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Cyhoeddais yn flaenorol mewn datganiad ysgrifenedig ar 25 Medi 2014 fod System Genedlaethol ar gyfer Categoreiddio Ysgolion yn cael ei chyflwyno. Roedd hyn yn cynnwys esboniad manwl o’r model tri cham ynghyd â mesuriadau ar gyfer ysgolion cynradd. Ar ôl hynny, ar 27 Tachwedd 2014, cyhoeddais fanylion am yr 14 mesur sydd yn sail i gategoreiddio ysgolion uwchradd. Gallaf gyhoeddi yn awr, yn dilyn proses asesu fanwl, fod ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd yn awr wedi eu gosod yn eu categorïau perthnasol o ran cefnogaeth.

Mae’n bwysig cofio mai prif bwrpas y system genedlaethol ar gyfer categoreiddio ysgolion yw dod o hyd i’r ysgolion hynny sydd angen cefnogaeth fwyaf, sicrhau ein bod, mewn partneriaeth ag awdurdodau lleol a chonsortia, yn targedu ein cefnogaeth a’n hadnoddau yn y modd mwyaf effeithiol i sicrhau’r gwelliannau angenrheidiol o fewn ein system ysgolion. O ganlyniad, bydd hyn yn helpu i godi safonau a pherfformiad yng Nghymru.

Mae’r categorïau hyn wedi eu pennu drwy ddefnyddio mesuriadau perthnasol, yn unol â’r model tri cham. Mae cam un yn ddyfarniad ynghylch perfformiad ysgol, a’r safonau yn yr ysgol, gan ddefnyddio ystod o fesuriadau perfformiad a ddarperir gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Mae cam dau yn ddyfarniad ynghylch gallu ysgol i wella ei hunan, yn seiliedig ar hunanwerthuso cadarn mewn perthynas â’r arweinyddiaeth, y dysgu a’r addysgu. Mae cam tri yn gyfuniad o’r ddau ddyfarniad sydd, yn ei dro, yn arwain at ddosbarthu ysgol yn ôl categori lliw, gyda’r penderfyniad yn cael ei gadarnhau gan gynghorwyr her y consortia addysg a’i gytuno gan yr awdurdod lleol. Mae canlyniadau’r categorïau wedi eu safoni yn rhanbarthol ac yn genedlaethol i sicrhau cysondeb o fewn ac ar draws consortia. O ran ysgolion uwchradd, eglurais yn rhan o’r broses safoni na fyddai ysgolion sy’n disgyn o dan y cyfartaledd wedi’i bwysoli o  27\.2% ar gyfer perfformiad FSM, yn cael eu gosod yn uwch nag C ar gam 2 neu yn uwch na chategori cymorth melyn. Mae hyn yn cefnogi’r sylw rydw i wedi’i roi yn barhaus ar wella perfformiad disgybl FSM – sef na all cyd\-destun gael ei ddefnyddio’n esgus am danberfformio.

Bydd categori cefnogaeth lliw sydd wedi ei bennu ar gyfer ysgolion yn sbarduno rhaglen bwrpasol o gymorth, her ac ymyriad ac mae pob ysgol wedi cael gwybod beth yw eu categori.

Bydd y categorïau lliw ar gyfer pob ysgol yn cael eu cyhoeddi heddiw ar wefan Llywodraeth Cymru a bydd manylion pellach ar gael ar wefan Fy Ysgol Leol ar 30 Ionawr 2015\. Mae canllawiau llawn ar gyfer ysgolion, awdurdodau lleol a chonsortia, yn ogystal â chanllawiau i rieni eisoes wedi cael eu cyhoeddi.  








Translation:


 
I previously announced the introduction of the National School Categorisation System in a Written Statement on 25 September 2014\.  This provided a detailed explanation of the three step model together with the primary school measures. I subsequently published the details of the 14 measures that underpin the categorisation of secondary schools, on 27 Nov 2014\.    I can now announce that following a rigorous assessment process both primary and secondary schools have now been placed into their relevant support categories.   


It is important to remember that the primary purpose of the national school categorisation system is to identify schools that are most in need of support, to ensure that, in partnership with local authorities and consortia, we direct our support and resources most effectively to secure the improvements necessary in our school system. As a result, this will help raise standards and performance in Wales.  


These categories have been determined through the use of the relevant measures, in accordance with the three step model.  Step 1 is a judgement in relation to performance and standards in the school using a range of performance measures provided by the Welsh Government. Step two is a judgement in relation to the school’s capacity to self\-improve, based on robust self\-evaluation by schools in relation to leadership and teaching and learning.    Step three is a colour support category  based on the combination of the two judgements, corroborated by education consortia challenge advisers and agreed with the school and local authority.  The category outcomes have been moderated both regionally and nationally  to ensure consistency within and across consortia. In relation to secondary schools, as part of the moderation process I made it clear that no school that fell below the 27\.2% weighted average for FSM performance would be judged no higher than C at step 2 or above a yellow support category. This supports my relentless focus on improving the performance of FSM pupils \- context cannot be used as an excuse for underperformance. 


The colour category of support identified for schools will trigger a bespoke programme of support, challenge and intervention and all schools have been made aware of their category. 


The colour categorisation for all schools will be published today on the Welsh Government website and fuller details published on the My Local School website on 30 January 2015\. Full guidance for schools, local authorities and consortia, as well as a guide for parents, has already been published.