Case Studies -
Beyond Teaching: how schools in Wales mitigate for the impact of poverty
Cadoxton Primary School, Vale of Glamorgan - Community Focused Schools
"We’ve changed the culture. By extending the school day, the school feels like an extension of the home to students, and they feel more comfortable and engaged. "
Craigfelen Primary School , Swansea - Planning for the Equity of Learners
"Our vision highlights the need for learners to experience high quality teaching and learning brought to life by wider experiences and it will also create a generation of better future parents who know what experiences a child should have as they, themselves have had."
Ysgol Gynradd Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire - Ensuring Equity for All Groups of Learners
"Our learners are more engaged in their learning, and they feel valued as their views are taken into account. "
"Our most vulnerable learners... are much less anxious and have started to develop their resilience as a result of the extended transition process."
Pencoed Primary School, Bridgend - Community Focused Schools
"To make the biggest and most meaningful impact, we needed to start with babies and toddlers. This allows us to engage with our families from birth."
Ynysowen Primary School, Merthyr Tydfil - Enabling Equity and Excellence
"The whole school community at Ynysowen understands the challenges and barriers faced by individuals and groups of learners."
