Welcome to the new Brecon Pupil Referral Unit Website
learning journeys that allow every student to learn in a caring, supportive and enriching environment. We are committed to strong collaborative working with families and local schools and respect each other as individuals. We provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young learners.
Canolfan Addysg Cychwen Newydd (Brecon PRU) is always evolving as the needs of the pupils, their families and the locals schools and Authority change. You can rest assured that, whilst working with Canolfan Addysg Cychwen Newydd (Brecon PRU) your child will enjoy education and feel safe. Your Child will begin to access education again and reignite their desire to succeed.
The Management Committee of New Start Centre takes the role of school governance:
The management committee (MC) plays a strategic and advisory role in setting out and maintaining the vision, aims and objectives of the PRU in conjunction with the LA. This is to ensure that all pupils are safe, have their needs met, make appropriate progress and receive a good standard of education. The core functions of a PRU MC, as set out in legislative framework, are:
*From the Handbook for Management Committees 2018 Welsh Government
Management Committee members 2023-24
Should you wish to speak to the Chair of the Management Committee with a compliment or complaint (please speak to the Headteacher in the first instance) or have a safeguarding concern, please use the following contact details:
Chair of the Management Committee - John Mitson
Safeguarding Member - Cllr Little Brighouse
Headteacher - Jamie Yorath - Jamie.Yorath@Powys.gov.uk
Community Member - Simon Anderson
Community Member - Gavin Randell
Community Member - Angharad Bryn-Jones
Community Member - Karen Jenkins
Local Authority Member - Cllr Little Brighouse
Parent Member - Elin Jones
Staff member - Billy Morgan