Tŷ Gwyn School

• What they offer / teach

  Tŷ Gwyn is a special school in Ely, Cardiff, part of the Western Learning Federation, with teaching and therapeutic teams working together to support pupils and families. Facilities and activities mentioned include a hydro pool, a sensory garden, a 14-19 Annex, pupil enterprise activities, sports day, an Eisteddfod and cultural celebrations, plus a weekly Friday community coffee shop (10-11am) for parents and carers of pupils with additional learning needs. The site links to sections on the curriculum, admissions and safeguarding, though details are not given in this page text.

• Ages served

  The page text does not state a full age range, but it refers to a "14-19 Annex" and to pupils, learners and leavers, indicating provision that includes young people up to 19.

• Approach

  The school is described as a happy, caring, calm and nurturing community with a child-centred, inclusive, rights-based approach in which every pupil regardless of learning need, background or barrier can communicate and have a voice (linked to UNCRC Article 12). The curriculum is described by a parent as carefully tailored to individual needs, and staff support pupils' social and independence skills. Accreditations listed include outstanding Estyn feedback, UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Gold, 'We Invest in People' Platinum, and National Autistic Society accreditation.

• Admissions

  The website has an Admissions section and references school tours, family room visits and transitions, but no admissions criteria or process details are given in this page text.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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