Gaelscoil Aodha Rua

Overview

The inspection was conducted during industrial action, with staff refusing to cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI was unable to evaluate the quality of education, stating it was “Unable to assure of the quality of education.” The school was designated a “high priority for future inspection with no further notice.”

Strengths

• The report identifies no significant areas of praise due to the lack of cooperation.
• A follow-up visit confirmed that safeguarding arrangements “reflect broadly the guidance issued by the Department of Education.”
• Children reported that they “feel safe in school” and know who to contact regarding safety concerns.

Areas to improve

• The school must address the inability to assure parents of the quality of education and safeguarding.
• The school requires a follow-up inspection within six weeks to evaluate progress on safeguarding arrangements.
• The school must facilitate full cooperation to allow evaluation of outcomes, provision, and leadership.

Safeguarding

The initial inspection found insufficient evidence of compliant safeguarding arrangements, but a follow-up visit confirmed they “reflect broadly the guidance,” though full evaluation remained impossible due to ongoing industrial action.