Parents who want their children to attend breakfast clubs in Rhondda Cynon Taf next term must apply this week, and there are limited spaces available.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has confirmed parents and carers must apply for children's places on a phased basis this week (from Monday, July 5). The applications will cover the whole autumn term of the next academic year running from September 2, 2021 to December 17, 2021.
Places will still be reduced to ensure children remain in their class bubble, can maintain social distancing and can also comply with hygiene measures.
Parents and carers should only apply if their child requires access to a free breakfast before the start of the school day. The service is not an emergency childcare provision, and applications should be completed online.
When should I apply?
- Monday, July 5 (7am) – Abercynon Community Primary School to Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School
- Tuesday, July 6 (7am) – Cwmclydach Primary School to Llanhari Primary School
- Wednesday, July 7 (7am) – Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School to Penyrenglyn Community Primary School
- Thursday, July 8 (7am) – Penywaun Primary School to Trerobart Primary School
- Friday, July 9 (7am) – Tylorstown Primary School to Ysgol Nantgwyn
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Parents and carers will be notified if their application has been accepted by Friday, July 23. Places will be allocated based on capacity and the time of each application. If an application for a child is successful then a place will also be automatically allocated for all of their other siblings.
Further information about the application process is being shared with parents and carers via individual schools. Applications must be made via the council’s website, here.
Applications will remain open until 5pm on the same day the following week. This means applications for the first set of schools will be accepted until 5pm on Monday, July 12, with the final set of schools at 5pm on Friday, July 16.
What happens if my child doesn't get a place?
Unsuccessful applicants will be placed on a reserve list, while non-attendance of successful applicants will result in their places being offered to someone else. Prioritisation cannot be given to specific groups (for example, those who have missed out previously, vulnerable groups, or children of key workers) as the provision is intended to provide a healthy breakfast to all learners.
