Cafodd y Cronfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth Plant eu cyflwyno gan Lywodraeth y DU yn 2005. Agorwyd cyfrifon ar gyfer bron 6 miliwn o blant a anwyd yn y DU rhwng 1 Medi 2002 a 2 Ionawr 2011. Roedd Llywodraeth Cymru wedi rhoi swm atodol i rai o'r cronfeydd hyn. Ac mae bron hanner nifer y Cronfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth Plant yng Nghymru heb eu hawlio o hyd.   Mae Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol, y Trefnydd a'r Prif Chwip ac Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Gyllid a'r Gymraeg yn awyddus inni wneud popeth o fewn ein gallu i hyrwyddo gwybodaeth am y Cronfeydd Ymddiriedolaeth Plant i bobl ifanc yng Nghymru, er mwyn iddynt allu cael yr arian sy'n ddyledus iddynt.   Nid yw bron hanner nifer y bobl ifanc sydd bellach yn gymwys (18 +) i gael eu cynilion wedi gwneud hynny eto, ac nid yw llawer yn ymwybodol bod ganddynt gyfrif Cronfa Ymddiriedolaeth Plant.   Gall unrhyw un sy’n gweithio gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 14 a 22 oed eu helpu i ddod o hyd i’r sefydliad ariannol sy’n dal eu cyfrif a chael rhagor o wybodaeth yma: https://www.llyw.cymru/dod-o-hyd-ich-cronfa-ymddiriedolaeth-plant   Mae deunyddiau ategol ar gael i chi eu defnyddio yn eich cyfathrebiadau ar gael yma templedi cyfathrebu Neu drwy’r ddolen uchod.   Os bydd angen unrhyw beth arall arnoch, anfonwch e-bost atom drwy  TrechuTlodiAChefnogiTeuluoedd@llyw.cymru

Child Trust Funds were introduced by the UK Government in 2005. Accounts were opened for almost 6 million children born in the UK between 1st September 2002 and 2nd January 2011. Welsh Government provided a level of top up to some of these funds. Nearly half of Child Trust Funds in Wales remain unclaimed.     The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language are keen that we do all we can to promote information about Child Trust Funds to young people in Wales, so that they can access the money owed to them.     Nearly half of young people who are now eligible (18 +) to access their savings haven’t done so, many are not aware they have a Child Trust Fund account.   Anyone working with 14 to 22 -year-olds can help them check which financial organisation holds their account and find out more at: https://www.gov.wales/find-your-child-trust-fund     Supporting materials for you to use in your communications can be found here communication templates  as well as in above link.   If you required anything further, please email us at  TacklingPovertyAndSupportingFamilies@gov.wales

 

Food support is available…

The effects of the cost-of-living crisis are still with us, with food insecurity continuing to impact families across Wales and the rest of the UK.

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from food support, there is a range of services available across the county borough to help.

To find out more, please click on the link…

🔗https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/residents/benefits-and-support/cost-of-living-support/

🦆 New Life on the Farm: Dwnrhefn Learners Welcome Barbara Duck! 🌱

This year, Key Stage 4 learners in the Dwnrhefn department have had a truly hands-on experience during their Animal Care lessons—one that’s been both educational and heartwarming. As part of their curriculum, learners learned the full cycle of avian care: from incubating and monitoring eggs to nurturing and handling ducklings once hatched.

A special highlight of this year’s project was the legacy of last year’s duck, affectionately named No-Baht—our very first drake. No-Baht played a starring role in this year’s success, having fertilised the eggs that were carefully incubated by the students.

Among the new arrivals was a particularly charming duckling, quickly named Barbara Duck by the learners. Barbara has since grown strong and healthy, and she’s now happily settled on the farm alongside her proud parents and fluffy siblings.

This experience not only deepened learners’ understanding of animal husbandry but also fostered a sense of responsibility, compassion, and connection to the natural world. A huge congratulations to all involved—Barbara Duck is a feathered testament to your care and dedication! 🐣💚

 

YBC Football Kit

In the photo below you can see our YBC football team proudly wearing their new kit kindly sponsored by CGI. In September 2023 we held a competition at YBC in memory of the sad passing of staff member Huw Wright where pupils had the opportunity to design the new football kit that we would then look to create for the team. The winning design for the kit was created by pupil Jayden Locke who is extremely proud to have been able to play his role in the kit creation. Jayden said of his design “I tried to keep the design quite simple and use the colours of YBC to make sure the kit represents the school”. He also added that “I am very proud that my design was chosen”. Finally, all at YBC would like to extend their thanks to CGI for their support in sponsoring this kit. 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a very exciting visit from Dinomania on 20/09/24. We couldn't believe it when a dinosaur egg hatched right before our eyes!