Noticeboard
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Message from RCT about the Schools Essential Grant
Tue 14 Nov 2023The School Essentials Grant is available to children and young people eligible for means-tested free school meals, Children Looked After and those who are classed as No Recourse to Public Funds in year groups Reception to Year 11.
Some families may not be aware that financial support is available to help with the cost of school essentials like uniform (including coat and shoes), PE kit, and stationery.
Eligible families can apply for a grant of:
- £125 per learner
- £200 for learners entering year 7 (to help with increased costs associated with starting secondary school)
Families are only entitled to claim once per child, per school year.
The 2023 to 2024 scheme will remain open until 31 May 2024. Please check your eligibility for this support and apply via this link:
https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs
If you have any issues with the application process, please email: SchoolEssentialsGrant@rctcbc.gov.uk
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Message from RCT about Omegle.com website
Thu 05 Oct 2023It has come to the attention of the Local Authority that there are significant safeguarding concerns in respect of the Omegle.com website/app due to its harmful sexual content and access to personal data including locations. Children, young people and their parents/carers are advised to delete this app.
If a child/young person has been a victim of online harm/exploitation then they should report this to 101 and where required appropriate safeguarding referrals should be made. If it is believed a child is at immediate risk then emergency services should be contacted by ringing 999.
Further information on the risks associated with this website can be found at the following links:
https://oursaferschools.co.uk/2022/09/30/dangerous-chat-rooms-alert/
https://saferinternet.org.uk/blog/what-is-omegle-key-things-parents-and-carers-need-to-know
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS - 20.09.23
Wed 20 Sep 2023Hello #teamblaengwawr, today we will be postponing our Netball club that was due to start due to the ongoing very wet weather.
Drama, art and running will still go ahead indoors for Y3 and Y6 today so please collect at 4pm for these children.
We hope netball will start next Weds 27th September and will keep an eye on the weather for our rugby/football clubs due to start tomorrow and update you as soon as possible.
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RCT Council Statement Re: RAAC
Thu 07 Sep 2023Please click the link below for the Council's statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings.