Ardgillan Community College
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 14 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in Guidance at Ardgillan Community College. Findings highlighted very good teaching practices, effective student support structures, and high-quality engagement with stakeholders. Recommendations included reviewing student learning records and enhancing student involvement in guidance planning.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment in Guidance at Ardgillan Community College. Findings highlighted very good teaching practices, effective student support structures, and high-quality engagement with stakeholders. Recommendations included reviewing student learning records and enhancing student involvement in guidance planning.
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The inspection focused on Junior Cycle Mathematics at Ardgillan Community College. Overall, the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment was good, with some very good practices observed. Students were engaged and active in their learning, although there were areas for improvement in lesson clarity and connections between tasks.
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The inspection at Ardgillan Community College focused on the implementation of COVID-19 safety measures. The school demonstrated compliance with guidelines, including a COVID-19 policy, risk assessments, and training for staff. Child protection procedures were also reviewed and met the required standards.
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This report is an Initial Child Protection and Safeguarding Inspection for Ardgillan Community College. It evaluates the school's compliance with child protection procedures, focusing on communication, training, and record-keeping. The inspection found areas of substantial and partial compliance, with recommendations for improvement in specific checks.
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This report focuses on the Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures at Ardgillan Community College. The inspection found that the school is fully compliant with all checks related to child protection, ensuring a safe environment for students. The quality of planning and implementation of the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum is rated as very good, while the Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) programme is rated as good.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in History at Ardgillan Community College. Overall, the quality was found to be good, with effective teaching practices and high student engagement. However, recommendations were made for better differentiation in teaching approaches and assessment practices to enhance student understanding.
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The Whole School Evaluation at Ardgillan Community College focused on management, leadership, and learning. The evaluation highlighted strong commitment to school improvement, effective leadership, and exemplary student behavior. While teaching quality was generally good to excellent, some subject plans require further development. Recommendations include enhancing student wellbeing oversight and improving differentiation practices.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Irish at Ardgillan Community College. It found effective methodologies and a positive atmosphere in classrooms, with good quality written work from students. However, there is a need for more emphasis on developing students' speaking skills and utilizing technology resources more effectively.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of learning and teaching in Irish at Ardgillan Community College. Good teaching methods were observed, with a positive atmosphere in the classroom. While written work was of good quality, there is a need to enhance students' speaking skills. Recommendations include increasing the use of ICT resources and focusing more on oral practice.
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The inspection of Home Economics at Ardgillan Community College highlighted that the quality of teaching and learning is good to very good, with high expectations set by teachers. While students are making good progress, there are recommendations to enhance assessment practices and integrate learning approaches further. The subject is well-supported within the school, and there is a commendable level of student engagement.
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The inspection of Music at Ardgillan Community College highlighted a warm classroom atmosphere and effective teaching strategies. While there were very good practices observed, such as logical material presentation and active student engagement, recommendations were made to improve the balance between whole-class and individual teaching. Overall, management support for the subject was commendable, and students demonstrated good progress in their practical activities.
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The inspection of Civic, Social and Political Education (CSPE) at Ardgillan Community College found the quality of teaching and learning to be good overall, with very good practices observed in some lessons. Active learning methodologies were effectively used, and student engagement was high. However, there are recommendations for improving assessment practices and integrating literacy development more consistently across lessons.
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The inspection focused on Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) at Ardgillan Community College. The quality of teaching was found to be good to very good, with effective strategies observed, though there is room for improvement in differentiated instruction and monitoring of student work. The school demonstrates strong support for student wellbeing and has initiated various positive programs.
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