GLAN YR AFON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Overview

Glan-Yr-Afon Primary School collaborates highly effectively within the Rainbow Federation to secure equity of provision and strong pupil progress. Staff build positive relationships and deliver a rich curriculum that motivates pupils, though there are specific gaps in numeracy application and foundation learning.

Strengths

• The federation ensures "equity of provision" with staff sharing expertise to deliver "exciting learning experiences" and consistent high expectations.
• Pupils make "good progress" in literacy, developing strong speaking, listening, and reading skills with enthusiasm.
• Provision for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) is a "strength," featuring rigorous monitoring and effective specialist support.
• Staff provide "very strong" nurture provision, including the ‘Cwtch’ facility, helping pupils regulate emotions and feel "happy and secure."
• Leaders foster a "strong team ethic" and have secured progress in curriculum development and reading skills.

Areas to improve

• Improve the quality of foundation learning provision to encourage independent exploration and play.
• Provide more opportunities for pupils to use their numeracy skills purposefully in wider learning contexts.

Safeguarding

Staff place a "high emphasis on securing the safety and well-being of all pupils," making well-planned provision to support emotional needs and ensuring pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, including online.