Dunmurry Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, with teachers refusing to cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI states it is “unable to assure” parents of the quality of education provided. The report notes that evaluations of teaching, learning, and leadership could not be fully completed due to this lack of cooperation.

Strengths

• Governors “work collaboratively” and are “well informed about the life and work of the school.”
• A minority of parents and a significant minority of staff indicated satisfaction with the school’s work.
• Parents praised the “supportive environment” and the progress made by children.
• Year 6 pupils reported they are “happy in school” and know what to do if they have concerns about their well-being.

Areas to improve

• The school must ensure child protection and safeguarding policies are “reviewed regularly” and reflect the most recent Department of Education guidance.
• Targets for improvement in action plans “lack consistency regarding the specific focus on the children’s outcomes.”

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education,” but notes a need for regular reviews to ensure they reflect the most recent guidance.