OFSTED
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was inspected by Ofsted on 27th and 28th February 2024
The school was judged as GOOD in Early years provision and personal development and Requires improvement in Leadership and management, Quality of Education and behaviour and attitudes.
Our development points are:
Leaders have not yet established assessment practices fully across the school. As a result, teachers do not pick up on some misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge. Leaders need to make sure that they put in place consistent systems and processes for verifying what pupils have understood.
The tasks and explanations that teachers provide are not sufficiently precise in connecting new knowledge with what pupils have learned before. As a result, some pupils find it difficult to retain and apply what they have learned. Leaders should ensure that teachers consider carefully what pupils already know and can do when providing work and explaining important ideas.
Too many pupils are absent from school, especially those who are disadvantaged. As a result, pupils miss out on more of their learning than they should. Leaders need to ensure that attendance and catching up on missed learning are at the heart of their wider strategy around raising attainment and outcomes.
Leaders have not focused closely enough on addressing inconsistencies in how teachers deliver learning. As a result, the professional development programme does not lead to teachers delivering learning well for all pupils. Leaders must ensure that they use professional learning to drive forward improvements in teachers’ practice, especially around pedagogy and assessment.
Ofsted also found:
Each pupil here is known and valued individually. Pupils feel safe in school, and they interact positively with staff and each other. They particularly enjoy the outdoor learning spaces.
Throughout the school, equality and diversity are celebrated. Pupils take part in a broad range of activities from sports to cooking. Outdoor experiences and visits to museums help to broaden pupils' horizons. Staff make sure that SEND needs are not a barrier to this. Pupils enjoy making an active contribution to their community. They take part in litter picks in school and visits to the local care home. This helps to foster the school's ethos of being part of one flock.
The schools pastoral care is strong. Vulnerable groups such as young carers benefit from bespoke support. Pupils learn about looking after their mental and physical health. Children in early years learn about expressing and managing their emotions. They learn to take turns and to be a good friend. In reflection sessions, pupils consider ethical issues such as fair trade, as well as learning about different faiths.
Parental engagement is a strength of the school's work. As part of the transition into Reception, parents and children are welcomed in to stay and play ’’. Parents of children with SEND are invited to additional sessions to help overcome worries about starting school. This helps staff to build a detailed understanding of what each child needs.