Ysgol_Bro_Dyfrdwy

Overview

Ysgol Bro Dyfrdwy is described as a “happy and homely school” with a “caring, Welsh, inclusive and hard-working ethos.” Pupils are “happy to attend,” behave well, and make “sound progress” from their starting points, supported by effective leadership and a strong sense of community.

Strengths

• Staff create a “caring, Welsh, inclusive and hard-working ethos” where pupils “care for each other naturally.”
• Pupils show “strong motivation, a curious interest in their learning” and develop positive attitudes.
• The school has a “strong Welsh ethos” with valuable experiences promoting awareness of local history and traditions.
• Teachers provide “rich and stimulating learning experiences” that engage most pupils.
• The headteacher provides “effective and supportive leadership” with a clear direction for the school.

Areas to improve

• Provide more opportunities for pupils to make decisions about how they organise and present their work.
• Provide regular opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy skills across the curriculum.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school’s “culture of safeguarding is sound” and all staff understand their roles in contributing to pupils’ safety and well-being.