Cyn cyflwyno’r cwricwlwm newydd, mae Estyn wedi cytuno i gyfrannu mwy at y gwaith o gefnogi ysgolion i baratoi ar gyfer y newidiadau. Er mwyn gwneud hyn, byddwn yn ymgynghori ar ymestyn y cylch arolygu presennol o 7 i 8 mlynedd er mwyn sicrhau bod arolygiadau ysgolion yn cael eu gohirio’n rhannol ar gyfer 2020-2021. Fodd bynnag, byddai ysgolion sy’n achosi pryder yn parhau i gael eu monitro gan Estyn a bydd arolygiadau yn parhau i gael eu cynnal mewn ysgolion lle mae pryderon wedi’u nodi yn ystod y cyfnod hwn, ynghyd ag arolygiadau o awdurdodau lleol ac ysgolion annibynnol. Er mwyn cefnogi ysgolion sy’n achosi pryder, rwyf wedi gofyn i swyddogion weithio gyda rhanddeiliaid allweddol i gryfhau ein hymagwedd ar y cyd. Bydd y newid hwn yn rhoi’r cyfle hefyd i roi ffocws mawr ei angen ar gefnogi ysgolion sy’n parhau i dangyflawni.Hyder y Cyhoedd
In advance of the new curriculum being introduced, Estyn have agreed to play a greater role in supporting schools to prepare for the changes. To enable this, we will be consulting on extending the current inspection cycle from 7 to 8 years so that there would be a partial suspension in school inspections for 2020-2021. However, schools causing concern would continue to be monitored by Estyn and inspection will still take place in schools where there are identified concerns during this time as will inspections of local authorities and independent schools. To support schools causing concern, I have asked officials to work with key stakeholders to strengthen our collective approach. This change will also provide the opportunity for a much-needed focus on supporting schools that continue to under-perform.Public Confidence