Pakistan Community Welfare School
Executive Summary
The latest ADEK Irtiqa inspection for the AY 2024/25 has rated Pakistan Community Welfare School as Good, marking a significant improvement from its previous 'Acceptable' rating. This positive progression reflects the school's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and continuous development, driven by strong leadership.
The school has demonstrated substantial enhancements in students' achievement across both Arabic and English medium subjects, with most phases showing notable progress. This improvement is attributed to more effective teaching practices, purposeful lesson planning, and a supportive learning environment. Students' learning skills have also improved from acceptable to good, fostering active engagement and better application of knowledge.
Key strengths include robust safeguarding procedures, inspirational leadership, and strong partnerships with parents and the community. The principal's vision has been instrumental in raising academic standards and securing resources despite financial limitations, ensuring a nurturing and high-quality educational experience for the community.
Overall School Performance
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Acceptable
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Pakistan Community Welfare School Overall Rating
Good
ADEK Performance Standards
The six Irtiqa inspection standards used by ADEK to evaluate school performance across Abu Dhabi.
Students demonstrate good attainment and progress across all subjects and phases, reflecting effective teaching strategies. Significant improvements have been noted in both Arabic and English medium subjects, with students actively engaging in learning and applying acquired skills. attainment and progresseffective teaching strategies
Students' personal development is Very Good, characterized by positive attitudes, commendable behavior, and punctuality. Social responsibility and innovation skills are Good, with active participation in competitions and environmental awareness initiatives. However, understanding of Islamic values and Emirati/global cultures is Acceptable, requiring further development. Personal DevelopmentSocial responsibility and innovation skills
Teaching and assessment practices have improved to Good across all phases, driven by purposeful lesson planning and a supportive learning environment. The school utilizes formative assessments, regular monitoring, and data-driven techniques for precise tracking of student progress and targeted interventions. purposeful lesson planningformative assessmentsdata-driven techniques
Curriculum design and adaptation are rated as Good across all phases. The curriculum is effectively adapted to meet diverse student needs, providing structured opportunities for both academic and personal development. Curriculum designCurriculum adaptationdiverse needs
Health and safety measures, including child protection and safeguarding arrangements, are Good, as is the care and support provided to students. However, the school lacks in-school support services for students of determination, and the identification rate for these students is notably low. Health and safetychild protectionsafeguardingstudents of determination
The effectiveness of leadership, self-evaluation, improvement planning, governance, and management have all improved to Good. The principal and Board of Trustees demonstrate a clear understanding of school needs, prioritizing academic standards and fostering a nurturing environment, despite financial limitations. Effectiveness of leadershipself-evaluationgovernanceacademic standards
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Improved Overall Rating
The school's overall performance judgment has progressed from 'Acceptable' to 'Good' since the previous inspection, reflecting strong leadership commitment.
Strong Academic Progress
Students achieve good attainment and progress across all subjects and phases, driven by effective teaching strategies and enhanced learning skills.
Positive Student Development
Students demonstrate positive attitudes, commendable behavior, and strong social responsibility, actively participating in academic and sports competitions.
Robust Safeguarding
The school has robust safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety, protection, and well-being of all individuals within the school community.
Inspirational Leadership
The principal's inspirational leadership and clear vision have driven significant improvements, fostering a shared sense of purpose among staff.
Effective Teaching & Assessment
Teaching and assessment practices have improved to 'Good' with purposeful lesson planning, effective resource use, and data-driven monitoring of student progress.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Overall, students' achievement in both Arabic and English medium subjects has improved significantly across various phases and subjects, moving from acceptable to good. Students' learning skills have also improved, driven by active engagement in the learning process.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, led by an inspirational principal and supported by the Board of Trustees, demonstrates a clear understanding of the school's needs. They prioritize academic improvement and foster a nurturing environment, proactively securing resources and implementing effective strategies to achieve their vision for quality education.
Inspection Findings
Students' Achievement
Students generally attain levels above curriculum standards in Islamic Education, Arabic as a second language, UAE Social Studies, English, Mathematics, and Science. They demonstrate strong skills in reading, comprehension, and experimentation. However, some students struggle with applying Islamic principles to real-life situations, and writing skills in Arabic are less developed. Higher-attaining students are not consistently challenged.
Personal & Social Development
Students exhibit very good personal development, including positive attitudes, commendable behavior, and punctuality. Social responsibility and innovation skills are good, with active participation in competitions. However, their understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and global cultures remains acceptable and limited.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching for effective learning and assessment practices are rated as good. Teachers employ a broader array of instructional strategies, actively engaging students and fostering critical thinking. The school uses a structured approach to assessment, incorporating formative assessments and data-driven techniques for tracking progress and targeted interventions.
Curriculum Design & Adaptation
Curriculum design and adaptation are good across all phases. The school effectively adapts the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students, providing structured opportunities for both academic and personal development. Reading is integrated across the curriculum, but class libraries lack sufficient scope and comfortable reading areas.
Protection, Care & Support
Health and safety measures, including child protection and safeguarding arrangements, are good, as is the care and support provided to students. However, the school does not offer in-school support services for students with additional learning needs, and the identification rate for students of determination is notably low.
Areas for Development
- •Continue to improve student achievements to become at least very good in all subjects and phases by enhancing speaking and extended writing opportunities in both Arabic and English medium subjects, utilizing technology for independent research, and providing more opportunities for critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- •Further strengthen teaching and assessment to reach a very good level by ensuring teachers use assessment data to provide personalized support and challenge, enhancing consistency in questioning techniques, increasing student involvement in self-assessment and peer assessment, and embedding cross-curricular links more consistently.
- •Improve aspects of leadership and management to at least very good by providing subject coordinators with dedicated time and training, actively involving all staff in the self-evaluation process, strengthening middle leaders’ knowledge of the UAE school inspection framework, and addressing gaps in staffing roles and responsibilities.
- •Improve the identification process and increase parental awareness to ensure that students with additional learning needs, including students of determination, receive timely and appropriate support.