Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Most parents want a good education for their child but they also want them to be happy and to feel safe and secure in school. At Glan-yr-Afon we believe we can offer all these things. We pride ourselves on the broad balanced and full education we provide both in the Foundation Phase (Early Years and Key Stage One) and Key Stage Two The high standards of teaching and learning, a credit to the hard work of both pupils and staff, was recognized by Estyn Inspectors as being above the national average for Wales.
Equally, we are proud of the atmosphere of friendliness and co-operation which is always evidently reflecting our vision ‘Working Together to Achieve’.We do value all our pupils and we believe that their time in school should be rewarding and fulfilling. In choosing to send your child to Glan-yr-Afon We are fully confident you will have made the right decision.
We believe that children learn best in a happy, secure, stable, and stimulating environment where a positive attitude to learning is developed so that firm foundations are laid for present and future learning to raise pupil achievement. We encourage parents' interest and support and the involvement of the wider community working as partners with the school. We are committed to creating equal opportunities to enable all children to succeed and achieve by generating feelings of self-worth, mutual respect, and developing tolerance.
- To provide stimulating and challenging teaching.
- To provide high-quality learning to promote high standards of achievement
- To provide extension and support materials for different abilities
- To help children use language, numbers, and information technology effectively.
- To ensure that the requirements of the National Curriculum are available to all delivered through policies that ensure equal opportunities and eliminate discrimination.
- To provide for pupils well being so that they can develop as individuals and become responsible citizens.
- To foster the best possible relationships between school, parents, and the local community.
At Glan-yr-Afon we aim to deliver the curriculum for Wales engagingly and effectively, providing pupils with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, experience, and self-esteem to support their future learning and development. The curriculum is divided into two stages. The Foundation Phase covers Nursery, Reception, and years 1 & 2, while Key Stage Two covers years 3-6.
