Llanelwedd school receives glowing Church in Wales report
Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School was described as 'thriving' by inspectors who visited just before Easter.
The Church in Wales visited the school, located in the village community on the outskirts of Builth, on April 1, and it was the subject of a Section 50 report.
'We are really proud of the findings of the inspector during her inspection before the Easter holiday,' said headteacher Adam Shearman.
'The report identifies the strong relationships built in school and the strong links between the school and the wider community.
'I am really happy that the inspector commented 'The strong family ethos with a focus on children's well-being is evident throughout Ysgol Llanelwedd '.
'I am very proud of our school and everybody who contributes to making it the special place that it is.'
Highlights of the report, conducted by Jennie Downes, included describing Llanelwedd as having 'a warm and child-friendly Christian distinctiveness'.
'Llanelwedd Church in Wales Primary School is a thriving village school,' she said.
'It is a place where children are encouraged to flourish, to take pride in themselves and their community. The school maintains a positive link with the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society.'
Her report went on to add: 'Creating a culture of positive relationship and connection is integral to Ysgol Llanelwedd. Christian values are holistically embedded through every aspect of school life.
'Encouraged to develop a sense of personal pride in themselves and their role in the local, national and global community, learners are developing as responsible, ethical citizens.
'All in the school community are confident and proud of their friendly school and demonstrate a strong sense of belonging.
'Throughout the school, learners of all ages understand and respect their interdependent relationship with nature.
'The co-operative ethos is evident when the children of Ysgol Llanelwedd work together to problem-solve.
'Throughout the school, all learners are encouraged to be inquisitive and creative. The values of responsibility, communication and cooperation are particularly visible during break-times when learners engage in imaginative play together.'
The inspection follows a previously glowing report from inspectors Estyn in 2023.
Established strengths, according to the report, include the strong Christian ethos built on respect, relationship and a genuine commitment to allow children to flourish; and the development of big questions and thematic learning.
Llanelwedd was given just three recommendations by the inspector, including: to share its good practice with other schools; incorporate RE teaching within its themes rather than standalone RE lessons; and to work with the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon to elect an additional church governor.
Mr Shearman said he is 'particularly proud' of the report as it will be his last in post – he is leaving for another post in Powys in the summer.
'After 15 very happy years I am leaving at the end of this term. I am very proud of Llanelwedd school and everything we have achieved,' he said.
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