Ysgol Bro Carmel

Overview

Ysgol Bro Carmel is described as a “happy, caring and inclusive community” with a clear focus on promoting “outstanding standards of pupil wellbeing.” The inspection highlights “extremely strong leadership” and a “culture of improvement” where staff work highly effectively as a team.

Strengths

• Pupils’ “attitudes to learning are outstanding” and they show “pride in their school.”
• “Pupils' voice is fully involved in making decisions,” fostering independence and responsibility.
• Staff development arrangements are “exceptional,” creating a “strong learning community.”
• Care, support, and guidance are excellent, with “outstanding” support for pupils with emotional needs.
• Leaders provide “inspirational leadership” and maintain a “clear vision” for the school.

Areas to improve

• Provide “worthwhile opportunities for pupils to extend their writing across the curriculum.”
• Ensure all staff use effective strategies so pupils have a “clear understanding of how to improve their work.”
• Improve provision for the development of foundation phase pupils’ physical skills in outdoor areas.

Safeguarding

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