Ysgol Hafan Y Mor

Overview

The report describes a school with a "familial and welcoming ethos" where staff work together effectively to ensure pupils are happy and make "consistently good progress." Leadership is praised for sharing a "robust vision" and establishing strong community links, resulting in a close-knit environment where pupils develop as confident, bilingual learners.

Strengths

• The governing body supports the school "exceptionally well," acting as "valuable, critical friends" to raise standards.
• Pupils develop literacy and numeracy skills "soundly" through a "purposeful variety of learning activities," including extensive use of the outdoor area.
• Nearly all pupils develop Welsh language skills successfully in a "natural Welsh environment" and are "proud of their Welshness."
• Staff create a "stimulating and supportive environment" based on courtesy and respect, fostering independent and resilient learners.
• Effective procedures track pupil progress and wellbeing, with comprehensive provision for those with additional learning needs.

Areas to improve

• Improve pupils’ creative writing more extensively across the school, particularly for more able pupils.
• Ensure valuable opportunities for pupils to apply their numeracy skills consistently across the curriculum.
• Develop feedback strategies further so pupils know how to improve their work.

Safeguarding

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