Mae’n cynnig categori cymorth i ysgolion drwy ddilyn y camau canlynol:gwerthuso a dadansoddi ystod eang o ddata, tystiolaeth a gwybodaeth, sy'n fan cychwyn i ysgolion gynnal trafodaethau â chynghorydd herio'r consortiwm rhanbarthol am eu perfformiad a'r meysydd i'w gwellaasesiad o hunanwerthusiad yr ysgol a'i gallu i wella gan gynghorydd herio'r consortiwm rhanbartholcytunir ar gategori cymorth drafft drwy drafodaeth â'r ysgol a'r corff llywodraethu. Caiff y categori ei gymedroli gan yr awdurdod lleol a'r consortia addysg rhanbarthol, a'i ddilysu'n genedlaethol, ac mae'n gosod yr ysgol mewn categori cymorth lliw sy'n arwain at raglen ymyrraeth a chymorth sydd wedi'i theilwra.
The system offers schools a support category using the following steps:evaluation and analysis of a broad range of data, evidence and information, which is the starting point of discussions with the regional consortium challenge advisor about their performance and areas for improvement;an assessment of the school’s self-evaluation and their capacity to improve by the regional consortium challenge advisor;a draft support category is agreed through discussion with the school and governing body. The category is moderated by the local authority and regional education consortium, verified nationally and leads to a colour-coded support category for the school which triggers a tailored programme of support and intervention.