Ysgol Penmaes
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
111
AGES
3 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Special (with post-16 provision)

How Does The School Perform?

Estyn
NATIONAL AVG. 2.17
Estyn Report
(01/01/2024)
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91.0%
NATIONAL AVG. 88.0%
Attendance during the year
Canal Road
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7HL
01874623508

School Description

Ysgol Penmaes provides a strong support system for pupils’ emotional well-being. Nearly all pupils feel that their concerns are always taken seriously by all members of staff. Teachers and support staff work collaboratively to prepare meaningful learning experiences that meet the needs of pupils. Over time, nearly all pupils make suitable progress and develop valuable skills that are appropriate to their individual needs and abilities. The headteacher has worked with staff, governors, pupils and parents to create a vision for the school that is firmly based on creating ‘successful, healthy, individuals and nurturing excellence’ (SHINE). Pupils feel safe and secure within the school environment. Incidents of bullying are rare. Nearly all pupils are aware of the support system available to them when they experience sadness or unhappiness. This includes knowing who to turn to if they need assistance. The school works well with parents and other agencies. As a result, attendance at the school has shown an improving trend over a three-year period. The school works collaboratively with the local authority to ensure swift and effective handling of safeguarding concerns raised. The school has a strong commitment to child welfare and safety. Effective teaching focusses on well-planned, individualised and meaningful learning experiences tailored to pupils' needs, supported by a variety of familiar resources to maintain engagement. Teachers engage well with pupils through simple, targeted questioning and provide them with ample thinking time to think. Teachers use resources like pictures effectively to aide expression of emotions and as a result, pupils’ communication skills progress appropriately. Pupils’ skills to work independently develop gradually, with tasks such as preparing for breaks and choosing activities independently. However, teachers do not always consider pupils' prior learning well enough, and lessons' slow pace and insufficient challenge limits pupils’ progress. Quality assurance of teaching does not provide enough detail on areas for improvement to support teachers to further develop their practice.

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