As Deputy Headteacher, I usually teach a Year 5 class of 28 children but from September 2000 I have been Acting Headteacher at the school. Therefore, the children's work and planning of it are taken from the academic year 1999/2000.

I have taught at the school for three years but I began my teaching career in September 1971. I have three children and spent some of the time, since I qualified, at home with my children. I am an experienced teacher and have taught all ages from Nursery to Form 5! At Blaenhonddan Primary I am Subject Leader of Design Technology, Information Technology and Science.

Blaenhonddan Primary School is situated in the village of Bryncoch, in Neath. There are approximately 250 children on roll. My Year 5 class is a mixed ability, single age class. My classroom is in a separate building to the main block and I share the building with the Y6 class. There is an open area between the classes which we share. My class has access to three PCs, A7000, A3020, printers and a scanner.

Gill Lloyd