Ysgol Hen Felin

Overview

Ysgol Hen Felin is described as a "happy school where pupils feel safe and secure," underpinned by a "strong safeguarding culture." The report highlights that nearly all pupils make "strong progress towards their individual targets" and benefit from a broad curriculum tailored to their specific needs.

Strengths

• Staff develop "highly effective relationships with pupils, based on a strong understanding of their individual needs."
• There is a "wide range of internal interventions to support pupil well-being and skills development," including links with specialists.
• Pupils are "at the heart of school life" and involved in decision-making through groups like the ‘criw cymraeg’.
• Leaders have established "highly effective monitoring processes" and a dedicated team that collaborates successfully.
• The learning environment is "bright, welcoming and well-maintained," with outdoor resources supporting skill development.

Areas to improve

• Work with the local authority to ensure that "learning environments within the school can accommodate the number and needs of the pupils effectively," as some classes are crowded due to increased pupil numbers.

Safeguarding

A "strong safeguarding culture underpins all aspects of the school’s work," ensuring pupils feel safe and secure.