Sofrydd Primary School

Sofrydd Primary School is a special place. Our children are happy, motivated, enthusiastic and independent learners. They are encouraged to build their learning power and thinking skills, to develop their philosophical questioning as well as to help and care for each other. Staff are motivated, enthusiastic, committed and dedicated to the children and the community.

The partnership we have with parents is essential if children are to flourish and reach their full potential. We are proud of our links with Sofrydd community and the climate of trust, equality and mutual respect that exists within the school. Our motto, 'On a Learning Journey Together' with our aims, was drawn up in consultation with children, staff, parents and governors. They unite us and help us to strive to be an excellent school in an excellent community.

The children and young people of Blaenau Gwent interact with technologies such as the Internet and mobile phones on a daily basis. The communication and interaction with high quality, visually stimulating resources can be of great benefit, but can occasionally place young people in danger.

Deciding on the right and reasonable balance between controlling access, setting rules and educating young people for responsible use is not always easy. It is the role of all those involved with young people to be aware of the issues and strategies to ensure safe, critical and responsible ICT use wherever they may be.

The Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB), the Local Education Authority (LEA) and the police have been working at raising awareness of the child protection issues in Blaenau Gwent surrounding the use of technology. This strategy has been drawn up in consultation with all parties.

It is also the intention that parents will be made aware of our commitment to e-safety via parent workshops in our schools. We believe that to try to deny access to unsuitable material would be to try and stop the tide. We aim to educate and empower the youth of Blaenau Gwent to make informed decisions and be aware of the support structures in place if they feel they have been put at risk or violated in any way.

Our School Vision

We are committed to developing a happy, safe and secure learning environment at the heart of our community. One which inspires a passion for learning and supports our learners to reach their full potential.

Our School Aims

• To support all our learners to become ambitious, capable learners who are ready to learn,
• To enable our learners to be enterprising, creative contributors who are ready to play a full part in their learning journey
• To support all our learners to become ethically informed citizens who are ready to become citizens of Wales and the wider world and respectful of all
• To ensure our learners develop into healthy, confident individuals who are ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued and responsible members of our community.