The school family of Ysgol Dyffryn Iâl is celebrating a very positive Estyn report which says the school’s strengths outweigh the areas for improvement.
Estyn has rated the school’s teaching standards, care, support and guidance and pupil’s well – being as “Good” and says the valuable church links contribute to successful spiritual and moral standards.
Across the school they found, ” the school provides a good range of learning experiences, both within and out of school which engage most pupils’ interests well. All pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum….the Foundation Phase has been very successfully implemented.”
The school has been through a period of transition and change which is reflected in the content of the report, but it shows there is a caring ethos throughout the school and that all staff are committed to providing pupils with the best opportunities for learning.
Colin Roberts, Associate Headteacher said: “Although the school has been through a difficult period there is now stability, a sense of direction and purpose which is successfully and positively shared by all members of staff, governors, parents and pupils.
“The Governing Body, ably led by the new Chair, is clear of its roles and responsibilities and we’re delighted that the quality of teaching throughout the school is good and the staff are valued and respected for their commitment and professionalism.”
The recent improvements have yet to have a sustained input of improving Key Stage results and overall the Estyn Report gave the school an “Adequate” rating. That means the school’s strengths outweigh the areas for improvement. Estyn also deemed the prospects for improvement to be “Adequate”.
Mr Roberts added: “The inspection is fair and reflects the incredible amount of work put in by the school and we are especially pleased that the children were praised throughout the report.”
The Ven Shirley Griffiths, Chair of Governors said: “The positive comments in the report underline the tremendous amount of hard work undertaken by all staff and governors involved with Ysgol Dyffryn Iâl. The Estyn report has recognised the recent improvements in the school and we look forward to building on these and to providing all our pupils with an excellent education”.
