--- title: "School Improvement Plan" url: "https://rhiwsyrdafyddschool.wales/school-improvement-plan" school: "Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School" --- # School Improvement Plan ## **Mission Statement** Our mission is to create a happy and productive community of learners who are: - - Respectful of everybody and everything - Sharing our knowledge and understanding - Determined to make a difference - Passionate about lifelong learning ## **Major Priorities 2026 - 2027** ### Priority 1: To improve the quality and consistency of mathematics and numeracy provision across the school through effective implementation of the ‘*Primed for Success’* programme, ensuring teaching supports the Curriculum for Wales five mathematical proficiencies and develops learners’ conceptual understanding, reasoning, fluency, and problem-solving skills through the CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) approach. Teacher with responsibility - Miss C Wiltshire / Mrs E Mullins Link governor - Mr S Windsor ### Priority 2: To improve learners' STEM knowledge, skills, and problem-solving abilities through the use of 3D design, 3D printing, woodworking, and authentic real-world challenges, supported by industry partnerships and innovative digital technologies. Teacher with responsibility - Mr R Smith Link governor - Mr J Diack ### Priority 3: To ensure all pupils develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to become **successful, independent readers**, resulting in improved standards and greater engagement in reading. Teacher with responsibility - Mrs C Long / Mrs E Griffin Link governor - Mrs L Cunningham ### ### ##### Location Maes-y-Garn Road Oakdale NP12 0NA ##### Contact Us 01495 222829 ##### Stay Connected - [X](https://twitter.com/RhiwSyrDafydd) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_q83wvczZ0YwqDbxmnLigg) © Copyright 2017–2026 Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://rhiwsyrdafyddschool.wales/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)