Happy Pride Month! Pride month is so important because it promotes visibility and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. It's a time to celebrate diversity and love! Pride Cymru is a fantastic organisation, it is s a volunteer-led charity that works to promote the elimination of...
Pay Rates As you may be aware, the minimum wage increases from the 1st of April 2023. All our LSOs will receive an increased daily pay rate, on return from the Easter holidays, from 17 April 2023. New KID documents will be sent via e-mail by...
You could be feeling the effects of Blue Monday today, and you won't be alone. Especially as it's the same day of going back to work after a lovely break! Here are some tips that could help you with your day; Focus on the good things –...
Bernardo's is such a great cause to support, and this time of year their work is so important. Supporting young children and families who need it the most is a huge task, and Barnardo's tackle it head on. As we head in to 2023 we...
This year, replacing a Christmas office party, we are donating food and toiletries to Bridgend Food Bank. Food Banks are become a weekly necessity for many families across Bridgend and the rest of the UK and are in need of continuous help. If you...
Testing for supply staff The Minister for Education has confirmed that all school staff will be able to access routine testing if they are working in an education setting. This includes staff who may not necessarily be based in one usual setting, including supply staff. Tests...
Schools will shortly be back after summer break, and operating differently to keep staff and pupils safe during the COVID pandemic. We have put together available information from the Welsh government and NEU for your reference. We recommend reading through the information and if you...
Thank you ! What can we say! What a strange way to end the school year! September kicked off as a very promising year for us. As our second year, we expected to be a bit busier but we were totally thrilled with new schools...
Every year is the same, you want to find a nice present to give your child's teacher, but now it's knowing when you child will see their teacher next! We are pleased to be offering free Thank you pictures, which can contain the teacher or...
During the pandemic, we have seen some of our favorite chains close and been left without with luxuries such as coffee and take aways, in addition to our favorite salons, shops and pubs closing! Luckily, small businesses in Bridgend have done a fantastic job...
