Cross Ash Primary School

Cross Ash Primary is committed to providing a learning environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential in whatever they are doing. There is a strong emphasis on the wellbeing of the children here, with relationships being supportive and respectful. We endeavour to ensure that the children come in happily in the morning and are bursting with enthusiasm about the learning experiences they have had throughout the day when they return home.

Alongside this caring, nurturing ethos comes high standards and expectations. The school’s dedicated and highly professional staff ensure that each child is challenged and encouraged to be the best that they can be. Staff also provide many extra-curricular activities for the children so that their talents outside of the curriculum can be further developed and celebrated.

Cross Ash Primary is a rural school with unique, beautiful and extensive school grounds. The children benefit greatly from lots of outdoor learning opportunities which support and enhance the curriculum we provide. We enjoy close links with parents and we strongly believe that positive home-school partnerships are vitally important to a child’s wellbeing and success. We encourage parents and carers to be part of school life as much as possible. Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to know any further information or would like to visit.

The Foundation Phase combines what was called Early Years Education (for 3 to 5-year-olds) and Key Stage 1 (5 to 7-year-olds) of the National Curriculum, and is based on the principle that early years’ provision should offer a sound foundation for future learning through a developmentally appropriate curriculum. It brings consistency and continuity to children’s education at such an all-important period in their development.

The Foundation Phase places great emphasis on children learning by doing. Young children are given more opportunities to gain first hand experiences through play and active involvement rather than by completing exercises in books. They are given time to develop their speaking and listening skills and to become confident in their reading and writing abilities. Mathematics is practical so that children can see how problems are solved and how important mathematics is in their everyday lives. There is more emphasis on children understanding how things work and on finding different ways to solve problems.

Vision Statement

• At Cross Ash Primary School, we work together to provide a happy, nurturing environment which exemplifies the Welsh word cynefin, providing a sense of place and belonging. All members of our school community show compassion for others, respect diversity, celebrate difference and ensure inclusion for all.
• Our children are supported, challenged and inspired to reach their goals in every aspect of their lives.
• The provision of an inspiring, stimulating and purposeful curriculum is at the heart of all we do. Our children are motivated to work with confidence, both independently and collaboratively, developing meaning and purpose for their life-long journey.

We aim to develop our children to be:

• Healthy, confident individuals who are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society.
• Ethical, informed citizens who are ready to be citizens of Wales and the world.
• Ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn throughout their lives.
• Enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in life and work.
• Well- equipped for a happy and rewarding life.