Holy Child Community School
Score Summary
School Context
Inspection Reports
This school has 14 inspectorate reports on record.
Subject Inspection
The inspection evaluated Civic Social & Political Education (CSPE) at Holy Child Community School. The quality of teaching and learning was found to be good, with excellent student behavior and very good subject provision. CSPE is highly valued within the school's wellbeing program, and there are numerous co-curricular activities supporting the subject. Recommendations include enhancing literacy strategies and providing more feedback to students on their work.
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The Geography subject inspection at Holy Child Community School highlighted the overall quality of teaching and learning as very good, with instances of exemplary practice. Teachers effectively engaged students through a variety of learning activities and maintained a positive learning environment. Recommendations include promoting active participation in group work and developing a dedicated Transition Year geography module to enhance student connection to the subject.
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The inspection at Holy Child Community School focused on the 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 was completed. All necessary control measures, including physical distancing and sanitization protocols, were in place, demonstrating the school's commitment to providing a safe learning environment during the pandemic.
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The evaluation focused on the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme at Holy Child Community School. The quality of teaching and learning was very good in most lessons, though some areas showed room for improvement. Overall, the programme provision and support were rated as good, with recommendations for establishing a core team to enhance coordination and planning.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Guidance at Holy Child Community School. The findings indicated good teaching practices and a supportive atmosphere, although there were some areas for improvement, such as revisiting learning intentions and enhancing guidance provision for junior students. Recommendations were made for better timetabling and collaborative planning.
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The follow-through inspection at Holy Child Community School focused on the implementation of previous recommendations. While there was good progress in integrating Physics into the Transition Year curriculum, other areas such as science planning and assessment for learning showed limited improvement. The quality of teaching varied across lessons, and issues with chemical storage remain unaddressed.
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The Whole School Evaluation at Holy Child Community School focused on management, leadership, and learning. The principal has a clear vision for improvement, and student behavior was noted as very good. While there has been progress in reducing absenteeism, overall rates remain high, and there is significant scope for improvement in student attainment across subjects.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Mathematics at Holy Child Community School. The majority of lessons were rated as good, with some very good practices observed. Recommendations include enhancing teaching strategies and improving the use of resources to better engage students in their learning.
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The inspection focused on the quality of learning and teaching in Science at Holy Child Community School. The atmosphere for learning was positive, with well-planned differentiated instruction and effective classroom assessment strategies. Recommendations included improving lesson structure and increasing the use of ICT and formative feedback.
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The inspection focused on the quality of special educational needs provision at Holy Child Community School. The overall quality of teaching and learning was found to be very good, with effective practices in place to support diverse student needs. Recommendations were made for enhancing the SEN policy and developing more detailed plans for students with complex needs.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in French at Holy Child Community School. Overall, satisfactory teaching was observed, with some very good practices noted, particularly in lesson structure and use of ICT. Recommendations include increasing the use of French in classroom instructions and enhancing student interaction in the target language.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Technical Graphics and Design and Communication Graphics at Holy Child Community School. The findings highlighted effective planning and preparation, with a focus on integrating ICT into lessons. While student engagement was positive, concerns were raised about the pressure on junior cycle students due to the subject sampling programme. Recommendations were made to enhance subject delivery and support for students with special educational needs.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in English at Holy Child Community School. The report highlights very good provision for English, effective teaching practices, and strong support for students, including those needing extra help. Recommendations include reviewing student placement in classes and expanding the English department's long-term planning.
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The inspection evaluated the quality of teaching and learning in Physical Education at Holy Child Community School. The school is commended for its effective planning, support for students with special educational needs, and the promotion of a physical activity culture. Recommendations include enhancing the curriculum and refurbishing outdoor facilities to improve the overall Physical Education experience.
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