Ysgol Bro Famau

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Ysgol Bro Famau is a close-knit, inclusive school where everyone has a say in the way things work. This means that the headteacher, teachers, support staff, pupils, governors and parents work together efficiently and effectively for the benefit of pupils.

The level of commitment from these stakeholders, along with the support of the wider community, makes this a particularly happy, hardworking and successful school. Pupils' attitudes to learning and willingness to support one another in their work and play are especially notable. They appreciate the importance of learning and of gaining skills, knowledge and understanding across the curriculum, and do so with enthusiasm, interest and enjoyment.

This zest for life and learn...ing contributes strongly to their personal well-being, as well as the very good progress they make as they move through the school. Teachers take good account of pupils' needs and opinions to plan interesting lessons and experiences that focus well on establishing pupils' basic skills and concepts. They follow these up with a range of engaging and challenging learning opportunities so that pupils can apply what they have learnt in different contexts, often in the school's extensive outdoor learning environment.

The school's new curriculum is developing well, but it is too early to be sure that it will provide continuity and progression for all pupils over time. All teachers are part of the strong leadership team. This enables them to collaborate closely with the headteacher and governors and to make a significant contribution to strategic matters, including school improvement.

These close and productive working relationships mean that communication amongst staff is very effective. It enables teachers and support staff to respond quickly to important issues and, where appropriate, make changes to provision and practice that will benefit pupils without delay. Recommendations R1 Build on the well-established curriculum foundations to ensure continuity and progression in skills, knowledge and understanding for all pupils What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.