CWRT HENRI

Overview

Ysgol Cwrt Henri is described as a “happy and hardworking environment” where pupils demonstrate “respect and behaviour of the highest standard.” The school functions as an “inclusive learning community” that successfully nurtures well-rounded individuals, with staff providing “valuable opportunities” for pupils to discuss feelings and receive support for their emotional well-being.

Strengths

• Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is identified as a distinct strength.
• Staff deliver a “rich curriculum” that incorporates the “pupil’s voice” and fosters independent learners from a young age.
• The school maintains an “obvious Welsh ethos,” helping pupils become citizens “proud and knowledgeable about their area and heritage.”
• Leaders and staff form an “effective team” that collaborates with federation partners to share good practice and maximise resources.
• The governing body is “very supportive” and knowledgeable, ensuring “value for money” through relevant challenge.

Areas to improve

• The school must ensure that its priorities for improvement are “clear and measurable.”
• Teachers need to ensure that written feedback is consistent and supports pupils to improve their work regularly, as it is currently inconsistent.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff “care for the health and well-being of pupils highly successfully” and provide necessary support for emotional well-being.