Ysgol Gymuned y Ffridd

Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Most parents want a good education and opportunities for their children, but they also want them to be happy and to feel safe and secure. At Ysgol y Ffridd we believe that we can offer all these things. We pride ourselves on the broad, balanced and full education we provide. We are proud of the atmosphere of friendliness and co-operation which is always evident. We offer opportunities and experiences that your child will treasure.

To create an environment and atmosphere where a pupil is able to grow, develop and mature to become a confident individual, aware of the welfare of others, and a responsible member of society. Offer an education of the highest possible quality that reflects the requirements of the individual, society, the Education Authority and the Government through the National Curriculum. To enable every pupil to develop to be fluent in English and Welsh so that they are able to take a full part in the social and cultural life of the bilingual society.

To establish a happy and hardworking atmosphere based on an interrelationship of respect and care of teachers towards each other, teachers and pupils of each other, that enable pupils to behave positively and develop self-confidence.

To ensure that pupils have an equal opportunity by providing for them a curriculum that is relevant, differentiative, expansive and balanced interpreting the requirements of the National Curriculum in the context of the Education Authority’s philosophy and policies. To ensure that the Authority’s revised Language Policy is implemented effectively in the context of the National Curriculum including the ‘Welsh Language Charter’. The school has been awarded the ‘Bronze’ status, and will be applying for ‘Silver’ status Summer 2017.

To ensure coherence and balance throughout the whole school. To appreciate and take advantage of different specialisms within the school. To create a flexible organisation to ensure that pupils are able to take advantage of the variety and expanse of experiences. Ensure an opportunity to train the whole staff in accordance with the requirements and needs of pupils, the curriculum and latest Education Acts and the professional development of the individual.