Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrgoch is situated in the village of Llanbedrgoch near the east coast of Anglesey. Welsh is the main medium of the school’s life and work. There are 27 pupils between four and eleven years old on roll, including one nursery age pupil. They are divided into two mixed-age classes. Approximately 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is significantly lower than the national percentage of 19%. Approximately 81% of pupils speak Welsh at home. Very few are from ethnic minority backgrounds. The school has identified 31% of its pupils as having additional learning needs, which is higher than the national percentage of 21%. Very few have a statement of special educational needs. The headteacher was appointed to the post in September 2014. The school was last inspected in November 2012. Further information is available from the Welsh Government My Local School website at the link below. http://mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk/Schools/SchoolSearch?lang=en DRAFT AND C ONFID ENTIAL 1 A report on Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrgoch January 2018 Summary Most pupils build well on their previous learning experiences and make sound progress during their time at the school. Nearly all pupils’ behaviour is excellent. They are polite and show a very positive attitude towards their work. The quality of teaching is consistently good and there is an effective working relationship between pupils and staff. Staff show a strong commitment to ensuring continuous improvement and pupils benefit from imaginative learning experiences. The headteacher provides very effective leadership and sets a clear strategic direction that is based on raising standards and ensuring pupils’ wellbeing. Respect and an ethos of close co-operation are evident between members of staff. Governors have a detailed understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. They use their knowledge purposefully to challenge the school and hold it to account for its performance. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good DRAFT AND C ONFID ENTIAL Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Ysgol Gynradd Llanbedrgoch January 2018 Recommendations R1 Provide regular opportunities for pupils in the foundation phase to develop their numeracy skills across the areas of learning R2 Ensure regular opportunities for pupils in key stage 2 to develop their information and communication technology (ICT) skills to handle data across the curriculum R3 Improve the standard of presentation and handwriting across the school What happens next The school will produce an action plan that shows how it will address the recommendations.