Laugharne V.C.P. School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

There is a calm and positive ethos in Laugharne VCP School, where pupils and staff are happy and respectful of each other. The working relationship that exists between the staff and the pupils is special and supports well-being and learning effectively. This is particularly evident in the positive encouragement staff provide for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN).

There has been an interim arrangement in leadership over recent months. Current leadership is robust and places pupils' well-being and learning at the heart of everything they do. Leaders also take good account of staff well-being and support their professional learning well.

They know what the school does well, and what it needs to improve, and has deta...iled plans for developing these. Staff at all levels collaborate effectively to ensure that they provide effective cross- curricular experiences to support pupils' learning and well-being. These are based on the principles of the Curriculum for Wales.

Activities are interesting and exciting for the pupils. This motivates them well and inspires them to learn. As a result, nearly all pupils behave well, are happy at school and make progress that is at least good in their literacy, numeracy, and digital skills.

However, only a few pupils speak Welsh to a suitable standard. Leaders have identified this as an area for development and have plans in place to improve it. Recommendations R1 Ensure that pupils make good progress in their Welsh speaking skills R2 Embed the recently adapted provision to support pupils with additional learning needs in the school's practice R3 Share the effective practice that exists in delivering the Curriculum for Wales across the school What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.