Ysgol Parc y Bont

Overview

Ysgol Parc y Bont is described as a “homely and inclusive learning community” where pupils feel safe and behave with “inherent courtesy and respect.” Most pupils make “strong progress” in key skills, particularly mathematics and writing, supported by a “stimulating, broad and balanced” curriculum that effectively engages their imaginations.

Strengths

• Pupils make “strong progress” in mathematics and writing, applying these skills successfully across various areas of learning.
• Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is “beneficial,” enabling them to make “good progress over time.”
• Staff skilfully use visitors and visits to “spark pupils’ imaginations,” resulting in sound attitudes and resilience.
• The school fosters a “familial, supportive and inclusive environment” where nearly all pupils feel safe and happy.
• Governors demonstrate a “good awareness of their roles” and maintain a consistent understanding of the school’s strengths.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must provide more opportunities for pupils to make “independent decisions about how to complete and present their work.”
• The school needs to strengthen communication methods with parents and ensure a “shared understanding” when raising issues relating to well-being and learning.

Safeguarding

The report states that pupils “feel safe while learning and playing” within a supportive environment where they know whom to approach for advice and are confident staff will respond immediately to worries.