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Croeso i Ysgol Maesgwyn

YsgolMaesgwynSchool

About Maesgwyn

A special school in Cwmdare, Aberdare for young people aged 11 to 19. Our vision is simple: bringing out the best.

We teach young people with complex learning needs, including autism (ASD), moderate to severe learning difficulties, physical difficulties, and social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Our vision: bringing out the best

The key to Maesgwyn’s success is helping our pupils become healthy, confident learners. We build on a foundation of wellbeing, with a balance of academic and vocational learning, so every young person reaches the best standards they can and leaves us ambitious and capable for the rest of their lives.

We support every learner to become an ethically informed citizen of Wales and the wider world, and an effective member of their community.

11 to 19
Age range, Key Stage 3 to post-16
Small
Classes, each with a class LSA for most of the day
TISUK
Trauma and Mental Health Informed School
UNICEF
Rights Respecting School

Take a look around

Our showreel gives a feel for a normal day at Maesgwyn. Our transition video is made for young people who are about to join us.


Who’s who

  • Mr Dean MogfordHeadteacher
  • Mr Steven CruickshankDeputy Headteacher
  • Mrs Kayleigh DandoHead of Wellbeing
  • Mr Chris ParkerChair of Governors

School information

More about us

Document

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Opening document