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Our website aims to keep existing and prospective families in touch with what is going on at our school and to promote the school through children’s work. We hope that you will find lots of useful information here about us. We think very highly of our school and believe we offer quality teaching and learning opportunities to your children and an atmosphere which enhances the development of the whole child. We all share ambitions and concerns for your child and want the best for every one of them. We are adding pages to this website regularly so please visit us regularly. In the firmly held belief that the purpose of Primary Education is to lay foundations for the future, the school seeks to educate and develop its pupils in a caring, supportive environment, to match learning, as far as possible, to the capability of individual children, to maintain an expectation of high standards, to foster the promotion of children’s self-esteem and to develop sound understanding and relationships between teachers, children, their parents, and the wider community. We are very proud of the inclusive education we provide for a wide range of pupils at Tywyn. In the firmly held belief that attitude towards others is as important as a personal and academic achievement the Headteacher and staff are consistent in their view that children should always treat others as they wish to be treated themselves, should always respect the property and belongings of others, should always work hard and do their best and should strive for personal improvement every day. As parents you are vitally important partners in this development and as such are always welcome at the school both in support of the learning process and to develop sound relationships between family, teacher, and child. The purpose of Primary Education is to lay strong foundations for the future. View full school

We are a fully inclusive, two-form entry school with a Children’s Centre and an Autistic Resource Unit. We offer places for children from 6 months to 5 years in our child care facility and education for 3 to 11-year-olds in the school. We have a diverse community and we take pride in our differences. We value every child as an individual and respect our multi-cultural and multilingual community. A caring attitude is fostered in our children. We are a happy school where the atmosphere is conducive to learning and high attainment. So that all children enjoy their education and have fun while learning we strive to build a creative curriculum. The children enjoy activities that enhance their imagination. High expectations for behavior and attendance ensure that the school is a safe place to be. We encourage strong links with our parents and the local community and believe in forging partnerships to enable the school to thrive in all areas. We believe that parents are the first teachers of the children and that, by working together, we can provide children with a great education. We look forward to preparing your child well for their future life and will work closely with you to achieve the best. Three and four-year-old children can go to nursery classes attached to primary or nursery schools in Hackney. The age your child can go to depends on the number of places available. All three and four-year-olds are eligible for free early years education, usually 15 hours a week. From September 2017, some working parents will be eligible for a full-time place (30 hours per week) or a part-time place (15 hours per week). Parents who wish to be considered for a full-time place will need to check their eligibility for the school term before their child is due to start nursery. Eligible parents will receive a 10 digit code which must be given to the school before the closing date for applications. Tyssen Community School and Children’s Centre values the contribution that every child can make and welcomes the diversity of culture, religion, and intellectual style. We are committed to offering an inclusive curriculum to ensure the best possible progress for all of our children whatever their needs and abilities. The school seeks to raise achievement, remove barriers to learning and increase physical and curricular access to all. We have an unusually high percentage of pupils with EHCP/ statements. All children with SEND are valued, respected members of the school. At Tyssen we believe in creating experiential learning opportunities by offering environments and resources that inspire the imagination and natural curiosity of the developing mind. We provide safe environments, yet allow them to explore how they use the equipment available to them. Many stages of a child’s development introduce them to the ‘unknown’ as it embraces first experiences. When successfully mastered, it lays down the building blocks of future development: those first faltering steps, the ascent of stairs, letting go at the top of a slide, learning how to pedal a tricycle, clambering up the climbing frame, and so on, are all exhilarating in their own right but also embed the skills necessary for future development. Learning at an early stage, and what it means to take a risk, perhaps with the occasional bump or scrape, gives the older child the essential courage, judgment skills, and coping mechanisms to equip them to progress onto two wheels, to learn how to ride a horse, to master skiing, and eventually explore the big wide world. Our policies, procedures, and training are designed to promote a ‘can do’ approach providing the risk is assessed and controlled. If an accident were to happen, our staff are trained in first aid and accident investigations enable us to learn and improve. We constantly strive to strike a balance between providing a rich learning environment and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of your child. We welcome parents’ comments and observations so that we can work together to provide the right balance. At Tyssen we devote our energies to creating a fun and loving environment whilst delivering the best in childcare and education. Our goal is to create a positive and motivating experience that will, in turn, play a major role in your child’s future learning and development. We have thought about our fantastic play equipment so that it is designed in a way to invite exploration and stimulation through active learning. Our friendly, highly-trained staff are focused on providing fun and education. They work to ensure your child develops as an individual whilst helping to nurture and encourage learning through discovery and enjoyment. Children learn individually and with others through play. We offer our children a play-based curriculum, which meets all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and supports all aspects of their learning and development. It supports their inbuilt curiosity and desire to make sense of the world around them and helps them to discover that learning is interesting and fun. This is vitally important if children are going to remain keen learners for the rest of their lives. Play in a secure environment with effective adult support allows the children to explore, investigate and enjoy the learning experience. We help them to practice and develop ideas, concepts, and skills in a unique and non-threatening way, without fear of failure. Good staff is crucial in providing a memorable nursery experience and this is why we are dedicated to supporting staff with the correct level of training every step of the way. We aim to offer the best training opportunities to our staff to support our childcare and education philosophy. Our friendly, highly-trained staff are focused on providing fun and education, and they will work to ensure your child develops as an individual, whilst helping to nurture and encourage learning through discovery and enjoyment. We expect all our staff to engage in skillful and sensitive interactions to support a child’s learning, by ensuring that play opportunities, resources, and interactions indoors and outdoors are appropriate to the level of competence and maturity of the child. View full school

We are proud of our school and stand by our motto: 'Safe, happy, ambitious'. But don't simply take our word for it – come and see for yourself. We would be delighted to show you around. Owing to the size of the building we can accommodate 36 children into each year group. As a result, we have to mix our classes every year to keep class sizes under 30. To ensure fairness we do this strictly on date of birth. Children enjoy making new friends and get to spend Ame with other classes in our shared learning zones. Themes include Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Inventors, Our Back Garden, and Technology. Welsh is taught as a second language daily and teaching staff makes every effort to incorporate Welsh throughout the curriculum to encourage children to recognize Welsh as a living language. Physical education is a very important part of school life and physical activity is promoted to establish healthy lifestyles and positive interests. Our pupils take part in daily physical activity. Children take part in physical education, dance, gymnastics, games, and swimming lessons. When organizing school trips or visits which enrich the curriculum and educational experience of the children, the school invites parents to contribute to the cost of the trip. All contributions are voluntary. If we do not receive sufficient voluntary contributions, we may cancel a trip. If a trip goes ahead, it may include children whose parents have not paid any contribution. We do not treat these children differently from any others. View full school

Tynecastle High School was founded in 1912. It is a co-educational six-year school with 524 students on its roll at present. In January 2010 we moved to a state-of-the-art new school building across the road from the school’s original site. The new building and its wonderful facilities enable us to provide our students with an education for the 21st Century. Tynecastle High School is a six-year comprehensive secondary school that has served west-central Edinburgh with distinction for over 100 years. The school moved to a fantastic new site in January 2010 and has first-class educational facilities. The school is thoroughly rooted in its local communities, with learners drawn from Balgreen, Craiglockhart, Dalry, and Stenhouse Primary Schools. The school roll is currently around 530. We are a culturally diverse school and are proud of the fact that we have almost forty languages spoken by our students and staff. We are proud of the fact that many of our students are the second or third generation of their family to attend Tynecastle. We encourage all of our students to be proud of their school and its long-standing reputation in the community. The school offers a wide range of subjects and successfully presents students for SQA exams at all levels. There is a strong sense of pride in the school demonstrated by students, staff, and parents/carers. The school has, over many years, successfully supported significant numbers of high attaining students into a wide range of courses at Universities across the UK, as well as having a strong record in supporting young people into the world of work. The staff knows their students well and a high priority is set by all staff on pastoral care and on ensuring pupils’ welfare. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm with respectful relationships underpinning purposeful learning. We recognize that central to educational success for our learners is a professionally skilled and enthusiastic staff team. We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and to warm, mutually respectful relationships with our learners, their parents/carers, and the local community. As your son/daughter progresses through Primary 7, your thoughts will be increasingly turning to the move to secondary in August. In line with the City of Edinburgh policy, it is my view that the best option for young people is to attend their local school, with classmates from primary and the wider community of which they are apart. Our motto is Tynecastle CARES (Challenge, Ambition, Respect, Enjoyment, and Success) and we are proud that visitors soon pick up on this warm and friendly ethos. This is what makes us special. Our staff goes the extra mile to help students. We are also a very innovative school, leading the way in the use of technology to support learning, with all S3 to S6 students now equipped with iPads. View full school

We are a community school for all children aged 3-11 years who live in the village of Trethomas and Lower Graig Y Rhacca. Through our mission statement of “Kind Hands And Clever Minds Make Our School” we endeavor to meet the learning and care needs of all children who attend the school, whilst ensuring that they enjoy learning in a safe and stimulating environment. We recognize that it is only in working in a close and balanced partnership with parents and the wider community that we can achieve this. As well as offering high-quality education we are also pleased to offer childcare facilities to all children who attend our school and the opportunity for pre-school children to attend the afternoon Tiddlers Play Group. The school is at the heart of the community and we sincerely hope that all parents and children develop a long and happy association with our school. At Tien y Wern Primary School we aim to realize our mission statement of Kind Hands and Clever Minds Make Our School and will: Create a warm, welcoming school that the child is happy to enter. Create a stimulating classroom and outdoor environment that encourages the child to want to learn and explore. Provide opportunities to learn essential skills and concepts and to be able to apply them in a variety of situations. Recognize and reward individual effort and talent. Identify individual potential and provide a curriculum that will enable the child to realize that potential. Identify individual needs and provide a curriculum to address the need. Ensure that all staff and pupils share mutual respect and care for each other. Provide an environment where children feel confident and motivated to do their best at all times. Enable children to become skilled, active, and responsible citizens of Wales and the world. The Headteacher, Governors, and Staff want to work in partnership with parents in the pursuit of these aims, and parental involvement in all aspects of school life is positively encouraged. All staff members work industriously to keep abreast of professional developments and in the delivery of a thoroughly planned and well-balanced curriculum, appropriate to the ages and development of the children in their care. View full school

The education of your child is close to our hearts therefore we must work together to provide a successful primary education. We hope that we can do this through a happy and safe environment that encourages development and achievement in the different stages of childhood. Our school is an important part of the community therefore you and your child will be an important part of that community. Essential to this is that the children, staff, parents, governors, and the community work together, as members of a TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More). Your interest and involvement allow the children to develop and grow in confidence, knowing that the people who care about them are working for their benefit. Our school is a predominantly English medium primary school (EM). This means that all pupils in the Foundation Phase experience the areas of learning mainly through the medium of English, and English is the main teaching medium at KS2. Welsh is taught as a second language in KS2, and some aspects of some subjects may be taught in Welsh. Less than 20% of the teaching is through the medium of Welsh. The normal expectation is that pupils will transfer to English medium secondary provision and continue to learn predominantly through the medium of English, learning Welsh as a second language. Aims of the School The overall aims of Tycroes School are: To ensure that each pupil is received into a welcoming and secure atmosphere where he or she will be allowed to develop intellectually, culturally, emotionally, socially, morally, spiritually, and physically. To create high standards of learning experiences for all children, and to provide them with access to all areas of a broad and balanced curriculum. To create a lively and stimulating environment within the school. To create a positive partnership with parents and carers, so that both parties can work together in the interest of the pupils To create a caring environment so that everybody in the school feels a sense of worth personally, and that they have a role to play in the development of the school. To work closely with friends of our school in the local community, and ensure that Ysgol Tycroes plays a positive role in the community To develop the self-esteem of everyone involved with the school, so that they can feel positive about themselves, about what they do, and about the school. View full school

Ty Isaf Infants School is a special place. Our children are happy, motivated, enthusiastic, and independent learners. Staff is constantly striving to put the needs of learners first delivering the curriculum with enthusiasm and creativity – fun being high on our agenda to excite and motivate pupils. At Ty Isaf Infants School, we are a team, a school family, a community and we see parents, governors, and the wider community as part of that team. The partnership we have with parents is excellent and vital if children are to flourish and reach their full potential. We are proud of our links with the community and the climate of trust, equality, and mutual respect that exists within our school. Our Mission Statement, ‘Learning Together to be our best’ reflects what our learning community is all about. Together our Vision and Aims were created in consultation with children, staff, parents, and governors. They unite us and help us to strive to be a center of excellence. Our vision for Ty Isaf Infants School is to be at the heart of the community, providing a wealth of learning opportunities for all our children, families, and staff. Here at Ty Isaf Infants School, we aim to provide a firm foundation for our pupils through a broad, balanced, exciting, and enjoyable education, whilst placing high emphasis on the basic skills of reading, writing, and numeracy. We aim to provide high standards of teaching and learning at all times and a curriculum enriched with opportunities to ensure your child gains the skills needed for a very successful life in the 21st century. We intend to create a very happy school where there is a sense of purpose and well-being, a place where children and adults are glad to be. Please come and see for yourself. We would be delighted to show you around. View full school

We hope you enjoy exploring everything that makes Ty Gwyn School a rather special School rather than just a run-of-the-mill Special School. Please use the menu on the right to explore the various informative articles that aim to paint a picture of what goes on in Ty Gwyn School. The classes section is designed by individual class teams to post the latest information about what has been happening in class. We hope you will find it a good way of keeping up to date. You will also find information in this section on the School's family Centre which is a sector-leading initiative which aims to support the families of our pupils. There is an abundance of information available at any time of the school day. The School's Assistive Technology Centre is also detailed here. Again, this sector-leading aspect of Ty Gwyn School provides invaluable information to help our pupils reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to be progressive with our students acquiring a breadth of skills throughout their time in Ty Gwyn. Our curriculum mirrors the foundation phase approach across all key stages with an embedded emphasis on learning through play. The curriculum is delivered through meaningful, age-appropriate contexts for learning and adapted to each pupil. We make every effort to ensure that we listen to our pupils and strive to plan activities that excite our pupils’ imaginations. As pupils approach Key Stage 4, the curriculum is designed to develop skills associated with independence, self-help, and making choices. As a result, The World of Work and accreditation are introduced as vehicles to balance the formal and non-formal aspects of the learning experience. In Post 16, pupils have access to further accredited courses in the form of the AQA Unit Award Scheme. This is coupled with further work experience opportunities which draw upon our local community and college links. Communication, Numbers, Thinking Skills and ICT continue to play an important part in the Post 16 curriculum. View full school

Tŷ Coryton prides itself on providing a friendly, caring, and supportive environment that encourages our pupils to reach their full potential. Our pupils are very important to us and supporting them to progress throughout their academic lives underpins everything that we do. This website allows me to share the dynamic experiences available here and show you how the curriculum can be personalized to suit the individual needs of every young person that walks through our doors. As well as educating our pupils, we place huge importance on their well-being, health, and care needs. Indeed our school shares a site with our registered children’s home, which offers residential placements for those who wish to both life and learn at Tŷ Coryton. For more about our residential services follow this link. The staff team at Tŷ Coryton is dedicated to helping our pupils to become caring and thoughtful members of the community. There is a strong emphasis on communication by whatever means is appropriate to the individual, as we believe that when our pupils can communicate their wants and needs, they will have the confidence and the skills to make their way in the world when they leave us. We firmly believe in listening to our pupils. Many contribute to various aspects of school life through the Student Council, Eco Committee, and pupil UN making choices about the school on behalf of their peers. All pupils contribute to their annual reviews either in person or through informative booklets completed before the meeting. Further to this, we have a comprehensive and successful work-experience program which allows pupils to gain essential real-world work skills and continuous learning, working in The Orb – a shop, cafe, laundry, office, and kitchen on the high street in Porth. So successful has this provision been that we have recently been awarded the Careers Wales, Quality Mark, for our overall work experience offering. Add to that our Wales Care Awards for recognition of our quality and model of care. Our primary aim is to provide a safe and secure school environment that encourages individuality, confidence, and self-esteem. We aim to optimize the Quality of Life for our pupils by developing, nurturing, and promoting independence. Our service model is Positive Behavioural Support, which directs us to focus on improving quality of life, thus rendering challenging behavior less necessary. We will ensure that everyone in our school is supported to develop a positive image, overcome barriers to learning, and have valued roles in society. We will encourage all of our pupils to develop skills and abilities which will enable them to make progress in their education and be part of their community. We will ensure that all of our pupils are central to all planning and development and supported to make informed choices. We will ensure that we engage with families, friends, and advocates throughout and support our pupils to develop and maintain relationships. We will encourage pupils to participate in positive risk-taking to develop roles, responsibilities, and confidence within their daily lives. We will enable our pupils to optimize their independence Our Objectives: All plans will be based on a comprehensive assessment of need completed by a multi-disciplinary team. The pupils and family will be integral to this process Every pupil will have an individualized program of learning Every pupil will have an educated and skilled team around them that understands and respects their individual needs Every pupil will have an individualized education plan that will be updated on a termly basis based on prior achievement and national assessment criteria Every pupil will have a positive behavior support plan Every pupil will have a risk assessment and management plan that enables them to take risks in a considered way. View full school

Twynyrodyn Community School is a happy, caring, secure school that takes great pride in educating children in such a way that they become self-motivated in their education. Staff is dedicated to providing the best education for all our pupils, and we work hard to ensure that each child receives a program of teaching that addresses their individual needs. As a school community, we take great pride in educating children in an environment that is challenging, exciting, and purposeful and in which everyone experiences success. We expect children to make good educational progress and be proud of their own, and their schools’ achievements. We aim to develop self-disciplined individuals who care not only for themselves but also for those around them. We would wish for this mutual respect to extend between staff and pupils and for the helpful friendliness demonstrated between staff to have a positive effect on the children. Home involvement is actively encouraged, as support from home is essential and complementary to what we hope to achieve. In partnership together we will work for the benefit of our children. We hope, that by working together, our children will find themselves to be happy, fulfilled people, whose sense of wonder will stimulate the need to learn for many years to come. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment that prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Aims: To provide a safe, vibrant, stimulating, and welcoming learning environment for all members of the school community To create a learning community of high expectations where standards of teaching and learning are constantly reviewed and raised to standards of excellence so that all can succeed to the best of their ability To make learning safe, vivid, real, enjoyable, challenging, and fun To promote and encourage a culture of accountability for good attendance and punctuality across the whole school community To foster a learning community where children are at the heart of every decision we make and every child's voice is valued Give every child the opportunity to achieve their potential for them to become happy, confident, and independent learners in every aspect of school life To involve all stakeholders in all aspects of school life through open channels of communications Nurture a sense of self-respect, respect for others, and treat every child as an individual To promote good wellbeing, a culture of social inclusion, and respect for diversity View full school

The Twyn School in being a happy, vibrant, busy, and friendly school with a great focus on raising standards and allowing children to have many wonderful experiences throughout their primary school lives. Our school Mission statement of ‘Learning to Shine’ encapsulates all that we care about! We want the children to ‘Shine’ by trying their best, working hard, being polite and kind, and enjoying all that they are challenged to do in school. Your child will be taught by excellent teachers and highly qualified support staff in many attractive working environments. These include an i-lounge, Art gallery, library, a nurture center, and fantastic high-quality outdoor learning centers such as a Forest School and outdoor classrooms which include modern play equipment with experiential learning opportunities. We also have Breakfast Club provision, after school club, and an opportunity for your child to join the many clubs that we offer during break times, lunchtimes, and after school. It is an absolute privilege to be the Headteacher of the Twyn School and to lead this dynamic team is an honor and a pleasure. If you make the right decision to send your child to the Twyn School, we will look forward to working with you to ensure your child reaches full potential. Our school mission statement is ‘Learning to Shine’. Our school aims to achieve excellence by: Ensuring the well-being of all children is at the heart of learning Raising standards through a balanced, exciting, and challenging curriculum, valuing creativity, and asking pupils to take risks and make choices Promoting learning for life and supporting independent learning alongside teamwork where children can work collaboratively Developing self-esteem to ensure children show respect for themselves, others, and for the community in which they live Enabling our learners to become flexible and adaptable for the modern world. View full school

Twyford School is one of the oldest prep schools in the country. We are proud of our heritage and the beautiful history and architecture around the school. The worn stone steps in the corridor to Upper School are a wonderful reminder of the two hundred years of education provided at Twyford. We embrace Christian values and teach children from the earliest ages to be kind, considerate, and respectful of others. We are also proud of having some of the most up-to-date facilities and forward-thinking approaches to education. Our innovative, progressive, and ‘structured play’ curriculum aims to provide young, creative minds the opportunity to learn and to be stretched inside and outside the classroom. Classrooms are modern, bright, and well-equipped with the latest technology. Our sports and outdoor facilities are simply outstanding. We understand that children develop their mental and physical learning at different stages. This is at the heart of our teaching and proven academic success. We shape and nurture each learning journey so children never feel overwhelmed, but maintain their confidence and enthusiasm for creative learning throughout their time here. We strive to find new ways to teach the curriculum and are not shy about reaching beyond it. By developing a child’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning and the world around them, we hope to inspire a self-belief that will serve them well in life. At Twyford, we pay attention to the detail of day-to-day life because it’s very often the little things we do that can make the biggest difference. The boys, girls, and staff are the heartbeat of the school – please come and see for yourself. At Twyford, we invest all our energies into helping each child learn in a secure and nurturing environment where they can confidently thrive, become resilient and self-sufficient, and able to positively respond to challenge and change. We pride ourselves on our exceptionally high-quality pastoral care that is woven and delivered throughout every aspect of school life here. Our nurturing approach starts from Nursery where regular communication with parents and the School is paramount to ensuring happy children. We celebrate success in all areas but we value most the child who goes the extra mile to embrace our School values Honesty, Kindness, Friendship, Respect, and Responsibility. Our overriding aim is that all children will flourish in our care as individuals and through this wrap-around approach acquire the tools and skills to move to their secondary school and successfully continue their journey to adulthood with confidence and capability. The structure of our pastoral care is designed to support these aims by providing opportunities and encouragement to empower a child to be the best person they can be. All children in both the Prep and Pre-Prep have a class/form tutor they see every day who is responsible for their academic and pastoral well-being. The tutors get to know the child very well, very quickly, and are best placed to help and support them through good and bad. Years 7 and 8 have a personal tutor specifically skilled in helping them make the transition to their Senior school, with a particular responsibility to help them to flourish. These children meet with their tutors twice a week to touch base on pastoral and academic matters, as well as sharing any news with their tutor or tutor group. Mental health awareness classes are part of well-being modules in PSHEE which is taught as a discrete subject from Reception upwards. Each week there is a pastoral topic linked to the Chapel theme and covered in both assemblies and tutor time. We run a full program of pastoral talks for parents and also for children and staff. We also support girl-specific issues using the “Girls on Board” philosophy. We are a talking school but more importantly, we are a listening school. Our School Listener is a trained counselor and our fully trained Peer Supporters are on duty at all times should the children feel their best listener is another pupil. We also have a specific ‘bullying@’ email address and multiple whisper boxes around School if children have any concerns. All the pastoral staff is Mental Health First Aid trained and we have robust systems in place for spotting a child who needs some extra assistance, recording, and helping as required. Well-being is a core part of the School’s PSHEE curriculum, as is resilience and independence. Matrons are at the very heart of the school and play an integral part in boarding life as well. The Matrons’ Room is warm and welcoming and is often the first port of call for both parents and children they hand out medical help as required but most of all is a sympathetic listening ear for all. They are a very special group of ladies to whom many turn to. We aim to ensure that all our children share in our strong sense of community caring for each other and understanding and embracing difference. Christian family values and community lie at the heart of Twyford School and we welcome children from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and all faiths. Children in the Pre-Prep have a daily assembly along with several special services that take place either in the School’s beautiful 150-year-old Victorian Chapel (which is quietly nestled within the school buildings) or in the village parish church. Prep School children gather regularly in Chapel, enjoying a morning service with hymns. Parents are invited to share in the Prep School Saturday morning services when we have visiting preachers, and also to join us for other services, such as Harvest Festival and Carol services. Younger children enjoy the traditional Nativity and other festive celebrations. View full school