Coastlands County Primary

Highlights from Latest Inspection

learners. This allows for an open and honest sharing of a beneficial range of documents that allow leaders and staff to reflect on the school's performance. As a result, they are able to identify where they need to make further improvements.

For example, they identify accurately the need for further work to strengthen classroom based assessment practices, such as pupils£ ability to assess their own work and that of their peers. R5. Improve attendance Leaders track pupils£ attendance carefully, and intervene robustly and systematically when concerns arise, through a graduated system of letters and meetings.

They encourage good attendance effectively and involve pupils thoughtfully to ensure that they understand the need to ...be in school. The school council works with all pupils to decide on challenging termly attendance targets and whole school rewards, such as a whole school movie night. Leaders consult with parents and carers thoughtfully.

This allows them to identify and address issues that affect attendance and put in place effective provision that supports good pupil attendance. For example, through consultation, leaders identified that care before and after school was an issue for parents. As a result, they were able to ensure that breakfast club began earlier.

The school helps parents to take advantage of Welsh Government funding for extended hours of care for younger pupils. These positive steps support the school community and have a notable impact on attendance. Over the last two years, pupils£ attendance has improved notably.

Attendance rates for the last academic year place the school in the top 25% when compared with similar schools. The number of pupils who are persistent absentees has fallen to zero. £ Crown Copyright 2020: This report may be re-used free of charge in any format or medium provided that it is re-used accurately and not used in a misleading context.

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