Pencoed Comprehensive School

The school is developing a vibrant culture of professional learning. There is a strong focus on developing teaching based on first-hand evidence of strengths and areas for improvement in practice across the school. A variety of complementary approaches, including coaching, research-informed practice, collaborative planning and reflection, teacher-led workshops and whole school events are supporting the school well in its ambition to strengthen pedagogy. The views of pupils play an important role in this work. The ‘Pedagogy Pioneers’, a group of pupil leaders have received training to develop a valuable set of skills to work with leaders to inform improvements in teaching and learning approaches.