The school is an inclusive learning community, in which all pupils are respected and developed as well-rounded and responsible individuals. Great emphasis is placed on promoting pupils’ Welshness in an area that receives a large number of newcomers regularly. One of the school’s strengths is the way in which teachers plan practical and creative experiences within a broad and balanced curriculum, which develops pupils’ enthusiasm and curiosity. Through rich activities, pupils’ knowledge of their local area and Wales is developed very successfully. This ignites pupils’ pride in the Welshness and culture well. The headteacher was appointed formally to the role of head of the federation in March 2016. She has a clear vision for Ysgol Betws-y-Coed and its place within the federation. As a result, pupils are given regular and valuable opportunities to network with other pupils in a range of activities. However, staff roles and responsibilities are not defined clearly enough across the federation in order to maintain and improve provision and raise standards further. Inspection area Judgement Standards Good Wellbeing and attitudes to learning Good Teaching and learning experiences Good Care, support and guidance Good Leadership and management Adequate and needs improvement 2 A report on Ysgol Betws-y-Coed September 2019 Recommendations R1 Strengthen leadership at all levels in order to promote close co-operation between all staff in the federation R2 Strengthen self-evaluation procedures and planning for improvement across the federation R3 Ensure that governors discharge their statutory duties fully R4 Raise standards of reading and writing in Welsh R5 Ensure that teachers’ feedback enables pupils to improve their work What happens next The school will produce an action plan to show how it will address the recommendations from the inspection. Estyn will review the school’s progress