YSGOL CRAIG YR WYLFA

Overview

Ysgol Craig yr Wylfa is described as a "caring and inclusive community" where staff prioritise pupil wellbeing, resulting in good behaviour and enthusiasm for learning. While the curriculum engages most pupils and they make sound progress in numeracy, ICT, and English, the report highlights that progress in Welsh skills, particularly oracy, is not strong enough.

Strengths

• Pupils behave well, show courtesy, and "take their roles and responsibilities seriously."
• Teachers forge "supportive working relationships" and manage behaviour skilfully to create a safe environment.
• The school provides effective care and guidance, with "robust systems for tracking pupils’ progress" and successful support for those with special educational needs.
• Pupils have a "strong voice in the school’s life," contributing to committees and demonstrating pride in their work.
• The curriculum is enriched by extensive use of the local area and educational visits, fostering awareness of Welsh history and culture.

Areas to improve

• Improve pupils’ Welsh oracy skills, as they do not build purposefully on these skills and often revert to English.
• Strengthen planning for improvement procedures to ensure changes are "effective and timely."
• Raise teachers’ expectations to provide appropriate challenge, particularly for more able pupils and in developing independent learning skills.

Safeguarding

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