Faughanvale Primary School

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, with staff refusing to cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) was unable to fully evaluate the quality of education, stating it is “unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided.” The report notes that no performance levels are available for outcomes, provision, or leadership.

Strengths

• The school is a “Rights Respecting School” and has been awarded its fourth green Eco-flag.
• It collaborates with controlled schools in “Shared Education partnerships.”
• Year 6 children spoke “very positively about their experiences,” noting the rewards system encourages them to “behave well, try their best... and treat one another with kindness and respect.”
• Children reported they “feel safe, secure and happy in school” and know how to raise safety concerns.

Areas to improve

• The ETI was unable to evaluate the quality of the curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment, or strategic leadership due to the lack of cooperation.
• The school is designated as a “high priority for future inspection with no further notice.”

Safeguarding

The school provided evidence 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.