Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate –
Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: 01656 642617
Ein cyf / Our ref: EDSU/ LH
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Dyddiad / Date: 17 December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
As we approach the end of a difficult year, I know many of you will be keen to know what arrangements Bridgend schools will be putting in place for January 2021. I trust this letter will provide helpful information in respect of start-of-term arrangements in your child’s school.
All Bridgend schools will be using Monday 4 January and Tuesday 5 January to assess levels of available staff, review risk assessments and ensure the school is a safe environment for learners. This means that, on these two days, no learners will be in school. It also means that direct online learning opportunities will not be provided by individual schools for their pupils on 4 and 5 January.
On 6, 7 and 8 January, all Bridgend infant, junior, primary and special schools, with primary school age children, will be providing on-site support for the children of critical workers only.
In Bridgend, a critical worker is defined as someone who works for one of the following organisations:
Much in the same way as we have done this week (ie using the same eligibility criteria), critical workers are advised that, if your child is of a primary school age, on Monday 4 January, your child’s school will ask you to let them know if your child will be attending school on 6, 7 and 8 January.
This is necessary to allow the local authority to plan appropriate school meal and learner transport provision.
There is no on-site/in-school provision for the children of critical workers in any Bridgend secondary school on 6, 7 or 8 January.
Pupils who will be learning from home on 6, 7 and 8 January will receive online learning activities from their schools. Bridgend schools will not be providing ‘live’ lessons during this period.
From Monday 11 January, learners will start to return to school. Your child’s school will let you know how this will happen in January. It is my expectation that as many learners as possible are educated on-site, as quickly and as safely as possible during this week.
Thank you, once again, for your ongoing support and patience.
Take care – and have a safe Christmas
Yours sincerely
Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey (Mr)
Corporate Director – Education and Family Support
Bridgend County Borough Council
Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate –
Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: 01656 642617
Ein cyf / Our ref: EDSU / LH
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Dyddiad / Date: 17 Rhagfyr 2020
Annwyl Riant/Gofalwr
Wrth inni nesáu at ddiwedd blwyddyn anodd, gwn y bydd llawer ohonoch yn awyddus i wybod pa drefniadau y bydd ysgolion Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr yn eu rhoi ar waith ar gyfer mis Ionawr 2021.
Gobeithio y bydd y llythyr hwn yn darparu gwybodaeth ddefnyddiol am y trefniadau ar gyfer dechrau'r tymor yn ysgol eich plentyn.
Bydd holl ysgolion Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr yn defnyddio dydd Llun 4 Ionawr a dydd Mawrth 5 Ionawr i asesu faint o staff sydd ar gael, adolygu asesiadau risg a sicrhau bod yr ysgol yn amgylchedd diogel i ddysgwyr.
Mae hyn yn golygu, ar y ddau ddiwrnod hyn, na fydd unrhyw ddysgwyr yn yr ysgol. Mae hefyd yn golygu na fydd cyfleoedd dysgu uniongyrchol ar-lein yn cael eu darparu gan ysgolion unigol ar gyfer eu disgyblion ar 4 a 5 Ionawr.
Ar 6, 7 ac 8 Ionawr, bydd yr holl ysgolion babanod, iau, cynradd ac arbennig ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr, sydd â phlant oedran ysgol gynradd yn darparu cymorth ar y safle ar gyfer plant gweithwyr hanfodol yn unig.
Ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr, diffinnir gweithiwr hanfodol fel rhywun sy'n gweithio i un o'r sefydliadau canlynol:
Yn yr un modd ag y maen nhw wedi'i wneud yr wythnos hon (h.y. gan ddefnyddio'r un meini prawf cymhwysedd), cynghorir gweithwyr hanfodol, os yw eich plentyn o oedran ysgol gynradd, ddydd Llun 4 Ionawr, bydd ysgol eich plentyn yn gofyn i chi roi gwybod iddyn nhw pa blant fydd yn mynychu'r ysgol ar 6, 7 ac 8 Ionawr.
Mae hyn yn angenrheidiol er mwyn caniatáu i'r awdurdod lleol gynllunio darpariaeth briodol ar gyfer prydau ysgol a chludiant i ddysgwyr.
Ni fydd unrhyw ddarpariaeth ar y safle/yn yr ysgol ar gyfer plant gweithwyr hanfodol mewn unrhyw ysgolion uwchradd ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr ar 6, 7 ac 8 Ionawr.
Bydd disgyblion a fydd yn dysgu o gartref ar 6, 7 ac 8 Ionawr yn derbyn gweithgareddau dysgu ar-lein gan eu hysgolion. Ni fydd ysgolion Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr yn darparu gwersi 'byw' yn ystod y cyfnod hwn.
O ddydd Llun 11 Ionawr ymlaen, bydd y dysgwyr yn dechrau dychwelyd i'r ysgol. Bydd ysgol eich plentyn yn rhoi gwybod i chi sut y bydd hyn yn digwydd ym mis Ionawr. Rwy'n disgwyl i gynifer o ddysgwyr â phosibl gael eu haddysgu ar y safle, mor gyflym ac mor ddiogel â phosibl yn ystod yr wythnos hon.
Diolch, unwaith eto, am eich cymorth a'ch amynedd parhaus.
Cymerwch ofal – a mwynhewch Nadolig diogel.
Yn gywir
Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey (Mr)
Cyfarwyddwr Corfforaethol – Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
Further to the letter sent on behalf of Mr Lindsay Harvey (Corporate Director – Education and Family Support) last week and recent reports within the media, I am writing to confirm arrangements for teaching and learning on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th December 2020.
Due to the high levels of infection which continue to circulate in the school, Ysgol Bryn Castell will move to a distance learning package for all pupils on these days.
Distance learning package;
ASD Distance Learning Package
Daily drop-in session on TEAMS – times will be shared by your child’s pastoral team
Christmas activities and curriculum activities to be sent home (unless already received)
Daily welfare calls
Curriculum activities set on individual class TEAMS where work can be submitted
KS2 and KS3 Distance Learning Package
Daily drop-in session on TEAMS – times will be shared by your child’s pastoral team
Christmas activities and curriculum activities to be sent home (unless already received)
Daily contact with pupils via phone call or class dojo
Activities also loaded onto TEAMS for pupils to access digitally
14-19 Distance Learning Package
Scheduled sessions delivered on TEAMS – times will be shared by your child’s pastoral team
Curriculum and qualification-based activities to be sent home (unless already received)
Daily welfare calls
Curriculum activities set on TEAMS where work can be submitted
In-line with Welsh Government and Local Authority guidance the school has made contact with the Parents/Carers of all Primary-aged pupils who have confirmed that they support a full distance learning package. As such the school will be closed for pupils and staff on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th December. Parents/Carers who require support are able to contact the school on 01656 815595 and leave a voicemail which will be picked up at regular intervals throughout the school day or via their usual communication systems with pastoral teams.
We recognise that Ysgol Bryn Castell has received a significant number of positive case notifications in the Autumn term, with a high number occurring in the period from 25th November to now; this has had a significant impact upon the whole school community which has resulted in some very poorly people, some frustrated people and a lot of very frightened people. I can assure you that the school continues to work closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and Welsh Government to prioritise the health and wellbeing of everyone in our school community; the Chair of Governors and I have recently written to the First Minister to ask Welsh Government to consider prioritising staff within Special Schools for vaccination and I will keep you informed of any responses we receive.
I sincerely hope that all members of our school community who are currently unwell make a full recovery and that you and your family enjoy a peaceful and relaxing Christmas and look forward to a more positive New Year in 2021, where we will continue to support each other and the school through these difficult times.
Thank you for your continued support
Nadolig Llawen!
Mrs Helen Ridout
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
I am writing to inform you that unfortunately there has been a new case of Coronavirus at YBC.
A member of the school community has been contacted by the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect Service to inform them that they have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The school were informed of this yesterday evening and have taken the following steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff;
The school has been coordinating the response to the overall situation over the last few days which has understandably caused high levels of concern at a time when we are trying to maintain a continuity in learning for our pupils and a festive spirit.
We appreciate that the situation may cause inconvenience however we can assure you that we will work tirelessly to try and maintain learning opportunities both in school and at home wherever possible for your children.
I hope that you and your family can continue to support each other and the school through these difficult times.
Thank you for your continued support
Sean Jenks
Sean Jenks
Deputy Headteacher
Friday 11th December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
I am writing to inform you that unfortunately there has been a new case of Coronavirus at YBC.
Members of the school community have been contacted by the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect Service to inform them that they have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The school were informed of this and have taken the following steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff;
The school has been coordinating the response to the situation over the last few days which has understandably caused high levels of concern at a time when we are trying to maintain a continuity in learning for our pupils.
We appreciate that the situation may cause inconvenience however we can assure you that we will work tirelessly to try and maintain learning opportunities both in school and at home wherever possible for your children.
I hope that you and your family can continue to support each other and the school through these difficult times.
Thank you for your continued support
Sean Jenks
Sean Jenks
Deputy Headteacher
Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate –
Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: 01656 642617
Ein cyf / Our ref: EDSU / LH
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Dyddiad / Date: 10 December 2020
Dear Parents/Carers
Yesterday, I wrote to all parents/carers in Bridgend to explain end-of-term arrangements in our schools.
This afternoon, local authorities in Wales were made aware of a clear recommendation by the Chief Medical Officer that all mainstream secondary schools should be closed to all learners (Year 7 to Year 13 inclusive), with the exception of the most vulnerable, from Monday 14 December.
The Chief Medical Officer’s directive does not currently apply to infant, junior, primary, and special schools, or pupil referral unit settings.
Therefore, the current end-of-term arrangements for Bridgend schools are as follows:
Due to the significant and growing increase in positive cases in schools, it is possible that further school closures may occur before next Wednesday. If this happens, further communication will be issued to parents/carers at that time.
I am grateful to parents and carers for their support, understanding and patience at this challenging time.
Yours sincerely
Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey (Mr)
Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i
Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate –
Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: 01656 642617
Ein cyf / Our ref: EDSU/LH
Eich cyf / Your ref:
Dyddiad / Date: 9 December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
Further to my letter to you on 4 December 2020 and a recent press release about the end-ofterm
arrangements, I write again to advise you of some recent important changes.
Following extensive discussions, it has been agreed that all Bridgend infant, junior, primary and
secondary schools will close on Wednesday 16 December and their learners will move to
online learning only on 17 and 18 December.
Ysgol Bryn Castell and Heronsbridge will open as normal to all pupils until the end of the day on
18 December.
The last day of term for sixth form students to physically attend school will be Friday 11
December. Secondary schools will provide online learning only for all sixth form students during
the week commencing Monday 14 December.
Please be assured that the local authority and its schools are continuing to do everything
possible to prioritise your child’s safety and educational needs.
With my thanks for your ongoing support and understanding
Yours sincerely
Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey (Mr)
Uned Cymorth Cyfarwyddiaeth Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd (UCCACD)
Education and Family Support Directorate Support Unit (EDSU)
Monday 7th December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
I am writing to inform you that unfortunately there have been further new cases of Coronavirus at YBC.
Further members of the school community have been contacted by the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect Service this week to inform them that they have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The school were informed of this and have taken the following steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff;
It is important that Parents/Carers remain vigilant and continue to follow advice from Public Health Wales;
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However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:
If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild:
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:
Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help
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The school has been coordinating the response to the situation which has understandably caused high levels of concern at a time when we are trying to maintain a continuity of learning for our pupils.
School staff have been in direct contact with Parents/Carers of those pupils who are directly affected and will be accessing a remote learning package.
We appreciate that the situation may cause inconvenience however we can assure you that we will continue to work tirelessly to try and maintain learning opportunities both in school and at home wherever possible for your children.
I hope that you and your family can continue to support each other and the school through these difficult times.
Thank you for your continued support
Mrs Helen Ridout
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Tîm Amddiffyn Iechyd Health Protection Team
Ffôn/Tel: 0300 00 300 32 Ebost/Email: aware@wales.nhs.uk
Gwefan/Web: www.iechydcyhoedduscymru.org www.publichealthwales.org
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Date: 7th December 2020
Dear Parent or Carer,
Re: Information regarding confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ysgol Bryn Castell
NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect has been informed of confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ysgol Bryn Castell.
Ysgol Bryn Castell remains open. It is working closely with Public Health Wales, the Local Authority and NHS Wales Test, Trace and Protect to ensure that all the appropriate measures are in place to protect students, staff and the wider community. This letter is to inform you of the current situation and to provide advice on how to support your child.
All close contacts of the cases have been identified and have received appropriate advice to self-isolate. Your child has not been identified as a close contact and therefore does not need to self-isolate and does not require testing for COVID-19. They can continue to attend Ysgol Bryn Castell as usual.
However, as a precaution, please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:
If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild:
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:
Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing
Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus
For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus
The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help
With best wishes,
On behalf of Public Health Wales Health Protection Team
Deialu uniongyrchol / Direct line: (01656) 645253
E-bost / E-mail: edsu@bridgend.gov.uk
Dyddiad / Date: 4 December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
I would like to take this opportunity to clarify end-of-term arrangements in Bridgend schools.
I can confirm the following:
· all Bridgend schools will close on Friday 18 December;
· the last day of term for sixth form students to physically attend school will be Friday 11 December; and
· secondary schools will provide online learning only for all sixth form students during the week commencing Monday 14 December.
This means that all pupils of a statutory school age (and those attending nursery settings) will attend school up to, and including, Friday 18 December.
Sixth form pupils (ie all Year 12 and Year 13 learners) will physically attend school up to, and including Friday 11 December. However, during the week commencing Monday 14 December, sixth form learners in Bridgend schools will receive online learning only.
Please be assured that the local authority and its schools are continuing to do everything possible to prioritise your child’s safety and educational needs.
With my thanks for your ongoing support
Lindsay Iorwerth Harvey (Mr)
Cyfarwyddwr Corfforaethol – Addysg a Chymorth i Deuluoedd
Corporate Director – Education and Family Support
Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr / Bridgend County Borough Council
Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Dear Parent/Carer
I am writing to inform you that unfortunately there have been further new cases of Coronavirus at YBC.
Further members of the school community have been contacted by the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect Service this week to inform them that they have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). The school were informed of this and have taken the following steps to ensure the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff;
It is important that Parents/Carers remain vigilant and continue to follow advice from Public Health Wales;
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Please be alert for any symptoms of COVID-19:
If your child develops any of these symptoms, even if they are mild:
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading, there are things that everyone in your family can do to help. These include:
Further information on symptoms and self-isolation can be found here https://gov.wales/symptoms-and-self-isolation-contact-tracing Further formation on Test, Trace, Protect can be found here https://gov.wales/test-trace-protect-coronavirus For general information on COVID-19 https://gov.wales/protect-yourself-others-coronavirus The COVID-19 online symptom checker can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do https://gov.wales/check-if-you-need-coronavirus-medical-help
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The school has been coordinating the response to the situation which has understandably caused high levels of concern at a time when we are trying to maintain a continuity of learning for our pupils.
School staff have been in direct contact with Parents/Carers of those pupils who are directly affected and will be accessing a remote learning package.
We appreciate that the situation may cause inconvenience however we can assure you that we will continue to work tirelessly to try and maintain learning opportunities both in school and at home wherever possible for your children.
I hope that you and your family can continue to support each other and the school through these difficult times.
Thank you for your continued support
Mrs Helen Ridout
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