Cybi

Overview

Ysgol Cybi is led by staff with a “clear vision” who work purposefully to provide “the best possible opportunities and experiences for all pupils.” The inspection highlights “robust leadership” and a “caring ethos,” resulting in good teaching and well-behaved pupils who enjoy school life. While most pupils develop skills well, there are specific concerns regarding the use of Welsh in group work and disparities in reading proficiency between English and Welsh.

Strengths

• “Teaching is good in nearly all lessons,” with teachers providing “stimulating and interesting experiences” that engage pupils.
• Staff maintain “close and warm relationship[s]” with pupils, treating them with “kindness and respect” to create an “inclusive and caring ethos.”
• “Provision for pupils with profound learning needs is exceptionally good,” with staff using detailed knowledge to support well-being and learning.
• “Nearly all pupils are very well-behaved,” showing a “positive attitude towards the school” and satisfaction in their learning.
• Pupils’ “number and digital skills develop soundly,” and older pupils read English “fluently and with expression.”

Areas to improve

• Pupils often “turn to English too quickly” in group work without attempting to “persevere in Welsh,” requiring development of Welsh language skills.
• The reading skills of older pupils are “stronger in English than in Welsh,” indicating a need to strengthen Welsh literacy.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff have a “comprehensive understanding of the needs of pupils in their care” and use this information effectively to support pupils’ “well-being, social and emotional needs.”