School policies cover every aspect of school life. Below are some of our most important policies for your reference. You can request a copy of any of these policies from us at any time.

If you want to know our policy on something that is not listed, please ask at the school office.

Grant Planning 2023-2024

Pupil Deprivation Grant

The school receives a pupil deprivation grant which is related to the number of pupils in the school eligible for free school meals. The school currently has approximately 35% of pupils in this category. For the financial year 2020-2021 the school was awarded £69,000 for this grant.

The school undertakes the following activities in order to support pupils facing the challenges of poverty and deprivation:

• Support staff within Foundation Phase to support teaching and learning
• An attendance and well-being officer to support families and learners
• Literacy and numeracy interventions in KS2 and FP
• Additional IT equipment to support learning in school and learning at home

Recruit, recover and raise standards

During the financial year 2021-2022 schools will receive an additional grant to support the recovery following the substantial period of school closure. Cwmcarn Primary will received £16571. This funding will be used to employ an additional LSA to help our Y2 make the transition into Y3 and also to provide additional interventions for other learners in KS2 and FP. 

The school's grant plans are scrutinised by the Governing Body, supported by advice from the EAS and monitored by the Local Authority.

Pupil Development Grant Strategy Plan

Policies and Procedures Adopted by the Governing Body

Policies below have been adopted and agreed by the Governing Body of Cwmcarn Primary School.  All of these Policies are available for Staff to read.  They can be found on the shared drive.

In accordance with the School’s aim to reduce it’s ‘Carbon Footprint’ staff will not receive ‘hard copies’ of all Policies.  All policies will be reviewed / updated every three years unless otherwise stated unless there is a need to update before this date. We have attached some key policies parents/carers may need to this page but you can request an emailed copy of any policy from the school office. 

School Development Plan

Curriculum Rationale and Summary 2023

Transition Plan 2023 - 2024

Privacy Policy for Parents in Response to the General Data Protection Reform

Professional Learning Plan 2023-2024

As a school we are committed to professional learning for all our staff and are working towards our school becoming a learning community. We produce a professional learning plan that shows how we plan to spend the money we receive for professional learning.  All Professional Learning is logged by the Professional Learning Lead (Miss Pyle).  This is regularly reported to our Governing Body and the LA.

Cwmcarn Primary Safeguarding Policy

The Safeguarding Policy for schools was adopted by the governing body on 19th September 2023.  Due to its size we are unable to upload the document but copies are available from the school office or they can be emailed upon request.

Corporate Safeguarding Policy

Sex and Relationship Education Policy 2023-2024

School Uniform Policy

Covid 19 Risk Assessment

Blended Learning Policy

Live Streaming and Video Conferencing Policy

Complaints Policy

Health and Safety Policy

Instrument of Government

Data Protection Policy

School CCTV Policy

Access to Unpublished Information Policy

Social Media Policy

Attendance Policy & Guidance

Use of Reasonable Force & Physical Intervention to Restrain Pupils

Governor's Annual Report to Parent's

School Travel Plan