Monkton Priory Community Primary School Teacher in charge

Monkton Priory Community Primary School Teacher in charge at the Priory Learning Centre Claire Arnold

Monkton School is unique q q q 50% of children are entitled to free school meals 49% of children have additional learning needs There are two additional learning needs units 30% of children are Gypsy/Traveller Gypsy Traveller unit for secondary pupils

The Impact of Deprivation on Children q Lack of self esteem q Lack of aspiration q Underachievement Despite various interventions in school, some children failed to reach their full potential. The Impact of Deprivation on Adults

Launch Learning

Launch’s Mission Statement Launch learning provides adult education in the community. Accredited courses are available and designed to remove barriers so that people in the community gain the confidence and skills to find employment. Community learning, in the community, for the community.

Partnership working It is crucial to build up excellent links with other organisations and part of the success of the project is down to this. Some of the organisations are:

How did we engage our parents & remove barriers? q q q Researched what parents wanted Being visible around the school and approachable to build trust Provide a crèche Use local venues to run courses Working closely with partners

The courses the parents wanted That would also develop their skills and opportunities for employment.

Courses now offered q Foundation Degree & BA degree offered through Trinity St David’s but held at Monkton School q Degree in Youth and Community Work q CCNSG Site Safety Passport (Refinery Site Safety) q CSCS Card (Construction Site Safety) q GCSE’s q Basic Skills q Food Hygiene (Level 2 & 3)

q q q Family Learning Paediatric First Aid Computer courses, including ECDL, offered through Learning Pembrokeshire. Hook courses still offered e. g. Hair & Beauty, Sewing, card making Crèche Workers Accredited Course Bespoke support for Adult Learners (Danfo UK)

Success q q q Site safety would normally cost the individual £ 170+. The Site safety & CSCS courses have led to at least 20 participants securing local jobs on refinery or construction sites this year. (4 courses) A hook course lead to 8 Gypsy/Traveller women requesting literacy classes. 4 year groups now studying for a degree students studying for a Foundation Degree in Education and Social Inclusion and 35 Students have just completed aa BA degree in Education and Social inclusion. FREE Crèche facilities provided which has meant that many of our Parents are now enrolled on the foundation degree Qualified Crèche workers – Over 35 trained.

Attendance 2010/2011 91. 9% • 2012/2013 91. 9% 2016/2017 94. 2% 2013 2017 Actual 91. 9% 94. 2% Non FSM 92. 4% 95. 2% FSM 89. 6% 93. 2%

The pupil deprivation grant was introduced to provide financial support to help tackle the effects of poverty on attainment 2010 . 2017 FSM N FSM CSI 22. 2% 66. 7% 76. 5% 72. 7% English 22. 2% 80% 76. 5% 72. 7% Maths 22. 2% 73. 3% 76. 5% 72. 7% Science 44. 4% 86. 7% 76. 5% 72. 7%

Thank You, Any Questions?