Ysgol Gynradd Llandegfan

Overview

The report describes a school with a “friendly and inclusive ethos” where pupils build “extremely positive working relationships” with staff. Pupils demonstrate “excellent” behaviour and a “happy nature,” contributing to a respectful and organised learning environment. While the curriculum reflects the principles of Curriculum for Wales well, the report notes that actions to address areas for improvement are not always clear enough.

Strengths

• Pupils’ “attitudes to learning are a strength” and their behaviour is “excellent.”
• Teachers provide “interesting activities that engage and hold pupils’ interest successfully.”
• The headteacher provides “caring and purposeful leadership” supported by a “dedicated governing body.”
• The school offers a “rich curriculum” that sparks pupils’ imaginations and promotes Welsh language skills.
• Care, support, and guidance are identified as “one of the school’s strengths,” with staff responding sensitively to pupils’ needs.

Areas to improve

• Ensure “clear and specific actions to respond effectively to the school’s areas for improvement.”
• Ensure opportunities for pupils to “respond to feedback in a timely manner” to improve their work and take responsibility for their learning.

Safeguarding

The report states that the school has a “strong culture of safeguarding” and that staff have a “clear understanding of the processes and procedures for keeping pupils safe.”