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Parents asked for their views on education related matters

Published

5 years ago

May 12, 2020

A WIDE-RANGING survey has been sent to parents and carers of local school pupils by Pembrokeshire County Council.

The Council is keen to gather their views on a variety of education-related questions in order to support learners and their families as the lockdown continues in Wales.

Views are invited on online learning, which year groups could go back first, social distancing in schools, partial opening of schools and continuing home Learning.

The survey has been sent out by the Children and Schools department. Steven Richards-Downes, the department’s Acting Director, said it is a response to the Minister of Education’s statement that the schools situation in Wales has not changed.

“We will continue to work with Welsh Government to ensure that all our learners and their families remain safe,” he said.

“We are fully committed to ensuring that schools only begin the process of reopening when it is safe to do so.”

He added that the information provided in the survey would be used to inform the Council’s feedback to the Welsh Government.

Wales’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams is set to publish a working document which sets out more of the thinking, planning and modelling for the next steps for education in Wales, including childcare and further education.

The document will include information on how key decisions will be reached and who will be providing advice on those decisions.

Mr Richards-Downes said the Children and Schools department looks forward to working with Welsh Government on this.

Link to survey (English)

Link to survey (Welsh)

Crime

Pembroke Dock resident faces court over dog control breaches

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2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

PHILIP Murray, 52, of 11 Picton Place, Pembroke Dock, will appear at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (Nov 14) to face several charges of breaching a community protection notice. The notice, issued under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, required Murray to control his dogs in response to repeated disturbances.

The charges relate to incidents from May to September 2024, when Murray allegedly failed to comply with the restrictions set out in a notice issued on January 3, 2024. Court documents state that despite multiple warnings, Murray continued to disregard the order, leading to ongoing issues linked to his dogs’ behaviour.

If found guilty, Murray could face a Level 4 fine for each offence. The hearing is scheduled to take place from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Courtroom 1, presided over by the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Adult Panel.

The case underscores the role of community protection notices in addressing persistent anti-social behavior.

Crime

Cilgerran driver banned for drug use on Cardigan high street

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2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A CILGERRAN motorist appeared before a district judge after driving on Cardigan High Street under the influence of cannabis.

On May 3, police officers on patrol detected a strong smell of cannabis from a Volkswagen Golf driven by Kim Haynes, 40.

A drugs wipe returned a positive result, with subsequent tests showing Haynes had 3.4 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Haynes, of Sun Cottage, Church Street, Cilgerran, pleaded guilty to driving over the specified drug-drive limit. She was fined and ordered to pay a total of £365, including costs and a court surcharge, and was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Crime

Motorist disqualified after cannabis-fuelled traffic collision

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2 hours ago

November 13, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD driver has been disqualified after a traffic pile-up on the A40 following cannabis use.

Officers attended Arnold’s Hill, Slebech, on March 29 in response to a multi-vehicle collision involving Kayleigh Taylor, 21, whose Toyota Aygo was on the opposite carriageway.

“There was a smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle, so a drugs wipe was conducted, which returned a positive result,” said Crown Prosecutor Sian Vaughan. Further tests showed Taylor had 7.7 mcg of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol in her blood, above the legal limit of 2.

Taylor, of Princess Royal Way, Haverfordwest, admitted to driving over the specified drug-drive limit and possessing 266.1 grams of cannabis found in her vehicle.

District Judge Mark Layton sentenced her to a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity requirement days. She was disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £80, and ordered to pay a £114 court surcharge and £85 costs.