'Stafell Stwnsh Ystalyfera

Welcome all to the Inclusion and Well-being team at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera.

We aim support your child emotionally and socially along their journey in school whether in the form of classroom support, through specific small group intervention programmes, or intensive 1:1 support. We very much hope that the information contained here helps you in getting to know us and our role in supporting our young people.

Take a look at our Mental Health and Well-being support group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/803223010261722

Our location

The department is located on the bottom floor of the Nedd building, known as 'Stafell Stwnsh. We are essentially a youth centre, created to form a safe, consistent environment with trained staff, in order to support a whole manor of social, emotional and behavioural needs. We endeavour to support our pupils in whatever they may need.

Staff

Picture of Miss Gnojek — Miss Melissa Gnojek

Picture of Miss McCarthy — Miss Jodie McCarthy

Miss Gnojek and Miss Jodie McCarthy work with pupils to ensure that any social, emotional and mental health needs are identified, and that the most relevant intervention and provision is in place for all pupils needing their services.

Picture of Mr Rhys Davies — Mr Rhys Evans

Mr Rhys Evans is our Careers Advisor. Mr Evans is available for face-to-face meetings with students in school, even after they have left and would like guidance on their next steps. Appointments are available directly from Mr Evans.

Intervention Programmes

The department aims to create bespoke packages in order to support our pupils' individual needs. We also work closely with outside agencies in order to provide extra-curricular activities which provide added value to our pupils' educational experience here at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur.