Ysgol Bro Plenydd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Ysgol Bro Plenydd is a successful learning community that celebrates Welshness, courtesy and respect and pupils' achievement exceptionally well. The headteacher provides clear and wise guidance and respects the efforts of everyone who contributes to the pupils' complete education. All staff are committed to ensuring a high quality of care and pupil well-being across the school in a homely and supportive learning environment.

This has a strong influence on pupils' attitudes towards each other and others both inside and outside the school. Teaching and support staff model language very skilfully, which has an effect on pupils' oral skills. Pupils' use of, and pride in, the Welsh language is a strong feature and they use the language ...completely naturally both inside and outside the classroom.

Teachers and assistants work together successfully to plan a range of stimulating and varied learning and play experiences for pupils. As a result, pupils' pride in their local area is evident. Most pupils develop knowledge, understanding and skills that are appropriate for their ages and starting points successfully.

For example, most pupils develop their Welsh speaking and reading skills skilfully, by contributing appropriately to class discussions and expressing their views clearly and maturely. However, the English reading skills of a minority of pupils have not been developed in full, particularly their ability to read aloud and discuss text and books confidently. Provision to support the learning skills of pupils with additional learning needs is purposeful.

As a result, they make good progress over time against their targets and previous attainment. The school's self-evaluation and quality assurance arrangements are thorough. Members of the governing body support the headteacher and staff very well.

They have a sound awareness of the school's strengths and priorities for development and provide an appropriate balance of support and challenge. The headteacher, with support from staff and governors, promotes a culture of safeguarding in a highly effective and supportive manner. As a result, pupils at Ysgol Bro Plenydd are happy and safe at the school.

Recommendations R1 Develop pupils' English reading skills R2 Ensure that teaching provides enough opportunities for pupils to make choices about their learning more independently

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