The headteacher’s innovative and robust leadership sets a clear strategic direction for the development of the school. She has very high expectations, and a vision that is based on providing education of the highest quality possible in order to ensure that all pupils are happy and achieve to the best of their ability. Staff work together highly effectively as a team, and are supported very well by the governors. As a result, nearly all pupils, including those with additional learning needs, make very sound progress and achieve well. By the end of key stage 2, around half of pupils make progress that is better than expected in all subjects. The pupil’s voice is a very strong element of the school’s work, and members of the cabinet take full advantage of the numerous opportunities to express their views on important aspects. The behaviour and self-discipline of almost all pupils are excellent. Pupils are extremely polite and considerate, and they relate to each other highly effectively. These are excellent features of the school’s work. The effect of the high standard of teaching is clearly evident in the pupils’ excellent achievements and wellbeing. Very interesting learning activities address the needs of pupils of all abilities, and are an excellent feature. This engages their interest well, develops their skills and curiosity towards learning skilfully, and strengthens their commitment to their work successfully. Inspection area Judgement Standards Excellent Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Excellent Teaching and learning experiences Excellent Care, support and guidance Excellent Leadership and management Excellent 2 A report on Ysgol Gymraeg Gwenffrwd April 2018 Recommendations R1 Develop information and communication technology (ICT) skills further at the higher level What happens next The school will produce an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection. Estyn will invite the school to prepare a case study on its work in relation to the child’s voice, to be disseminated on Estyn’s website