Moyallon Primary School

Overview

The inspection was significantly limited by industrial action, meaning the ETI was "unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided." Consequently, no performance levels were assigned for outcomes, provision, or leadership, as teachers did not cooperate with inspectors. The school is designated a "high priority for future inspection with no further notice."

Strengths

• Safeguarding arrangements "reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education."
• Children reported that they "felt safe in school and knew what to do if they had any concerns about their well-being."
• The principal cooperated with the inspection team regarding safeguarding responsibilities.

Areas to improve

• The board of governors has "insufficient knowledge of the school development plan" and must "evaluate systematically the effectiveness of governance."
• The school must "continue to review the child protection, anti-bullying and positive behaviour management policies."
• The chair of the board of governors must receive "appropriate child protection training after the reconstitution of the governors."

Safeguarding

The report states that safeguarding arrangements "reflect broadly the guidance," though the ETI was "unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements" due to the industrial action.