Ystruth Primary School

Ystruth Primary School is housed in a modern building with its newest part being completed in 2003. The school is a mixed 3 to 11 age school situated in Blaina. The school hosts a Special Needs Resource Base for 12 pupils who have been identified as having Autistic Spectrum Disorders and associated Communication Difficulties. The school is part of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council.

We benefit from extensive grassed areas surrounding the school with our own woodland area. There are also yards giving plenty of outdoor space. The Foundation Phase section has a large canopied area where children can learn and play outdoors.

We have an active and very supportive Governing Body, which is responsible for the school. Advice and support is provided by the Local Education Authority (L.A).

The governing body has delegated the responsibility for the day to day management of the school to the headteacher, under the Local Management of Schools scheme (L.M.S). This involves the management of learning, school policies, personnel and resources. The governing body meet at least once every term and sub committees, meet when necessary. As well as meeting to discuss school matters, the Governors’ provide an Annual Report to Parents’.

Our school aims ...

• To assist every child to become the best that they can be; mentally, physically, emotionally and socially.
• To make every effort to create an atmosphere that will develop ambitious, capable learners ready to learn throughout their lives.
• To encourage the children to become enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to take their place in the world.
• To develop healthy, confident individuals who ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.
• To promote ethically informed citizens who are ready to take their place in Wales and the world.