Clough Primary School

Overview

This monitoring inspection was conducted during industrial action involving "action short of strike," during which teachers and the principal refused to cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the inspection could not evaluate the quality of education, learning, or teaching, nor could it assess the school’s development planning. The report concludes that the ETI is "unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided for the children."

Strengths

• The report identifies no strengths in teaching, leadership, or outcomes due to the lack of cooperation.
• Children reported that they "feel safe and cared for in school."
• Pupils demonstrated knowledge of who to talk to if they were "concerned about their safety or well-being."
• The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements "reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education."

Areas to improve

• The report states that "no key findings can be reported" due to the non-participation of staff.
• The school failed to demonstrate "if and how the actions taken have led to improvement for the learners."
• The ETI was unable to evaluate the "outworking of the arrangements for safeguarding" fully.

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements align with Department of Education guidance and children feel safe, though the ETI could not fully evaluate the practical implementation of these measures due to the industrial action.