Y.G.G. Llyn-y-Forwyn

Overview

The report describes the school as a "happy community" where the headteacher provides "robust and effective leadership" and staff work together to promote a "caring ethos." Most pupils make "good progress from their starting points," use the Welsh language "with pride," and demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and excellent behaviour.

Strengths

• Staff foster a "positive and supportive learning environment" with "high expectations" for behaviour and effort.
• Pupils show "passionate pride towards the Welsh language" and use it enthusiastically in lessons and socialising.
• There are "thorough procedures for tracking and monitoring pupils’ progress," with effective support for those with additional learning needs.
• The governing body acts as "effective critical friends," challenging leaders to ensure "continuous improvement."
• Pupils are "adventurous and confident," benefiting from activities like the eco council and visits to raise awareness of social issues.

Areas to improve

• Ensure foundation phase pupils have opportunities to "make choices in relation to their learning" to develop as independent learners.
• Improve pupils’ information and communication technology skills, as they do not apply them "consistently enough across the curriculum."
• Ensure key stage 2 teachers provide a "balanced curriculum" and better develop pupils’ "scientific knowledge and understanding."

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils "meet requirements and are not a cause for concern."