THE BRO TAF PROMISE

The Bro Taf Promise is a whole school strategy which is the culmination of valuable learning experiences linked to the curriculum and wider experiences important for all our pupils. External organisations and individuals will also provide learning experiences for pupils related to the curriculum and beyond, e.g., Careers Advisor, school nurse, Youth Engagement and Participation Service. 

THE AIMS OF THE BRO TAF PROMISE ARE:

  • Ignite children’s passions and widen their horizons. It will encourage pupils to be aspirational and support each child to discover their brilliance
  • Be inclusive and equitable – all our children will have opportunities to participate
  • Be age-appropriate and include progressive opportunities to grow and thrive
  • Incorporate learning experiences delivered through the whole-school curriculum. This includes subject related learning, the tutorial programme and cross cutting themes such as Relationships and sexuality education, Careers and work related education, Human rights and Diversity
  • Be enriched by our out of hours provision
  • Utilise resources and opportunities in the community and draw on the expertise and experience of those around us
  • Recognise and reward pupils for their participation
  • Be underpinned by the four purposes of Curriculum for Wales and support our children to develop integral skills

THE BRO TAF PROMISE WILL SUPPORT OUR PUPILS TO BE:

  • Ambitious, capable learners ready to learn throughout their lives 
  • Enterprising, creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
  • Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world
  • Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society

THE BRO TAF PROMISE WILL SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP INTEGRAL SKILLS OF:

  • Planning and organising
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Personal effectiveness

THE BRO TAF PROMISE IN LOWER SCHOOL

  • Opportunities to develop skills such as growing plants, vegetables and flowers; doing basic construction safely; playing an instrument; greeting someone in three languages; performing basic first aid; caring for animals; using public transport; riding a bike
  • Opportunities to meet different people with different careers and people from other countries and cultures
  • Opportunities to visit facilities and services in the locality places linked to the curriculum
  • Opportunities to take part in a sporting event; residential; a variety of workshops such as road safety/music/coding; Enterprise project

THE BRO TAF PROMISE IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

  • Opportunities to develop skills such as planning and cooking a healthy meal; budgeting; planning a trip; communicating using sign language; navigating social media; basic home maintenance
  • Opportunities to continue to meet and work with people from different careers and backgrounds to make a difference in the community
  • Opportunities to visit places linked to the curriculum such as a museum; theatre; university, theme park; laboratory; Pen Y Fan
  • Opportunities to take part in Options Evening; Mobile Planetarium Experience; a variety of Welsh cultural events; literary and debating competitions; a school production/choir; Park Run/Mile Walk; school sports teams; contributing to the school magazine

THE BRO TAF PROMISE IN UPPER SCHOOL

  • Opportunities to develop skills relating to work (CV/application form/interview techniques); maintaining a home/car; planning a holiday/concert ticket/trip/School Prom; everyday finance; using the Welsh language
  • Opportunities to learn about further and higher education; career opportunities related to subjects and interests; voting and politics; accessing medical support and self-care
  • Opportunities to continue to meet and work with different people such as younger pupils, employers, Careers Wales advisor, mental health specialists, sports coaches, school nurse
  • Opportunities to take part in workshops such as self-defence; post 16 education/training events; revision lessons; the Duke of Edinburgh Award; community volunteering opportunities; public speaking; school sports teams; overseas trips; school production/choir

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