Chief Officer, Children and Young People at Monmouthshire County Council Enjoying life in Abergavenny, happy between Monmouth and Brecon, Mountains and rivers
Today is the last day of 'Hub' childcare provision in
@MonmouthshireCC
. I want to say a huge thank you to every school teacher, leader and our vital support staff who have worked incredibly over the past thirteen weeks to support the response against COVID-19. Just brilliant! 👏
As the weekend starts I just want to say a huge THANK YOU to all of the
@MonmouthshireCC
schools; their head teachers, teachers and support staff who have put in a massive effort to be ready to welcome their children and students back on Monday. 👏👏👏
At the end of the last day of term in
@MonmouthshireCC
- a big thank you to all of our school staff and school leaders for everything you have done to support our children and young people and their families during this very different term! Outstanding all around 👏👏
As we reach the end of the 2020 autumn term I just want to say a massive ‘THANK YOU’ to every teacher, school leader and member of support staff in
@MonmouthshireCC
’s schools! You have been amazing and kept the whole system working for all our children. Enjoy the break 🙌
GCSEs 2022 arrive tomorrow morning - students have experienced all of their GCSE learning through the trials of COVID, when they pick up their results tomorrow they should be proud of their efforts, their resilience and look forward to all that next year brings 👏👏
Please could all
@MonmouthshireCC
parents be aware that if your child has COVID symptoms and has a test, please isolate them and your household until the test result is received. On no account send your child back to school; even if they seem better in themselves.
The end of term for schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
has arrived. A massive thank you to all our families and our amazing school staff for all their efforts this term - at times it has been hugely challenging but you have all been brilliant! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄
Last day of half term
@MonmouthshireCC
Could everyone please remember that if your child has symptoms or is waiting for a test result they should self isolate and not come to school (and their siblings). We have had a great first half term - let’s keep it going until Christmas!
The
@MonmouthshireCC
childcare hubs have been up and running for a week - thanks to all the fantastic staff who have supported them.
NEXT WEEK FROM THE 30TH MARCH WE ARE EXTENDING OUR OPENING HOURS TO 8AM - 6PM to support those working in our essential services
To all of our schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
have a fantastic half term and enjoy the sun 🤞
All of our schools have worked tirelessly to re-open safely and provide fantastic learning opportunities to all of our children - Thanks for all you have done 👏👏
IMPORTANT MESSAGE: We are seeing a rise in the number of COVID cases amongst children and young people in
@MonmouthshireCC
Please be vigilant and cautious wherever you are and remember that if your child or anyone in your family has symptoms they should isolate and get a test
So we now know what the
@wgmin_education
plan is for our schools in
@MonmouthshireCC
. We will now work with all of our schools to make sure that we can return on the 29th June as safely as possible. We will keep all of our parents informed as our plans develop.
I have the privilege of working with and in an amazing education system in
@MonmouthshireCC
. With all of the challenges that are facing us they are responding brilliantly so on
#ThankATeacherDay
a massive THANK YOU from me
2021/22 has been a year of challenges and change for schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
- as the year draws to a close I can only say THANK YOU to every school, every teacher, every part of the team, the pupils, parents and families! You have been amazing! Have a wonderful summer!
Our
@MonmouthshireCC
childcare hubs have done an amazing job over the last three months and our now numbers are increasing rapidly - please only access this provision if you really have to and you meet the definition of a critical worker on the Welsh Government website
As we get ready for the start of a very different 'school' week I cannot praise enough the efforts of my colleagues in all of our schools and
@MonmouthshireCC
for the work they have done to get our Hubs ready.
See the website for details:
On
#IWD2021
I want to pay tribute to all our women teachers, teaching assistants, school leaders and support staff across
@MonmouthshireCC
who have such a positive impact on all our children every day; teaching, guiding, leading, and inspiring the next generation.
An important day for education and the Welsh language today in
@MonmouthshireCC
Cabinet have agreed the next stage of the process to create a 3-19 school in Abergavenny and have approved the Welsh in Education Strategic Plan that will grow our provision over the next 10 years.
The end of a full on half term for all of
@MonmouthshireCC
's schools, delivering remote and face to face learning for our pupils - thanks everyone for all your efforts, you been stars! That goes for every parent and carer supporting their children through the last 6 weeks too!
Thank you to all the key workers who have completed the form (here it is again: ) about next week's childcare in
@MonmouthshireCC
schools.
Please remember that sending you children to these should be a necessity - if possible they should stay at home.
Today is a great day for children in Abergavenny.
@MonmouthshireCC
agreed the final element of the funding necessary to build a brand new 3-19 school in the town. We now start a programme of investment in the town and the future, we will do all we can to maximise the benefits.
Well, we are at the end of what has been a tremendously challenging term for every school in
@MonmouthshireCC
. Today has been a day for Easter joy, egg hunts and celebration. A huge thank you to everyone who works so hard to support our schools - amazing job! 👏👏
Big day for all of our schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
today. All primary children back and the start of bringing our secondary pupils back, starting with those doing qualifications this year. Huge work has gone into making this return a safe success - good luck everyone!
So, we reach the end of the hard ‘winter’ half term…a huge thank you to everyone in all of the schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
for all your efforts, endeavours and energy. Have a great break 👏👏👏
Tomorrow is the start of a new term in
@MonmouthshireCC
- not all pupils will be in but all our schools will see staff teams back making sure that
#curriculumforWales
is a success for our learners; a hugely exciting time!
I hope everyone has a brilliant start and a great year
As we hurtle towards the end of the school year my timeline is full of schools in
@MonmouthshireCC
celebrating pupils' achievements, saying goodbyes and readying themselves for the break. It is always a joy to see this, to all our school teams, thank you for everything you do!!
Today is the last day of a (very) long half term for all schools
@MonmouthshireCC
- a massive thanks to everyone for all your efforts over the last 8 weeks. An exciting term delivering
#CfW
and supporting all of our learners - thank you 👏👏
Friday afternoon always provide a chance to look through the tweets from
@MonmouthshireCC
's schools and see what has been going on...this afternoon shows rugby at the Principality, dance and music sessions, science fairs and much more! Wonderful opportunities for our learners 👏
A late one but I could not let the day pass without thanking all of the teachers and support staff who work across
@MonmouthshireCC
- their efforts, in extraordinary times, have been exemplary
#ThankATeacherDay
Good luck to all of the schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
as they return to school today. The next couple of days will be spent finalising arrangements to make sure that it is a safe return for everyone before we welcome students back on Thursday. Be brilliant everyone 👏
Important Message for
@MonmouthshireCC
Key Worker Families:
1. Please only send your children to school if it is an absolute necessity - keeping them safe at home is the best option
2. Register today at:
3. Bring ID in the morning
First day back for
@MonmouthshireCC
Foundation Phase children - I know they will have a fantastic day and enjoy seeing their friends and teachers, it is so important.
Parents - I have one ask - please follow the rules!
The report represents huge amounts of work by all of our schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
and our partners
@sewalesEAS
- I am proud to be part of a system that places such value on giving children and young people the best possible start in life
In any time publication of a Councils
@EstynHMI
report is a big deal-it still is.We are happy with the
@MonmouthshireCC
report published today-things to work on but much to be proud of.Well done to students,families,our schools & all other supporters
The last day of term for many (not all just yet!) schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
- a massive thank you to everyone for everything you have given this last year - you have gone above and beyond to support our learners. Enjoy the break and see you in September 👏👏
On
#WorldTeachersDay
a massive thank you to all teachers across
@MonmouthshireCC
- all of those with us now, those who have gone before and those training to become…you have the most profound impact on hundreds if not thousands of our young people - thank you for everything 👏👏
If you, as a Parent or Guardian, are symptomatic and have a test please do not send your child to school until you have received your test result and know what action to take.
Following these steps will ensure that our children are able to stay in school.
Schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
welcome pupils back tomorrow. School teams have spent the last two days preparing and planning to make sure this is as safe and secure as it can be.
Please test before you go back to school: the best way to keep covid out is to not let it in!
Today many
@MonmouthshireCC
schools will welcome pupils back for their first day. The first day can always bring a mix of emotions and never more than this year. Everyone has worked so hard to make this return positive and reassuring, I am sure it will be a great success
Really enjoyed my day out driving for
@MonmouthshireCC
meals on wheels. Still a bit tricky in a couple of places but the highways team have done an amazing job of clearing Monmouth.
Tomorrow morning hundreds of students in
@MonmouthshireCC
will receive AS & A level results. You have all done brilliantly to get here over two very challenging years, there will be noise tomorrow about the results but focus on your achievements and your ambitions
Many of our schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
return today - I hope that this year goes brilliantly for all of you - your work over the last 18 months stands you in great stead for what the next period brings - I hope that it is calm and allows you to do what you are best at!
IMPORTANT
Tomorrow
@MonmouthshireCC
's 9 childcare hubs supporting critical workers' children will be open again. Please only send you children if both parents are critical workers and there is no way they can stay at home.
A huge thank you to all of
@MonmouthshireCC
teachers, past and present on
#WorldTeachersDay
Your time, efforts and energy continue to inspire and educate - thank you! 👏👏
From Monday 6th April
@MonmouthshireCC
will be running two key worker childcare hubs for the Easter holidays. The schools will be
@DeriViewPrimary
and
@DewstowPrimary
They are open 8-6 and we are working with parents/carers to meet their needs over the Easter Bank Holidays.
If you are wondering if you should send your child to school tomorrow please see the picture below. Please keep your children at home if you can.
@MonmouthshireCC
will be developing our response further in the coming days but this makes great sense.
The
@wgmin_education
has confirmed that schools will remain closed to the majority until the 29th January at the earliest (likely to be half February term).
@MonmouthshireCC
will support schools to deliver both remote learning and face to face support in this challenging time
Following the
@wgmin_education
announcement this evening all
@MonmouthshireCC
schools will move to remote learning until the 18th January. Schools will make provision for vulnerable learners and children of critical workers during this period, your own school will be in touch
When I write about
@MonmouthshireCC
schools I stress there is a whole team working to support our children. On
#NationalTeachingAssistantDay
we recognise what a massive part of those teams our teaching assistants are, thanks for all you do, every day in every school!
IMPORTANT:
Children should be kept home to stop the spread of the virus and protect the NHS
We need key workers to do their jobs
Key workers should keep their children home if it is safe but if they have no alternative, they can go to school
The start of summer term and it is great to see schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
welcoming back all of their learners. Our schools have worked so hard to keep everyone safe - let’s keep it up!
@PaulMatthews67
@RichardJohnRJ
All the
@MonmouthshireCC
schools have been brilliant in working through the detail of the
@wgmin_education
guidance with a clear ambition to make sure that the September return is safe, well organised with loads of exciting learning for our children and young people
Today my twitter timeline has been full of children across
@MonmouthshireCC
doing fantastic things for
#ChiIdrenInNeed
It is always a great day but this year our children's excitement and enthusiasm to help others is especially uplifting!
I am not sure that I can like all of the tweets from schools across
@MonmouthshireCC
today as they celebrate
#WorldBookDay
but it is fantastic to see all of our children (and teachers) celebrating their love of reading - a gift for life
After a tumultuous week in Welsh education another important day tomorrow when our GCSE students collect their results. We must focus on their achievements and their pathways to work or further study - all of
@MonmouthshireCC
schools are there to help
Well, what a great day for schools right across
@MonmouthshireCC
- a county celebrating the
#PlatinumJubilee
- my Twitter feed is full of picnics, cakes and celebrations!
A great day also for
#ThankATeacherDay
as they go above and beyond to make the day special for everyone 👏
Words will not really suffice
@LearnWithMCS
Your Gala Opening was a true celebration of what a wonderful education can give our children and young people. The team that brought your school and building together deserve the highest praise
Following lots of interest
@MonmouthshireCC
are opening another childcare hub for key workers
@RaglanVC
The Hub will be open from 8.00am to 6.00pm and will be supported and run by
@Mon_Active
@Mon_Connect
Please bring a packed lunch!
Weather looks good, it will be a great day!
Absolutely thrilled to say that
@LearnWithMCS
has won the prestigious Project of the Year Award at the Education Buildings Wales Awards - outstanding team effort and an outstanding build!!
#EduWales19
Today is National School Governors’ Awareness Day - I am grateful to everyone who fulfils this vital role across
@MonmouthshireCC
. Your support, guidance and diligence helps every one of our schools and every child that they educate and care for.
#SchoolGovernors
With
#StormEunice
approaching
@MonmouthshireCC
tomorrow morning we have advised all schools who did not have an INSET day planned to move to remote learning. We believe this is the safest and most prudent approach to ensure the safety of our learners and school staff teams
⚠️⚠️🔴 Rare Red Weather Warning Issued 🔴⚠️⚠️
#StormEunice
will bring extremely strong winds across parts of Southwest England and south Wales
Friday 0700 - 1200
Latest info 👉
Advice 👉
Stay
#WeatherAware
⚠️
An amazing opportunity to come and lead our brand new 3-19 school in Abergavenny- come and shape a new school and create a wonderful future for learning in the town!
We're recruiting!
Career opportunity for a Headteacher to open and lead the new 3-19 all-through school in Abergavenny.
Find out more:
#Headteacher
#Education
#Monmouthshire
Things are really challenging in parts of our
@MonmouthshireCC
the moment. I have sent a letter to all parents today about how together we can make our schools as safe as possible in the run up to Christmas.
Well, Twitter today is full of
@MonmouthshireCC
schools celebrating fabulous learning and wonderful teams who work so hard to support our learners. At the end of the spring term I just want to say a huge thank you to every part of our system - you have been brilliant 👏👏
IMPORTANT:
Next Monday
@MonmouthshireCC
will go back to the term time provision of childcare in seven hubs across the County - please see for all of the details - it now includes how to register your children for weekend provision
Congratulations to everyone receiving their GCSE outcomes today. You have worked through exceptional times and everyone of your deserves praise today. Our schools
@Caldicot_Sch
@chepstowschool
@KingHenrySchool
@LearnWithMCS
will help learners plan their best next step
After a busy week it has been a joy to spend today
@KingHenrySchool
talking to colleagues across
@MonmouthshireCC
about young people's wellbeing and safety. Fantastic professional inputs and now hearing from the children and young people
On St. David's Day🏴 I had the pleasure of a visit to
@Ysgolyffin
to see the Welsh immersion centre. A fantastic resource to allow primary learners of any age to join this thriving school and learn through the medium of Welsh. Well done everyone 👏👏
An amazing day: firstly visiting Omaha beach but then to the American Cemetery to see the sacrifice made by so many. Incredibly beautiful setting and a poignant reminder while listening to
@Freedland
The Escape Artist
On
#IWD2023
a moment to recognise, thank and praise all of the women who work in and with all of our schools
@MonmouthshireCC
Your tireless work to make sure that the next generation are able to live a fulfilled and brilliant life is hugely valued.