Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Ysgol Bro Teyrnon is a happy, inclusive and caring community that places a strong emphasis on celebrating Welshness and respecting others.

Most pupils are very well behaved and treat others with courtesy and tender care. The Welsh language is at the heart of all of the school's work and nearly all pupils are proud of their ability to use the language both inside and outside the classroom. One of the school's excellent features is the way in which pupils make a valuable contribution to its caring ethos, for example as the oldest pupils support their youngest peers in a highly caring manner.

During their time at the school, most pupils make strong progress in their skills from their starting points. The youngest pupils devel...op their skills very soon after starting school, particularly in their spoken Welsh skills. By the end of their time at the school, most pupils are confident readers and discuss the content of their books maturely and intelligently.

Across the school, most develop sound writing, mathematics and digital skills and apply them appropriately in a variety of different contexts. The school curriculum provides a good range of beneficial activities and learning and play experiences for pupils. Overall, teachers across the school use a suitable range of teaching methods to challenge and support learning.

However, staff have a tendency to over-direct learning, which limits pupils' ability to apply their skills independently and achieve to the best of their ability. Since the school was established over a decade ago, the headteacher has succeeded in establishing a purposeful learning environment that celebrates Welshness and maintains high standards in terms of the Welsh language and pupils' well-being. Leaders share the school's vision successfully with all stakeholders.

Leaders have a good understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement, including the need to ensure consistency in teaching and refine it across the school. Members of the governing body provide good support for leaders. They take advantage of the expertise of members effectively to support the school's work and provide support for leaders, as necessary.

Recommendations R1 Disseminate good teaching practices across the school R2 Provide regular opportunities for pupils to take responsibility for their learning and develop as independent learners