Queen Elizabeth II Primary School, Pomeroy

Overview

This Sustaining Improvement Inspection was conducted during industrial action involving "action short of strike," meaning staff did not cooperate with inspectors. Consequently, the ETI was "unable to assure parents/carers... of the quality of education being provided for the children." The report notes that the school is a "high priority for future inspection with no further notice."

Strengths

• Year 6 children "spoke positively about their learning experiences within and beyond the classroom."
• Evidence provided showed that safeguarding arrangements "reflect broadly the guidance from the Department of Education."
• Year 6 pupils demonstrated knowledge of "what to do and who to speak to if they have any concerns about their safety or well-being."

Areas to improve

• The employing authority, governors, and staff must plan to "address the current and future needs of the children and the staff" regarding sustainability and budget.
• The perimeter fence is "low and, in places, is in a state of disrepair."
• The "sloped and uneven surface in front of the main building presents a health and safety hazard."

Safeguarding

The report states that while arrangements broadly reflect Departmental guidance and older pupils know how to report concerns, the ETI was "unable to evaluate fully the outworking of the arrangements for safeguarding in the school" due to the industrial action.