Y.G.G. CASTELLAU

Overview

The inspection describes the school as an "effective, homely, familial and Welsh learning community" led by an "energetic and conscientious" headteacher. Staff work highly successfully as a team to promote the well-being of pupils, resulting in a very inclusive environment where most children make good progress and are happy.

Strengths

• Leaders ensure the school provides a supportive community that "promotes the well-being of pupils and staff extremely well."
• Staff "identify the specific needs of pupils at an early stage" and use thorough knowledge of progress to plan next steps effectively.
• Teachers develop pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills effectively while encouraging them to "give of their best in everything they do."
• Pupils undertake leadership responsibilities maturely through children’s councils, discussing decisions "confidently" and giving "sensible reasons."
• Leaders maintain an "extremely productive relationship with parents," ensuring effective communication processes for raising issues.

Areas to improve

• Teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to develop the full range of digital skills.
• Staff do not encourage pupils to use and develop their independent learning skills effectively enough.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school "promotes the well-being of pupils and staff extremely well" within a very inclusive community.