Pembrokeshire County Council's Pupil Referral Unit has been praised in its latest Estyn report.

Following an inspection in March this year, Estyn inspectors judged that the standards, of work, the wellbeing of pupils, learning experiences, teaching and care support and guidance were all good and that the overall current performance of the PRU was good.

The report said that there had been a steady improvement in pupils' attainment in all key stages. Pupils' standards of literacy and information and communication technology (ICT) were consistently good and pupils had made good progress in their learning and wellbeing.

Inspectors said that the standards of teaching were generally good and pupils felt safe in school and had positive attitudes to healthy living and eating.

They noted that the majority of pupils showed a positive attitude to learning and their behaviour towards each other, staff and visitors was generally good.

They also identified that the Behaviour Support Manager and PRU leaders had established and communicated a clear vision, which was shared by all staff and they had implemented policies and plans that focused well on meeting the wide range of pupils' learning and social needs.

Senior leaders and middle managers worked consistently to support and challenge colleagues and communicate high expectations. They had created a school ethos where staff, pupils and others, felt valued.

The head of the behaviour support service, Judy Jones said staff were delighted with the report.

"It acknowledges the hard work, care and support provided for pupils in the PRU, and the standards they achieve," she said.

"I would like to congratulate Jan Cannon and all her staff on their achievements."

The report added that the PRU managed its resources well, standards were good and outcomes appropriate. The PRU provided good value for money.

The report recommended that for future development the PRU should analyse performance data to inform planning; continue to strengthen strategic management to provide support and challenge to the PRU and ensure that strategic management took steps to provide all pupils with access to accommodation of good quality.

Pembrokeshire's director of education and children's services, Graham Longster, welcomed the report as a positive evaluation of the current work of the PRU.

"It's important that pupils who have experienced difficulties in their mainstream school are able to make good progress at the PRU," he said.

"Further improvements will now be made to address the recommendations in the report."

The full report is available on the Estyn website.