Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)), Dubai
KHDA Inspection Report & Ratings 2019
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Executive Summary
Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) has received an overall quality of education rating of Very Good for the 2023-2024 academic year. The school, following the UK curriculum, demonstrates a strong commitment to student development and academic excellence, maintaining a consistent high standard.
Students consistently show positive attitudes and focus on improvement, with outstanding achievement in science in Primary and Secondary, and consistent strong performance in English and mathematics. The curriculum in Foundation Stage and Primary is noted as Outstanding for its design and implementation, promoting creativity and social responsibility.
The school fosters an inclusive philosophy with exemplary relationships between staff and students, leading to excellent behavior and a nurturing environment. Parents are highly involved and engaged in their children’s education, supporting inclusive provision. The management of daily routines, along with outstanding facilities and resources, further contributes to the school's success.
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Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) Overall Rating
Very Good
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.
The school provides inclusive education with highly effective identification procedures and well-qualified leadership. While most teachers successfully adapt teaching using Individual Education Plans (IEPs), there is a need for greater consistency in monitoring the progress of all students of determination. Individual Education Plansstudents of determination
Wellbeing provision and outcomes are very good, with senior leaders committed to the whole school community. Policies support wellbeing, and leaders are responsive to student suggestions, fostering a positive work-life balance for staff and ensuring students have access to trusted adults. wellbeing provisionpositive work-life balance
The school's overall standards in the National Agenda Parameter are very good. It exceeded its PIRLS 2021 target and sustained outstanding levels in science, improving in English and mathematics. Leaders understand international assessment alignment, but consistency in knowledge across all leaders and improving English reading literacy skills are areas for development. PIRLS 2021international assessmentsreading literacy
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Outstanding Science Achievement
Students demonstrate outstanding achievement in science across Primary and Secondary, alongside good progress in Islamic Education and Arabic in Primary.
Positive Student Conduct
Students consistently display outstanding levels of care, courtesy, and respect, contributing to a very positive classroom climate.
Curriculum Excellence
The design and implementation of the curriculum in Foundation Stage and Primary are outstanding, promoting creativity and social responsibility.
Strong Parental Engagement
Parents are highly involved and engaged in their children’s education, providing strong support for inclusive provision.
Excellent Facilities & Resources
The school benefits from outstanding facilities and resources, coupled with highly effective management of daily routines.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Students consistently perform well in English and mathematics across all phases. Science achievement is outstanding in Primary and Secondary, with very good performance in FS and Post-16. Progress in Islamic Education and Arabic has improved in Primary, though performance in other phases remains consistent.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
Leadership at Jebel Ali School is characterized by a resolute principal and leaders at all levels who foster an inclusive philosophy aimed at enhancing student outcomes. They ensure the school is exceptionally well-resourced and maintained, though there is a recognized need to refine strategic and improvement planning to be more targeted and measurable.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students exhibit positive attitudes and a strong focus on improvement, particularly in science where outcomes are outstanding in Primary and Secondary. English and mathematics show consistent strong performance, and progress in Islamic Education and Arabic in Primary has improved.
Personal Development
Students consistently display high levels of maturity, responsible attitudes, and a very positive work ethic. They show secure awareness of Islamic values, appreciate Emirati and world cultures, and contribute to sustainability initiatives within the school.
Teaching Quality
Teachers across all phases possess secure subject knowledge and understand student learning, using digital technologies appropriately. Positive interactions are common, and students participate in international benchmark tests, though consistency in using assessment information and providing reflection time needs improvement.
Protection & Care
Rigorous policies and procedures ensure student safeguarding, with regular staff training and exemplary relationships fostering excellent behavior. The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment, with effective support for students of determination, though monitoring their progress requires greater consistency.
Areas for Development
- •Ensure that self-evaluation arrangements inform and prioritise realistic and measurable improvement planning, which is shared with all.
- •Improve consistency in the use of assessment information across phases and subjects.
- •Ensure that all teachers allocate sufficient time in lessons for students to reflect on their own learning.
- •Increase the opportunities for students of all ages to make a positive contribution to the wider community.
- •Ensure that the learning needs of higher-ability students are appropriately and effectively met.