Forge Integrated Primary School

Overview

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

Strengths

• Year 6 pupils spoke positively about their learning experiences.
• Children reported having "good opportunities to develop their leadership capabilities" through roles in the school and eco-councils.
• Pupils stated they feel safe in the school and are aware of procedures for reporting safety or welfare concerns.
• Children demonstrated awareness of how to remain safe online.

Areas to improve

• The school must "maintain its schedule of review to ensure the policies reflect the Department of Education’s current requirements."
• Governors must "complete the relevant child protection training."

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.