During our LPS Review Activities, the AoLE leader and Criw Iath Pupil Voice Group undertook 'workbook looks', spoke with learners from each year group and held discussions with staff, regarding the progress made against the Literacy & Communication Action Plan.   

Targeted Readers-

Daily and frequent readers have been clearly identified across all classes. In most cases, these pupils are being listened to daily or frequently with targeted support and attention given to their individual needs, as a result many children are making good progress.

For those children who are not yet making expected progress through receiving daily reading interventions, additional processes have either been implemented or have been planned for, such as speech and language testing or Dyslexia testing. Most staff are demonstrating a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential barriers to progress.

Reading Carousels-

Discussions with the Criw Iaith PVG indicated that most classes have established reading sessions that happen every day, supported by a carousel of activities. Across the school there is a suitable range of tasks in place, with evidence of progressive development in pupils’ reading skills.

Pupil voice feedback suggests that provision is generally engaging and many pupils reported that they enjoy reading sessions and recognise the positive impact on their reading development. For example, pupils in PS3 describe beneficial opportunities to develop comprehension and research skills, while pupils in PS2 value regular practice of reading, spelling and the use of phonics-based digital tools.

Next Steps:

Welsh Reading Development

• Training sessions on Tric a Chlic have been  arranged for Years 2 to 6 to develop the children's Welsh reading.
• Moving forward, the school has identified the need to strengthen consistency by embedding a Welsh reading activity within the reading carousel, linked to the weekly Tric a Chlic text. This is an appropriate next step to support the development of pupils’ Welsh reading skills.

Ffa La La -

• All staff have been provided with access to the new Ffa La La portal, with plans in place to deliver a demonstration during ADDs to support its effective use, including creating playlists for ease of use. Monitoring of engagement and implementation will take place during the Summer Review Fortnight, with Criw Iath to visit classes to see its use.