CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATION CABINET BOARD

CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND EDUCATION CABINET BOARD
(SPECIAL)
REPORT OF THE HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION –
ANDREW THOMAS
31ST MARCH, 2015
SECTION A – MATTER FOR DECISION
WARD(S) AFFECTED:
Aberavon, Baglan, Briton Ferry East, Briton Ferry West, Bryn & Cwmavon,
Bryncoch North, Bryncoch South, Coedffranc Central, Coedffranc West,
Dyffryn, Glynneath, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Lower Brynamman, Margam, Neath
South, Pontardawe, Port Talbot, Resolven, Sandfields East, Sandfields West,
Tonna, Trebanos.
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF LA GOVERNOR
REPRESENTATIVES
Purpose of Report
To appoint LA governor representatives to existing vacancies and vacancies that
will arise up to and including the end of the Summer Term 2014/15.
Background
Governing bodies are made up of various categories of governor under existing
legislation of The Government of Maintained Schools (Wales) Regulations
2005. One of those categories is LA governor representative. This Authority
has determined that appointments and removals of LA governor representatives
will be made by the Children, Young People and Education (Special) Cabinet
Board.
Criteria for appointing and removing LA Governor Representatives
The Cabinet Board shall apply the following criteria in the priority set out
below when considering appointments:
a) Elected members representing wards in the catchment area of the relevant
school or pupil referral unit.
b) Other elected members of the LA.
c) Persons who, in the opinion of the panel, would contribute to the well-being
of the school or pupil referral unit.
 In each of the above categories, where there are more candidates than
vacancies, LA governor representatives shall be appointed on the basis of
who, in the opinion of the Cabinet Board, will make the most significant
contribution to the management of the relevant school or pupil referral unit.
The Cabinet Board shall apply the following criteria when considering
removals.
 The Cabinet Board shall take the steps necessary to remove LA governor
representatives where, in the opinion of Cabinet Board, there is good reason.
Appendices
Details of the vacancies to be filled are set out in the appendix to this report.
Recommendations
That, in line with approved policy, LA governor representatives be appointed to
the existing and forthcoming vacancies set out above.
Reasons for Proposed Decision
To enable the Authority to contribute to effective school governance and pupil
referral unit management through representation on school governing bodies
and the pupil referral unit single management committee.
List of Background Papers
Education, leisure and lifelong learning policy in relation to the appointment
and removal of LA governor representatives.
Applications for LA governorship.
Officer Contact
John Burge, Principal Schools Governance Officer
[email protected] Tel: 01639 763599
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF LA GOVERNOR
REPRESENTATIVES
(a)
Implementation of Decision
The decision proposed is for implementation after the three day call in period.
(b)
Sustainability Appraisal
Community Plan Impacts
Economic Prosperity
Education & Lifelong Learning
Better Health & Wellbeing
Environment & Transport
Crime & Disorder
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No Impact
Positive
No Impact
No Impact
No Impact
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No Impact
No Impact
No Impact
Positive
Other Impacts
Welsh Language
Sustainable Development
Equalities
Social Inclusion
(c)
Consultation
This item is not subject to external consultation.
LA Governor Representatives Summary of Vacancies (March 2015)
School
Baglan Primary
Bryn Primary School
Central Junior
Clun Primary School
Coed Hirwaun Primary (x2)
Date of Vacancy
Immediate
Immediate
Immediate
Immediate
20/05/2015
Immediate
Coedffranc Primary
Immediate
Crymlyn Primary (x2)
Immediate
Cwmnedd Primary
09/05/2015
Cwmtawe Community School (x2) 01/09/2015
Immediate
Cwrt Sart Community
01/09/2015
Comprehensive (x2)
01/09/2015
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive (x2)
01/09/2015
01/09/2015
Gnoll Primary (x2)
29/07/2015
20/05/2015
Groes Primary
20/05/2015
Llansawel Primary
Immediate
Mynachlog Nedd Junior (x2)
Immediate
Neath Abbey Infant (x2)
Immediate
Sandfields Primary School (x2)
Immediate
Immediate
St Joseph’s Catholic Infant
Immediate
St Therese’s Catholic Primary
Immediate
Tairgwaith Primary
Immediate
Tonnau Primary
Immediate
Traethmelyn Primary
Immediate
Tywyn Primary
01/09/2015
YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
25/07/2015
YGG Trebannws (x2)
20/05/2015
Immediate
YGG Tyle’r Ynn
Immediate
Ysgol Hendrefelin
Immediate
Proposal
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Appoint Mr K Robbins
Appoint Mrs B Bolton
Future appointment to be made
Future appointments to be made
Appoint Mrs J Gregory
Appoint Mr B Williams
Appoint Mr C Jones
Appoint Cllr Mrs S Penry
Appoint Mrs A Blackmore
Appoint Cllr H Bebell
Appoint Mr R Mathews
Appoint Mr S Lewis
Appoint Mrs L Rees
Appoint Mr N Smith
Future appointment to be made
Future appointments to be made
Future appointments to be made
Appoint Mrs S Harvey
Appoint Mr M Hutin
Members to determine
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Appoint Mrs M Evans
Future appointment to be made
Appoint Mrs J Bowen
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
Appoint Mr R Mathews
BAGLAN PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr Peter Richards
Cllr Mrs Carol Clement
Local Member
Cllr PD Richards
Cllr Mrs C Clement
Cllr P Greenaway
Ward
Baglan
Baglan
Baglan
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
31/08/2016
School 1
Baglan Primary
Baglan Primary
-
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
School 2
Blaenbaglan Primary
-
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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BRYN PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr David Whitelock
Local Member
Cllr Mrs MA Lewis
Cllr D Whitelock
Cllr ID Williams
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
Ward
Bryn & Cwmavon
Bryn & Cwmavon
Bryn & Cwmavon
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
School 1
Glanafan Comprehensive
Bryn Primary
Cwmafan Primary
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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School 2
Pontrhydyfen Primary
-
CENTRAL JUNIOR SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr Ian James
Mr Andrew Tutton
Local Member
Cllr IB James
Cllr D Keogh
Cllr S Rahaman
Ward
Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Term of office ends
N/A
31/03/2017
31/12/2015
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
School 1
Central Junior
Glanafan Comprehensive
Central Infant
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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School 2
Glanafan Comprehensive
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
Glanafan Comprehensive
CLUN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Mrs Merle Billen
Mr Thomas Aylwin Jones
Local Member
Cllr DW Davies
Ward
Resolven
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
31/03/2017
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
School 1
Ynysfach Primary
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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School 2
Llangatwg Community
COED HIRWAUN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Mr Kenneth Robbins
Vacancy
Cllr Robert Jones
Local Member
Cllr RG Jones
Ward
Margam
Term of office ends
19/05/2015
N/A
20/12/2015
School 1
Coed Hirwaun Primary
Recommendation
Re-appointment
Appoint Mrs Beverley Bolton
N/A
School 2
Dyffryn Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mr Kenneth Robbins, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
ii)
An application has been received from Mrs Beverley Bolton, who wishes to be considered for the vacancy.
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COEDFFRANC PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr Mrs Paula Bebell
Cllr Arthur Davies
Mr Stephen James
Local Member
Cllr Mrs P Bebell
Cllr APH Davies
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
31/12/2018
31/12/2018
Ward
Coedffranc Central
Coedffranc Central
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
N/A
School 1
Coedffranc Primary
Coedffranc Primary
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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School 2
-
CRYMLYN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Vacancy
Local Members
Cllr H Bebell
Term of office ends
N/A
N/A
Ward
Coedffranc West
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
School 1
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for these vacancies.
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School 2
-
CWMNEDD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Mrs Janet Gregory
Cllr Edward Jones
Mrs Paula Mainwaring
Local Members
Cllr EE Jones
Cllr JD Morgan
Ward
Glynneath
Glynneath
Term of office ends
08/05/2015
31/08/2016
31/12/2017
School 1
Cwmnedd Primary
YGG Cwmnedd
Recommendation
Re-appointment
N/A
N/A
School 2
-
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mrs Janet Gregory, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
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CWMTAWE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Mr Bob Williams
Vacancy
Cllr David Lewis
Cllr Linet Purcell
Mrs Barbara Tate
Local Member
Cllr ML James
Cllr L Purcell
Ward
Pontardawe
Pontardawe
Term of office ends
31/08/2015
N/A
31/08/2016
31/08/2016
31/12/2016
School 1
Llangiwg Primary
Cwmtawe Community
Recommendation
Re-appointment
Appoint Mr Carl Jones
N/A
N/A
N/A
School 2
YGG Pontardawe
Rhydyfro Primary
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mr Bob Williams, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
ii)
An application has been received from Mr Carl Jones, who wishes to be considered for the vacancy.
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CWRT SART COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Cllr Mrs Sheila Penry
Mrs Ann Blackmore
Cllr Hugh James
Cllr Colin Morgan
Mr Charles Henrywood
Local Member
Cllr C Morgan
Term of office ends
31/08/2015
31/08/2015
15/12/2015
31/08/2017
31/08/2016
Ward
Briton Ferry East
Recommendation
Re-appointment
Re-appointment
N/A
N/A
N/A
School 1
Cwrt Sart Community Comprehensive
School 2
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Cllr Mrs Sheila Penry, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
ii)
An application has been received from Mrs Ann Blackmore, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
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DWR Y FELIN COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Cllr Harry Bebell
Mr Richard Mathews
Cllr Robert James
Mr Campbell Coram
Mr Keith Davies
Local Member
Cllr Mrs J Dudley
Cllr R James
Term of office ends
31/08/2015
31/08/2015
31/08/2016
31/08/2016
31/08/2016
Ward
Bryncoch South
Bryncoch South
Recommendation
Re-appointment
Re-appointment
N/A
N/A
N/A
School 1
Waunceirch Primary
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive
School 2
Blaenhonddan Primary
Waunceirch Primary
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Cllr Harry Bebell, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
ii)
An application has been received from Mr Richard Mathews, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
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GNOLL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Mr Stephen Lewis
Mrs Linda Rees
Cllr Andrew Jenkins
Cllr Alan Lockyer
Local Members
Cllr A Jenkins
Cllr PA Rees
Ward
Neath South
Neath South
Term of office ends
28/07/2015
19/05/2015
31/03/2017
31/08/2016
School 1
Gnoll Primary
Crynallt Primary
Recommendation
Re-appointment
Re-appointment
N/A
N/A
School 2
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mr Stephen Lewis, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
ii)
An application has been received from Mrs Linda Rees, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
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GROES PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Mr Nicholas Smith
Cllr John Rogers
Mr Andrew Vollans
Local Members
Cllr RG Jones
Ward
Margam
Term of office ends
19/05/2015
31/08/2016
31/08/2018
School 1
Coed Hirwaun Primary
Recommendation
Re-appointment
N/A
N/A
School 2
Dyffryn Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mr Nicholas Smith, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
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LLANSAWEL PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr Hugh James
Mrs Susan Davies
Local Member
Cllr HN James
Term of office ends
N/A
31/12/2018
31/08/2016
Ward
Briton Ferry West
School 1
Llansawel Primary
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
School 2
Cwrt Sart Community Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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MYNACHLOG NEDD JUNIOR SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Vacancy
Mr Russell Workman
Local Members
Cllr DM Peters
Ward
Dyffryn
Term of office ends
N/A
N/A
31/12/2017
School 1
-
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
N/A
School 2
-
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for these vacancies.
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NEATH ABBEY INFANT SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Vacancy
Cllr Michael Harvey
Local Members
Cllr DM Peters
Ward
Dyffryn
Term of office ends
N/A
N/A
31/08/2017
School 1
-
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
Future appointment to be made
N/A
School 2
-
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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SANDFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Vacancy
Cllr Anthony Taylor
Mr Roger Williams
Local Members
Cllr C Golding
Cllr M Jones
Cllr A Taylor
Ward
Aberavon
Aberavon
Aberavon
Term of office ends
N/A
N/A
31/08/2016
31/03/2017
School 1
Sandfields Primary
Recommendation
Appoint Mrs Susan Harvey
Appoint Mr Michael Hutin
N/A
N/A
School 2
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mrs Susan Harvey, who wishes to be considered for one of these vacancies.
ii) A vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Cllr Ceri Golding. An application has been received from Mr Michael Hutin,
who wishes to be considered for this vacancy.
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ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC INFANT SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Local Members
Cllr C Golding
Cllr M Jones
Cllr A Taylor
Ward
Aberavon
Aberavon
Aberavon
Term of office ends
N/A
School 1
Sandfields Primary
Recommendation
Members to determine (see note below)
School 2
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
Other Information
i)
Applications have been received for this vacancy from Ms Beth Haines and Mr Elwyn Tyrell. Members are asked to
determine which applicant should be appointed.
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ST THERESE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Local Members
Cllr Mrs A Chaves
Cllr JS Evans
Cllr Mrs S Paddison
Term of office ends
N/A
Ward
Sandfields West
Sandfields West
Sandfields West
School 1
YGG Rhosafan
YGG Rhosafan
Awel y Môr Primary
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
School 2
Sandfields Comprehensive
Sandfields Comprehensive
School 3
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
-
Other Information
i)
A vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Cllr Mrs Lella James. To date, no nominations/applications have been
received for this vacancy.
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TAIRGWAITH PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr Arwyn Woolcock
Mrs Anita Hayes
Local Members
Cllr AN Woolcock
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
31/03/2017
Ward
Lower Brynamman
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
School 1
Tairgwaith Primary
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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School 2
-
TONNAU PRIMARY SCHOOL (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Mrs Enfys Evans
Mr WD Walters
Local Members
Cllr C Morgans
Ward
Tonna
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
31/08/2016
School 1
-
Recommendation
Appoint Mrs Sharon Davies
N/A
N/A
School 2
-
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mrs Sharon Davies, who wishes to be considered for this vacancy.
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TRAETHMELYN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Cllr EV Latham
Mr Scott Thomas
Mrs Sharon George
Local Member
Cllr Mrs A Chaves
Cllr JS Evans
Cllr Mrs S Paddison
Term of office ends
N/A
31/08/2016
30/04/2018
31/12/2018
Ward
Sandfields West
Sandfields West
Sandfields West
School 1
YGG Rhosafan
YGG Rhosafan
Awel y Môr Primary
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
N/A
School 2
Sandfields Comprehensive
Sandfields Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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School 3
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
-
TYWYN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Current LA Representatives
Mrs Mair Evans
Cllr EV Latham
Cllr Matthew Crowley
Mr John O’Dwyer
Local Members
Cllr M Crowley
Cllr Mrs LH James
Cllr EV Latham
Term of office ends
31/08/2015
31/03/2017
31/12/2018
20/12/2015
Ward
Sandfields East
Sandfields East
Sandfields East
School 1
Tywyn Primary
Awel y Môr Primary
Tywyn Primary
Recommendation
Re-appointment
N/A
N/A
N/A
School 2
Awel y Môr Primary
Traethmelyn Primary
School 3
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mrs Mair Evans, who wishes to be considered for a further term of office.
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YGG GWAUN-CAE-GURWEN
Current LA Representatives
Mr Iorwerth Thomas
Cllr Mrs Lynda Williams
Rev Alan Maunder
Local Member
Cllr Mrs LG Williams
Term of office ends
24/07/2015
31/08/2016
31/08/2016
Ward
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
Recommendation
Future appoint to be made
N/A
N/A
School 1
YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
School 2
YGG Cwmgors
Other Information
i)
A vacancy will arise on 25/07/2015 as Mr Iorwerth Thomas does not wish to be considered for a further term of office. To
date, no nominations/applications have been received for the impending vacancy.
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YGG TREBANNWS
Current LA Representatives
Mrs Jean Bowen
Vacancy
Cllr Mrs Rebeca Phillips
Local Member
Cllr Mrs R Phillips
Ward
Trebanos
Term of office ends
19/05/2015
N/A
31/08/2016
School 1
YGG Trebannws
Recommendation
Re-appointment
Future appointment to be made
N/A
School 2
-
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mrs Jean Bowen, who wishes to be considered for this vacancy.
ii)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for the vacancy.
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YGG TYLE’R YNN (Deferred from Last Panel)
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Mrs Ann George
Mrs Margaret Davies
Local Member
Cllr HN James
Term of office ends
N/A
31/12/2017
31/12/2017
Ward
Briton Ferry West
School 1
Llansawel Primary
Recommendation
Future appointment to be made
N/A
N/A
School 2
Cwrt Sart Community Comprehensive
Other Information
i)
To date, no nominations/applications have been received for this vacancy.
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YSGOL HENDREFELIN
Current LA Representatives
Vacancy
Mr Richard Blank
Mr John Evans
Local Member
Cllr JR Bryant
Cllr IB James
Cllr D Keogh
Cllr S Rahaman
Term of office ends
N/A
31/01/2019
31/01/2019
Ward
Bryncoch North
Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Port Talbot
Recommendation
Appoint Mr Richard Mathews
N/A
N/A
School 1
Bryncoch CIW Primary
Glan Afan Comprehensive
Ysgol Newydd (Bae Baglan)
Glan Afan Comprehensive
School 2
Central Junior
Central Infant
Other Information
i)
An application has been received from Mr Richard Mathews, who wishes to be considered for this vacancy.
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