Theme 7: Supporting and stabilising Ysgol Friars

 

What does the Our Bravery Brought Justice report say?

(This is the report that was published following the North Wales Safeguarding Board's investigation into the former Headteacher's crimes (See full report)

Although there is no specific recommendation for Ysgol Friars only in the Report, it clearly shows that the former Headteacher who had offended:

• controlled every aspect of the school.  
• challenged anyone who raised a concern about him. 
• created an atmosphere of fear and mistrust, including bullying pupils, parents and staff.

What has already been done to improve things? 

• A new Headteacher has been appointed to lead the School.
• Since September 2023, Cyngor Gwynedd's Education Department has helped the school by providing additional staff and support for the new leadership to review the policies.
• The school's staff and pupils receive support to look after their well-being.
• ⁠The school's governing body has changed. Four new members have been appointed to represent the Council, and a new clerk is helping to arrange and keep order during the meetings.

What will Cyngor Gwynedd do between January 2026 and July 2026?

• Cyngor Gwynedd will compare the school's implementation arrangements with the arrangements of other schools in the county to consider whether there is a need to make any changes.

What will Cyngor Gwynedd have achieved by February 2027?

• The School will have had a further opportunity to stabilise.

Measuring impact

• Feedback from the School Council on safety and well-being at the school has been gathered and considered. 

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