Latest News / Diweddaraf

• HEADTEACHER APPOINTMENT

  Fri 27 Mar 2026

  Dear All,

   

  As you may be aware, this week we conducted interviews for the Sketty School Head Teacher position which will take effect from September 2026. We were delighted with the candidates that we shortlisted and over Wednesday and Thursday of this week conducted a range of assessments to ensure that we selected the best candidate for this very important position. The interview process consisted of many elements such as a presentation on learning and teaching, a panel of pupils from our fabulous School Council, a representative staff panel, some written exercises and the candidates also delivered an assembly to our children in years 3, 4, 5 & 6 before a final interview with a panel of School Governors. 

   

  Yesterday evening, the recruitment panel made a unanimous recommendation for Full Governing Body Ratification and the successful candidate has formally accepted the position of Head Teacher. 

   

  I'm delighted to announce that we have approved the appointment of Mr Simon Lloyd-Jones to be our next Head teacher at Sketty. Mr Lloyd-Jones impressed us all throughout the entire process with his experience, his knowledge of our school and the sector but fundamentally what was evident throughout was how much Mr Lloyd-Jones cares about the school and importantly the pupils and the staff within it. We believe Sketty to be a very special school and we are confident that Mr Lloyd-Jones will continue to build on the incredible strengths that Mrs Phillips has delivered during her excellent service at Sketty.

   

  I'm sure you will all join me in congratulating Mr Lloyd-Jones on his very well deserved appointment. 

   

  Many thanks,
  
  Richard Lancaster

   

• MARCH NEWSLETTER

  Fri 27 Mar 2026

• Senedd Elections -

  Mon 23 Mar 2026

  The Welsh Government election will take place on the 7th May and we would like to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote has the opportunity to do so.
  
  If individuals hold any of the following statuses:
  Refugee status
  Humanitarian protection
  Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
  Settled status (under the EU Settlement Scheme)
  Pre-settled status
  Spouse or partner visas
  Leave granted under Article 3 & 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
  Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR)
  Afghan, Ukraine, and Hong Kong schemes
  
  There is an event that is organised by Swansea Council’s Refugee Resettlement Team and the Welsh Refugee Council which will explain eligibility, how to register and how to vote.
  
  This is taking place at Y Storfa on Wednesday 1st April between 4.00pm – 5.30pm.
  
  Some interpreters will be available to help and support.
  
  (Please see flyer attached for more details)
  Sent on behalf of Swansea Council Refugee Resettlement Team

  

• Parental Workshop

  Thu 19 Mar 2026

  Parental Workshop
  Helping Your Autistic/ADHD Child Thrive - Different Not Less
  
  An inclusive workshop for parents who want to better understand ADHD, autism and neurodivergence
  
  An inclusive workshop for parents who want to better understand ADHD, autism and neurodivergence whether your child has a diagnosis or you just want to find out more.
  
  This supportive session explores how neurodivergent children may experience the world differently in their thinking, attention, emotions, sensory processing and communication.
  
  In this workshop we will:
  
  Understand behaviour through a neurodiversity lens
  Explore attention, regulation and executive functioning
  Consider sensory and language differences
  Share practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and build psychological safety
  The aim is to help you feel more confident in understanding, supporting and advocating for your child, with practical ideas you can use straight away.
  The session will be facilitated by Siwan Etheridge, a Neurodevelopmental Specialist and Speech and Language Therapist with 16+ years’ experience across health and education. She is the founder of the Swansea-based practice The Way I Learn, supporting children and families with speech, language and neurodevelopmental needs.
  She is also a specialist teacher for ALN, a qualified dyslexia assessor, researcher and lecturer. Her work focuses on helping children and the adults around them understand how they learn best, building confidence and connection.
  
  Linden ChurchWest Cross, Wales
  Saturday, Mar 21 from 2 pm to 4 pm
  
  To book your slot please use this link :-
  
  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/helping-your-autisticadhd-child-thrive-different-not-less-tickets-1984453397532?aff=oddtdtcreator