5th June 2020 Dear Parents/Carers Re-opening of Schools Following the Education Minister’s announcement on Wednesday signalling the opening of schools from Monday 29th June, I am writing to make you aware of the process and planning that will take place over the next few weeks in order to prepare as safely as possible for our...Read More
Important Information for Year 11 Students and Parents/Carers: The Welsh Government has confirmed grades for GCSE exams in Wales will be published on their original planned day. Pupils studying over the current academic year in Wales will receive their results as originally scheduled in August, alongside students in Northern Ireland and England. GCSE students results...Read More
In line with the latest Welsh Government Guidance, Blaenau Gwent Council is moving to a direct payment method for free school meals. The weekly sum of £19.50 per/child (which equates to £3.90 per day – £1.00 breakfast and £2.90 for lunch), will be available for children and young people who normally access their full-time education...Read More
Today we met with Coleg Gwent to discuss the next steps for our Year 11 learners. In the meeting we were informed that over the next few weeks a ‘New Learner Portal’ will be created, which will offer a virtual induction for all students who have been accepted on a Coleg Gwent course. It is...Read More
Dear Parent/Carer, The local authority is moving to a direct payment system for those families that are eligible for free school meals (FSM). A weekly sum of £19.50 per child , will be paid directly into your bank/building society account or post office account via BAC’s payment. The £19.50 payment will be issued to cover...Read More
After hearing a cry for help from our local care homes, our DT department have been busy working hard trying to create safety masks and door openers / button pushers. We think we have cracked it! If any organisation is in desperate need for any of these, please get in touch and we will endeavour...Read More
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. We also know that COVID-19 will have serious impacts on the lives of women and children. Survivors are telling charities such as Women’s Aid that they are feeling unsafe with the prospect of being isolated in the house with their perpetrator. The advice from the government is...Read More
Covid-19 School Childcare Hub Admissions – The third application round will open via the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Website from 12pm Tuesday 14th April, until 12pm on Thursday 16th April 2020. Applications will require a quick turnaround in order to secure places. To apply or for more information please visit the following link –...Read More
Until further notice, our Services can be accessed via a: ‘Daily Contact Line’ This service is available for parents & carers, schools, children and young people. Contact us for advice and support. You can contact us Monday to Friday between the hours of: 10am until 2pm on 07500 124208 You can also find us on: FACEBOOK...Read More
Dear parent/carer, In order to keep you, your family and our staff safe and ensure social distancing, we are changing the way we provide meals to pupils living in and attending schools within Blaenau Gwent. From Friday 10th April 2020 all pickup and delivery of packed lunches will stop. These will be replaced by the...Read More
