Al Basateen Private Nursery - Al Khwaneej Branch
Executive Summary
Al Basateen Private Nursery - Al Khwaneej Branch is a Ministry of Education curriculum nursery located in Al Khawaneej, Dubai, serving children aged 4-5 across KG 1 and KG 2. Established in 2003, the school received an overall rating of Good in the 2023-2024 DSIB inspection, a rating it has maintained consistently since 2017-2018.
A majority of children are achieving above MoE curriculum expectations across Islamic Education, Arabic, English, mathematics and science. Progress is at least Good in all subjects, with Islamic Education progress rated Very Good. Children's personal development and understanding of Islamic values are standout strengths, both rated Outstanding.
The school's inclusive ethos, very good care and support, and strong partnerships with parents were highlighted as key strengths. Leadership is dedicated and committed to the UAE's national priorities, though the self-evaluation process and governance accountability require strengthening to drive further improvement.
Overall School Performance
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Al Basateen Private Nursery - Al Khwaneej Branch Overall Rating
Good for 5+ consecutive years
Dubai Focus Areas
These three pillars represent the Dubai education authority's priorities: ensuring inclusive practices, prioritizing student wellbeing, and meeting UAE National Agenda targets.
Provision and outcomes for students of determination are rated Good. School leaders are fully committed to inclusive education, led by a dedicated inclusion head who develops differentiated curriculum plans and individual educational plans (IEPs) for each child. Not all staff are fully conversant with best practices for supporting children with more complex learning needs. Students of DeterminationIEPsInclusion
The overall quality of wellbeing provision and outcomes is rated Good. The school's comprehensive wellbeing policy places the wellbeing of every community member at its core, with positive relationships between children and adults fostering a nurturing environment. Wellbeing assessment and data collation are still at an early stage of development and require a more structured approach. Wellbeing PolicyNurturing EnvironmentWellbeing Initiatives
The school's curriculum is well-aligned with the UAE national vision and MoE requirements, with children demonstrating a thorough understanding of Islamic values and Emirati culture. Children enthusiastically participate in national celebrations such as Haq Al Laila and sing the National Anthem with pride. The school actively promotes UAE heritage and cultural traditions throughout its daily activities. UAE National VisionIslamic ValuesEmirati Culture
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Outstanding Personal Development
Children display outstanding personal development, demonstrating self-discipline, empathy, and a thorough understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture integrated into their daily lives.
Islamic Values & Culture
Children's understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is rated Outstanding, with enthusiastic participation in assemblies, national celebrations, and cultural events.
Very Good Care & Support
The school's inclusive ethos is characterised by very good care and support, with robust systems for identifying and supporting children with differing learning needs.
Strong Parent Partnerships
Parents are highly supportive and involved in voluntary activities, extra-curricular events, and the Mothers' Council, with very good partnerships rated by inspectors.
Consistent Good Performance
The school has maintained a Good overall rating since 2017-2018, having improved from Acceptable, demonstrating sustained quality in education provision.
Academic Performance Breakdown
The school serves KG 1 and KG 2 only. Arabic as an Additional Language and Language of Instruction are not applicable at this school.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The principal and her leadership team are dedicated and committed to the UAE's national priorities of wellbeing and inclusion, sharing their vision with teachers and parents through a variety of school activities. Leaders work collaboratively with clear responsibilities to improve the learning experience of all children, and the principal leads improvement activities that positively impact children's personal and social development. However, the self-evaluation process requires strengthening to ensure an accurate understanding of the school's performance and to hold all leaders accountable for outcomes.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
A majority of children achieve above MoE curriculum expectations in Islamic Education, Arabic, English, mathematics and science. Progress is at least Good across all subjects, with Islamic Education progress rated Very Good. Children's learning skills are strong, with genuine curiosity, collaboration and growing independence evident across the school.
Personal Development
Children's personal development is rated Outstanding, with positive and enthusiastic attitudes, self-discipline and very rare instances of bullying. Their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is also Outstanding, with children actively participating in national celebrations and cultural events. Social responsibility and innovation skills are Good, with children demonstrating strong environmental awareness.
Teaching Quality
Most teachers apply secure subject knowledge and understanding of how young children learn, planning interesting and motivating lessons that promote collaboration and independence. Assessment is linked to MoE standards and produces reliable data on children's progress, though the use of assessment information to inform teaching strategies is inconsistent. Higher-ability children are not always sufficiently challenged in lessons.
Protection & Care
Health, safety and safeguarding arrangements are rated Very Good, with rigorous procedures in place and a well-maintained school building where children are supervised closely at all times. Care and support are also Very Good, with robust systems for identifying children with different learning needs and effective tailored interventions. The school has been successful in promoting healthier eating and excellent attendance.
Areas for Development
- •Improve the capacity of staff with leadership roles to identify and share the best practices in teaching and learning.
- •Governors should ensure that self-evaluation is an accurate reflection of the school.
- •Use the analysed assessment data more skilfully to inform teaching strategies to meet the needs of different groups of children.
- •Improve the self-evaluation process to ensure an accurate understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement.
- •Ensure that reports to parents include reference to children's emotional and social development.
- •Ensure that governors hold all leaders fully accountable for school improvements and the progress children are making.
- •Ensure all staff are fully conversant with the best ways to teach and support children with more complex learning needs.
- •Implement a more structured approach to assessing the wellbeing of children and staff, using data to analyse the impact of the wellbeing initiatives.