A PRIMARY school in Gwynedd has received an encouraging Estyn report following an inspection earlier this year.

Ysgol Y Traeth, on Ffordd yr Ysgol, Barmouth, was described as being “passionate about developing, assisting and supporting” its 206 pupils in the report, published on August 7.

Estyn, Wales’ education and training inspectorate, had visited the school in June.

It gave the school three recommendations to work towards before its next inspection:

  • Address the safeguarding issue that was raised during the inspection (this concerned health and safety issues relating to the school grounds, which have been identified by staff).
  • Provide more opportunities for pupils to develop their extended writing skills and develop their Welsh language skills.
  • Ensure development and progress in pupils’ skills across the school.

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The school’s headteacher, Siân Humphreys, was singled out for praise for having “established and created a clear vision with the school community effectively”.

Extracts from the report read: “Ysgol y Traeth is passionate about developing, assisting and supporting its learners to succeed in a safe environment that respects everyone.

“The attitude of staff and pupils of belonging to the town and the wider community is embedded in the school’s curriculum and ethos. 

“All staff have an effective working relationship with pupils, which promotes good attitudes to learning and well-being, in addition to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

“Pupils’ well-being is given extremely purposeful attention. Staff have a sound awareness of the needs of nearly all pupils and respond to their needs in a timely manner.

“Provision for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN) is effective and responds well to their needs.

“As a result, pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning are positive. They feel proud of their school and its community.”

Ysgol Y Traeth was also commended for helping its pupils develop their Welsh language skills, for example through its nursery classes singing various songs in Welsh together.

The school’s report can be read in full on Estyn’s website.