MODEL

Overview

Model C.I.W. School provides an "inclusive and nurturing learning community" with a "very caring and respectful ethos." The inspection found that almost all pupils make good progress in literacy, numeracy, and ICT, developing into "confident independent learners" who persevere well with tasks.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "strong progress" in reading and writing, with many applying skills confidently across various contexts.
• The school fosters excellent wellbeing, with pupils feeling "valued," "safe and secure," and showing high levels of respect and empathy.
• Teachers provide "engaging and creative" learning experiences, including independent activities that encourage resilience and ownership of learning.
• Effective support is in place for pupils with special educational needs, involving parents and specialist agencies to ensure progress.
• Governors provide "effective support and challenge," playing a robust role in evaluating school improvement and policies.

Areas to improve

• Ensure consistency in developing pupils’ Welsh oracy skills across the school.
• Improve pupils’ attendance, which does not compare well with similar schools.
• Develop the role of middle leaders to have a better impact on school improvement planning.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s arrangements for safeguarding "meet requirements and give no cause for concern."