Ysgol Gynradd Baladeulyn is situated in the village of Nantlle near the foot of Snowdon, about three miles from Pen-y-groes in Gwynedd. Welsh is the main medium of the school’s life and work. There are 29 pupils between 3 and 11 years old on roll, including six part-time nursery-age pupils. They are divided into two mixed-age classes. Approximately 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. This is higher than the national percentage. Approximately three-quarters of pupils speak Welsh at home. There are no pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds. The school has identified 28% of its pupils as having additional learning needs. There are no pupils with a statement of special educational needs. The headteacher in charge was appointed to the post in January 2017. The school was last inspected in May 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 1 A report on Ysgol Baladeulyn November 2017 Summary There is a very strong Welsh ethos at the school, and provision encourages pupils to make full use of the Welsh language in all aspects of school life. Pupils show pride towards the language and an obvious appreciation of the culture and history of the local area. Exceptional features include the familial ethos which ensures that pupils and staff care for each other naturally, and the particularly good working relationship between pupils and staff. Most pupils make sound progress and achieve well. Behaviour is very good and pupils have positive attitudes towards learning. The headteacher’s enthusiastic leadership ensures a clear vision for the school and creates a lively learning community that promotes friendship, kindness and achievement for all. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Good 2 A report on Ysgol Baladeulyn November 2017 Recommendations R1 Raise standards of extended writing in both languages across the curriculum R2 Improve opportunities for the school’s older pupils to develop the full range of information and communication technology (ICT) skills R3 Ensure that pupils are more aware of what they need to do to improve their own work R4 Provide appropriate opportunities for leaders to develop their leadership roles further What happens next The school will produce an action plan to address the recommendations from the inspection.