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18/02/2021 Penywaun's school of excellence | InYourArea Community Newsroom Advertise on InYourArea » ADVERTISEMENT 76659595577 Penywaun's school of excellence The school has received its national recognition after going through a rigorous assessment process by Thrive, a leading provider of support for children and young people’s social and emotional development. 18 February 2021 Privacy https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/penywauns-school-of-excellence/ 1/10 18/02/2021 Penywaun's school of excellence | InYourArea Community See news and info near you Enter your postcode Go By InYourArea Community Craig Prichard, headteacher of Penywaun Primary School. Image:Penywaun Primary School. A Rhondda Cynon Taf primary school is the first in the UK to be named as a ‘School of Excellence’ for mental wellbeing. After going through a rigorous assessment process by Thrive®, which trains teachers and other education professionals to support the emotional and social development of all children, Penywaun Primary School, Aberdare, has been named as the first Thrive School of Excellence in the UK for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues. Councillor Joy Rosser, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and Inclusion Services, said: “Congratulations to all of the staff, students and others associated with Penywaun Primary School on gaining this national recognition award. ADVERTISEMENT a bu f *Plus RPI change. Terms apply. “We take great pride in all that our pupils achieve across Rhondda Cynon Taf, which is why we support the emotional and social development of all of our learners as a critical aspect of their academic journey. “ThisPrivacy award recognises extraordinary schools which have had a positive impact on their https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/penywauns-school-of-excellence/ 2/10 18/02/2021 g Penywaun'sy school of excellence | InYourAreap Community p learners and the wider community Seeby puttingnews and emotional info near youwellbeing high on the agenda and Enter your postcode Go creating an environment in which children’s emotional health and wellbeing thrives. “I applaud the great work at Penywaun Primary School and look forward to visiting when circumstances allow. 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Frontline health and social care workers View complete list on InYourArea Powered By Privacy Policy • Craig Prichard, Headteacher at Penywaun Primary School, said: “As a school, we decided about five or six years ago that we would prioritise the mental wellbeing of our children. “This is an ethos that everyone has bought into and I think it’s apparent when you walk through our doors because there is a sense of calmness and community. “For me, the results are what I see in school every day – it’s about raising children’s self- esteem and confidence and seeing them learn to manage their own emotions and to help friends to do the same.” The PrivacySchool of Excellence award is the highest level of achievement in the Ambassador Schools https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/penywauns-school-of-excellence/ 3/10 18/02/2021 Penywaun's school of excellence | InYourArea Community Scheme, which was launched last yearSee neasws a wayand infoof recognising near you excellence in member schools. Enter your postcode Go There are five main areas in which schools can evidence their excellent work supporting the mental health and wellbeing development of their pupils - Environment, Leadership, Right- time, Reparative and Relationship, with the School of Excellence award reserved for schools that achieve the highest standard across all five categories. 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