Phobailscoil Iosolde
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 12 inspectorate reports on record.
Supporting schooling provision
This report evaluates the inclusive practices and provision for students with special and additional educational needs at Pobalscoil Iosolde. It highlights areas needing improvement, particularly in learning outcomes and management of resources. The school has made some progress but requires significant enhancements to support all students effectively.
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The inspection focused on the school's implementation of COVID-19 safety measures. The school was found to have a comprehensive COVID-19 policy, appointed a Lead Worker Representative, and ensured staff training on safety protocols. All necessary control measures were in place, including physical distancing arrangements and sanitization stations.
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The follow-through inspection evaluated the progress made by Phobailscoil Iosolde in implementing recommendations from a previous Art inspection. Overall, good progress was noted, with very good advancements in collaborative subject planning and differentiation strategies. The school has successfully provided additional resources and improved student engagement, although there is still room for consistent implementation of certain practices.
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The inspection evaluated the teaching and learning of French at Pobalscoil Iosolde. Overall, the quality of provision and whole-school support for French was very good, though teaching quality varied. Recommendations include increasing student speaking opportunities and providing more written feedback on work.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Art at Pobailscoil Iosolde. The overall quality was found to be good, with very good student work and exemplary behavior noted. Recommendations include improving differentiation in lessons and updating the subject plan to reflect new curricular changes.
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The inspection of Mathematics at Pobalscoil Iosolde highlighted very high-quality teaching and innovative approaches to lesson delivery. The majority of lessons focused effectively on developing students' algebraic skills, and student learning was rated as very good. The mathematics department is well-resourced and supported by management, with effective planning and assessment practices in place.
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The follow-through inspection at Pobalscoil Iosolde highlighted very good progress in implementing strategies to improve student attendance and enhance teaching practices. Effective short-term strategies, such as shortening lunch breaks and providing attendance certificates, have significantly improved attendance. Additionally, the integration of assessment for learning strategies and a strong focus on student engagement have led to notable improvements in classroom practices.
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The whole-school evaluation of Pobalscoil Iosolde highlighted significant improvements in management and leadership since the last evaluation in 2005. The curriculum is excellent, and student behavior is very good, with a positive rapport between teachers and students. However, attendance issues were noted as impacting student attainment, and recommendations were made for enhancing student engagement and attendance strategies.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Religious Education at Pobalscoil Iosolde. Overall, teaching was found to be good, with students generally achieving well. The school has a strong subject department and very good support for RE, although recommendations were made to enhance assessment practices and student engagement.
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The inspection focused on the quality of teaching and learning in History at Pobalscoil Iosolde. Overall, teaching was rated as very good, with effective use of ICT and assessment strategies. Recommendations include enhancing junior cycle provision and encouraging longer written assignments to support literacy.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at Pobalscoil Iosolde. Overall, the teaching was found to be good, with effective classroom management and a focus on critical thinking. However, some lessons showed a need for improvement in student engagement and examination techniques.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics at Pobalscoil Iosolde. The report highlighted very good practices in subject provision, planning, and support for students, including effective timetabling and learning support. Recommendations were made for further development in areas such as aligning the Transition Year Mathematics curriculum with guidelines and enhancing resource integration.
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