Maerdy Community Primary School

From relatively low starting points, many of the youngest pupils make rapid progress in developing their speaking and listening skills. They quickly develop an infectious desire to communicate that is motivated by the strong working relationships they develop with staff. Many older pupils listen well to one another; they use an increasingly sophisticated vocabulary to justify their opinions and explain their thinking. By the time they reach Year 6, many use oracy skills very effectively to enhance their learning across the breadth of the curriculum. Teachers provide good opportunities for pupils to work collaboratively in meaningful ways. A particular strength is the way that LSC teachers use a broad range of techniques to ensure pupils develop effective communication skills, these include the use of speech, signing and visual communication tools.