YSGOL PEN-Y-GARTH

Overview

The report states that while recent leadership changes have improved teamwork, "leaders have not had enough of an effect on improving important areas of provision" and arrangements remain unstable. Consequently, the Inspectorate has placed the school in "special measures," requiring intensive termly monitoring.

Strengths

• A majority of pupils "make suitable progress in developing and applying new skills."
• Pupils "develop to become confident Welsh speakers."
• Most pupils possess a "sound understanding of mathematical concepts" and apply numeracy skills across the curriculum.
• Pupils "develop digital and physical skills suitably."
• In the best practice, teachers "create an effective learning climate" using real-life stimuli.

Areas to improve

• Strengthen leadership to operate more strategically and ensure self-evaluation procedures are rigorous.
• Provide activities that consistently challenge all pupils, particularly those with additional learning needs and more able pupils.
• Ensure feedback is purposeful and provide stimulating learning experiences for older pupils.

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific commentary on the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements.