A SCHOOL in Colwyn Bay has been honoured with the prestigious Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
Rydal Penrhos, a private school on Pwllycrochan Avenue, was one of twelve employers in Wales to have been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award 2025 for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
Across the UK, just 202 employers were received recognition.
Representing the highest badge of honour, the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award is awarded to those that employ and support those who serve in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.
Minister for Veterans and People, Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP, said: “Employers are crucial partners in protecting our security and boosting the economy.
“By backing veterans, Reservists, military families, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and the Cadet movement, these organisations build resilient communities and the innovation Defence needs.
“I congratulate them and thank them for their outstanding commitment.”
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The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards continues to grow in strength each year.
Organisations must reapply after five years in order to retain their Gold Award status.
To win an award from the Ministry of Defence, organisations must show that they provide 10 extra paid days leave for reservists and have supportive HR policies in place for veterans, reserves, Cadet Force adult volunteers and spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.
Gold status is also awarded to those who implement HR policies that accommodate the needs of the Armed Forces community, while continuously promoting this advocacy within their own networks and industry.
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