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Powys County Times
3 days ago
- General
- Powys County Times
Llanelwedd school receives glowing Church in Wales report
THE headteacher at a primary school near Builth Wells says the school is really proud of an inspection conducted by the Church in Wales. Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School was described as 'thriving' by inspectors who visited just before Easter. The Church in Wales visited the school, located in the village community on the outskirts of Builth, on April 1, and it was the subject of a Section 50 report. 'We are really proud of the findings of the inspector during her inspection before the Easter holiday,' said headteacher Adam Shearman. 'The report identifies the strong relationships built in school and the strong links between the school and the wider community. 'I am really happy that the inspector commented 'The strong family ethos with a focus on children's well-being is evident throughout Ysgol Llanelwedd '. 'I am very proud of our school and everybody who contributes to making it the special place that it is.' Highlights of the report, conducted by Jennie Downes, included describing Llanelwedd as having 'a warm and child-friendly Christian distinctiveness'. 'Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School is a thriving village school,' she said. 'It is a place where children are encouraged to flourish, to take pride in themselves and their community. The school maintains a positive link with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.' Her report went on to add: 'Creating a culture of positive relationship and connection is integral to Ysgol Llanelwedd. Christian values are holistically embedded through every aspect of school life. 'Encouraged to develop a sense of personal pride in themselves and their role in the local, national and global community, learners are developing as responsible, ethical citizens. 'All in the school community are confident and proud of their friendly school and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. 'Throughout the school, learners of all ages understand and respect their interdependent relationship with nature. 'The co-operative ethos is evident when the children of Ysgol Llanelwedd work together to problem-solve. 'Throughout the school, all learners are encouraged to be inquisitive and creative. The values of responsibility, communication and cooperation are particularly visible during break-times when learners engage in imaginative play together.' The inspection follows a previously glowing report from inspectors Estyn in 2023. Established strengths, according to the report, include the strong Christian ethos built on respect, relationship and a genuine commitment to allow children to flourish; and the development of big questions and thematic learning. Llanelwedd was given just three recommendations by the inspector, including: to share its good practice with other schools; incorporate RE teaching within its themes rather than standalone RE lessons; and to work with the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon to elect an additional church governor. Mr Shearman said he is 'particularly proud' of the report as it will be his last in post – he is leaving for another post in Powys in the summer. 'After 15 very happy years I am leaving at the end of this term. I am very proud of Llanelwedd school and everything we have achieved,' he said.
Powys County Times
29-05-2025
- General
- Powys County Times
Hard work recognised as Powys school earns glowing report
Montgomery Church in Wales School is celebrating a glowing report. The Powys school had its Section 50 inspection by the Church in Wales before Easter. The report comments on strengths such as the school's welcoming, caring and inclusive Christian learning environment; the passionate Christian vision of the headteacher, which is very well supported by staff and governors; exceptional pastoral care and support shown to all pupils; and strong intergenerational links with the church and local community. Inspector Neil Roberts, talked about all sorts of exciting opportunities the children had been able to take part in, including joint lessons with children in Kunágota, singing in the Plygain service at St Nicholas', Dydd Gwener Gwych activities, Open The Book stories, and taking on leadership and committee roles. Headteacher Sarah Brian said, 'The report captures our school ethos really well
The Print
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Use PMLA judiciously, don't lose leverage by making early arrests—ASG Raju advises ED officers
ASG Raju made these remarks while delivering a keynote address on foundation day of the ED Thursday, while sharing the stage with Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, ED Director Rahul Navin, and two special directors of the agency. As the law officer of the Union government, Raju represents the ED in PMLA cases in the Supreme Court and high courts across the country. Raju said that early arrests prevent the possibility of unearthing evidence crucial to investigation. With early arrests, he added, investigators lose leverage as the conduct of the accused changes, with the fear of arrest no longer being a factor. New Delhi: Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju has urged Enforcement Directorate (ED) officers to apply the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) judiciously, adding that arrests should be made at a later stage, and not at a nascent point of investigation. 'Arrest is very crucial for investigation. Many times it is the threat of arrest that makes people disclose so many things…After their arrest, their conduct changes…Before arrest, it's better if the person under investigation speaks out and some evidence comes forth,' Raju told a gathering of hundreds of ED officers at the Bharat Mandapam. 'So what I suggest is this: you must use your power to arrest not liberally but sparingly and you must use it at a very late stage, maybe not a very late stage, but at a stage which is not the early stage or a nascent stage,' he further said. Raju said investigators must also refrain from making early arrests when they don't have substantial grounds to do so, which is rebuked by the courts. 'If you arrest a person when your investigation is not over, you can't file a complaint within 60 days. If you don't file a complaint within 60 days, the person gets default bail. The person may have been the worst of the offenders but because you arrested him early you are not in position to complete the investigation and therefore he gets the default bail,' he argued. He also reminded the ED officers that statements recorded by investigating officers while an accused is in custody is not admissible as evidence, contrary to statements recorded during questioning. He cited Section 50 of the PMLA, which allows authorities to summon individuals for questioning in money laundering investigations. 'Then another thing is early arrest also defeats the provisions of Section 50 of the PMLA Act. Statements recorded under Section 50 can be admissible in evidence, whereas statements recorded by regular police agencies are not admissible in evidence, courts of law can't look at it. Therefore material evidence can be gathered when you interrogate a person, when the ED interrogates a person and they get information. But if a person is arrested, the Section 50 statements become vulnerable. It is no longer evidence, so you have to obtain a Section 50 statement before arrest,' Raju said. 'Don't be hasty in arresting people. Take your time. Get the evidence, take the statement and then arrest them. That's my second suggestion to the ED officers present here,' he added. 'Hawala operators should be made reporting authorities' Among other suggestions, the ASG also pointed out ways to better apply Section 70 of the PMLA, which deals with money laundering offences committed by companies. Companies have been defined as a group of people by the agency in the past while imposing this section in its prosecution charge sheet. Under this provision, ED has the power to charge individuals responsible for the conduct of a company during the period of money laundering. However, Raju emphasised that these allegations should be 'crisp, clear and specific'. 'The Supreme Court has quashed many cases because there were no allegations in the complaint, saying that you are responsible for the conduct of the business of the company at the relevant time. Merely saying you are a director is not sufficient. You must specify why he is responsible for the conduct of the business at the time the contravention took place,' he added. Raju also argued for an amendment in the PMLA so hawala operators can be made 'reporting authorities', meaning they will be mandated to provide timely inputs on money laundering and flow of funds outside of India to the ED. 'My suggestion is that they must be made by reporting authorities. Their responsibility is to identify and verify their clients. They must maintain records. If they are made reporting authority, they will come within four corners of the PMLA and they will be required to do many things such as maintaining records of their clients and hence it will be easier not only to detect but also to prevent,' said the ASG. (Edited by Gitanjali Das) Also Read: ED director concedes PMLA cases piling up for yrs, weeks after CBI chief made similar admission
