Ysgol Llanbedrog

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Nearly all pupils enjoy their time at the school, which is friendly, caring and supportive. They take pride in their school and make a significant contribution to its wonderful ethos.

Pupils are very well behaved and treat others with consistent respect and courtesy. One of the school's notable qualities is the way in which staff ensure that the Welsh language and Welsh culture are at the heart of the school's life and work. As a result, nearly all pupils speak and communicate confidently in Welsh in a range of different contexts.

Most pupils make sound progress in developing their literacy skills in both languages, and their numeracy and digital skills. The school's curriculum provides a wide range of interesting and stim...ulating experiences across the areas of learning and experience. Pupils' views are an important part of the process of planning activities and, as a result, nearly all pupils apply themselves enthusiastically to their experiences.

Staff foster a positive environment in the classrooms, which are active and purposeful learning communities. Teachers use a suitable range of effective teaching methods. However, by over-directing learning, they have a tendency to limit the oldest pupils' ability to make decisions about how they record and present their work.

The headteacher has a clear and robust vision for the school. She is supported enthusiastically by staff and governors, who share this vision successfully with everyone in the school community. A strong sense of teamwork ensures that all members of staff feel that their contribution is valued by leaders.

They share effective practices purposefully amongst themselves and with colleagues in neighbouring schools. Staff participate fully in the school's self-evaluation processes and, as a result, they have a sound understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement. This contributes effectively to the school's continuous improvement over time.

Recommendations R1 Reduce the use of ready-made worksheets to enable the oldest pupils to make choices about how they record and present their work