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Governing Body

Community Governor Vacancy

Ysgol Harri Tudur / Henry Tudor School Governing Body has a vacancy for the voluntary position of Community Governor. The school is particularly keen to recruit new members whose skills would broaden the skills base of the Governing Body, and the role of Community Governor aims to ensure community representation and community interest on the Governing Body. Governors do not have to be parents of pupils at the school, but should have a genuine interest in education.

The minimum commitment for a School Governor is attendance at 3 afternoon meeting of the Full Governing Body. In practice, most governors become further involved in work of the Governing Body and attend sub-committee meetings which tend to take place in late afternoon.

Please note that all Governors are required to undergo mandatory training (induction and data) and will need a DBS through Pembrokeshire County Council.

This is a voluntary, unpaid position.

Anyone interested should contact the Headteacher's PA, Elissa Locke via email contact@yht.wales for more information and to request an application form. The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd October 2022.

19th July 2022 11:31

Tudor Times

July Edition

• Tudor Times July 2022

15th July 2022 15:29

GCSEPod Summer Engagement Opportunity

Year 9 and Year 10 going into Year 10 and Year 11 in September

Parents/Carers and pupils may find the information and link below from GCSEPod useful over the summer period.

From the 1^st August and over the course of 2 weeks, students and parents are invited to participate in engaging and interactive webinars, gain access to interviews with subject specialists, resources, task sheets, competitions and more....

• https://m.gcsepod.com/e/513171/summerpod/9tqhvy/1278765961?h=Q5c9JoN08z7vIVxlI0l4xM8VtCCRbeEPFLUyEjm2cws

15th July 2022 10:05

Pembrokeshire County Council

New school attendance campaign launch date for your diary

14th July 2022 10:38

Home Start Cymru

Volunteers

We are looking for Home-Start Cymru volunteers to help us support families in your community.

Home-Start Cymru is a family support charity that provides support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children when they need it most.

Home-Start Cymru volunteers work alongside families to give compassionate and confidential support tailored to each family. Our volunteers are trained and given support and guidance from our highly skilled and experienced local coordinators in their area.

Every day, our volunteers give their time and effort to make an incredible difference to families across 18 local authorities in Wales. Without them, we couldn’t be there for families when they need it most.

Becoming a Home-Start Cymru volunteer enables us to improve the lives of families by encouraging parents to develop the knowledge, skills and resilience to enable their children to thrive.

Following a recent rise in referrals in your community, we are now actively recruiting additional volunteers locally. Therefore, we looking for people to join our friendly team of volunteers to make a difference and help Home-Start Cymru reach more families in need.

What we're looking for

• A parent, grandparent, carer, someone with parenting experience or students who would like a career working with families
• Good communication skills including an ability to listen and understand the need for support
• A sensitive and caring attitude towards others with a non-judgemental attitude
• Time and enthusiasm for Home-Start Cymru and support for our social media campaigns
• Commitment to visit or call a family member each week at a mutually agreed time
• A positive attitude to working with people of any gender, family status or sexual identity, or who are from any ethnic origin, culture or religion, or who may have a disability.

14th July 2022 10:31

Families of Children with Visual Impairment

Tech For All - Free Apple Ipad

Please read full information in the poster below.

Access Links:

1. Families to access the following link:

Assistive technology for visually impaired children | Guide Dogs

2.Other grants are also available for families. Follow the following link:

Assistive technology grants for children | Guide Dogs

14th July 2022 10:24

Families of Children with Visual Impairment

Guide Dogs Cymru Free Event

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14th July 2022 10:16

Summer Camps

Sportzkidz

7th July 2022 11:29

Support

Pembrokeshire County Council School Uniform Grant

The application process for a school uniform grant has changed for the new academic year starting in September 2022

Parents/carers are no longer required to submit an application form; Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) will make an automatic payment to all eligible families. PCC expect to make these payments the first week of August.

Parents/Carers who are in receipt of Free School Meals with children in the following years on 01/8/2022 will receive it:-

• Reception, Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 of maintained primary schools
• Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 of maintained secondary schools
• It is also available to those who are a Looked After Child

7th July 2022 08:18

Charity

Sandy Bear Remembrance Tree

Sandy Bear, with support from the WI, have donated a remembrance tree for our well-being garden. Sandy Bear is a Pembrokeshire charity dedicated to improving and strengthening the emotional health and well-being of young people aged 0-18 (and their families), who have experienced the death of a loved one. We aim to reduce emotional difficulties in childhood and the prevalence of mental illness in later life that can result in a decreased quality of life, poorer educational attainment, social and health problems and increased vulnerability.

It is hoped that the tree will provide a focal point for children who have experienced a bereavement and a quiet place for them to remember a loved one.

Photo: Members of the new Sixth Form leadership team planting the remembrance tree in the school well-being garden along with Sandy Bear charity organiser Mrs Ceri Crichton, Headteacher Mrs Kite and Deputy Headteacher Mr Crichton.

4th July 2022 10:46

Summer Camps

1st July 2022 08:24

NHS

Mental Health and Well-Being Support

The NHS has created a new single point of contact where there is a team of clinicians available to support anyone with emotional and mental health concerns. If you are concerned about yourself, a member of your family, or friend please do hesitate to contact them.

29th June 2022 13:50

Water Bottles

Please encourage your child to come to school with a full water bottle which can be reused; this will help keep your child hydrated, be good for the environment and assist the staff in the Refectory.

21st June 2022 12:54

Gwersylloedd haf yr Urdd | Urdd Summer Camps

14th June 2022 09:11

Pembrokeshire County Council

Parent Partnership Services

‘Family Links Nurturing Programme’

The Parent Partnership Service are now taking enquiries for their next 10 week Family Links Parenting Programme for September, 2022. This programme is tailored for families who have children with additional needs, and is delivered by a fully trained team.

The parenting program will take place ‘Face to Face’ and will cover:

• Understanding why children behave as they do

• Recognising the feelings behind behaviour (ours and theirs)

• Exploring different approaches to discipline

• Finding ways to develop co-operation and self-discipline in children

• Learning the importance of looking after ourselves

If you are interested in expressing an interest in this programme, please complete the short form on this link: click here

14th June 2022 08:53

Drop Off/Pick Up

Reminder & Request

Drop Off/Pick Up reminder for drivers to please use the designated areas when dropping off or collecting children from school. Drivers are requested to respect local housing estates and avoid temporarily parking in residential areas.

6th June 2022 13:14

Duke of Edinburgh Award

From Year 9 Upwards ~ Find Out More

Find out more at www.dofe.org, any interested pupils in Year 9 and above, please see Mrs Rees in FC03

25th May 2022 09:28

Mind Pembrokeshire

Mental Health Support Drop In

19th April 2022 09:06

Fundraising Events

To Assist the Humanitarian Disaster in Ukraine

School will be conducting fund raising events to assist the humanitarian disaster in Ukraine. This will include a cake sale, tuck shop and collecting buckets by Reception. Funds raised will be sent to the Disaster Emergency Appeal – whatever we raise will be match funded by the UK government.

We are all deeply shocked and saddened to see the plight of the Ukrainian people.

Please support this as best you can.

4th March 2022 11:03

Estyn Report of Visit

Ysgol Harri Tudur/Henry Tudor School January 2022

The Governing Body and Headteacher of Ysgol Harri Tudur/ Henry Tudor School are delighted to share the outcome of the school's recent monitoring Estyn visit in January. Ysgol Harri Tudur/ Henry Tudor School is very proud of both our staff and our pupils and the achievements that we have made together since the 2018 core inspection. We would also like to thank many of our parents and carers and the wider community for their ongoing support.

Ysgol Harri Tudur is judged to have made sufficient progress in relation to the recommendations following the most recent core inspection. As a result, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales is removing the school from the list of schools requiring significant improvement.'' ( Estyn 28th Feb 2022)

• View Report

28th February 2022 09:34

Google Classroom

Information and Advice Link

The link below provides information and advice on getting the best from Google Classroom

Google Classroom Digital Learning

5th January 2022 12:49

Urgent Message for Parents/Carers

On Behalf of Pembrokeshire Education Service and Dyfed Powys Police

Urgent message for parents on behalf of Pembrokeshire Education Service and Dyfed Powys Police

Schools have and continue to work closely and effectively with pupils to ensure that they are supported in their learning and well-being. It is therefore a significant concern that numerous fake social media accounts have been created, targeting unacceptable comments towards schools and individuals. The content of these false accounts are completely inappropriate and a cause for concern.

Schools have reported that the vast majority of pupils have displayed a mature attitude and shown their displeasure with this content. Dyfed Powys Police will continue to work with schools to further increase awareness of the impact of harmful content and the consequences of such actions. We kindly ask that parents/carers discuss the appropriate use of social media with their children and continue to support schools in promoting respect and kindness.

The school also has the right to undertake appropriate sanctions against pupils if they are involved in incidents of inappropriate behaviour of this nature.

The following guidance is useful:

• The Social media guides - UK Safer Internet Centre contains details of the different social websites that provide safeguarding guidance for parents to take action
• Inappropriate content should be reported to the TikTok platform and these two links help:

Report Harmful Content | SWGfL
Report Harmful Content - We Help You Remove Content

The SWGfl states, “We’re working with TikTok, who know and understand the issue and are taking action to remove or delete content. We have escalated hundreds of accounts to TikTok for review and they are getting there slowly and responding when they can but we have totally bombarded them, so, likely to be a short delay on these.”

All school police officers are aware of the current issues and the police Chief Inspector has been made aware of this challenge in schools.

29th November 2021 12:49

URGENT Message

Abuse of Social Media - Information for Parents/Carers

Urgent message for parents on behalf of Pembrokeshire Education Service and Dyfed Powys Police

Schools have and continue to work closely and effectively with pupils to ensure that they are supported in their learning and well-being. It is therefore a significant concern that numerous fake social media accounts have been created, targeting unacceptable comments towards schools and individuals. The content of these false accounts are completely inappropriate and a cause for concern.

Schools have reported that the vast majority of pupils have displayed a mature attitude and shown their displeasure with this content. Dyfed Powys Police will continue to work with schools to further increase awareness of the impact of harmful content and the consequences of such actions. We kindly ask that parents/carers discuss the appropriate use of social media with their children and continue to support schools in promoting respect and kindness.

The school also has the right to undertake appropriate sanctions against pupils if they are involved in incidents of inappropriate behaviour of this nature.

24th November 2021 14:50

School Site

Parking and Dropping Off/Picking Up

All drivers are requested to use the designated Drop Off/Pick Up and parking sites whilst on the school site.

Please do not use the One Way road outside school for dropping off or picking up. This road is for designated vehicles only including our school buses. Please follow the instructions on the No Entry signs and use the correct spaces.

Please do not park in the Bus Lanes; these are for buses only. Parking in them is causing traffic disruption and is a potential risk to pupils and staff alike.

And please do not park on the pavements; this creates risk to all, but in particular makes access very difficult for our pupils who need to use mobility assistance and those pupils who have visibility impairment.

5th October 2021 08:43