Llangatwg Community School Prospectus 2017

Ysgol Gymunedol

LLANGATWG

Community School

PROSPECTUS
2017/2018



Headteacher’s Introduction

I would like to thank you for showing an interest in
sending your child to Llangatwg Community School.
This prospectus will give you a flavour of what
Llangatwg is about. The strong links that exist
between home and school are something that we are
very proud of and the warm and welcoming atmosphere
is something that is often commented upon.

Llangatwg is a school that is forward looking and is committed to delivering the
very best education for your child. In the most recent inspection report, Estyn
stated that Llangatwg has ‘high expectations and a very purposeful working
atmosphere that result in very high standards of achievement.’ The focus on
high expectations and achievement is something that permeates the school
and is underpinned by our belief that every child can and will succeed.
Standards and outcomes are extremely important to us and we are
recognised as one of the leading school’s in Neath Port Talbot and Wales in
terms of standards at Key Stage 3 and 4.

Llangatwg is very much a family school and the purposeful environment and
atmosphere of the school is one where children thrive. The school has been
recognised at a national level for the standard of care support and guidance
that we offer and one of only two schools in Wales to receive the Pupil
Participation Kite Mark.

As a school we are committed to developing the ‘whole child’ and there are a
wealth of extra-curricular opportunities on offer to our children. An array of
activities take place most lunchtimes and evenings including, horse riding,
surfing, table tennis, extra-revision sessions, music, drama and sporting
fixtures. We are fortunate to have excellent facilities and the most up to date
ICT equipment, which enable children to develop their interests whatever
they might be.

Should you have any queries or would like to visit us, please contact the school
where an appointment can be arranged.

Kindest Regards,

Alan L Rowlands
Prifathro / Headteacher

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Welcome to Llangatwg School

Llangatwg School is the secondary school that serves the The philosophy of the school is based upon the
communities of the Neath and Dulais Valleys, together importance of the individual. Every child at Llangatwg is
with the villages of Cilffriw and Cadoxton. There are valued as an individual, is catered for as an individual and is
currently almost 700 pupils and 42 teachers as well as a given the opportunity and encouragement to develop to
large number of support staff. the greatest extent as an individual.greatest extent as an
individual.

The Main Features of Llangatwg School

The school has superb facilities and equipment for its We have excellent academic standards. We have invested
pupils. There is a modern canteen and dining area, well heavily in providing attractive learning environments
equipped teaching blocks; refurbished Design Technology together with good quality resources. We use a variety of
facilities with the latest equipment to hand, a fully teaching and learning methods in order to meet the needs
equipped hair dressing salon, an industry standard of all learners. Examination results have improved
catering teaching facility and a music suite. There are four consistently year on year. A wide range of extra-curricular
network rooms equipped with the latest PC technology opportunities is also available and is open equally to all
and linked to interactive white boards and CTouch pupils. In the most recent inspection report outcomes at
interactive screens, as well as a completely secure Wi-Fi Key Stage 3 were deemed to be very good and at Key
system, giving coverage over the whole school, enabling Stage 4, excellent.
use of the most up to date emerging technology.
Parents are always welcome at the school. We firmly
The school has extensive sports facilities, including large believe that education is a collaborative partnership
playing fields, swimming pool, gymnasium, a leisure and between the school, our parents and our pupils. Our
fitness centre and a floodlit all-weather playing surface. It Home School Agreement aims to encourage and develop
is a friendly and happy school. We are proud of the warm this partnership. We have an open door policy. As well as
and friendly atmosphere within the school. Visitors always our usual consultation evenings, staff are always ready to
comment on it. Due to the good relationships we have meet with parents to discuss any issue that affects a
with our partner primary schools and our detailed child's education.
transition programme, new pupils settle very quickly into
school. We have clear discipline and anti-bullying policies
and we do our very best to quickly resolve any difficulties
that may arise. As a result, pupils are happy and enjoy
coming to school.

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Mission Statment

At Llangatwg we support, celebrate and promote learning for all, working together as a community
to achieve excellence and ensure success for life.

School Aims

• To encourage and support parents to take an active role • To offer a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities
in their child’s education to inspire our young people to explore their talents,
skills and interests
• To establish an inclusive school community that fosters
a sense of belonging within a positive, supportive • To equip the members of our community with the
environment confidence and skills to meet the challenges they will
face in a rapidly changing world
• To develop the capacity of all colleagues, through the
sharing of professional knowledge and investment in • To establish a culture of continuing improvement
innovative new skills wherein every individual strives to be better

• To provide an inspiring, engaging and supportive
environment in which students feel secure and
motivated to learn

• To promote positive relationships within our
community through an ethos of personal responsibility
and respect

• To provide a nurturing and safe environment that puts
the child’s health, happiness and welfare first, whilst
ensuring the wellbeing of all members of our community

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Curriculm Statement,
Teaching methods and
school organisation

Three fundamental principles provide the basis for the
academic organisation of the school.

• The need to make all aspects of the curriculum
accessible to all learners.

• The need to provide a system which will allow all
learners to reach their full potential in each individual subject.

• The need to remove group labelling of learners.

Year 7

Pupils are arranged and taught in mixed ability form groups for
the Autumn Term and are then streamed according to the
assessment information we receive from primary schools
and the baseline testing that we undertake in this term.
In year 7, for the Spring and Summer terms, pupils are set
within their bands for subjects. Pupils with Additional Learning
Needs receive the support of the Learning Support Assistant
and other teachers in their mainstream lessons.

Year 8 & 9

Each Year Group is divided into two mirror images of
two/three mixed ability form groups. It is envisaged that the
vast majority of pupils will continue to be taught in the
streams to which they were placed during Year 7. In addition
to this Maths and English will have the opportunity to set the
pupils within these streams.

Year 10 & 11

Each year group is again divided into two mirror images.
The same core subjects and options are offered to all
learners. Senior staff, form tutors and subject teachers offer
guidance to our pupils to ensure they chose option subjects
wisely. In addition, pupils are offered subjects leading to
different examinations.

At present these include GCSE, Vocational Related
Qualifications, Entry Level Qualifications, BTECs and OCR
Cambridge National Vocational Qualifications. Therefore, it is
possible for pupils not only to choose the subjects that
interest them but also to study at a level that is appropriate to
their ability Senior staff, form tutors and subject teachers
offer guidance to our pupils to ensure they chose option
subjects wisely. In addition, pupils are offered subjects
leading to different examinations.

At present these include GCSE, Vocational Related
Qualifications, Entry Level Qualifications, BTECs and OCR
Cambridge National Vocational Qualifications. Therefore, it is
possible for pupils not only to choose the subjects that
interest them but also to study at a level that is appropriate
to their ability.



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School Curriculum

Every learner at Llangatwg receives a broad, balanced, differentiated and relevant curriculum.
This curriculum seeks to promote:

• The acquisition of knowledge • The development of personal qualities, values
• The development of a wide range of skills and attitudes
• The understanding of key concepts
• The further development of the essential skills of
literacy, numeracy and ICT together wit the wider
essential skills.

Key Stage 3 In Year 9 pupils will have the opportunity to experience
a thematic approach to teaching through themed
At Key Stage 3 the following subjects are studied: projects and cross curricular themes.
English, Mathematics and Science (the Core
subjects).In addition the following Foundation All pupils have the opportunity to study Welsh culture
subjects are studied: History, Geography, RE, French, within individual subjects. The school also organises
Welsh, Art, Music, Technology, ICT, Games, PSE an annual Eisteddfod and participates successfully at
and PE. Local and National Urdd Eisteddfodau.

Key Stage 4 All Year 10 and 11 pupils will have access to a programme
of Careers Guidance. At both Key Stages the school
At Key stage 4 pupils follow a compulsory curriculum actively monitors and targets pupils to identify
of English, Mathematics, Science, Games, RE, Welsh, underachievement and provides Learning Coach
ICT and the Welsh Baccalaureate. support and a specific mentoring programme to help
pupils with their studies.
Pupils then choose from a variety of subjects
organised into 3 option groups. Pupils can choose Termly data collections are used to identify
from GCSE, Vocational GCSE and vocational courses underachievement and the need for more challenge.
which are offered either at school or collaboratively
with Neath Port Talbot College at either Level 1 or 2.

14-19 Learning Pathways

The courses offered at Llangatwg form part of your Many Llangatwg pupils have benefited from bursaries
14-19 Learning Pathways and can lead onto further awarded by the College to assist them with their
studies at Neath Port Talbot College or any post 16 studies. A number of courses are available where
provider. The College offers the broadest range and college staff attend school or learners attend
choice of A levels, AS levels and Vocational Courses NPTC College for their studies.
within the LEA’s post 16 education provision.

Llangatwg has strong links with the College and
representatives regularly visit the school to discuss
issues with pupils and attend parents’ evenings.

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Public Examination Policies

It is the belief of the School that we will best The school will generally enter pupils for the
prepare our pupils for later life by providing them GCSE examinations of the Welsh Joint
with appropriate qualifications and, therefore, it Education Committee and other Examination
is our expectation that every pupil will sit Boards. A broad range of vocational courses is
external examinations. also provided.

Homework Policy

Homework is seen as an essential part of the Senior pupils might expect to receive up to three
school day and is compulsory for all pupils. hours of homework per night, depending on the
Homework is any written, reading or learning nature of the courses being followed. To assist
work set by the teacher for completion at home. pupils with homework, the School operates a
The type and amount of homework will vary, and "Catch-up Club" every Monday, Wednesday and
will depend upon the age and ability of the pupil, Friday in the Library. A member of staff is always
as well as the subject being taught. As pupils’ available to help pupils with their work in any
progress through the School they will receive an subject. There are a number of ‘After School’
increasing amount of homework. As a general clubs that run until 4.15pm on a Tuesday,
guide, it is expected that pupils in Year 7 will Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Late buses
receive on average around one hour of operate on these three evenings to take pupils
homework per night. home.

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The main vehicle used throughout the School Parents are urged to sign the Pupil Planner every
for monitoring homework is the Pupil Planner. week to verify its completion and make any
Subject teachers are asked to ensure that comments if they wish. It is of great value to the
whenever homework has been set, pupils record School if parents take a positive interest in their
the details in their Planner. Parents, therefore, children's work. Homework is a vital ingredient
have a record of what their children are being of a child's education and parental monitoring of
asked to do at home, and can see that it is done the Pupil Planner helps the School considerably.
thoroughly.

Admissions Policy Parents wishing to apply for a place at Llangatwg
Community School will need to contact the
The Governing Body has adopted the admission Local Authority in the first instance.
procedures proposed by the Local Education
Authority and contained in their Information for
Parents Information.

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Pastoral Care Arrangements

Llangatwg School provides opportunities and At Llangatwg, we believe that pupils, their parents
learning experiences for all pupils to enable them to and the staff of the school, all have important roles
develop academically and socially. We have a long to play in ensuring pupils achieve their potential both
tradition as a caring school and have a pastoral academically and socially. For this reason Llangatwg
system that helps new pupils to quickly settle in and asks all three parties to sign a Home-School
feel that they are an important part of our Agreement printed in the Pupil Planners.
community. It also gives support, guidance and
cares for pupils’ needs throughout their time with us. An Educational Psychologist as well as a school
based counsellor visit the School regularly.
Pupils within each Year Group are grouped into forms Specialist advice is offered for particular problems
made up of youngsters from all our partner Primary and parents are always actively involved at this stage.
Schools. We do, whenever requested, keep
friendship groups together, but we also encourage An Education Welfare Officer is based at the School.
pupils to mix and to make new friends. Each form will Her work is invaluable where liaison between
be in the care of a Form Tutor who, in most cases, will home and School is particularly important. When a
remain with the form for five years, enabling them to child is absent from school without explanation, a
get to know each other very well indeed. member of the school’s office staff will contact
home with a first day absence call to determine the
Form teachers meet with and register their form reason for pupil absence.
once a day and also have a Personal and Social
Education (PSE) lesson with them each week. Our Pastoral system is designed to actively support
During these times, they keep a check on the pupils’ learning. It openly encourages pupils to take
academic and social progress of each pupil, and can pride in themselves, their work and their school.
also offer practical help with any issues or problems Pupils can gain merits for quality work, extra effort,
that might arise. In order to encourage good work, and high standards of presentation, regular
attendance and behaviour, the school operates a attendance and excellent behaviour.
Merit system which rewards both pupils and form
groups with certificates and prizes.

Assessment Policy

All pupils will take home at least two reports per year, This will contain a summary of their achievements,
forming a comprehensive account of a child's both in and out of school, during the previous five
progress throughout the academic year. Each child years. The File will contain a Personal Reference
is set challenging targets to aspire to at the start of written by a member of staff chosen by the pupil and
their time at Llangatwg. This ‘target band’ enables us a Personal Statement written by the pupil themselves.
as a school to monitor and track your child’s progress There will be space available in the File for the
and achievement to ensure that they produce the inclusion of any examination certificates.
very best that they are capable of. Every pupil will The Progress File will provide a valuable source of
take with them, when they leave School at the end of information as each pupil plans for their future.
Year 11, a Summative Progress File.

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Additional Learning Needs

Llangatwg Community School is an inclusive school All teaching staff embrace this and have regular
where we strive to ensure that all pupils with training in order to produce lesson plans that are
Additional Learning Needs reach their potential. differentiated by delivery, task, outcome and
The ALN provision adheres to the SEN Code of resources. The school has invested heavily into the
Practice and is organised so that all pupils are quality and capacity of ALN provision, providing a
integrated into mainstream teaching classes and discreet Learning Support Centre, with three
mixed ability form groups. Those requiring extra help dedicated members of staff. Break time and
may be supported by our team of Learning Support lunchtime clubs are run from the centre, and it is a
Assistants or may be extracted from some lessons focus for outside agencies such as our dedicated
to work on specially tailored programmes in literacy, Youth Workers and Engagement workers. The ALN
numeracy, speech and language and social skills. The policy at Llangatwg ensures that all pupils are active
ALN policy recognises that all pupils are individuals, members of the school community.
and as such have differing needs.

Discipline For Learning Policy

Llangatwg Community School is an orderly, secure In most cases, this will be sufficient to deal with the
and caring community school where discipline is matter. If the problem continues, firmer sanctions
based on mutual respect and clear systems and will be imposed, for example, school detention or
procedures. Pupils are recognised and rewarded for parents invited to a meeting at school to discuss a
good behaviour and effort through the school’s merit solution. For severe cases of misbehaviour pupils
system. There may, however, be instances where might be given fixed term exclusion. No pupil will be
some pupils behave in an unacceptable way or do sent home without the parents being contacted.
not make every effort to produce their best work.
When this happens pupils will be placed on report.
In the first instance parents will be contacted either
by telephone or letter.

Anti-Bullying Policy Any report of bullying will be investigated as a high
priority. We encourage any pupil who is experiencing
Every child is an individual and different. As a school any form of bullying to report it to a member of staff
we value and celebrate this diversity and we as allowing bullying to go unreported will not help the
recognise that every single child deserves respect situation and could cause it to escalate. Any parent
and a safe learning environment. Therefore, the aim who wishes to see the school’s full anti-bullying
of the anti-bullying policy is to ensure that learning policy can go to the school’s website or request a
takes place in an atmosphere that is both caring and copy by contacting the main school office.
protective. Only when learners feel safe, happy and
protected will they be able to achieve their full
potential and be successful.

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Sex Education We also work with agencies such as Spectrum to cover
healthy relationships. Parents have the right to withdraw
Sex education is now seen as an intrinsic part of a their children from these lessons if they so wish.
pupil's education and all pupils are expected to follow
the school's sex education programme. Parents or Religious Education also contributes to the delivery of the
guardians of pupils will have the right to withdraw their school's sex education programme. Specifically it deals
children from all or part of the sex education offered with the moral issues involved in topics such as friendship,
except that which forms part of the National love, sex, marriage, contraception, homosexuality, HIV and
Curriculum. AIDS. These issues are discussed with reference to a
variety of religious and non-religious viewpoints.
The physiology of sex and the onset of puberty and all it
entails will be dealt with as part of the Biology modules
within the Science syllabus in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. These
cover those aspects of sex education required by the
National Curriculum. Sex education is also covered in a
small number of KS3/4 PSE lessons when members of
the local authority Health Team give lessons on sexual
health matters.

Religious Education All KS4 pupils follow a GCSE course in RE. Pupils are
given the opportunity to study two GCSE short courses
Religious Education has a central role in the work of the in Religion with Philosophical and Ethical Themes
school to "promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental resulting in a full GCSE grade.
and physical development of pupils for the opportuni-
ties, responsibilities and experiences of adult life". COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

It is a requirement of the 1988 Education Reform Act Daily Collective Worship occurs for all pupils. It is
that an R.E. syllabus should reflect the fact that religious delivered through whole school or form assemblies.
traditions in Great Britain are in the main Christian Collective Worship is considered to be a very important
whilst taking account of the teaching and practices of part of School life. It provides both pupils and staff with
the other principal religions. The aims of R.E. are that a sense of belonging in a large school. If any parent
our young people should learn about traditional belief wishes, for religious reasons, to exclude their child from
systems and human experience, including the study of collective worship or participation in Religious
religious traditions and the exploration of their own Education, then the matter should be discussed with
beliefs and values, in order to learn from this study in the appropriate senior member of staff.
terms of their own human development in its personal,
social, moral and religious diversity, and in terms of the
community to which they belong.

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Welsh Pupils’ awareness of their heritage and culture is
raised by participation in the school’s annual
Under National Curriculum guidelines Welsh is a Eisteddfod and various visits outside of school.
compulsory subject for all pupils at both key stage
3 and 4. Welsh is taught as a second language at There is also an emphasis on developing the use of
Llangatwg and it is the department’s ultimate aim incidental Welsh across the curriculum and in the
to enable and empower pupils to communicate daily life of the school. “Bilingual Monday “is one
confidently through the medium of Welsh. effective strategy that has been implemented
across key stage 3. Bilingual signs and phrases are
The Welsh Department strives to ensure that all also visible around the school to enhance a Welsh
pupils develop skills to use Welsh effectively for community ethos.
practical communication purposes, both inside
and outside of the classroom.

The Department aims to provide an enjoyable and
stimulating language experience for pupils of all
abilities through a range of speaking, writing and
reading and listening objectives.

Careers Education and Guidance

Careers education and guidance is an essential Careers Wales and the School's Careers
part of every pupil's curriculum and the school has Department work very closely together and
received the National Careers Wales Quality Award personal with our on-site Careers Adviser is
to recognise the quality of our work in this area. available two days a week to provide interviews,
advice and guidance.
The programme is designed to ensure that pupils
have a better understanding of themselves and are Pupils are introduced to the Careers Wales website
fully aware of the education, training and careers in PSE lessons and are encouraged to use it
opportunities available to them. This will enable throughout their time at the school. All pupils in
pupils to make well informed choices and assist Year 10 undertake a Careers Check online survey
them to manage the transition to new roles and to help determine their focus for Year 11. KS4 pupils
situations. It is also designed to help pupils have opportunities to attend careers festivals both
develop the skills, attitudes and abilities which will on site and at other venues including Swansea
enable them to be effective in a variety of adult University.
working roles.
The school has very strong links with Neath Port
All pupils in Year 10 undertake community work as Talbot College and together we operate a thorough
part of their Skills Challenge Certificate and this transition process beginning in the summer term
provides an opportunity to sample areas of of Year 10. Both the college and Careers Wales
vocational interest and develop their skills, it is a have a strong presence at Parents’ Evenings during
valuable addition to their personal and social Years 9-11.
development.



Extra Curricular Activities

The school offers many extra curricular activities to A Homework / Catch Up Club open to all pupils is held in
provide pupils with new experiences and the Library every lunchtime with members of staff on
opportunities or to provide extra support with their hand to help pupils do their homework or to catch up
schoolwork or homework. work missed through absence.

Llangatwg has a dedicated 5x60 Officer who organises Extra help and revision clubs for pupils in Year 11 are also
a huge range of lunchtime and after school activities. In available in various subjects on Tuesday, Wednesday
addition, the PE Department run a wide range of and Thursday evenings when a late bus is available to
lunchtime and after school clubs such as fitness, take pupils home.
weights, basketball, netball, hockey, soccer and rugby
for both boys and girls, athletics, cricket and rounders. As well as school-based activities, pupils are offered
many other opportunities such as outdoor pursuits
The Music department also hold regular lunchtime activities, residential courses, visits to the theatre and
rehearsal sessions for the various school choirs and visits abroad.
instrumental groups, particularly in the run up to a
public performance. In addition, each year the school
prepares KS4 pupils for both bronze and silver Duke of
Edinburgh awards.

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Charging and Remissions Policy

The 1988 Education Act prohibits charging for Consequently, when a visit or excursion is being
education during School hours (with the exception of arranged parents may be asked to make a voluntary
individual instrumental music tuition, which is not a contribution to cover the cost. If sufficient money is
provision made by Neath Port Talbot LEA). not collected the trip may not be possible.

Therefore, pupils will not be asked to pay for any visit Charges may be made for extra-curricular activities
that is in School hours or required by the National that occur outside the School day. These charges will
Curriculum or the syllabus of a prescribed public not be more than the actual cost of the activity.
examination.
All visits are subject to approval by a senior
No charges can be made for transport, nor for materials member of staff, before they are proposed to
and equipment required for such visits. Charges can be parents, and strict standards of organisation
made for board and lodging on a residential trip, except operate.
to parents who are in receipt of Income Support or
Family Credit. Extra-curricular activities have always
been a vital part of learning at Llangatwg School.

Some visits and excursions which occur during the
School day cannot go ahead without additional finance.

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School Uniform Gymnastics:
Girls- Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts/Black
Our school uniform policy was designed with the sports leggings.
help of both pupils and parents. As in most Boys- Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts.
secondary schools it is compulsory and
monitored daily. To comply with our uniform Swimming:
requirements pupils must wear items of Costume and towel.
distinctive clothing that clearly identify them as
Llangatwg pupils. These include: Games:
Girls- Green PE T- shirt, Black school shorts/Black
- Plain white polo shirt with the school badge sports leggings, Trainers.
- Green crew neck or V neck jumper with Boys- Green PE Rugby shirt, Black school shorts.
Trainers, football / rugby boots should be worn when
the school badge. required.
- Plain black trousers. Girls may wear plain black skirts
( just above knee height) if they wish. The Headteacher will make any final decision about a
- Plain black school shoes. No trainers. pupil’s appearance, for example, in relation to the use
of make-up, jewellery, hair colour and style. Facial and
Please note that no other sweaters or shirts / polo body jewellery is not permitted at any time due to the
shorts should be worn. This also includes items such as significant health and safety risks it might present.
cardigans, zippers, training tops, hoodies, jumpers,
sweaters etc. – as they are not part of the school
uniform. Top coats should be plain and in dark colours.

PE / Games lessons are compulsory for all pupils and
sports Clothing is required to take part in these lessons.
We encourage pupils to use the showers at the end of
lessons, therefore a towel is required.

Arrangements For Parental Visits

Throughout the year, opportunities are given to all In addition, Key Stage and Assistant Key Stage Leaders
parents to visit the School to discuss their child's will be pleased to see parents at the School, by
progress with form teachers, subject teachers and Key appointment, at any time. The Headteacher and his
Stage Leader. senior staff are also very willing to meet parents to
discuss any matter.
Consultation with parents is extremely important—and
it is anticipated that every parent will wish to visit the SAFEGUARDING AND HEALTH AND SAFETY
School on these Parents' Evenings. There will be at ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUPILS, STAFF AND
least one meeting for each Year Group in every SCHOOL PREMISES
academic year.

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Safeguarding And Health And Safety Arrangements
For Pupils, Staff And School Premises

The wellbeing of Llangatwg pupils is of the utmost There are Pupil Engagement Officers on site who
importance. There is a designated Child provide for the medical needs of both pupils and staff.
Protection Officer and a deputy whose responsibility is Other key staff are trained First Aiders. Llangatwg
to ensure all safeguarding concerns are dealt with School also has a CCTV system within its grounds and
immediately, in line with The All Wales Child Protection within some school corridors. Security fencing has
Procedure and Keeping Learners Safe processes. been erected around the perimeters.

Llangatwg Community School is a member of the All visitors to the school must report to the school
Healthy Schools’ Initiative. A School Nutrition Action office on arrival to sign in and will be issued with a visitor
Group (SNAG) has been set up and involves pupils badge. The premises are monitored throughout the
looking at the food provided in school in relation to the day with CCTV in operation and with teaching staff also
‘Appetite for Life’ document. Pupils are welcome to supervising the premises at both break and lunch times.
become part of this group.
Traffic through the school is speed limited and pupils
As part of the Healthy Schools’ Initiative we have also are restricted from entering the car park areas. In
developed a whole school food and fitness policy which addition, all staff driving the school minibus are suitably
considers the health and wellbeing of all members of qualified and receive regular training. Parents are
the school and is requested that they do not drive on to the school site
updated annually. between the hours of 8am and 3.30pm unless in the
case of emergency or prior appointment.

Equal Opportunities

The aims of the school make it clear that we recognise The following policies have been adopted by the
the uniqueness of each child and we value the Governing Body of the school in order to ensure that
contribution they are able to make to the school and the aims of the school are met in terms of equality and
the wider community. We are opposed to discrimination discrimination.
on the grounds of race, gender, sexuality, disability or
ability. The school is also mindful of trying to ensure • Additional Learning Needs Policy
accessibility for pupils and staff with disabilities. • Strategic Equality Plan
• Accessibility Plan

Complaints Procedure

Any parent who is dissatisfied with the School's
curriculum arrangements or any other aspect of the
school may obtain a copy of the formal complaints
procedure from the Main Office at the School, the
school website or by contacting the Headteacher.

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Quotes from Estyn

- very high standards of achievement;

- the promotion of wellbeing is very good;

- the level of care, support and guidance is outstanding and ensures that pupils
achieve very well;

- the curriculum and academic and pastoral support structures are very well
organised to support achievement;

- leadership at all levels is very strong

- the school knows its strengths and weaknesses very well and has an
exceptionally strong focus on addressing aspects that need improvement;

- leadership is very effective at all levels;

- staff work very well together to secure improvements

Information for Parents

SCHOOL: LLANGATWG COMMUNITY SCHOOL
ADDRESS: CADOXTON
NEATH
SA10 8DB

TELEPHONE NO: (01639) 634700

FAX NO: (01639) 634708

E. MAIL: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.llangatwg.org.uk

HEADTEACHER: Mr. Alan L. Rowlands BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH

COUNTY/VOLUNTARY/WELSH: COUNTY

CO-EDUCATIONAL/BOYS/GIRLS: CO-EDUCATIONAL

AGE RANGE OF PUPILS: 11 - 16

NUMBER ON ROLL: 683

LANGUAGE OF SCHOOL: ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CHAIRMAN OF GOVERNORS: Councillor D. W. Davies





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