Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cwm Derwen

Overview

Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen is described as an inclusive school with a positive ethos where pupils enjoy learning and maintain strong relationships with staff. While many pupils make good progress in literacy and digital skills, the report notes that the quality of teaching and learning is not consistently good across the school.

Strengths

• Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to learning" and a "willingness to persevere with tasks" due to supportive staff relationships.
• The specialist resource base plays an "important part in the school’s daily life," contributing to full inclusivity.
• Leaders provide "purposeful leadership" and share responsibilities effectively, fostering a positive whole-school ethos.
• Staff use accommodation productively, resulting in "effective" planning of activities to promote learning.
• The school maintains close contact with the wider community and builds on "positive relationship[s] with most parents and carers."

Areas to improve

• Ensure consistency in teaching practices across the school.
• Plan jointly to improve pupils’ numeracy and extended writing skills.
• Improve the quality and provision of outdoor learning experiences, particularly for the youngest pupils.

Safeguarding

The report states that staff provide support and care for pupils "conscientiously" and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own well-being and behaviour well.