School Trinant Primary is in the village of Trinant, near Crumlin in the county borough of Caerphilly. There are 153 pupils on roll, including 28 part time nursery pupils. Pupils are taught in five mixed age classes. Over the past three years, around 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is well above the Wales average of 18%. The school has identified around 30% of its pupils as having additional learning needs, which is well above the Wales average of 21%. The headteacher took up her post in November 2011. Estyn last inspected the school in June 2013. 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 1 A report on Trinant Primary School February 2019 Summary Pupils at Trinant Primary enjoy coming to school and make very good progress. The development of pupils’ information and communication technology (ICT) and literacy skills are particular strengths. Staff provide a highly caring and supportive environment that encourages all pupils to flourish. Standards of behaviour in lessons and around the school are exemplary and there is a strong sense of mutual respect and trust between staff and pupils. Teachers and teaching assistants know the pupils very well and are highly skilled in delivering imaginative learning experiences that provide them with the skills they need to make progress and to become ambitious, confident individuals. Staff are adept at assessing the specific needs of pupils and delivering lessons and activities that challenge and support them to move on in their learning. The headteacher, staff and governors have a vision for the school that focuses clearly on its role at the heart of the community and the development of pupil wellbeing. Governors play a particularly strong role in supporting school improvement. Leaders are very effective in sharing the best elements of professional practice within the school and with other schools. Inspection area Judgement Standards Excellent Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Excellent Teaching and learning experiences Excellent Care, support and guidance Excellent Leadership and management Excellent 2 A report on Trinant Primary School February 2019 Recommendations R1 Improve pupils’ extended writing in the foundation phase R2 Provide regular opportunities for pupils to learn in the outdoor environment What happens next The school will draw up an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection. Estyn will invite the school to prepare case studies in relation to its work on enriching learning experiences for pupils and the role of the governing body in school improvement, for dissemination on Estyn’s website.