Carnaghts Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure” parents of the quality of education provided. The report concludes that “no performance level” is available for outcomes, provision, or leadership, and the school is designated a “high priority for future inspection.”

Strengths

• Children spoke “confidently and positively” about their learning experiences and enjoyment of extra-curricular activities.
• A group of older children reported they “feel safe and happy in school” and know whom to contact with concerns.
• Safeguarding arrangements were found to “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education.”
• The school has achieved “Eco-school Green Flag status” and developed its outdoor play area.

Areas to improve

• The school needs to “complete the review of the Relationships and Sexuality Education Policy.”
• The school must “revise the format of the risk assessments.”
• The pond requires a safety grill, as it currently “does not have a safety grill.”

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” though the ETI was “unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements” due to the industrial action.