A brief history of Treffos

In 1983 after ten years teaching English and Drama in comprehensive schools, Joyce Humphreys gave up her post and decided to open Treffos- a small independent school on Anglesey.

Six years later Stuart Humphreys gave up his post at the University of Bangor and joined her. Why did we give up secure careers? Because we believed we could run a really good school, free from the dictats of central government which dissipate the energies of teachers through endless minister-inspired initiatives. We believed that there were sufficient parents on Anglesey who would wish to support such a project. Thirty two years later, having educated many pupils, it’s no longer a belief but a reality.

The school started with nine pupils and as the numbers slowly increased more of the farm buildings were converted into classrooms. Woodland areas were cleared for play equipment, a paddock for sports and a hard surface for play, football and hockey. Parents with pre-school children asked us to consider opening a nursery and in 1993 we opened Treffos Cottage Nursery providing all the year round care. Our nursery is now closed, but we provide provision for pre-school children from the age of 3 years in our kindergarten. We also provide wrap around care including a morning club from 8am and an after school club until 5.30pm. The school continues to evolve as it works in partnership with parents to meet the needs of children and the requirements of households in which both parents are working is increasingly the norm.

Treffos Independent School is an independent school that is entirely financed through school fees and receives no financial support from any other organisation.

The school has a Christian ethos, which is reflected in our values and the way we support and nurture our children. We also recognise and respect the diversity of beliefs within society and provide children with opportunities to learn about and develop an understanding of other world religions and beliefs.

Treffos is affiliated with the Welsh Independent Schools Council (WISC), which represents the interests and views of Welsh independent schools and provides a voice for member schools with organisations including Estyn and the Welsh Government.

All teaching staff are registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), the independent regulator for the education workforce in Wales.

Our commitment is to provide a caring, supportive and stimulating environment in which every child is encouraged to achieve their potential, develop confidence and independence, and look forward to a bright future.