Baglan Primary School

At Baglan Primary School we have a clear understanding of how children learn and continually strive to provide the best possible conditions to facilitate this. We acknowledge that we live in a changing world and that we need to prepare our children for tomorrow’s needs. Consequently, we not only place fundamental value on the traditional 3Rs, but also on the 3Rs of the 21st century:

• Resourcefulness (the ability to organise one’s own learning);
• Reflectiveness (the ability to think about and evaluate one’s own learning);
• Resilience (the ability to try several strategies and skills in order to succeed).

We acknowledge the importance of developing a caring and stimulating environment, where children’s high self-esteem enables them to take risks in learning and to learn confidently through their mistakes. We teach children that getting ‘stuck’ is not a sign of failure, but it develops strategies for independence. We encourage children to ask questions and for them to learn how to solve challenges and problems.

We make it our business to strive for excellence, empowering children to be happy and responsive. Children are challenged within the delivery of an enriched, creative and linked curriculum. We are an inclusive school that develops independence, responsibility, kindness and good manners through a detailed and extensive personal, social and health education programme.

The best way to understand our school aims and values is to make an appointment and visit the school ‘in action’. This would give first hand knowledge and understanding of what we are aiming for and achieving and of the many facilities on offer.

Baglan Primary School is a co-educational school situated in the village of Baglan. Our pupils are drawn from a wide catchment area and their backgrounds cover the socio-economic spectrum. Our pupils also represent a full range of ability. The school has served the community for more than 65 years and it is very proud of its heritage and the community it serves.

Pupils are educated through the medium of English, working in partnership with teachers, governors, councillors and the Local Authority Support Services. In addition to this, we have access to the extensive resources available through the ERW Educational Development and Inclusion Service (EDIS), which includes support from the Authority’s Advisory Teachers and extensive programmes of In-service courses. The governors have full control of the delegated budget under Neath Port Talbot’s Local Management.