YSGOL GYMUNEDOL CEI NEWYDD

Overview

Ysgol Gymunedol Cei Newydd provides a “happy and welcoming environment” where pupils’ well-being and rights are successfully prioritised. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils demonstrating “inherent pride” and making good progress in literacy, numeracy, and oracy skills.

Strengths

• Pupils make “good progress” from their starting points, including those with additional learning needs and those eligible for free school meals.
• Staff effectively use the “local area and unique context” to deliver a stimulating curriculum that engages pupils.
• There is a “strong culture of safeguarding” and pupils feel safe, trusting staff and understanding their rights.
• The new headteacher has successfully shared her vision, supported by “hardworking and dedicated staff” and a supportive governing body.
• Pupils show “positive attitudes to learning” and contribute maturely to discussions, particularly regarding local issues like pollution.

Areas to improve

• Ensure “regular opportunities for pupils to respond to feedback and improve their work,” as current provision is insufficient.
• “Expand opportunities for pupils to develop their independent learning skills,” as there are not enough chances for them to make independent choices about tasks.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school has a “strong culture of safeguarding,” arrangements meet requirements, and are “not a cause for concern.”