In a short period of time, the school’s leaders have succeeded in creating an ethos of successful co-operation. This has led to creating a happy and supportive environment for pupils. The school responds positively to developing pupils’ wellbeing effectively. This is at the heart of all of the school’s work. Provision for pupils with additional learning needs is sound and has a positive effect on their attitudes towards learning. As a result, most pupils show a positive attitude towards learning. They are polite and treat others with respect. On the whole, teachers plan a wide range of learning experiences that engage pupils’ interest and enthusiasm. However, the principles of the foundation phase have not been embedded in full. Raising standards is at the heart of the school’s work. Overall, by using a range of suitable evaluation activities, leaders have an appropriate knowledge of standards and teaching. However, leaders have not addressed the inconsistencies in teaching quickly enough, or acted speedily enough to ensure that the foundation phase has been implemented soundly. The school’s long-term leadership and staffing structure continue to be uncertain and unstable. Inspection area Judgement Standards Adequate and needs improvement Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Adequate and needs improvement Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Adequate and needs improvement 2 A report on Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-y-Gof May 2018 Recommendations R1 Ensure a stable leadership structure for the school R2 Ensure that the foundation phase is implemented in full R3 Increase the level of challenge in teaching R4 Raise standards of reading in the foundation phase and Welsh writing across the school R5 Sharpen monitoring evaluations and ensure that leaders act more effectively on the findings R6 Strengthen the role of governors in order for them to act more strategically in monitoring the budget more purposefully What happens next The school will produce an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection. Estyn will review the school’s progress