Derryboy Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, meaning staff did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) was “unable to assure” parents of the quality of education or safeguarding provided. The school is designated a “high priority for future inspection with no further notice.”

Strengths

• The report identifies no strengths, as the ETI was “unable to evaluate” outcomes, provision, or leadership due to non-cooperation.
• During a follow-up visit, a group of Year 6 pupils reported that they “feel safe in school” and know who to contact regarding safety concerns.
• The school subsequently provided evidence that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education.”

Areas to improve

• The employing authority, governors, and staff must “plan for, and manage, issues related to the sustainability of the school provision and school budget” to address current and future needs.
• The school should “continue to implement the appropriate planned review of policies and procedures to reflect current guidance and best practice” regarding safeguarding.

Safeguarding

The ETI was initially unable to evaluate safeguarding arrangements, but a follow-up visit confirmed they “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” although full evaluation remained limited by the industrial action.