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Rhieni a gofalwyr · Parents and carers

Everything you need, in one place

Key information for families, from the school day to referrals, support and additional learning needs.

Article 3: Adults must do what's best for me.

Term datesSchool dayPoliciesReferrals and supportUniform and grantsContact us
The school day

Times

Term dates 2026-27

Back Tuesday 1 September

Autumn term to 18 December, spring 4 January to 19 March, summer 5 April to 20 July. Full term dates and half terms.

Uniform

What to wear

Our Uniform Policy sets out everyday uniform and PE kit. Ask the school office for a copy.

Is my child well enough for school?

Check before you decide

The NHS Healthier Together guide helps you decide. Open the guide.

Term dates

The school year at Ynysddu

Welsh Government approved dates for Caerphilly County Borough
2026-27
TermTerm beginsHalf termTerm ends
Autumn term 2026Tuesday 01 SeptemberMon 26 October to Fri 30 OctoberFriday 18 December
Spring term 2027Monday 04 JanuaryMon 08 February to Fri 12 FebruaryFriday 19 March
Summer term 2027Monday 05 AprilMon 31 May to Fri 04 JuneTuesday 20 July
ALN · Additional Learning Needs

Support for every learner

Article 23: If I am disabled, I have the right to special care and education.

At Ynysddu Primary School all staff strive to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils. When planning, teachers set suitable learning challenges and respond to pupils' diverse learning needs. Some pupils have barriers to learning that mean they have needs that are additional to and different from their peers and require particular action by the school.

If you have any concerns about your child, please speak to your child's class teacher in the first instance, or to our Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator, Mrs Andrea Griffiths. We are implementing the Additional Learning Needs reforms in line with county guidance, and Mrs Griffiths is happy to answer any queries you may have.

Easy-read explanation of the ALN Act (Welsh Government) How will the Act affect children, young people and parents? SNAP Cymru: Individual Development Plan booklet Additional Learning Needs: an animation for parents and young people
ALNCo

Mrs Andrea Griffiths

Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator. Contact the school office to arrange a conversation.

Information leaflets

ALN Guide (easy read), ALN Toolkit, the Caerphilly Information Leaflet (JAFF) and the Barnardo's leaflet are available from the school office.

Referrals and support

Help you can reach directly

Early YearsCaerphilly Early Years ToiletingERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity SPACE WellbeingSelf-referral for your child's mental health School nurseAneurin Bevan University Health Board Speech and language therapyChildren's services Occupational therapyAdvice line and how to access the service Families FirstCaerphilly County Borough Council Schools Family AdviceWhat we can help with (leaflet)
MAT · More Able and Talented

Stretching every talent

Article 29: I have the right to an education which develops my personality, talents and abilities.

We recognise that we have more able and talented pupils. All pupils are encouraged to develop their attributes, skills and potential within a learning environment that embraces equality of opportunity, so abilities and talents emerge in a wide range of subjects and fields. Pupils use their skills and talents in many roles throughout the school, such as Digital Leader, Young Leader and Maths Buddy.

Pupils are recognised as more able and talented through teacher assessment and pupil performance, correlated with the criteria in our More Able and Talented Policy. You will be told by your child's class teacher during parent-teacher consultations if your child is considered more able and talented. Please tell us about any certificates or awards your child receives outside school, so we can celebrate them in our weekly Achievement Book and Celebration Assembly.

Online safety

Staying safe online

Article 17: I have the right to get information in lots of ways, so long as it's safe.

Skills in digital competence are developed across the whole curriculum. For support in keeping your family safe online, contact Mr Bentley at school, or visit NSPCC, Childnet and Thinkuknow.

Resources

Free school meals and uniform grant

Our leaflet explains who qualifies and how to apply. Handwashing guidance and occupational therapy leaflets are available from the school office.

Policies and documentsSearch all school policies, forms and reports