Education Service receives positive Estyn Report

Education Service receives positive Estyn Report

Conwy County Borough Council is delighted to receive a positive and encouraging report from Estyn Inspectors. 

The team of Estyn Inspectors visited Conwy’s Education Service in November 2023 and their report has just been published. 

Cllr Julie Fallon, Conwy’s Cabinet Member for Education and Skills said: “I’m very pleased to receive this report following Estyn’s very thorough assessment of our Education Service.

“I’m glad the Inspectors recognised that we’re committed to ensuring effective education for children and young people in Conwy, and that the positive attitude of senior leaders, elected members and officers, helps to drive continuous improvement across the local authority.”

The report states that:

• the local authority provides strong support to improve the quality of teaching and leadership in its schools and settings.
• the local authority works well with the regional school improvement service to deliver an appropriate range of universal and targeted support for leaders and staff.
• school leaders have a good understanding of how to access local authority specialist support and welcome the timely advice and guidance officers provide.
• there is a well-established and effective culture of cross-service working, exemplified clearly by the services offered in Conwy Family Centres.
• the Youth Service provides a broad range of beneficial activities for young people.

Rhun ap Gareth, Chief Executive, Conwy County Borough Council, said, “We’re happy to accept this report and use its findings to continue our work in improving services in Conwy. We’ll prepare a plan to address the recommendations and continue to work closely with Estyn to monitor progress.

“In the meantime, I’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the inspection process and for their continuing commitment to Education Services in Conwy.”

‘A report on education services in Conwy County Borough Council - November 2023’ is published on the Estyn website at: Conwy County Borough Council | Estyn (gov.wales)