COED GLAS C P SCHOOL

Overview

Coed Glas is described as an “exceptionally caring and inclusive primary school” where staff work together to create an “attractive and calm learning environment.” The report highlights the school’s strong community links and effective support for pupils with additional needs, though it notes that some pupils do not make the progress of which they are capable in key skill areas.

Strengths

• The “Nest” nurture provision is “highly effective” in meeting pupils’ well-being needs, supported by daily well-being sessions that develop social skills.
• Nursery provision offers “authentic and purposeful experiences” that effectively develop language and independent learning skills through an “enhanced understanding of child development.”
• Staff are “skilful and well-trained,” providing “worthwhile learning experiences” that encourage positive attitudes among pupils with hearing impairments, English as an additional language, and other additional support needs.
• Leadership is described as “effective and compassionate,” with a “clear vision” and high aspirations for pupils and their families.

Areas to improve

• Improve the effectiveness of teaching to “challenge and consistently meet the needs of all pupils.”
• Provide “meaningful opportunities for pupils to use and apply their literacy, numeracy and digital skills across the curriculum,” as current routines do not always allow for child-initiated application.
• Improve pupils’ Welsh oracy skills, as a minority do not make expected progress in speaking Welsh.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.