Examples of effective practice identified during our inspections in 2022-2023
Annual Report
To help providers learn about each other’s work, we’ve brought together some examples of effective practice that our inspectors identified during the inspections conducted in 2022-2023. This is not an exhaustive list; the intention is to provide a convenient collection of examples to enable schools and other providers to read about each other’s work. We’ve included links to the relevant inspection reports as well as any related effective practice case studies (subject to publication). We will update this table periodically as more case studies are published.
Non-maintained Nurseries
Number of inspections: 92
Teaching and learning – Theme 4 in Non-maintained nurseries inspections
Wriggles and Giggles
Camrose and Roch Playgroup
- Inspection report
- Case study – Learn and develop through play
Crossway Nursery
Care, support and well-being – Care and Development is Theme 3 and well-being is Theme 1 in NMS reports
Rachael’s Playhouse
- Inspection report
- Case study – Using snack time to develop a wide range of children’s skills and understanding
- Case study – Meeting the needs of all children, especially children with additional needs
The Mill Child Care Centre
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Leading and Improving – Environment is Theme 5 in NMS reports
Caban Kingsland
Mini Miners Club
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Primary
Number of Inspections: 219
Teaching and learning
Pendoylan C.I.W. Primary School
Coed Glas Primary School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Providing authentic and engaging experiences in the nursery provision to inspire children’s love of learning and develop their independent skills.
Care, support and well-being
Jubilee Park Primary School
Ysgol Cybi
- Inspection report
- Case study – A caring school: working with stakeholders to support the well-being of pupils.
Leading and improving
Llwydcoed Primary
- Inspection report
- Case study – Poverty Proofing the School Day.
Cwmbach Community Primary School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Developing people and processes to secure effective school improvement.
Secondary
Number of Inspections: 28
Teaching and learning
Lewis Girls’ Comprehensive School
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
- Inspection report
- Case study – Developing an outdoor curriculum in preparation for Curriculum for Wales that develops pupils’ knowledge and skills as well as supporting their well-being.
Care, support and well-being
Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni
Monmouth Comprehensive School
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
- Inspection report
- Case study – Supporting the development of pupils’ learning and well-being through the support from the Pastoral Hub and Learning Hub.
Leading and improving
Lewis Girls’ Comprehensive School
- Inspection report
- Case study – The impact of professional learning on teaching and learning, curriculum development and leadership.
Coedcae School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Self-evaluation and Improvement planning securing a strong impact on provision and pupil progress.
All-age
Number of Inspections: 6
Teaching and learning
Ysgol Caer Elen
- Inspection report
- Case study – Co-ordinated planning to develop pupils’ literacy, numeracy and digital competence skills.
- Case study – Develop and promote the Welsh language across the school.
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi
- Inspection report
- Case study – How the school uses the wider outdoor environment and community (Cynefin) to enhance pupils’ learning experience.
Care, support and well-being
Idris Davies School
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Leading and improving
Ysgol Caer Elen
Maintained Special Schools
Number of Inspections: 7
Teaching and learning
Western Learning Federation Riverbank Special School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Outdoor learning.
Western Learning Federation Ty Gwyn Special School
Greenhill Special School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Whole school approach to securing equity.
Care, support and well-being
Western Federation Woodlands High School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Supporting pupils attitudes to learning, sharing curriculum and learning experiences through dissemination.
Western Learning Federation Ty Gwyn School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Support for families.
St Christopher’s School
- Inspection report
- Case study – The rationale for and impact of the school’s provision and support panel.
Leading and improving
Western Federation Woodlands High School
- Inspection report
- Case study – Culture that supports staff well-being.
St Christopher’s School
Independent Special Schools
Number of Inspections: 3
Teaching and learning
Dan y Coed
Independent Mainstream Schools
Number of Inspections: 4
Teaching and learning
Treffos School
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Pupil Referral Units
Number of Inspections: 4
Teaching and learning
Canolfan Addysg Nant-y-Bryniau Education Centre
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Care, support and well-being
Canolfan Addysg Nant-y-Bryniau Education Centre
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Independent Specialist Colleges
Number of Inspections: 5
Teaching and learning
Beechwood College
Care, support and well-being
National Star in Wales – Mamhilad
- Inspection report
- Case study – Empowering learners to contribute meaningfully to making decisions about how and what they learn, their well-being and how to keep themselves safe.
Local Government Education Services
Number of Inspections: 4
Teaching and learning
Cyngor Gwynedd
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Leading and improving
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Further Education
Number of Inspections: 1
Care, support and well-being
Coleg Cambria
- Inspection report
- Case study – The impact of being trauma informed.
Work-based Learning Apprenticeships
Number of Inspections: 3
Teaching and learning
Educ8 Training Group Ltd
Care, support and well-being
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
Leading and improving
Skills Academy Wales @ NPTC Group of Colleges
- Inspection report
- Case study – Anticipating labour market developments and meeting the workforce needs of regional projects.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
- Inspection report
- Case study – Professional Learning and Sharing Good Practice in Work Based Learning.
Adult Learning in the Community
Number of Inspections: 3
Teaching and learning
Cardiff & Vale Adult Learning in the Community Partnership
- Inspection report
- Case study – Priority sector skills academies – enabling learners to gain employment in priority sectors.
- Case study – ESOL Cancer Awareness – reducing barriers to healthcare for ESOL learners.
Swansea Adult Learning in the Community Partnership
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Bridgend Adult Learning in the Community Partnership
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication
Leading and improving
Cardiff & Vale Adult Learning in the Community Partnership
Welsh for Adults
Number of Inspections: 2
Leading and improving
Learn Welsh Cardiff / Dysgu Cymraeg Caerdydd
- Inspection report
- Case study – awaiting publication