.
For further information contact:
g.tinney@uwtsd.ac.ukTel: 01267 676605
Or book to join our online open evenings
Online Taster Sessions - Education Studies, Early Years and Youth Work | UWTSD
or visit:
Early Years Courses | University of Wales Trinity Saint David (uwtsd.ac.uk)
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Welsh Water Support - Cost Of Living Campaign
Thu 27 Apr 2023As the cost of living crisis continues, we have a number of ways we may be able to help make bills more affordable.
By switching to Welsh Water’s HelpU tariff, customers could save up to £200 off their water bill. Find out more here.
How could you support?
- We’d love it if you could like and share our posts on Facebook and Twitter. We share information on support available for households, as well as tips and tricks for saving water and helping the environment. ( we will be posting information of this campaign at 2pm today).
- We have attached a customer poster, and ask if you could kindly share this with parents, carers, clients, colleagues and loved ones to help spread the word. If you do, please tag @dwrcymru in your posts, so we can say thank you!
- Let your clients know about our financial support packages, especially if they’re struggling to afford essentials. Our ‘here for you’ campaign is currently live, with radio adverts, billboards in areas across Wales and targeted social media posts to share information on how we can help customers, especially as the cost-of-living increases. More information on the help available for households can be found, here.
Did you know that we provide free training and awareness to third sector organisations to empower those working with vulnerable households access our free support services? Please get in touch via our website REACH if you would like to find out more.
More cost of living support can also be found here.
Together we can do so much more!
Thank you
Customer Vulnerability Community Team
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Subject: Fit, Fed, Fun Easter half term camps in the Cynon Valley
Tue 28 Mar 2023Good morning,This Easter the WRU in collaboration with WeSoda, supported by Cardiff rugby foundation, will be running free Fit, Fed, and Fun rugby camps at a rugby club close to your school for participants in the local community aged between 7 and 14.The aim of the camps is to provide the children in our communities who are most at need with an opportunity to eat and stay active in the Easter holidays.The camps will start at 10am with a breakfast and the children will receive a lunch at 12.30, they will take part in activities during the rest of the day which will finish around 2pm.All our camps will be led by our WRU hub officers and Cardiff Rugby Foundation staff who are fully qualified coaches and hold an up-to-date DBS.There will be 50 spaces on each camp and I would like your support in sharing this opportunity via the link below with the children within your school who would benefit from this provision the most during the holidays.The dates and venues of the camps within your catchment area and the links for participants to sign up are:-Week 1Tuesday 4th April- Abercwmboi RFC - https://forms.gle/qgkoMTG155kzcqNx7
Week 2
Tuesday 11th April- Abercwmboi RFC - https://forms.gle/8b7JzG4qfNSncbwy8
If you have any further questions, then please feel free to get in touch.
Many thanks,
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World Book Day
Mon 20 Feb 2023World Book Day
We will be celebrating World Book Day in our school on Friday March 3rd.
This year we have decided (due to the cost of living crisis) not to have children come in to school dressed up.
However, we would like to still take part in the fun, so this year we would like children to create a character
from a book using materials they already have at home
(eg. a hard boiled egg, wooden spoon, paper plate, toilet roll core, or a drawing etc).
Please try to create something using minimal to no cost.
Thank you.
Here are some examples:
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School Crossing Patrol Vacancy at Darrenlas Primary School
Tue 10 Jan 2023There is currently an advert live on the Councils Website for a School Crossing Patrol vacancy at Darrenlas Primary School. Closing date for applications is 17th January.
Further information can be found at School Crossing Patrol - Rhondda Cynon Taff (tal.net)
