Transforming Smiles, Transforming Lives
We are a large primary school on the west side of Cardiff, serving the communities of Ely and Caerau. We pride ourselves on providing a loving, caring, and stimulating environment that enables all of our children to reach their full potential and prepares them for their future lives.
Our Vision and Aims
Our vision is to create a community that values care, love, and respect for one another. We are passionate about building positive relationships between pupils, staff, parents, governors, and the wider community. Our extensive links with our community ensure that our children benefit from and are inspired by a range of opportunities and experiences to enhance their learning journey.
Our School
We are proud to serve a tight-knit community in Ely and Caerau. Our school is built upon a strong foundation of care, love, and respect for one another. We strive to create an environment that nurtures and supports the development of our children, preparing them for their future lives.
Our Services
We offer a range of services to support the development of our children, including:
- Flying Start: Our Flying Start nursery, called 'Little Angels', caters for children aged 2-3 years.
- Flying Start Health Visitors: We also have a team of Flying Start Health Visitors based on site.
- Professional Learning: We offer professional learning opportunities to support the development of our staff and school.
- Partnerships: We have established partnerships with local schools, universities, and community organizations to support the development of our children and staff.
- Curriculum: Our curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education for our children.
- Pupil Leadership: We have a range of pupil leadership opportunities for children to develop their skills and take on responsibilities.
- Parental Involvement: We encourage parental involvement in our school through regular updates, parent-teacher organization, and volunteer opportunities.
Our Achievements
We are proud of our achievements and continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of our school. We have been recognized as a Thrive School of Excellence and have received awards and accreditation for our work in areas such as maths, science, and languages.
We Are a Progressive School
We are a forward-thinking school, committed to continuous improvement and excellence. We are part of the Welsh Government National Professional Enquiry Project, working with other colleagues across Wales to develop enquiry approaches in relation to the New Curriculum. We are also an ITE Clinical Practice School, supporting trainee teachers through Initial Teaching Practice and enquiry projects.
We Welcome Collaboration and Partnership
We welcome collaboration and partnership opportunities with other schools, universities, and organizations to support the development of our children and staff. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things and make a positive impact on our community.
Overall Impressions
The majority of reviewers have expressed disappointment and frustration with the school, citing poor leadership, inadequate staffing, and a lack of support for students with special needs.
Staffing and Leadership
Criticism of the head teacher is a common theme, with reviewers accusing them of being uncaring and ineffective. The staff, including dinner ladies, are also criticized for being unqualified and lacking the ability to manage behavior problems.
Special Needs Support
The school is criticized for being under-equipped and under-trained to deal with special needs children, with one reviewer stating that their 4-year-old child was kicked out due to the school's inability to cope with their needs.
Positive Experience
However, one reviewer has reported a positive experience, stating that all three of their children thrived at the school, praising the teachers, support, and after-school programs.
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