COED Y DDERWEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Overview

Leaders and staff create a "positive and caring learning community" where pupil well-being is paramount, supported by "highly effective leadership" and passionate governors. The school fosters an environment where pupils’ "behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary," ensuring nearly all make at least expected progress.

Strengths

• Pupils are "confident and articulate speakers" who "write purposefully across the curriculum."
• Staff use the outdoors effectively to "inspire and enrich pupils’ learning experiences."
• The curriculum is described as "exciting and highly innovative," helping pupils become "independent, resourceful and creative individuals."
• There is a "strong culture of safeguarding children" with staff knowing their roles well to keep pupils safe.
• The school works conscientiously to "reduce the impact of poverty" on pupils’ lives and life-chances.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must "offer sufficient challenge for pupils of all abilities," as they sometimes "over-direct learning."
• The school must address health and safety issues regarding "arrangements for pedestrians and vehicles" during drop-off and collection times.

Safeguarding

The report states that "all staff work together well to promote a caring and nurturing ethos" and that the school has a "strong culture of safeguarding children," although current traffic arrangements for drop-off and collection are deemed "not appropriate."