Ysgol Hiraddug

Overview

Ysgol Hiraddug provides a "warm, nurturing environment" where pupils feel "secure and confident" and enjoy a "strong sense of belonging." Staff maintain "exemplary" behaviour through clear expectations, while teachers offer "exciting variety of learning experiences" that effectively engage most pupils. However, the report notes inconsistencies in how improvements are implemented and identifies specific gaps in pupil independence and writing opportunities.

Strengths

• Pupils benefit from "strong relationships" with staff and feel their views are "listened to and respected."
• Teachers make "effective use of well-resourced environments" to engage pupils in "worthwhile practical activities."
• In the best instances, learning experiences successfully "develop pupils’ problem-solving skills" and "foster their independence."
• Leaders "promote the care and well-being of all pupils and staff consistently well" and foster "strong teamwork."
• Staff plan "appropriately for the development of pupils’ numeracy, digital and Welsh language skills."

Areas to improve

• Leaders must provide "clear direction to teachers to implement improvements consistently" to address uneven progress.
• Teaching should better support pupils to "develop independence and to take responsibility for advancing their own learning," as staff sometimes "intervene too readily."
• The school needs to "improve the quality of pupils’ extended writing," as there are currently insufficient opportunities for pupils to "write at length for a variety of purposes."

Safeguarding

The report states that leaders "promote the care and well-being of all pupils and staff consistently well," creating a climate where pupils feel secure.