Ysgol Melyd

Highlights from Latest Inspection

When pupils first join Ysgol Melyd, the majority have communication and social skills that are below the level expected for children of their age and stage of development. A notable strength of the school is the valuable care, support and guidance provided across the school community and how it supports pupils to engage positively with school life and experiences.

Teachers and leaders across the school place high priority on identifying individual pupil needs. They plan carefully and provide valuable support for pupils, including those with barriers to learning or with additional needs. As a result, many pupils make suitable progress in many areas of learning from their individual starting points, including those with additional ne...eds (ALN) and from low-income households.

The school is a very caring, warm and supportive learning community for its pupils. The highly inclusive ethos permeates throughout the school. Staff know their pupils extremely well and use this information to ensure that all pupils are well cared for.

A notable strength at the school is how leaders, staff and pupils succeed in developing an environment where pupils feel safe and happy at school, valued and respected. The school environment promotes well-being and learning opportunities beneficially, which includes expansive garden and growing areas and an outdoor classroom. Pupils behaviour is good and they show a responsible attitude when undertaking various leadership roles in the school.

The school has developed a broad and balanced curriculum for its pupils. Staff plan a variety of interesting opportunities for pupils to build on their knowledge and understanding successfully. Pupils show good levels of interest in their work and participate with enthusiasm and enjoy their learning.

Many pupils make progress that is at least good in their literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. However, at times, teachers do not plan well enough to challenge all pupils. Overall, a few pupils do not make the progress they are capable in some areas of their learning.

The headteacher leads the school compassionately and has worked effectively with partners to create a shared vision for the school through the development of the school's vision, 'Happiness leads to success.' Leaders evaluate the school's work to plan for improvements thoroughly, using established self-evaluation processes. The headteacher, staff and governors work together effectively and have a good understanding of the school's strengths and priorities for improvement.

Recommendations R1 Ensure that teachers provide learning activities that challenge pupils of all abilities consistently