Good Will Children Private School
Executive Summary
Good Will Children Private School has received an overall ADEK Irtiqa rating of Acceptable for the AY 2024/25 inspection cycle. The school maintains its previous overall judgement, demonstrating consistent performance in many areas while showing targeted improvements in others.
Key academic areas show mixed results; while progress in English for Cycle 1 has improved to Good, attainment in Science has regressed in KG and Cycle 1. Students' personal and social development, including their commitment to Islamic values and appreciation of UAE heritage, is rated Good. The school's British curriculum is noted for its breadth and balance, with effective integration of UAE national identity components.
The school's arrangements for health and safety are a significant strength, rated Very Good, ensuring a secure learning environment. Leadership and management are rated Acceptable overall, with a new leadership team demonstrating high commitment to school improvement and fostering positive morale.
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Good Will Children Private School Overall Rating
Acceptable
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students' achievement shows varied performance across subjects and phases. While English progress in Cycle 1 improved to Good, attainment in Science regressed in KG and Cycle 1. Overall, achievement in Arabic medium subjects and Mathematics remained Acceptable. English ProgressScience AttainmentArabicMathematics
Students demonstrate positive attitudes, self-discipline, and high attendance. They show a strong commitment to Islamic values and an appreciation for UAE heritage and culture, with opportunities for community service. Positive attitudesIslamic valuesUAE heritageCommunity service
The quality of teaching is variable, with new teachers needing to strengthen classroom management. While lesson planning has improved engagement, there is still too much teacher talk and inconsistent use of assessment data for differentiation, especially for higher attainers. Lesson planningDifferentiationAssessment data
The curriculum offers breadth and balance, with a strong focus on knowledge. A key strength is the effective integration of UAE national identity components, enhancing students' understanding and appreciation of local culture and heritage. Breadth and balanceUAE national identity
Health and safety arrangements are a significant strength, rated Very Good, with thorough checks and child protection procedures. Care and support for students have improved to Good, supported by sound behavior management and effective attendance promotion. Health and safetyChild protectionCare and supportBehavior management
Leadership and management are rated Acceptable overall, with governance and day-to-day management rated Good. The principal fosters positive morale and a clear commitment to school improvement, with a new distributive leadership structure in place. Leadership effectivenessGovernanceSchool improvementDistributive leadership
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Improved English Progress
Students' progress in English has improved from Acceptable to Good in Cycle 1, demonstrating enhanced language proficiency.
Strong Personal Development
Students exhibit positive attitudes, self-discipline, and a strong commitment to Islamic values and UAE heritage, contributing to high attendance.
Excellent Health & Safety
The school's health and safety procedures, including child protection, are a significant strength, rated Very Good, ensuring a safe environment.
UAE Identity Integration
The curriculum effectively integrates UAE national identity components, enhancing students' knowledge and appreciation of local culture and heritage.
Committed New Leadership
A new leadership team is highly committed to improving the school's performance, fostering positive morale and a clear vision for progress.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students' achievement is Acceptable overall, with notable improvement in English progress in Cycle 1. However, attainment in Science has regressed in earlier phases, and Mathematics and Arabic medium subjects generally remain at Acceptable levels across all cycles. Learning skills are consistently Acceptable.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The principal demonstrates a warm, welcoming approach with an open-door policy, fostering positive morale across the school community. Leaders at all levels are committed to UAE priorities, and a new distributive leadership structure aims to enhance accountability and continuous improvement.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Achievement is mixed, with English progress improving in Cycle 1, but Science attainment regressing in KG and Cycle 1. Islamic Education in KG is Weak, while Arabic and Mathematics remain Acceptable. Students enjoy learning and interact positively, but innovation, critical thinking, and presentation skills are developing.
Personal & Social Development
Students' personal development is Good, characterized by positive attitudes, self-discipline, and high attendance. They show strong commitment to Islamic values and appreciation for UAE heritage. Social responsibility is also Good, with opportunities for community service, though innovation skills need strengthening.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching and assessment are Acceptable. The quality of teaching is variable, with new teachers needing to establish effective classroom management. Improved lesson planning ensures engagement, but inconsistent use of assessment data for differentiation, especially for higher attainers, limits learning effectiveness.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
Curriculum design and adaptation are Acceptable. The curriculum offers breadth and balance, with a strong focus on knowledge. A key strength is the effective integration of UAE national identity components, enhancing students’ knowledge and appreciation of local culture and heritage.
Protection, Care & Support
Health and safety arrangements are Very Good, with frequent checks and child protection procedures ensuring a safe environment. Care and support for students have improved to Good, supported by sound behavior management and effective attendance promotion. However, provision for early English language learners needs improvement.
Areas for Development
- •Raise achievement in all subjects and phases to a good level by strengthening language skills, embedding structured reading, writing, and speaking activities, and placing greater emphasis on deeper understanding of core concepts and technical vocabulary.
- •Improve the quality of teaching and learning to a consistently effective level across the school by using formative assessments more effectively to personalize instruction and better meet diverse learners’ needs.
- •Ensure the school meets and exceeds its targets on international assessments by further aligning the curriculum with international benchmarks and integrating data-driven teaching to address learning gaps.
- •Improve the impact of school leadership to a Good level by strengthening middle leadership roles and accountabilities through a revised performance management system focused on raising student attainment.