Carnmoney Primary School

Overview

This sustaining improvement inspection was significantly constrained by industrial action, as teachers refused to cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) was unable to fully evaluate the quality of education or assure stakeholders of the standards provided. The school is designated as a high priority for future inspection with no further notice.

Strengths

• Pupils reported having "many opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities" through roles such as playground mentors and council members.
• Children "value the extra-curricular events" and diverse after-school activities, which they say motivate them to learn.
• Pupils stated they "feel safe in school" and know what to do if they have concerns about their safety and well-being.
• Leadership cooperated with the inspection team regarding safeguarding responsibilities.

Areas to improve

• The school needs to "update the relevant policies and risk assessments to reflect more accurately current DE guidance and the school’s practice."

Safeguarding

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