The National Charity Foundation School dubai - Al Garhoud Branch
KHDA Inspection Report & Ratings
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Executive Summary
National Charity School Primary provides an Acceptable overall quality of education. The school has established a positive and harmonious learning environment where students demonstrate a strong sense of empathy, respect, and self-discipline.
Academically, students show Good achievement in Arabic as a first language and Islamic Education, while maintaining acceptable progress in English, mathematics, and science. The curriculum follows the Ministry of Education standards and features strong cross-curricular links to Emirati culture and society.
The school benefits from improved processes in collecting and analyzing assessment data, alongside strong partnerships with parents and the community. However, there is a need to further develop students' independent learning skills and ensure the effective use of assessment data to meet diverse learning needs.
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National Charity School Primary Overall Rating
Acceptable for 2+ consecutive years
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 demonstrates a commitment to inclusive practices, providing a welcoming environment for students of determination. While external specialists support identification and intervention planning, the modification of lesson planning and teaching remains variable. inclusive practicesstudents of determination
The school's wellbeing provision is developing, with a positive classroom climate and personalized engagement. However, the collection and use of wellbeing data lack a clear strategy, and the structures outlined in the KHDA Wellbeing Framework are not yet rigorously applied. classroom climateKHDA Wellbeing Framework
The school meets registration requirements and demonstrates acceptable outcomes in benchmark assessments for English, mathematics, and science. Leaders have clear intentions to utilize international assessment data, though adaptations have not yet significantly impacted student outcomes. benchmark assessmentsinternational assessment data
Key Highlights
Standout achievements identified by the inspection team that distinguish this school.
Strong Islamic & Arabic Achievement
Students demonstrate good achievement in Arabic as a first language and Islamic Education.
Personal Development
Students show very good personal development, a deep understanding of Islamic values, and strong social responsibility.
Improved Assessment Processes
The school has improved its processes for collecting and analyzing internal assessment data.
Parent & Community Engagement
The school has established strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, positively impacting students' experiences.
Care and Support
Students receive good care and support in a safe, hygienic, and secure environment.
Academic Performance Breakdown
Most students make appropriate progress and show acceptable attainment in the majority of subjects.
Leadership & Management
Effectiveness of school governance, strategic planning, and leadership capacity to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership Approach
The principal and senior leadership team demonstrate a basic understanding of the curriculum and best practices, maintaining an acceptable overall performance. While improvement plans are comprehensive, they lack clear prioritization and systematic monitoring by the governing board.
Inspection Findings
Students' Outcomes
Most students make acceptable progress across core subjects, with notable strengths in Islamic Education and Arabic. However, independent learning and critical thinking skills remain underdeveloped.
Personal Development
Students exhibit very good self-discipline, empathy, and a profound understanding of Islamic values and UAE culture. They actively engage in social contributions and sustainability initiatives.
Teaching Quality
Teaching is acceptable overall, with positive student-teacher interactions. However, the use of assessment data to differentiate instruction and challenge higher-ability students is inconsistent.
Protection & Care
The school provides a safe and secure environment with effective child protection policies. Care and support are good, though provision for students of determination is only acceptable.
Areas for Development
- •Ensure that the goals for school improvement are prioritised, based on the findings of the self-evaluation process, and monitored for their impact on provision and student outcomes.
- •Ensure middle leaders play a more effective role in sharing best practices in teaching, including classroom management skills, to secure at least good attainment and progress across all the subjects.
- •Make better use of assessment information to meet the learning needs of all groups of students, including students of determination.
- •Improve students’ engagement and independence in learning and their use of learning technologies in lessons.