Ysgol Gynradd Amlwch

Overview

The report states that “pupils’ wellbeing is at the heart of all of the school’s work” and praises the “strong community ethos.” While teaching is described as “sound” with “interesting learning experiences,” the inspection identifies that standards, teaching, and leadership are “Adequate and needs improvement,” particularly regarding Welsh oracy and consistency in assessment.

Strengths

• Provision for vulnerable pupils is “commendable” and responds well to needs, with a “happy, caring and inclusive environment” for those with additional learning needs.
• Pupils are “very polite and caring towards each other” and take pride in their local community.
• ICT standards are “good” and an “integral part of all pupils’ work,” with pupils using technology confidently to support learning.
• The headteacher and governors provide “clear leadership” and use “suitable evaluation activities” to monitor progress.

Areas to improve

• Leaders must act on self-evaluation findings in a “more effective and timely manner.”
• The school must “raise standards of Welsh oracy and writing,” as many pupils are “unwilling to speak Welsh regularly.”
• Ensure “consistency in teaching and assessment for learning” and provide regular opportunities to apply numeracy skills across the curriculum.

Safeguarding

The report notes that “a few safeguarding issues were raised” during the inspection, but states that “on the whole, safeguarding arrangements are suitable and are not a cause for concern.”