Al Bashair Private School, Abu Dhabi
ADEK Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
Al Bashair Private School has maintained its overall ADEK rating of Very Good for the academic year 2023-2024, demonstrating a consistent commitment to quality education. The school has effectively addressed almost all recommendations from the previous inspection, showcasing a strong capacity for improvement. Partnerships with parents and the community remain Outstanding, reflecting a highly collaborative environment.
Students' achievements in all core subjects are rated Very Good, with a notable improvement in Social Studies progress in Cycle 3, which is now Outstanding. Teaching and assessment processes are consistently effective across all phases. The school also maintains rigorous and robust arrangements for student health and safety, including safeguarding and child protection, which are rated Outstanding.
School leaders, inspired by the principal, exhibit a high level of dedication to students' academic and personal development, fostering a positive learning culture through extensive staff training. The school is also very effective in retaining and developing staff at all levels, contributing to a stable and experienced educational team.
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Al Bashair Private School Overall Rating
Very Good
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievements are very good in all core subjects, with progress in Social Studies in Cycle 3 being outstanding. While internal assessment data often indicates attainment above curriculum standards, observed skills and international assessment results (PISA, IBT in some grades) show areas for further development, particularly in mathematical and scientific literacy. Social StudiesOutstanding
Students demonstrate very good personal development, positive behavior, and strong learning skills across all phases, with outstanding attendance. They show self-discipline, respect, and contribute actively to the school community. Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is good. Outstanding attendancepositive behavior
Teaching and assessment processes are effective and consistent across all phases, rated very good. Teachers effectively use assessment to track progress, though there is a need for greater consistency in providing high challenges for all students and standardizing feedback. effective and consistentall phases
The curriculum design, implementation, and adaptation are very good across all cycles. The school follows the MoE curriculum, ensuring it meets national standards and supports student learning effectively. MoE curriculumeffective support
Health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding, are outstanding features of the school. Care and support for students are very good, with the school actively working to enhance support for students of determination by appointing a new SEN coordinator. Outstanding health and safetychild protectionsafeguarding
Leadership and management are very good, with the principal inspiring high commitment and dedication among staff. Partnerships with parents and the community are outstanding, and governance is very good. The school demonstrates a very good capacity to improve, having effectively addressed previous recommendations. Outstanding partnershipscapacity to improve
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Social Studies Progress
Students' progress in Social Studies in Cycle 3 has improved to an outstanding level, demonstrating enhanced learning outcomes in this subject.
Outstanding Safeguarding
The school maintains rigorous and robust arrangements for the health and safety of students, including outstanding safeguarding and child protection measures.
Strong Parent Partnerships
Partnerships with parents and the community are highly successful and outstanding, with parents regarded as valuable partners in the school's journey.
Effective Teaching
Teaching and assessment processes are consistently effective and very good across all phases, ensuring high-quality instruction for students.
Dedicated Leadership
School leaders, influenced by the principal, demonstrate a high level of commitment and dedication to students' academic achievements and personal development.
Capacity for Improvement
The school has a very good capacity to improve, having effectively addressed almost all recommendations from the previous inspection.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Overall, students' achievements are very good across all core subjects and phases. While internal assessments indicate high attainment, the school faces challenges in meeting international benchmark standards in PISA and IBT for certain grades and subjects, highlighting a need to further enhance learning skills and application.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, under the principal's influence, is highly committed to academic achievement and personal development. They foster a positive learning culture by providing extensive training to staff and middle leaders, demonstrating a strong capacity for continuous improvement.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students generally demonstrate very good attainment and progress in core subjects, with outstanding progress in Cycle 3 Social Studies. While internal data is strong, there's a discrepancy with observed skills and international assessment results (PISA, IBT in some grades) which are often below international benchmarks, indicating a need to enhance application and critical thinking.
Personal & Social Development
Students exhibit very good personal development, positive attitudes, and strong learning skills, with outstanding attendance. They are self-disciplined, respectful, and actively contribute to the school community. Their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures is good, though further reinforcement of national identity is recommended.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching and assessment practices are very good and consistent across all phases, effectively supporting student learning. However, there is a need to ensure consistent high challenges for all students, particularly gifted and talented learners, and to standardize teacher feedback and assessment rubrics for clearer guidance on next steps.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
Curriculum design and implementation, along with its adaptation, are very good. The school effectively uses the MoE curriculum, but there's a recommendation to supply a wider range of authentic and purposeful resources to support play-based learning in KG and subject-specific resources in mathematics and science.
Protection, Care & Support
The school demonstrates outstanding health and safety arrangements, including child protection and safeguarding. Care and support for students are very good. The school is in the process of appointing a new SEN coordinator to enhance support for students with additional learning needs, including students of determination.
Areas for Development
- •Raise students' attainment, progress and learning skills to an outstanding level in all subjects in KG and all cycles.
- •Further support students' personal development by ensuring students gain a deeper understanding of UAE history and heritage and reinforcing national identity.
- •Ensure greater consistency in the quality of teaching and assessment, particularly by providing consistent high challenges and standardizing teacher-written feedback.
- •Improve the effectiveness of leadership to reach an outstanding level by enhancing the capabilities of middle leaders and subject coordinators, and appointing a dedicated expert for students with additional learning needs.