Cefn Cribwr Primary School

Each child, including learners with health care needs, is an individual developing in their own individual way; therefore it is our aim to encourage the children to see for themselves their own talents, to foster self-confidence, and to develop a sense of personal adequacy, so that each child can cope with the environment, at a level appropriate to that child. Hopefully each child will be well balanced, happy and able to develop sensible attitudes to learning, so that they are able to find enjoyment in all aspects of schoolwork, and gain satisfaction from their own achievements.

We also aim to develop certain social skills, tolerance, respect, self-discipline, reliability and appreciation of others. Each child should be respectful and careful with both their own and other people’s belongings and begin to acquire moral values on which to base their own behaviour.

A high regard for intellectual skills is important when pursuing these aims, for without them little will be achieved. Every child should be able to communicate clearly and accurately through written and spoken language. They should be numerate, exploring mathematical concepts with understanding and confidence. Using these skills they should be able to observe and record accurately, and begin to understand their environment in a natural, scientific, technological, historical, geographical and social way.

We aim to develop an appreciation of aesthetics in some of its forms, both natural and artistic, thus enabling the children to develop skills in communicating their thoughts and feelings through the arts.

With regard to spiritual development we aim to give knowledge of Christian beliefs and foster a respect for others and their beliefs.

We will encourage every child to appreciate the language and culture of Wales and to equally value all languages and cultures from around the world and to hold in high regard the conservation of our environment and heritage. Healthcare issues affect each learner individually and support from the education setting may have an impact on their quality of life and future chances. Therefore, governing bodies and head teachers should ensure arrangements focus on meeting the needs specific to the learner and consider how this impacts on their education, attainment and well-being. Arrangements should give learners and parents’ confidence that provision is suitable and effective.