Howardian Primary School

Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Every parent wants a good education for their children but they also want them to be happy and to feel safe and secure. At Howardian Primary School we have high expectations for our children and we place their wellbeing at the centre of our philosophy for learning.

We support our pupils in developing confidence and patience, tolerance and perseverance, as they develop into happy and successful citizens of the future. We work hard to encourage each child to achieve their potential and we nurture the artists and musicians, scientists, technicians and sporting achievers of the future, by striving to achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum.

Our success starts with the children and the families we serve, extending to all adults who work for our school. We encourage our pupils to be confident learners who believe in themselves, recognising and harnessing the support of their parents and teachers. We operate an ‘Open Door’ policy. We welcome parents into school to express any worries or concerns they may have or to share their child’s successes outside of school. We have a simple mantra – we want the children to come to school with a smile on their face and go home after a hard day’s learning with that smile intact! We seek, wherever possible, to involve you as parents in the life and work of the school and to keep you well informed about your child’s progress.

Our passion for learning creates an outstanding school, where everyone can thrive and achieve their best. We will inspire all children to shine, to be positive, to realise and value their potential and to explore and use their talents and abilities, whatever their strengths and interests. We are committed to our school being a safe and inclusive place, where learning is nurtured and encouraged in a happy, caring and fun environment. We celebrate diversity so that from an early age children learn to live together and create a harmonious society.

The curriculum for children in Nursery, Reception Classes, Year 1 and Year 2 classes is based on the principles of the Welsh Government’s guidelines for the Foundation Phase (FP) which encompasses 7 areas of learning. The FP has a Literacy and Numeracy structure that is woven throughout the seven areas of learning. This structure is called the National Literacy and Numeracy Framework. Digital competency skills also play a powerful role in the lives of children and young people and these too are being woven across the FP curriculum (Digital Competency Framework).