HAFAN

High expectations for life long learners,

Aspirations to succeed,

Feeling safe and valued in our diverse family,

Active, enterprising citizens,

Nurturing each other, never giving up,

G – Gofalu,

Y – Ysgol,

C – Cymuned.

TRAUMA INFORMED SCHOOL ACCREDITATION

Ysgol Golwg y Cwm provides a caring, safe and nurturing environment in which every child is encouraged and supported to flourish, to feel safe and to feel and experience happiness as they learn. Because of the supportive positive relationships that exist between the adults and children, that are consistent and PACEful, there is a shared joy in all that takes place. The school is led by a supportive, knowledgeable head teacher who, with her deputy head, have ensured that all staff have been equipped with the knowledge and understanding needed to use the PRRRs and PACE to best effect – this is evident across the school.  The school team are passionate and inclusive – ensuring every child is given the support they need. The willingness and supportive nature of the staff team to implement trauma informed approaches to support the direction of the school is evident – key interventions are making a difference. The children love their school, value the adults who help them every day and know how and where to go for help should they need it.  The school governors are supportive of the school and the direction it has taken. Maggie (the dog) and other animals are obvious assets to the enhancement of relationships throughout the school – they are loved, appreciated and utilised for both regulation and reward.  The use of the outdoors, and in particular forest school, is exploited to support children’s mental health and well-being.

My overriding memories will be of the happy smiling faces of all the children as they enjoyed their day at school, witnessing children experiencing delightful times in the outdoors and their love of the animals as well as talking with eloquent individuals who were able to talk to me about about their emotions with maturity, honesty and understanding.