Dear Parent / Carer,

Welcome to Grangetown Primary School! Croeso i Ysgol Gynradd Grangetown!

I’d like to introduce myself – I am Mrs Nicki Herbert, and I am honoured to step into the role of Acting Headteacher and continue the excellent work of our predecessor, Mrs Chase. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mrs Chase for her dedication and leadership, which have set Grangetown Primary on a strong and authentic path.

For those who may not know me, I have worked at Grangetown Primary School for 25 years, teaching many of your children and collaborating with families and the community. Also, I have held key senior leadership roles, including Deputy Headteacher for the last 6 years. I am very passionate about our school, and it is my privilege to lead this wonderful, diverse and inclusive school forward.

Our core values of respect, kindness, fairness, being healthy and hard working are central to our ethos and the qualities we aspire to instil in our children. To achieve our goals, I am delighted to introduce our dedicated team - please refer to School Staff for more information.

In leading our school, I am guided by the principles of passion, self-awareness, trust, empathy, and authenticity. We prioritise placing children at the centre of their learning, helping them become confident, ethical, creative and independent lifelong learners. This is supported by the school motto of ‘Learning together for a brighter future’.

Our aim is to provide a rich and balanced curriculum to deepen your child’s knowledge, skills, and experiences. This is underpinned by literacy, numeracy, and digital skills; allowing your children to develop and transfer their learning to meaningful contexts.

You, as parents and carers, play a vital role in education, and I encourage regular communication. We offer a monthly newsletter, regular parent coffee catch-ups, open afternoons and formal parents' evenings to keep you informed of your child’s progress. We are fortunate to have a committed Governing Body that supports our goals for continuous improvement.

As ever, if you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me: nicola.herbert@cardiff.gov.uk  I am always happy to help.

Yours sincerely, 

Nicki Herbert 

Mrs N. Herbert 

Acting Headteacher