Taryam American Private School
Executive Summary
Taryam American Private School maintains an overall effectiveness rating of Good, consistent with its previous inspection. The school benefits from a stable teaching staff and a recently appointed vice principal, fostering a whole-school approach to strategic planning. Strong collaboration between the governing body and parents ensures all stakeholders remain focused on key priorities.
While the school's improvement plan has led to some academic gains in the High phase, student performance in external assessments like TALA and MAP has not yet shown significant improvement. Despite this, students demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, supported by well-maintained learning environments and facilities, and robust safeguarding procedures.
Overall School Performance
Outstanding
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Taryam American Private School Overall Rating
Good for 2+ consecutive years
SPEA Performance Standards
The performance standards used by SPEA to evaluate school quality across Sharjah.
The school provides for 22 students with special educational needs, with teachers planning lessons to address diverse requirements. However, the implementation of these planned activities is not consistently effective in meeting the needs of all students, leading to less progress for lower-attaining and SEN students. Students of DeterminationSEN
Students' personal and social development is consistently very good across all phases, demonstrating mature and responsible attitudes. The school fosters a harmonious learning community with rare bullying incidents and strong commitment to safe and healthy living, reflected in outstanding attendance and punctuality. personal developmenthealthy livingoutstanding attendance
Performance in external assessments such as TALA and MAP has not shown significant improvement, indicating that more work is needed to meet national agenda targets. The school's analysis of external benchmarks and their effective use to improve progress is an area for development. TALAMAPexternal assessments
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Overall Good Achievement
Students consistently demonstrate good achievement levels across all phases and subjects within the school.
Improved High Phase Outcomes
Significant improvements have been noted in students' achievement in Arabic as a first language and science within the High phase.
Enhanced Arabic Progress
Students in the Middle phase have shown notable improvement in their progress in Arabic as an additional language.
Strong Cultural Understanding
Students exhibit a deep and respectful understanding of both national and Islamic values, integrating them into their daily lives.
Active Innovation & Volunteering
Students display a positive work ethic, actively engaging in innovation competitions and various volunteering activities within the community.
Strong Parental Support
The school benefits from the highly positive and committed support of parents, fostering a collaborative educational environment.
Academic Performance Breakdown
The school has shown improvements in students' achievement in Arabic as a first language and science in the High phase, and in students' progress in Arabic as an additional language in the Middle phase. However, students' achievement in Islamic Education in High and Arabic as an additional language in Elementary remains an area for development.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The leadership team, including a recently appointed vice principal, maintains a stable teaching staff and fosters a whole-school approach to strategic planning. Strong collaboration with the governing body and parents ensures all stakeholders are aligned with the school's key priorities and continuous improvement efforts.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Students’ achievement is good overall. The school has shown improvements in students’ achievement in Arabic as a first language and science in High, and in students’ progress in Arabic as an additional language in Middle. However, students' achievement in Islamic Education in High and Arabic as an additional language in Elementary remains an area for development.
Personal Development
Students’ personal and social development and their innovation skills are very good overall. Students demonstrate mature and responsible attitudes, with outstanding attendance and punctuality. They show a deep understanding of national and Islamic values and actively participate in volunteering and innovation activities.
Teaching Quality
The quality of teaching and assessment is good overall. Most teachers possess secure subject knowledge and effectively integrate technology into lessons. However, the use of assessment data to inform lesson planning and provide differentiated learning activities is inconsistent across subjects and phases.
Protection & Care
The protection, care, guidance and support of students is very good overall. The school has very good arrangements for health and safety, including child protection and safeguarding. Students feel safe and are well-informed about health and safety procedures. The school provides very good care and support, including for students of determination, ensuring their wellbeing and academic progress.
Areas for Development
- •Further improve students' achievement in Islamic Education in High and Arabic as an additional language in Elementary.
- •Improve teachers’ use of assessment data to inform lesson planning and the provision of learning activities.
- •Enhance teachers’ use of assessment data to adapt the curriculum to more effectively meet the learning needs of all groups of students.
- •Strengthen the school’s processes for the collection and analysis of a wide range of evidence to secure an accurate self-evaluation.