Posted on: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Pupils at Croesyceiliog Primary School have been praised for their "exemplary behaviour" during a recent Estyn inspection.
The inspectors said pupils showed positive attitudes to learning and were willing to support each other with their work and at play times.
They also praised the headteacher and staff for creating a "caring, happy and secure environment for pupils" that allowed children to develop confidence and self-assurance.
In their report published this week, the inspectors recognised most pupils developed good reading, speaking and listening skills from a young age, which they were then able to use to present, debate and challenge each other as they moved through the school.
They said the school curriculum, based on a vision to "learn to live, love to learn", was well thought out, broad, balanced and with learning experiences linked clearly to the development of important skills, such as literacy, numeracy, digital and Welsh.
They added nearly all pupils enjoyed learning outdoors, understood the importance of eating healthily and keeping fit, with a range of after-school activities on offer, including ultimate frisbee, dodgeball and netball.
The report also highlighted the focus on developing and supporting pupil's positive well-being, including Well-being Warriors who help younger pupils who are upset or lonely at break-time, and the recent introduction of ‘brain breaks’ and ‘calm corners’ in classrooms.
It also recognised the robust processes in place to monitor pupils’ attendance and punctuality, with rewards and activities to promote good attendance.
Cllr Richard Clark, Executive Member for Children, Families and Education, said: "I would like to congratulate the pupils, staff and families at Croesyceiliog Primary School for an excellent inspection report. Schools are critical to providing children with the education and skills needed to thrive, which are central to the council's well-being objectives."
The report made three recommendations: to update a risk assessment prior to completing works to increase the height of the fence around the school; to refine self-evaluation activities and improve the quality of pupil feedback.
Read the Croesyceiliog Primary School Estyn report