Dear Parents and Carers,

I’m delighted to present the Annual Report to Parents which describes the work, activities and achievements of Maesycoed Primary School for the academic year 2019 / 2020. 

It was a year in which the school and society has faced unprecedented challenges.  It has risen to those challenges and epitomises the community and social cohesion that exist within the school.  My and the Governing Body's heartfelt thanks are given to all the staff at the school and yourselves for your continuing efforts to see the children through these uncertain times.

It has been another very successful year with very pleasing results across both key stages. Governors would like to thank all staff for all their efforts in contributing to the school’s continuing progress. 

On behalf of the Governing body, I would like to thank all parents for your continual, valued support and for taking the time to read through the report.  If you would like to discuss any aspect of the report or any other matter that you would like to bring to the Governing body’s attention, then please contact myself, or a fellow member of the Governing body through the school secretariat.

Yours sincerely,

John Evans

Chair of the Governing Body. 

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Governing Body of Maesycoed Primary School

Summary Report to Parents

This report is produced in accordance with National Assembly for Wales (NAfW) Circular 15/01.  A full report is available upon request.

1. Clerk

The Clerk to the Governing Body is Mrs Gaynor Davies, Ty Trevithick, Abercynon, Mountain Ash, CF45 4UQ.

2. Chairperson of the Governing Body 

The Chairperson of the Governing Body is Mr J Evans c/o Maesycoed Primary School, Lanwern Road, Maesycoed, Pontypridd, CF37 1EQ

3. Membership

The following people are currently members of the Governing Body.

Name Category of Governor Appointed By Retirement Date 

Cllr J Brencher

Cllr C Leyshon LEA Council Members 10/06/2022

17/02/2024

Mr J Evans

Dr H Richards

Dr A Sparkes Community Governors Governing Body 04/02/2022

10/10/2022

26/01/2024

Mrs E Kuzey

Mr C Gainsborough

Mrs D Jones

Mrs S Soper Parent Parents 09/10/2021

10/04/2023

09/10/2021

15/10/2024

Miss C Pocock Teacher Teaching Staff 05/09/2021

Miss J Hunt Staff Non Teaching Staff 13/09/2022

Mrs S Roberts Headteacher

When fully constituted this governing body is made up as follows 

LEA Representatives 3                          Community Governors 3

Parent Governors 4 Teacher Governor(s) 1

Staff Representative 1 Minor Authority (if applicable ) 1

Headteacher 1 Total 14

Elections will be held to fill vacancies for parent governors upon the cessation of the term of office or receipt of a resignation.

4. Resolutions

There were no resolutions passed at the last meeting.

5. Election of Parent Governors

The next election of parent governors is due to take place October 2021.  

If, however, any Parent Governor(s) resign before this date arrangements will be made for an election to be undertaken at the appropriate time.

In line with Welsh Government Guidance there are currently no election of parent governors being undertaken.  This will be undertaken when the situation normalises.

6. School Performance Data

This information is not available due to the pandemic restrictions.

7. School Development Plan

The School Development Plan for the 2019 – 2020 academic year was approved by Governors and is currently being implemented by the staff.  The targets set include short, medium and long-term aims.  Targets are regularly reviewed by the Governing Body.  Further information on the current targets and progress being made will be available at the meeting.

8. Attendance Information

This information is not available due to the pandemic restrictions.

9. Sporting Aims and Achievements

The school takes part in numerous sporting activities throughout the year including football, rugby, athletics, netball and basketball.  We also provide extra-curricular activities in a variety of ball games, athletics, cricket and fit kids. However these are currently not running due to the pandemic restrictions.

10. Healthy Eating      

The Governing Body fully support Maesycoed Primary School in promoting Healthy Eating and Drinking. The school continues to promote healthy lunch boxes, fruit only break times and drinking water throughout the day. The school has achieved its Healthy Schools 5 status.